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2020届太原市第五中学高三英语月考试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）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AEach year, theLas Vegasconsumer electronics show, or CES, presents the latest developments in many areas of technology. The newest products are designed to make our lives easier, fun and more productive.A car with legsOne of this year’s presentations was by South Korean carmaker Hyun-dai. The company introduced a small model of a “ walking car,” which is called Elevate. It has four movable legs that can raise the main part of the vehicle high off the ground. The electric-powered vehicle is designed to be used in search-and-rescue operations during emergencies or natural disasters.Changeable people moverGermany's Mercedes presented an experimental self-driving vehicle that it claims can revolutionize transportation for people and goods. The company says the vehicle, called Vision Urbanetic, will be able lo easily change bodies depending on its desired use. Mercedes says as a ride-sharing vehicle , the futuristic-looking car can seat 12 people.Fully electric HarleyAmerican manufacturer Harley-Davidson showed off its first fully electric motorcycle, called LiveWire. The company says the bike will be able to go 177 kilometers between charges. It can reach 96 kilometers per hour in under3.5 seconds. Although Harley is known for building powerful bikes with huge, loud motors, the LiveWire will be unusually quiet.Personal robotsOne of the new robots, called Temi, is really just a computer tablet on wheels. It is designed to be a personal electronic assistant. It moves around the home and performs commands when spoken to. It can link users to friends through voice or video, connect to video or place orders for food or goods.1. Which do you probably use to search for the injured in an earthquake?A. Elevate.B. Vision Urbanetic.C. LiveWire.D. Temi.2. What is the first fully electric motorcycle produced by Harley-Davidson?A. ElevateB. Hyun-daiC. LiveWire .D. Temi .3. Why are the four products designed?A. To ease traffic jam.B. To help us socialize.C. To improve our life.D. To protect the environment.BAnOntarioteen is making waves by turning old fishing gear into new treasures. Since last year, Natalie, 15, hasbeen taking lost or thrown — away fishing nets and rope and transforming them into bracelets, rope art, mats, baskets and necklaces.Last year, Natalie was working on an assignment for her science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) class. As part of the assignment, she learned about “ghost nets”, which are fishing nets that have been left or lost in the ocean by people who fish.“They have huge effects on our environment. They can kill coral reefs and many animals,” said Natalie. “46 percent of the Pacific garbage is ghost gear.” The Great Pacific Garbage is a huge collection of trash floating in the Pacific Ocean betweenHawaiiandCalifornia.Natalie told her mom she wanted to do something to help. She got in touch with a handful of charities, including the Sea Protection Society and Coastal Action.After getting some shipments of ghost nets and rope from those organizations, Natalie, with the help of her family, started turning thediscardedgear into new artworks. “We've made bracelets, rope art, mats, baskets, and we've made necklaces, which also use beach glass in them,” she said. Natalie then started selling the artworks online, the crafty buying and selling website.She donated all her profits-minus a small sum of change to cover supplies — to the charities that donated fishing supplies to her. She's also been donating all the income from her non-profit business, called Nautical Waters, to charity. Natalie said she hoped to continue her passion for ocean life, with plans to study marine biology in university.4. How did Natalie help with ghost nets?A. By turning them into artworks.B. By asking support from her mother.C. By collecting money from charities.D. By selling ghost nets at a good price.5. What made Natalie decide to do something with ghost nets?A. To collect supplies for the artworks.B. To prepare for her study in university.C. To protect coral reefs and marine animals.D. To complete an assignment for her STEM class.6. What docs the underlined word “discarded" in Paragraph5refer to?A. Polluted.B. Rare.C. Waste.D. Discovered.7. What is the best title for the text.A. Ghost Nets Ready forSaleB. Charities Make a Big DifferenceC. Natalie's Passion for Ocean TreasuresD. TeenTurnsOld Fishing Nets into ArtworksCNina Wygant, 11, sits in front of a long table in a classroom that looks more like a trendy coffee shop than an elementary school classroom. Some of her fifth-grade classmates at Hopewell Memorial Junior High School sit on high-top chairs at counters. Others choose to sit in club chairs or soft bean bags in comfortable. "I like it because it gives us an environment we like or need to settle down and read a book that we would like to concentrate on instead of having desks and being all quiet," said Vivian Garcia, 10. “You can just space out and have your own little area. I find it very amazing that you can pick your own books instead of being told what to read.”That’s the end goal, said teacher Heather Shadish. Reading has always been a passion for this English language arts and science teacher, a passion she instills（灌输）in her pupils. Back then, in her literature class in graduate school at Chatham University, a professor read aloud the first chapter ofBecause of Winn-Dixieby Kate DiCamillo, a Newbery Medalist. "That was the moment I knew I wanted to some day teach reading. There was a spark there. I just felt these are the kind of books I need to share with kids ---the books that are going to make them feel something and make them fall in love with reading instead of reading being achore.”But information in children's workbooks is limited, so they open tablets and connect to Epic - a digital library that's free to educators and librarians, but $7.99 a month for parents — giving kids unlimited access to approximately 35,000 books（both print and audio）, quizzes and videos to enhance learning.“Epic gives students access to information not found in a textbook and presents it in a more interesting way," she said.8. What does Vivian think of the reading experience?A. She favors club chairs and free discussion.B. She feels comfortable to be told what to read.C. She enjoys the environment and reading choice.D. She finds it easy to pick a book in a crowded area.9. What does the underlined word “chore" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Task.B. Process.C. Habit.D. Skill.10. What can children get from Epic?A. Free audio books.B. Tasks on reading levels.C. Advice from educators.D. Useful learning resources.11. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. A Teacher's New Reading MethodB. Pupils' love of Reading RoomC. Options of Teaching ReadingD. Easy Access to Digital ReadingDAbout a month after I joined Facebook, I got a call from Lori Goler, a highly regarded senior director of marketing at eBay. She made it clear this was a business call. “I want to apply to work with you at Facebook,” she said. “Instead of recommending myself, I want to ask you: What is your biggest problem, and how can I solve it?”My jaw hit the floor. I had hired thousands of people over the previous decade and no one had ever said anything remotely like that. People usually focus on finding the right role for themselves, with the implication that their skills will help the company. Lori put Facebook’s needs front and center. It was a killer approach. I responded, “Recruiting is my biggest problem. And, yes, you can solve it.”Lori never dreamed she would work in recruiting, but she jumped in. She even agreed to trade earnings for acquiring new skills in a new field. Lori did a great job running recruiting and within months was promoted to her current job, leading People@Facebook.The most common metaphor for careers is a ladder, but this concept no longer applies to most workers. As of 2010, the average American had eleven jobs from the ages of eighteen to forty-six alone. Lori often quotes Pattie Sellers, who came up with a much better metaphor: “Careers are a jungle gym, not a ladder.”As Lori describes it, there’s only one way to get to the top of a ladder, but there are many ways to get to the top of a jungle gym. The jungle gym model benefits everyone, but especially women who might be starting careers, switching careers, getting blocked by external barriers, or reentering the workforce after taking time off. The ability to create a unique path with occasional dips, detours (弯路), and even dead ends presents great views of many people, not just those at the top. On a ladder, most climbers are stuck staring at the butt of the person above.12. Why did Lori make the call?A. She helped Facebook to solve the biggest problem.B. She wanted to make a business deal with Facebook.C. She tried to ask for a pay rise in Facebook.D. She wanted to become an employee in Facebook.13. What impressed “I” by Lori?A. Lori was good at running recruiting.B. Lori attached great importance to Facebook’s needs.C. Lori jumped in Facebook with no adequate experience.D. Lori was skilled in marketing at eBay.14. What can we infer from the passage?A. Now all people don’t tend to climb the ladder.B. None on the ladder can enjoy the great views.C. Jungle gyms offer limited exploration for employees.D. A pregnant woman, jobless, benefits little from the jungle gyms.15. What is the best title of the passage?A. It’s a Jungle Gym, Not a Ladder.B. Facebook’s Biggest Problem.C. Applying for a Job in Facebook.D. A Jungle Gym is Better than a Ladder.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

山西省太原市第五中学2020-2021学年高二11月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．—Is there anything wrong, Mary? You look upset.—Nothing much. In fact, I ______ a good friend in hospital.A．have just thought B．was just thinkingC．would just think D．will just be thinking2．Having no child of their own, Mr. and Mrs. White decide to _______ one in their hometown. A．acquire B．adopt C．adapt D．attach 3．Bring an extra pencil with you _____ something goes wrong with this one during the exam. A．in case B．in spite of C．so that D．in order that 4．Although the students complained sometimes, they found their efforts in the preparation for the play ________.A．laid off B．switched off C．paid off D．gave off 5．What a ________! I was thinking about Roy when his letter arrived.A．coincidence B．consequence C．contradict D．confidence 6．Their use was limited by laws, the first of which ______ the 14th century.A．dates back to B．dated fromC．dates back D．dating back to7．The Rock & Roll Club was ______ to develop and demonstrate the students’ talent for music.A．set off B．set up C．set down D．set out8．________ being fun, watching English videos is a good form of listening exercise. A．Besides that B．In additionC．Apart from D．Except for9．More and more high school students apply to a vocational college, ______ can ensure them certain skills for the future job.A．that B．where C．which D．who 10．Greatly encouraged by what the teacher said, the boy returned to his seat, ____ to study harder.A．being determined B．to determineC．determined D．having determined11．Personally speaking ,I’m ____ your plan.A．in consequence of B．in favour ofC．in response to D．in addition to12．It was in the factory where he was working ____I met him.A．that B．whichC．where D．in which13．She’s ________ our best player, but she needs to practice much harder.A．extremely B．potentially C．particularly D．fluently14．I walked all the way from home to the library, only____it closed.A．find B．findingC．found D．to find15．---Do you mind if I open the window?---________ I feel a bit cold.A．Of course not. B．I’d rather you didn’t.C．Go ahead. D．Why not?二、阅读选择Hainan wants to be known for more than sunshine and beaches. The tropical island has set an ambitious goal to become the country’s southern centre of technological innovation. The approval of the establishment of the Hainan Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ, 自由贸易区试点) has opened a new era for the island’s development. This island will be granted more autonomy (自主权) to reform.The first global tech company to commit itself to a presence on the island was Microsoft. The U.S. technology giant has formed a partnership with the provincial government to transform Hainan into a powerhouse of software development. Singaporean investment company Temasek, which had invested in Tencent and Alibaba, joined forces withHainan-based HNA Group in April last year to explore opportunities in aviation, logistics and airport infrastructure. The Hainan government is now in talks with other tech multinationals (跨国企业), including IBM and SAP, to establish their regional headquarters on the island.According to China’s State Council (国务院), the Hainan FTZ will be operational by 2020 and reach a “mature” stage by 2035. Industries such as tourism, medical care, aviation and newenergy will be given preferential treatment (优惠待遇).To be sure, Hainan has to face tough competition. As an emerging tech centre, it has no choice but to compete against established centers like Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai. But officials in Hainan are confident. “Compared with Beijing and Shanghai, Hainan has a geographical advantage that can connect China wi th Southeast Asia,” said an official from the provincial government. “It would be attractive for multinationals and domestic giants to set up regional headquarters here.”16．Besides tourism, Hainan currently aims to develop ______.A．agriculture B．businessC．technology D．marine development17．Which of the foreign companies has cooperated with Hainan for the longest period of time up till now?A．FTZ. B．Microsoft.C．Temasek. D．IBM.18．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A．Hainan: More than a Tourist DestinationB．Confident Officials in HainanC．More Autonomy to ReformD．Headquarters of Tech Multinationals in HainanThere is a giant mirror in my hometown, covering one side of a building that I had to walk past to get to school. When I was a teenager, I learned to take a different route. The mirror was clean and shiny, and I saw myself in reflection, plodding (沉重地走) down the hill without grace or charm. Suddenly, I could see the truth so plainly: however long I spent applying makeup or adjusting my outfit or preparing myself to go out, I couldn’t see the “beautiful” me I had imagined.When I was a teenager, the widespread message that “everyone is beautiful” was deeply rooted in my mind. I admired beauty so much because I often felt awkward as a teenager and beauty seemed to be the most important goal. To be beautiful was to have power over others. It was much more difficult to make a beautiful girl seem foolish than it was an average looking one, I thought.Eventually I grew up, and my obsession (迷恋), seemingly, faded. Much worse thingsthan not being beautiful happened to me. I was ashamed that at the age of 28, I had to move back home and live with my parents for a whole month because I was too broke to pay the rent. Yet, the embarrassment I felt as a teenager about not fitting some ideal of beauty never went away. The returning awareness of my physical shortcomings, the mirror’s sharp reminder, kept telling me whatever else I am, I would never be that.After years of trying to be beautiful, now, for the first time, I’m coming to realize that I don’t have to be. I’m increasingly convinced the idea that “everyone is beautiful” isn’t only less important than we might like to believe, but also quite harmful. Wouldn’t it be liberating (使得到释放的) to admit that most people are not beautiful? I wonder what it would be like to grow up in a world where being beautiful is not seen as a necessity, but instead a nice thing some people are born with and some people aren’t, like a talent for swimmin g, or playing the piano. Some people have other talents.It has seemed to take up so much of my life, being desperate to not only be acceptable to look at, but also stunning (极美的), exceptional (非凡的) and enchanting (迷人的). What might I have experienced if I had not been trying to achieve “beauty”? What would it have been like to pass that mirror in my hometown, and to see myself — on the way to the library, or a party with friends — and simply felt glad that I was able to do those things with a body that allowed me to?Everybody is beautiful, we’re told. But why should we have to be?19．What does the underlined word “outfit” in the first paragraph mean?A．Attitude. B．Lifestyle.C．Costume. D．V oice.20．What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 3?A．Her obsession with a beautiful appearance was gone as she grew up.B．She stopped worrying about her appearance because she turned pretty.C．She still felt embarrassed every time she passed the giant mirror.D．Her financial trouble kept her from caring about her looks anymore.21．What’s the purpose of the author in writing this article?A．To entertain readers with her mirror-related life story.B．To teach readers that everyone can be beautiful.C．To criticize those who overrate (高估) their appearances.D．To convince readers appearances are not a necessity.Have you ever wondered what the longest word in the English language is? Believe it or not, there’s no simple answer to the question. You might think it would be as easy as opening a dictionary and looking for the longest word. However, it’ s far more complicated than that.Over time, many people have suggested many different words for the title of the longest word in English. How can that be? That’s because the first thing that people have different opinions on is what should be considered a word. Some of the words were simply made up to be the longest! For example, there is one really famous long word that most kids know. It comes from Disney’s movie Mary Poppins: supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, which means wonderful. But since that 34-letter word was made up simply to be sung as a song in a movie, should it count?How about long words that actually describe something in the world? Scientists have come up with several possible choices. The name of a viru s totals 1, 185 letters. There’s also a protein whose name totals 1, 909 letters. Should these win the title? “Not so fast!” say some people. Are these words ever actually used? Can they even be pronounced? And are they meaningful just because they are made up to be long?If you’re wondering about some long words in common English, here are some examples. Those words include uncharacteristically (20 letters), deinstitutionalization (22 letters) and counterrevolutionaries (also 22 letters). Or perhaps the wo rd “smiles” is the longest word in English. Sure, it has only six letters, but there is a “mile” between the first and the last letters! 22．What is the first thing to consider when we decide the longest word?A．Whether it is a real word. B．Whether it can be pronounced. C．Whether it is used in daily life. D．Whether it can be understood. 23．Why does the author mention the underlined questions in paragraph 3?A．To express the writer’s concern.B．To compare different ideas.C．To amuse readers. D．To show people’s doubt.24．How does the author sound in the last paragraph?A．Proud. B．Humorous.C．Excited. D．Surprised.25．The text is mainly about _________________________.A．English words change a lot as time goes byB．it is hard to decide what the longest word isC．long words are often used in scientific fieldsD．why we can’t understand some English words三、七选五High school is an important period of your life, so you need to learn to spend your high school time wisely. Here are some ideas that can lend you a hand.Studies come first. Make sure that you understand everything your teachers teach. 26．Take notes if you think your teacher is teaching something important. Also, have a plan for what you’re going to study. It is best if you could deal with every subje ct every day.27．Don’t delay (推迟) today’s homework until tomorrow. If you happen to be sick, call or e-mail a friend to see if they can come and give you the homework. Being sick isn’t an excuse for not doing homework unless you’re very sick.Develop good relationships. High school is also a time for you to enjoy with your friends. 28．Choose to get along with those who like you for who you are. What’s more, you should try to make friends with teachers.Develop self-discipline (自律). Behave yourself at school. 29．While your teacher is teaching, keep quiet unless he or she is asking for answers. If your friends want to talk to you in class, ask them to wait until later.Be active! Take an active part in after-class activities. 30．Join school clubs which will help you develop them.A．Finish your homework on time.B．Find hobbies that you’re good at.C．Always be on time for every class.D．Set down your homework carefully.E.You’ll make more friends if you try this.F.Ask for help if you don’t understand something.G.Smile at people to make them see you are nice and happy.四、完形填空When my friends volunteered to help with a service project in my town, I had no idea what it was about. I was always 31 to be a volunteer and because of that I had been greatly honored. I 32 my friends thinking that I would also win honor through thevolunteer work. 33 , after knowing that there wouldn’t be any kind of honor and they might gather to help 34 one family’s garden on Saturdays for more than 10 hours. I felt bored.When I arrived at the house, I was 35 to see that many people were there, working happily to make the garden more beautiful. The house was 36 by an elderly lady, Mrs. Johnson, who was very thankful for our help and tried to do anything to 37 us.I was getting ready to plant flowers in the garden 38 I heard the house owner, Johnson, said, “Honey, could I help you with it?” I nodded gratefully and we 39 together for a while. During the 40 , I sat on a stone to rest and looked around, seeing the volunteers chatting 41 with their faces covered with sweat. I was deeply 42and cried, feeling sorry for what I had 43 about helping before. Mrs. Johnson saw my 44 and asked. “Are you OK? I know there are 45 things you could do on a Saturday.”I 46 her the reasons why I had come were to stay together with my 47 and win honor. After watching all these generous volunteers, I learned that every one of them was ready to 48 without thinking what they could get. I came to realize that receiving isn’t 49 but helping someone out is always a 50 thing!31．A．serious B．afraid C．slow D．willing 32．A．thanked B．remembered C．left D．joined 33．A．Therefore B．However C．Moreover D．Instead 34．A．build B．remove C．improve D．repair 35．A．surprised B．guilty C．eager D．delighted 36．A．owned B．swept C．offered D．built 37．A．praise B．follow C．encourage D．assist 38．A．after B．when C．since D．until 39．A．played B．discussed C．worked D．learned 40．A．planting B．break C．gathering D．talk 41．A．slowly B．excitedly C．bitterly D．tiredly 42．A．attracted B．hurt C．knocked D．touched 43．A．talked B．read C．thought D．complained 44．A．tears B．smile C．sweat D．hands 45．A．worse B．better C．harder D．easier46．A．told B．asked C．found D．reminded 47．A．friends B．family C．relatives D．classmates 48．A．rest B．donate C．help D．receive 49．A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything 50．A．difficult B．great C．new D．rare五、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面材料，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。

山西高二高中英语月考试卷班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、阅读理解1.Wanted, Someone for a KissWe’re looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100FM. You’ll work on the station’s music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply(申请) in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss100.Father ChristmasWe’re looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December17 to December24 except Sunday, 10:30—16:00Excellent pay.Please contact(联系)the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne.Accountants AssistantWhen you join the them in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.Wealden District CouncilSoftware TrainerIf you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of ￡15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.【1】Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?A．Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.B．Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.C．The Enterprise Shopping Centre D．Wealden District Council.【2】We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who __________________. A．is aged between 24 and 40B．may do some training workC．should deal with general duties D．can work for about a month【3】which position is open to recent school graduates?A．Producer,London Kiss.B．Father Christmas.C．Accountants AssistantD．Software Trainer【4】What kind of person would probably apply to Palmace Limited?A．One with GCSE grade C level.B．One with some office experience.C．One having good computer knowledgeD．One trained in producing music programmes.2.Spring is coming, and it is time for those about to graduate to look for jobs. Competition is tough, so job seekers must carefully consider their personal choices. Whatever we are wearing，our family and friends may accept us, but the workplace may not.A high school newspaper editor said it is unfair for companies to discourage visible tattoos (纹身）nose rings, orcertain dress styles. It is true you can’t judge a book by its cover, yet people do “cover” themselves in order to convey certain messages. What we wear, including tattoos and nose rings, is an expression of who we are. Just as people convey messages about themselves with their appearances, so do companies. Dress standards exist in the business world for a number of reasons, but the main concern is often about what customers accept. Others may say how to dress is a matter of personal freedom, but for businesses it is more about whether to make or lose money. Most employers do care about the personal appearances of their employees ,because those people represent the companies to their customers.As a hiring manager I am paid to choose the people who would make the best impression on our customers. There are plenty of well-qualified candidates, so it is not wrong to reject someone who might disappoint my customers. Even though I am open-minded, I can’t expect all our customers are.There is nobody to blame but yourself if your set of choices does not match that of your preferred employer. No company should have to change to satisfy a candidate simply because he or she is unwilling to respect its standards, as long as its standards are legal.【1】Which of the following is the newspaper editor’ opinion according to Paragraph 2?A．People’s appearances carry messages about themselves.B．Customers’ choices inf luence dress standards in companies.C．Candidates with tattoos or nose rings should be fairly treated.D．Strange dress styles should not be encouraged in the workplace.【2】What can be inferred from the text?A．Candidates have to wear what companies prefer for an interview.B．What to wear is not a matter of personal choice for companies.C．Companies sometimes have to change to respect their candidates.D．Hiring managers make the best impression on their candidates.【3】Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A．Employees Matter B．Personal Choices MatterC．Appearances Matter D．Hiring Managers Matter3.When milk arrived on the doorstepWhen I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s, we had a milkman delivering milk to our doorstep. His name was Mr. Basille. He wore a white cap and drove a white truck. As a 5-year-old boy, I couldn’t take my eyes off the coin changer fixed to his belt. He noticed this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer.Of course, he delivered more than milk. There was cheese, eggs and so on. If we needed to change our order, my mother would pen a note-“Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery”-and place it in the box along with the empty bottles. And then, the buttermilk would magically appear.All of this was about more than convenience. There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen. Mr. Basille even had a key to our house, for those times when it was so cold outside that we put the box indoors, so that the milk wouldn’t freeze. And I remember Mr. Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table, having a cup of tea and telling stories about his delivery.There is sadly no home milk delivery today. Big companies allowed the production of cheaper milk, thus making it difficult for milkmen to compete. Besides, milk is for sale everywhere, and it may just not have been practical to have a delivery service.Recently, an old milk box in the countryside I saw brought back my childhood memories. I took it home and planted it on the back porch （门廊）. Every so often my son’s friends will ask what it is. So I start telling stories of my boyhood, and of the milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk.【1】Mr Basille gave the boy a quarter out of his coin changer____.A．to show his magical power.B．to pay for the deliveryC．to satisfy his curiosity.D．to please his mother.【2】What can be inferred from the fact that the milkman had the key to the boy’s house?A．He wanted to have tea there.B．He was a respectable person.C．He was treated as a family member.D．He was fully trusted by the family.【3】Why does home milk delivery no longer exist?A．Nobody wants to be a milkman now.B．It has been driven out of the market.C．Its service is getting poor.D．It is forbidden by law.【4】Why did the author bring back home an old milk box?A．He missed the good old days.B．He wanted to tell interesting stories.C．He missed it for his milk bottles.D．He planted flowers in it.4.Science can't explain the power of pets, but many studies have shown that the company of pets can help lower blood pressure (血压) and raise chances of recovering from a heart attack, reduce loneliness and spread all-round good cheer.Any owner will tell you how much joy a pet brings. For some, an animal provides more comfort than ahusband/wife. A 2002 study by Karen Allen of the State University of New York measured stress (紧张) levels and blood pressure in people - half of them pet owners –while they performed 5 minutes of mental arithmetic (算术) or held a hand in ice water. Subjects completed the tasks alone, with a husband/wife, a close friend or with a pet. People with pets did it best. Those tested with their animal friends had smaller change in blood pressure and returned most quickly to baseline heart rates. With pets in the room, people also made fewer math mistakes than when doing in front of other companions. It seems people feel more relaxed (放松)around pets, says Allen, who thinks it may be because pets don't judge.A study reported last fall suggests that having a pet dog not only raises your spirits but may also have an effect on your eating habits. Researchers at Northwestern Memorial Hospital spent a year studying 36 fat people and their equally fat dogs on diet-and-exercise programs; a separate group of 56 people without pets were put on a diet program. On average, people lost about I1 pounds, or 5% of their body weight. Their dogs did even better, losing an average of 12 pounds, more than 15% of their body weight. Dog owners didn't lose any more weight than those without dogs but, say researchers, got more exercise overall-mostly with their dogs - and found it worth doing.【1】What does the text mainly discuss?A．What pets bring to their owners.B．How pets help people calm down.C．People's opinions of keeping pets.D．Pet's value in medical research.【2】We learn from the text that a person with heart disease has a better chance of getting well ifA．he has a pet companionB．he has less stress of workC．he often does mental arithmeticD．he is taken care of by his family【3】According to Allen, why did the people do better with pets around when facing stressful tasks?A．They have lower blood pressure.B．They become more patient.C．They are less nervous.D．They are in higher spirits.【4】The research mentioned in the last paragraph reports thatA．people with dogs did more exerciseB．dogs lost the same weight as people didC．dogs liked exercise much more than people didD．people without dogs found the program unhelpful5.Money MattersParents should help their children understand money.【1】so you may start tallking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things,candy or toys,for example.1.The basic function of moneyBegin explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services.it’s important to show your child how money is traded for the thing he wants to have.If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier .【2】when your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.2.Money lessonsApproach money lessons with openness and honesty.【3】If you must say no to a child’s request to spend money,explain,”You have enough toy trucks for now.”Or,if the request is for many different things, say.“You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy.”3.【4】Begin at the grocery store. Pick put similar brands of a product—a name brand butter and a generic(无商标产品),for example.You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money.【5】 If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money ter,you may explains how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases.A．Wise decision.B．The value of money.C．Permit the child to choose between them.D．Tell your child why he can—or cannot—have certain things.E. Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you.F. Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store.G. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest.二、完形填空It was a busy morning，about 8:30,when an elderly gentleman in his 80s came to the hospital .I heard him saying to the nurse that he was in a hurry for all appointment(约会)at 9:30 The nurse had him take a _______ in the waiting area, ______ him it would be at least 40 Minutes _______ someone would be able to see him I saw him________his watch and decided，since I was__________busy—my patient didn’t_______ at the appointed hour, I would examine his wound .While tak ing care of his wound,I asked him if he had another doctor’s appointment .The gentleman said no and told me that he _______to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his______.He told me that she had been _______for a while and that she had a special disease I asked if she would be_________if he was a bit late. He replied that she ______ knew who he was，that she had not been able t0 _____ him for five years now. I was________, and asked him，“And you_______go every morning，even though she doesn’t know who you are?” He smiled and said．“She doesn’t know me but I know who she is”I had to hold back ______ as he left.Now I _______ that in marriages，true love is________of all that is .The happiest people don’t _____have the best of everything；they just _______the best of everything they have ._____ isn’t about how to live through the storm，but how to dance in the rain.【1】A．breath B．test C．seat D．break【2】A．persuading B．promising C．understanding D．telling 【3】A．if B．before C．since D．after 【4】A．taking off B．fixing C．looking at D．winding 【5】A．very B．also C．seldom D．not【6】A．turn up B．show off C．come on D．go away 【7】A．needed B．forgot C．agreed D．happened 【8】A．daughter B．wife C．mother D．sister 【9】A．late B．well C．around D．there 【10】A．lonely B．worried C．doubtful D．hungry 【11】A．so far B．neither C．no longer D．already 【12】A．recognize B．answer C．believe D．expect 【13】A．moved B．disappointed C．surprised D．satisfied 【14】A．only B．then C．thus D．still 【15】A．curiosity B．tears C．words D．judgment 【16】A．realize B．suggest C．hope D．prove 【17】A．agreement B．expression C．acceptance D．exhibition 【18】A．necessarily B．completely C．naturally D．frequently 【19】A．learn B．make C．favor D．try【20】A．Adventure B．Beauty C．Trust D．Life三、其他【1】The warden, _________(help) by two women, served the soup from this pot at meal times.【2】He finished his first season as one of the top scorers in the league, _________________ (平均)28.2 points per game.【3】It is not _______ his nature to be “selfish” and “rude”.【4】______ I’m hoping for is a real success.【5】In 1987, Jordan became only the second player _______ (score) more than 3000 points in a season. 【6】Hip-hop is an American ________(文化的) movement.【7】It was Oliver Twist _______ was chosen.【8】_____ is a custom for American children to spend several weeks at summer camps..【9】However, disco music had a strong beat, and it was easy to dance _____.【10】But there is no doubt that he _________ (应得）the title “outstanding player of his generation【11】___________________ (第一次) rap artists recorded their music, they recorded the backing tracks. 【12】“What ?”he said finally ______ a weak voice.【13】The next ________ (一代人) of rappers added their vocals at the same time as the _______(音乐家). 【14】No sooner had the boy spoken these words _______ the warden hit him on the head.四、短文改错假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改句子，请你修改你同桌写的以下句子。

密学校 班级姓名 学号密 封 线 内 不 得 答 题太原五中2019—2020学年度第一学期阶段性检测高 二 英 语出题：高二英语备课组 校题：高二英语备课组 （2019.10）（考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：100分）第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A 、B 、C 和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AThrift Books Library ProgramThrift Books sells millions of used books at the lowest prices. We personally assess every book ’s quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging.Our Library Program allows libraries to make use of books they no longer want or need on their shelves. Libraries send us books, make money and create space for new books. Thrift Books receives used books of good quality, lists them for sale, and finds new readers worldwide, extending the life of books. We put quality, affordable books into the hands of those who love to read.Following our program is as easy as 1-2-3: 1. Pack your books; 2. Contact us;3. Get paid monthly.Library Program benefitsReduce: Get rid of books no longer suitable for your needs.Reuse: Books find new homes via resale or donation to literacy programs. Recycle: All unusable books are recycled. How is it done?We do the listing, shipping and customer service! With our large network of distribution centers, we partner with thousands of library systems in North America to recycle their books through easy shipping options. There is no extra spending, and no pre-scanning requirements.The difference we make★750,000 books processed every day;★Over 1 billion books saved from landfills;★6,000,000+ books donated to literacy programs; ★18,000,000 books sold last year. Contact usGetting started is fast and easy. Simply give us a few details by filling out the contact form. Submit (提交) it, and we’ll be in touch.1. What can libraries get from the program?A. Rare books.B. New shelves.C. More visitors.D. Some earnings. 2. What helps Thrift Books Library Program to work perfectly?A. Free delivery service.B. Its distribution centers.C. The big profits it makes.D. Many partners in the world. 3. How were most of the books received by Thrift Books dealt with last year? A. They were sent to other libraries. B. They were donated to charity groups. C. They were sold as second-hand books.D. They were collected by other organizations.BI was privileged to be on vacation for the last two weeks with my husband and two of our children. We stayed in two different hotels and had two very different experiences.In the first hotel, the staff went about their duties in a perfunctory (敷衍的) fashion; theydid exactly what they had to, no more and no less. They weren’t rude but neither were t hey friendly. When asked about good walking trails (小路) in the area, they immediately said they didn’t know. Yet it turned out that following the main road from the hotel’s front driveway took us straight onto a very popular and beautiful trail!Our second experience could not have been more different. The staff not only offered advice about best sites, best means of transportation and even where to get gas, but behaved very friendly as well. We were greeted like long-lost friends when we walked back in at the end of a long day. I felt the obvious difference that concern could make, especially when we were away from home in unfamiliar surroundings. The first made us feel alienated, the second comfortable.We can be like the staff in the first hotel —doing what’s necessary to get by, doing things without sincerity and fulfilling our responsibilities. We’ll still get rewarded but we will be missing goodness. If we can be like the staff in the second hotel, we will get the pleasure of performing kindness, and that joy will deepen our relationship with the others who recognize our genuine care and concern. Putting in the effort of doing our best, we get a much greaterexperience in this world.It was a wonderful vacation. Each location offered different opportunities for appreciating the beauty of nature. We enjoyed the lakes, mountains and historic cities. But we learned something beyond dates, facts and figures. We witnessed first-hand the difference between doing the bare minimum and investing your all in everything you do. It helped shape our perspective and our actions for the upcoming year.4. What can we learn from the second paragraph?A. We found a fantastic trail without effort.B. We finally found trails with the staff’s help.C. Communication with the staff was difficult.D. The staff offered to help us without hesitation.5. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “alienated” in Paragraph 3?A. boredB. nervousC. unfriendlyD. embarrassed6. What does the author advise us to do?A. Spare no effort to do our part.B. Figure out our responsibilities.C. Do what’s necessary to get by.D. Communicate with others to get joy.CHalf of US dog owners and 62 percent of American cat owners share the sheets with their pets, a practice that sleep experts warn can lead to sleep deprivation (剥夺). Besides，Mayo Clinic found that more than half of the patients seeking consultations at its sleep clinic were pet owners whose sleep was disturbed by their cats or dogs in 2014.However, a 2018 study found that is not the case. Researchers from Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, surveyed 150 of the patients who visited the facility’s center for sleep medicine. Every participant received a piece of paper and answered questions on it about their sleeping habits, their pets’behavior, sleeping locations and how their pets affected their nightly sleep.The researchers found that 56 percent of the study participants shared their bed or bedroom with their cat or dog. However, while 20 percent reported disturbed sleep because of their pets, 41 percent said that their pets presence in bed actually helped them sleep better.Those who reported sleeping more soundly when their pets were present said that having them in the bedroom or on the bed offered them relaxation and provided a sense of companionship and security. Single sleepers were especially likely to report that sharing a bed with a cat or dog helped them get some shut-eye.“Participants described feeling secure, content and relaxed when their pet slept nearby,” the study authors wrote. “The value of these experiences, although poorly understood, cannot be dismissed because sleep is dependent on a state of physical and mental relaxation.”A similar small study published by the researchers from the University of Alberta found that having pets in bed can help people with chronic (慢性的) pain sleep better, while also easing feelings of loneliness and anxiety.“They liked the physical contact with their dogs—cuddling before bed, and how it distracted them from feeling anxious about being alone at night,” researcher Cary Brown said. “They felt more relaxed and safer, so they weren’t anxious as they were trying to sleep.”7. What is the 2018 study based on?A. A controlled experiment of sleep.B. A questionnaire survey of the patients.C. The comparison of the patients’ sleeping habits.D. The long-term observation of all the participants.8. What can be concluded from the two studies mentioned in the text?A. Sleeping with pets is beneficial.B. It is painful to sleep with pets.C. Some people suffer from loneliness.D. Physical relaxation is important to our health.9. How do people sleeping with pets feel according to Cary Brown?A. Distracted.B. Crowded.C. Calm.D. Nervous.10. What would be the best title for the text?A. Sleeping has something to do with healthB. Owners can get on well with their petsC. It is hard for people to sleep soundlyD. Pets may help you sleep better第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

太原五中2019—2020学年度高二第一学期阶段性测试英语试卷I. 单项选择(共15小题，每小题1分，共15分)1. – Is there anything wrong, Mary? You look upset.– Nothing much. In fact, I ______ a good friend in hospital.A. have just thoughtB. was just thinkingC. would just thinkD. will just be thinking2. Having no child of their own, Mr. and Mrs. White decide to _______ one in their hometown.A. acquireB. adoptC. adaptD. attach3. Bring an extra pencil with you _____ something goes wrong with this one during the exam.A. in caseB. in spite ofC. so thatD. in order that4. Although the students complained sometimes, they found their efforts in the preparation for the play ________.A. laid offB. switched offC. paid offD. gave off5. What a ________! I was thinking about Roy when his letter arrived.A. coincidenceB. consequenceC. contradictD. confidence6. Their use was limited by laws, the first of which ______ the 14th century.A. dates back toB. dated fromC. dates backD. dating back to7. The Rock & Roll Club was ______ to develop and demonstrate the students’ talent for music.A. set offB. set upC. set downD. set out8. _____ being fun, watching English videos is also a good form of listening exercise.A. Aside fromB. In additionC. Besides thatD. Except for9. More and more high school students apply to a vocational college, ______ can ensure them certain skills for the future job.A. thatB. whereC. whichD. who10. Greatly encouraged by what the teacher said, the boy returned to his seat, __________ to study harder.A. being determinedB. to determine1高二英语第!语法错误，*页,共24页高二英语第4页,共24页2C. determinedD. having determined11. Personally speaking, I’m __________ your plan.A. in consequence ofB. in favour ofC. in response toD. in addition to12. It was in the factory where he was working ____I met him.A. thatB. whichC. whereD. in which13. She’s ________ our best player, but she needs to practice much harder.A. extremelyB. potentiallyC. particularlyD. fluently14. I walked all the way from home to the library, only ____ it closed.A. findB. findingC. foundD. to find15. – Do you mind if I open the window? – ________ I feel a bit cold.A. Of course not.B. Go ahead.C. I’d rather you didn’t.D. Why not?II. 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。

山西高二高中英语月考试卷班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、阅读理解1.CShakespeare City WalkThis 90-minute leisurely walking tour does not go to the Globe Theatre (because everyone already knows it) , but instead uncovers less known monuments and locations in the City of London with connections to Shakespeare’s life, his friends, his loves and his work.The Shakespeare City Walk takes place on Fridays at 11 a.m. at Temple tube station.Address: Meet at Temple tube station, LondonTelephone: +44(0)790 5746733Camera WalkLearn how to take better photos as you explore London with a professional photographer on a Camera Trails tour. Walk around Brick Lane and Spitalfields on the Urban East tour, or take photos of Big Ben and St Paul’s Cathedral on the South Bank tour.Address: Trafalgar Square, LondonTelephone: +44(0)798 957 9336The Celebrity PlanetSee celebrity (名人) homes, famous film locations, music landmarks and places linked to pop history on a Celebrity Planet tour. Find out about stars in Notting Hill, Mayfair, Primrose Hill or Chelsea, or try a Harry Potter, James Bond or Beatles tour.Address: 40 Porchester Square, LondonTelephone: +44(0)20 7193 8770Email: info@Sandemans New London ToursSandemans New London Tours offer a completely free tour of Royal London, including the Changing of the Guard. There’s also an Old C ity of London Tour, and a Grim Reapers of London Tour. Our expert guides work for tips, you contribute to the pollution problem of London’s cars and buses.Email: info@【1】What is TRUE of the Shakespeare City Walk?A．It takes place five days a week.B．It consists of not so much famous destinations.C．It lasts about half a day.D．It includes a visit to a famous theatre.【2】If you want to take some wonderful photos of Big Ben, you may _____.A．receive some professional trainingB．go to Temple tube stationC．join the Urban East tourD．join the South Bank tour【3】Sam is a movie fan. He will probably ______.A．go to 40 Porchester SquareB．call +44(0)790 5746733C．call +44(0)798 957 9336D．email info@2.You may not pay much attention to your daily elevator ride. Many of us use a lift several times during the day without really thinking about it. But Lee Gray, PhD, of the University of North Carolina, US, has made it his business to examine this overlooked form of public transport. He is known as the “Elevator Guy”.“The lift becomes this interesting social space where etiquette (礼仪) is sort of odd (奇怪的),” Gray told the BBC. “They (elevators) are socially very interesting but often very awkward places.”We walk in and usually turn around to face the door. If someone else comes in, we may have to move. And here,according to Gray, lift users unthinkingly go through a set pattern of movements. He told the BBC what he had observed.He explained that when you are the only one inside a lift, you can do whatever you want –it’s your own little box.If there are two of you, you go into different corners, standing diagonally (对角线地) across from each other to create distance.When a third person enters, you will unconsciously form a triangle. And when there is a fourth person it becomes a square, with someone in every corner. A fifth person is probably going to have to stand in the middle.New entrants to the lift will need to size up the situation when the doors slide open and then act decisively. Once in, for most people the rule is simple – look down, or look at your phone.Why are we so awkward in lifts?“You don’t have enough space,” Professor Babette Renneberg, a clinical psychologis t at the Free University of Berlin, told the BBC. “Usually when we meet other people we have about an arm’s length of distance between us. And that’s not possible in most elevators.”In such a small, enclosed space it becomes very important to act in a way that cannot be construed (理解) as threatening or odd. “The easiest way to do this is to avoid eye contact,” she said.【1】The main purpose of the article is to _____.A．remind us to enjoy ourselves in the elevatorB．tell us some unwritten rules of elevator etiquetteC．share an interesting but awkward elevator rideD．analyze what makes people feel awkward in an elevator【2】According to Gray, when people enter an elevator, they usually _____.A．turn around and greet one anotherB．look around or examine their phoneC．make eye contact with those in the elevatorD．try to keep a distance from other people【3】Which of the following describes how people usually stand when there are at least two people in an elevator?【4】The u nderlined phrase “size up” in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to _____.A．judge B．ignore C．put up with D．make the best of3.Scientists claim to have developed a revolutionary new giant 3D concrete printer that can build a 2,500-square-foot house in just 24 hours.The 3D printer, developed by Professor Behrokh Khoshnevis from the University of Southern California, could be used to build a whole house, layer by layer, in a single day."It is basically scaling up 3D printing to the scale of building," said Khoshnevis.The giant robot replaces construction workers with a nozzle (喷嘴), which can quickly build a home based on a computer pattern, MSN News reported.Contour Crafting, as it is named, is a layered fabrication (构造) technology. Using this process, a single house or a colony of houses, each with possibly a different design, may be constructed in a single run, embedded (嵌入)in each house all the wires and pipes for electrical, plumbing and air-conditioning.The potential applications of this technology are far-reaching including in emergency, low-income, and commercial housing."Our research also addresses the application of Contour Crafting in building habitats on other planets. Contour Crafting will most probably be one of the very few feasible approaches for building structures on other planets, such as the Moon and Mars, which are being targeted for human habitation before the end of the new century," researchers said on the project website.The technology may potentially reduce energy use and emissions. And the main advantages of the Contour Crafting process over existing technologies are the superior surface finish that is realized and the greatlyincreased speed of construction.【1】Professor Khoshnevis has recently developed a 3D printer that can ________.A．build a 2500-square-foot house in a single dayB．construct a skyscraper, layer by layerC．design a group of houses automaticallyD．assist construction workers in their work【2】The new 3D printer uses the following to build a house EXCEPT ________.A．a nozzle B．a computer pattern C．a robot D．an air-conditioner 【3】According to the text, the potential applications of Contour Crafting include building _______. A．emergency vehicles B．low-income housingC．commercial centers D．space stations on other planets【4】What advantages of this new technology is mentioned in the text?A．It creates more jobs.B．It is less time-consuming.C．It saves the building cost.D．It emits no carbon dioxide.4.Alexandra Scott was born to Liz and Jay Scott in Manchester，Connecticut on January 18， 1996，thesecond of four children. Shortly before her first birthday，Alex was diagnosed with neuroblastoma，a type of childhood cancer.On her first birthday， the doctors informed Alex’s parents that if she beat her cancer it was doubtful that she would ever walk again. Just two weeks later，Alex slightly moved her leg at her parents’ request to kick. Thiswas the first indication that she would turn out to be a courageous and confident child with big dreams and big accomplishments.By her second birthday，Alex was able to stand up with leg braces (支架）.She worked hard to gain strengthand to learn how to walk. She appeared to be overcoming the difficul-ties， until the shocking discovery withinthe next year that her tumors (肿瘤)had started growing again. In the year 2000，the day after her fourth birthday，Alex received a stem cell transplant (干细胞移植）and informed her mother，“When I get out of the hospital I want to have a lemonade stand. ” She said she wanted to give the money to doctors to allow them to “help other kids，like they helped me.，，True to her word， she held her first lemonade stand later that year with the helpof her older brother and raised an amazing $ 2，000 for “her hos-pital,People from all over the world，moved by her story，held their own lemonade stands and donated the earningsto Alex and her cause. In August of 2004，Alex passed away at the age of 8，knowing that，with the help of others，she had raised more than $ 1 million to help find a cure for the disease that took her life. Alex’s family—including brothers Patrick，Eddie，and Joey—and supporters around the world are committed to continuing her inspiring cause through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (基金会）.【1】It can be learned from the text that Alex .A．couldn’t walk until she was fourB．was the only daughter of the ScottsC．held her first lemonade stand in 2001D．was born with cancer【2】Why was Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation founded?A．To promote her lemonade.B．To set up a children’s hospital.C．To attract public attention to her disease.D．To collect money to help children with cancer.【3】What did the public do to support Alex and her cause?A．They helped her sell lemonade.B．They provided free stands for her.C．They donated money to her foundation.D．They donated stem cells for her operation.【4】Which of the following can best describe Alex?A．Stubborn.B．Determined.C．Innocent.D．Energetic.二、其他Perhaps you have heard the expression—when in Rome, do as the Romans do. So when you want to do business in France, you have to get to know French culture, to make marketing plans, and to run your business by local laws.【1】The French take great pride in their language, so anyone who does not speak it may run the risk of being disrespected by his French colleagues or business partners. Also, another reason why learning French is important is that it is a great way to show every possible French business partner that you care and respect their country’s culture and language.The first thing you should do when meeting someone new is to shake his hand firmly and always look the person in the eye. In social meeting with friends, kissing is common.Use first names only after being invited to.【2】The French will sometimes introduce themselves using their surname first, followed by their first name. Dress well.【3】Your business clothing is a reflection of your success and social status. Always try to be tasteful and stylish. Women are advised to dress simply but elegantly. Wearing make-up is practised widely by businesswomen.The French are passionate about food, so lunches are common in doing business in France, which usually consist of an appetizer, a main meal with wine, cheese, dessert and coffee, and normally take up to two hours. 【4】Do not begin eating until the host says “bon appetite”. Pass dishes to the left, keep wrists above the table and try to eat everything on the plate.【5】This may suggest that you find the food tasteless. If eating in a restaurant, the person who invites always pays.A．The French draw information about people based on their appearance.B．This is a time for relationship building.C．Remember to be as polite as possible.D．Language should be the focus of anyone planning to do business in France.E. Be careful with adding salt, pepper or sauces to your food.F. Use Monsieur or Madame before the surname.G. Make an appointment with your business partner in advance.三、完形填空Back in business school, macho(自以为是的) kids like me studied finance. In the competition of life, money_______ winning, so those who managed the money would become the _______. Didn't matter that I was a woman — I was as _______________ as any guy you'd ever met.It's taken me a lot of years, a lot of living, to _______ that my view of the world was upside down. The reality is: finance is for wimps(呆子). Finance is the easy part. However, It's much _______ to deal with people. The winners in society are the people who understand how to _______ other people.In my 20s, I worked really hard. I_______name-brand schools and piled on the degrees. I was _______on my climb to the top as a successful real-estate developer. I worked full-time as I was studying, because I was_________.Then when I was 31, I got to the top in a way that I ________ imagined possible. I was ________ Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles. In that __________, I collaborated with leaders from all sectors of society.When our four-year term came to a ________, I moved to another world of power and money, as a headhunter for CEOs and other ________ talent for the world's biggest companies.As a result of all these ________, I've had the chance to meet, befriend, and work with leaders from all sectors in countries throughout the world.And here's what I've learned: the leaders are not the ________ IQ people in any organization. They didn't get the highest grades, they didn't ________ the highest exam scores. They got to the top ________ they have the ability to attract the best people to work for them. And at the root of that power of attraction is empathy(同感能力). Empathy is the ability to truly connect with other human beings. It's life's hardest but most ________ skill. And it's the skill ________for leadership in a changing world.【1】A．ignored B．equaled C．combined D．caused【2】A．directors B．heroes C．winners D．losers【3】A．optimistic B．naughty C．competitive D．practical【4】A．realize B．deny C．complain D．debate【5】A．happier B．simpler C．easier D．harder【6】A．care about B．relate to C．depend on D．talk with【7】A．attended B．avoided C．left D．escaped【8】A．praised B．assisted C．criticized D．focused【9】A．in a hurry B．in vain C．in surprise D．in the end【10】A．ever B．often C．never D．once【11】A．appointed B．treated C．awarded D．charged【12】A．culture B．game C．space D．role【13】A．start B．fame C．close D．trend【14】A．different B．top C．common D．busy【15】A．experiences B．performances C．accidents D．experiment【16】A．busiest B．lowest C．dullest D．highest【17】A．accept B．expect C．score D．share 【18】A．until B．because C．so D．before 【19】A．complete B．funny C．boring D．important 【20】A．required B．remembered C．regarded D．reached四、其他A motto is a sentence or a phrase【1】can inspire us especially when we are【2】(face) with difficulties. Many of us have our mottoes, such as “Where there is a will, there is a way.” or “Nothing is difficult if you put your heart into it.”, and so on.My motto is “God helps those who help【3】.” Sometimes I am lazy and don’t want to make efforts【4】(work) hard,【5】the moment I think of my motto I will get energetic again and devote myself【6】what I am doing. I write mymotto【7】I can see it easily. Every time I fail in my exam and begin to lose heart, the sight of my motto inspires me with much【8】(confident). My motto also makes me become【9】independent person. That is to say, I won’t rely on others easily.My friends, what is your motto? If you still haven’t got a motto, please choose【10】because a motto can have a great effect on you.五、短文改错One year ago, I had a special English lesson hold at the railway station. It was quite different from the regular English classes we were familiar to, for we had no textbooks, no blackboard or no fixed seats.Gathering at the entrance of the station, we told to collect as many English words and sentences as possible here. Curious and excited, we walked around the station and looked everywhere, search for any information in English. Whenever an English word comes into sight, the class would burst into the cheers as if we had discovered a new world. With the Chinese translation and vividly pictures, we could figure out its meaning with ease.Now, this unforgettable lesson still encourages me to be an active learner where I go.六、书面表达假定你是李华，你在国外购物网站购买了一双Salomon S-Lab牌子的鞋子。

山西省太原市第五中学2019-2020学年高二英语11月月考试题I. 单项选择 (共15小题，每小题1分，共15分)1. – Is there anything wrong, Mary? You look upset.– Nothing much. In fact, I ______ a good friend in hospital.A. have just thoughtB. was just thinkingC. would just thinkD. will just be thinking2. Having no child of their own, Mr. and Mrs. White decide to _______ one in their hometown.A. acquireB. adoptC. adaptD. attach3. Bring an extra pencil with you _____ something goes wrong with this one during the exam.A. in caseB. in spite ofC. so thatD. in order that4. Although the students complained sometimes, they found their efforts in the preparation for the play ________.A. laid offB. switched offC. paid offD. gave off5. What a ________! I was thinking about Roy when his letter arrived.A. coincidenceB. consequenceC. contradictD. confidence6. Their use was limited by laws, the first of which ______ the 14th century.A. dates back toB. dated fromC. dates backD.dating back to7. The Rock & Roll Club was ______ to develop and demonstrate the students’ talent for music.A. set offB. set upC. set downD. set out8. _____ being fun, watching English videos is also a good form of listening exercise.A. Aside fromB. In additionC. Besides thatD. Except for9. More and more high school students apply to a vocational college, ______ can ensure them certain skills for the future job.A. thatB. whereC. whichD. who10. Greatly encouraged by what the teacher said, the boy returned to his seat,__________ to study harder.A. being determinedB. to determineC. determinedD. having determined11. Personally speaking, I’m __________ your plan.A. in consequence ofB. in favour ofC. in response toD. in addition to12. It was in the factory where he was working ____I met him.A. thatB. whichC. whereD. in which13. She’s ________ our best player, but she needs to practice much harder.A. extremelyB. potentiallyC. particularlyD. fluently14. I walked all the way from home to the library, only ____ it closed.A. findB. findingC. foundD. to find15. – Do you mind if I open the window? – ________ I feel a bit cold.A. Of course not.B. Go ahead.C. I’d rather you didn’t.D. Why not?II. 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。

山西省太原市第五中学2019-2020学年高一英语11月月考试题（含解析）I．单项选择（共15题；每小题1分，满分15分）1.The more we can enjoy what we have, the _____ we are.A. happierB. happiestC. more happilyD. most happily【答案】A【解析】【详解】考查固定句式。

句意：我们越能享受我们所拥有的，我们就越幸福。

固定句式“the+形容词比较级，the+形容词比较级”，表示“越……，越……”，故选A。

2.– Which would you prefer to do tonight, to go to the concert or go shopping?– Neither, I would rather _____ home.A. stayB. to stayC. stayedD. staying【答案】A【解析】【详解】考查固定短语。

句意：——你今晚想做什么，去听音乐会还是去购物?——都不，我宁愿呆在家里。

固定短语would rather do sth.“宁愿做某事”后跟动词原形，故选A。

3.Seeing the ______ scene before me, I was not _____ at all.A. embarrassing; relaxingB. embarrassed; relaxedC. embarrassing; relaxedD. embarrassed; relaxing【答案】C【解析】【详解】考查形容词辨析。

句意：看到眼前令人尴尬的场面，我一点也不放松。

第一空修饰名词scene应用-ing结尾形容词，表示“令人尴尬的场面”；第二空修饰I，修饰人应用-ed结尾形容词，故用relaxed。

故选C。

【点睛】关于-ing形容词与-ed形容词的区别。

1. 以后缀–ed结尾的形容词(如ashamed, delighted, excited, frightened, interested, moved, pleased, surprised, worried等)通常用于说明人，不用于说明事物，即使它们所修饰的名词是事物，那它们指的也是与该事物相关的人2. 以后缀 -ing 结尾的形容词(如delighting, exciting, frightening, interesting, moving, surprising, worrying 等)主要用于说明事物，表示事物的性质或特征，若用它们说明人，则表示此人具有此性质或特征。

山西高二高中英语月考试卷班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.The manager, greatly ______ my surprise, should turn down my request.A．to B．in C．for D．with2. The teacher stressed again that the students should not ________ any important details while retelling the story.A．bring out B．let out C．leave out D．make out3.The weather turned out to be fine yesterday. I ___ the trouble to carry my umbrella with me.A．should have taken B．could have taken C．needn’t have taken D．mustn’t have taken 4.She was leaning against a tree as if ______ for someone.A．waited B．wait C．to wait D．waiting5.______ and short of breath, Andy and Ruby were the first to reach the top of Mount Tai..A．To be tired B．Tired C．Tiring D．Being tired6.A small plane crashed into a hillside five miles east of the city, ____all four people on board.A．get along B．kills C．killing D．to kill7.There is no doubt ______ smoking can seriously damage our health.A．that B．whether C．why D．which8.I’m stuck is used __________.A. when you have a good ideaB. when you go on talking without stopB. when you are thinking something is too easyD. when you can’t continue with something because it’s too difficult9.—This TV program has a lively style and _____ young people. — So it does.A．turns to B．leads to C．refers to D．appeals to10.You can’t imagine what great troubl e the doctor had ______ the patient.A．treats B．treating C．to treat D．treated11. After graduation, she reached a point in her career ______she needed to decide what to do.A．that B．what C．which D．where12.While shopping, people can’t help ______ into buying something they don’t really want.A．persuading B．to persuade C．being persuaded D．persuaded13.In the first book, Lyra’s scientist father makes ______ possible to enter other worlds.A．it B．this C．that D．one14. They would rather I ______ there tomorrow.A．will go B．go C．had gone D．went山西高二高中英语月考试卷答案及解析一、单项选择1.The manager, greatly ______ my surprise, should turn down my request.A．to B．in C．for D．with【答案】A【解析】考查介词。

2019—2020学年度上学期高二英语月考试卷(含答案)Don't be afraid of moving up to r high school。

It's a new experience。

but you don't have to worry。

Here's a guide to help you.You're not alone。

___ else in your year is in the same boat。

They may be just as nervous as you are。

even if you don't notice it.Moving to r high school is a chance。

not a problem。

Things are different。

but all you need to do is be polite and learn the new rules.___ will help。

If you don't know what to do or are worried about something。

ask for help。

Teachers ___ the best people to turn to because they have ___ new students。

Pay n to what your teachers say.___ changes。

but that's okay。

Embrace the change and be open to new ___ high school can be a great time in your life if you approach it with a positive attitude。

B___ winterWinter is a season that can be tough on your health。

山西高二高中英语月考试卷班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.Mary worked here as a ______ secretary and ended up getting a full-time job with the company. A．pessimistic B．temporary C．previous D．cautious2.People develop ________ preference for a particular style of learning at ________ early age and these preferences affect learning.A．a；an B．a；不填C．不填； the D．the；an3.While intelligent people can often ______ the complex, a fool is more likely to complicate the simple. A．sacrifice B．substitute C．simplify D．survive4.He had just sent an e-mail to his pal on the Internet ________ the system broke down.A．while B．when C．after D．since5.The increase of the number of the students makes the limited computers not ________ to each student. A．available B．helpful C．acceptable D．affordable6.The demand that the law on gun ownership _____ be changed ___ is very strong.A．changes B．will be changed C．be changed D．be changing7.---Do you still remember when we went to Chong qing?----I can’t remember now but_____ sometime last summer?A．could it be B．might it be C．must it have been D．could it have been 8.That year his total income, with his reward ________， ________ 12, 000 yuan.A．added to; added up to B．added; added toC．added up to; added D．adds to; adds up to9.So noisy____ in the dining hall that he could only make himself heard by shouting at the top of his voice. A．was it B．was there C．it was D．there was10.The good result ________ the correct methods, that is to say, correct methods ________ good result. A．lies; lead B．leads to; lie in C．lies in; lead to D．lies to; lead to 11.—Thank you for the flowers.— . I thought they might cheer you up.A．That’s right B．All right C．It’s all right D．I’ m all right12.Lionel Messi ， the record for the most goals in a calendar year, is considered the most talented football player in Europe.A．set B．setting C．to set D．having set13.In the global economy, a new drug for cancer, it is discovered, will create many economic possibilities around the world.A．whatever B．whoever C．wherever D．whichever14.Generally speaking, students’ inner moti vation with high expectations from others essential to their development.A．is B．are C．was D．were15.The president of the World Bank says he has a passion for China , , he remembers starting as early as his childhood.A．where B．which C．what D．when二、完形填空I used to believe in the American Dream, which meant a job, a mortgage (按揭), credit cards, success. I wanted it and worked toward it like everyone else, all of us chasing the same thing.One year, through a series of unhappy events, it all fell . I found myself homeless and alone. I had my truck and $56. I the countryside for some place I could rent for the possible amount. I came upon a shabby house four miles up a winding mountain road the Potomac River in West Virginia. It was , full of broken glass and rubbish. I found the owner ,rented it, and a corner to camp in.The locals knew nothing about me, slowly, they started teaching me the of being a neighbor. They dropped off blankets, candles, and tools, and began to chat. They started to teach me a belief in a American Dream—not the one of individual achievement but of .What I had believed in, all those things I thought were for a civilized life, were nonexistent in thisplace. on the mountain, my most valuable possessions were my with my neighbors.Four years later, I moved back into . I saw many people were having a really hard time, their jobs and homes. I managed to rent a big enough house to a handful of people .There are four of us now in the house, but over time I’ve had nine people come in and move on to other places. We’d all be in if we hadn’t banded together.（团结起来）The American Dream I believe in now is a shared one. It’s not so much about what I can get for myself; it’s about we can all get by together.【1】A．equally B．separately C．violently D．naturally【2】A．off B． over C．apart D．out【3】A．searched B．left C．toured D．crossed【4】A．cheapest B．largest C．fairest D．fullest【5】A．at B．through C．over D．round【6】A．occupied B．abandoned C．emptied D．robbed【7】A．turned B．approached C．cut D．cleared【8】A．but B．although C．otherwise D．for【9】A．benefit B．lesson C．nature D．art【10】A．looking B．staying C．swinging D．turning 【11】A．wild B．real C．different D．remote 【12】A．neighborliness B．happiness C．friendliness D．kindness 【13】A．unique B．expensive C．rare D．necessary 【14】A．Down B．Up C．Deep D．Along 【15】A．cooperation B．relationships C．satisfaction D．appointments 【16】A．reality B．society C．town D．life【17】A．creating B．losing C．quitting D．offering 【18】A．put in B．turn in C．take in D．get in 【19】A．yards B．shelters C．camps D．cottages 【20】A．when B．what C．whether D．how三、阅读理解1.I had once helped a friend of mine run a watermelon stall. I noticed something interesting. Almost every buyer would lift the melon up to their ear，smartly tap it, apparently trying to listen to something. I wondered what they expected to hear.Finally I could no longer hold back my curiosity and made bold to ask a customer—an elderly gentleman—about this. Hearing my question，he roared with laughter. Then he replied in a self-mocking(自嘲)tone.“Young lady，I have been doing this for more than fifty years. All I know is that everybody would stare at you as if you were a fool if you just pick up the melon and leave！”Not long after that，my watermelon stall friend unexpectedly sent me an invitation for her wedding，which really surprised me. I asked her, “How come you are seized by a sudden desire to get married? I don't remember ever hearing you mention that yon've got a boyfriend.” She answered while counting money，“Everyone has to get married anyway，so it is better to get married sooner than later.”I could think of no word to refute(反驳)her. It seems that everybody is living for everybody else and has forgotten the need of their own heart. It may be safe and save a lot of worries by following others' suit in doing things. The use of We or Us will give one a steady and sure sense of pride. But using the pronoun “I” would often give one a guilty conscience.I find all these things somewhat funny. We have got used to taking cue from(模仿) others and follow their suit. In turn，we also take it for granted that we should judge the right and wrong of others by our own standard. As a matter of fact，this massive practice is still wrong though we all follow others' suit like this, but we feel at ease and, justified simply because this is the way of us, and so we can have an easy conscience because this has been practiced by so many people.【1】The writer probably feels that it is ________.A．necessary for the buyer to tap the watermelonB．foolish of the buyers to buy watermelon without tapping itC．funny that the buyers will tap the watermelons when buying themD．wise of the elderly gentleman to tap watermelons before buy them【2】The writer uses the example of her friend's decision of getting married to show that ________.A．her friend took no account of others's feelingB．her friend decided to marry just to follow the crowdC．her friend was a person who has strong personalityD．everybody in the world should marry for others【3】Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A．It may be safe to follow others' suit in doing things.B．I was surprised to receive my friend's invitation for her wedding.C．My experience of helping my friend run a watermelon stall was interesting.D．The use of We or I will give speakers themselves quite different senses.【4】Which word can replace the underlined word“justified”in the last paragraph?A．Reasonable.B．Embarrassed.C．Ashamed.D．Nervous.【5】In which section of a magazine can you read the passage?A．Art and Life B．Sport and HealthC．Culture and Society D．Science and Technology2.Jimmy is an automotive mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He has a good heart, but always feared applying for a new job.One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the office for your interview. It’s the least I could do. Please. I insist.” Jimmy agreed.Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of applicants waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease(油垢) on him after the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewer’s office with disap pointed look on their faces. Finally his name was called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked, “Do you really need to be interviewed?” Jimmy’s heart sank. “With the way I look no w, how could I possibly pass this interview?” he thought to himself.Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmy’s surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out he was the General Manager of the company.“Sorry I had t o keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into the office. I just know you’d be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations!” Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well-deserved coffee as he landed himself a new job.【1】Why did Jimmy apply for a new job?A．He was out of workB．He was bored with his jobC．He wanted a higher positionD．He hoped to find a better boss【2】 What did Jimmy see on the way to the interview?A．A friend’s car had a flat tireB．a wild man was pushing a carC．a terrible accident happenedD．an old man’s car broke down【3】How did Jimmy feel on hearing the interviewer’s question?A．He was sorry for the other applicantsB．There was no hope for him to get the jobC．He regretted helping the old manD．The interviewer was very rude【4】A. What can we learn from Jimmy’s experience？A. Where there is a will, there’s a wayB. A friend in need is a friend indeedC. Good is rewarded with good.D. Two heads are better than onest night’s meteor(流星) shower left many people in the community dissatisfied and demanding answers. According to Gabe Rothsclild, Emerald Valley’s mayor, people gathered in the suburbs of t he city, carrying heavy telescopes, expecting to watch the brightly burning meteors passing through the sky. What they found instead was a sky so brightened by the city’s lights that it darkened the light of the meteors passing overhead.“My family was so frustrated,” admitted town resident Duane Cosby, “We wanted to make this an unforgettable family outing, but it turned out to be a huge disappointment. ”Astronomers—scientists who study stars and planets—-have been complaining about this problem for decades. They say that light pollution prevents them from seeing objects in the sky that they could see quite easily in the past. They call on people and the government to take measures to fight against it.There is yet a population besides professional and amateur star observers that suffers even more from light pollution. This population consists of birds, bats frogs, snakes, etc. For example, outdoor lighting severely affects migrating(迁徙的)birds. According to the International Dark-Sky Association. “100 milli on birds a year throughout North America die in crashes with lighted buildings and towers. ”Countless more animals casualties(伤亡）result from the use of artificial lighting. Clearly, people enjoy the benefits of lighting their evenings, but some scientists think it can be harmful for humans, too. They worry that exposure to light while sleeping can increase person’s chances of getting cancer.Emerald Valley is only one community that is becoming aware of the negative effects of light pollution. For years, Flagstaff,Arizona,has enforced lighting regulations in its city in order to assist astronomers at the Lowell Observatory. Similar efforts have been made worldwide, and a movement is underway to remind us to turn off lights when we are not using them, so that other creatures can share the night.【1】 What is the author concerned about according to Paragraph 4?A．Birds may take other migration pathsB．Animals’ living habits may change suddenlyC．Varieties of animals will become sharply reducedD．Animals’ su rvival is threatened by outdoor lighting【2】Lighting regulations in Flagstaff, Arizona are put into effect toA．Lessen the chance of getting cancerB．create an ideal observation conditionC．ensure citizens a good sleep at nightD．enable all creatures to live in harmony【3】 What message does the author most want to give us?A．Saving wildlife is saving ourselvesB．Great efforts should be made to save energyC．Human activities should be environmentally friendlyD．New equipment should be introduced for space study4.It’s such a happy-looking library, painted yellow, decorated with palm-tree stickers and sheltered from the Florida sun by its own roof. About the size of a microwave oven, it’s pedestrian-friendly, too, waiting for book lovers next to a sidewalk in Palm Beach country Estates, along the northern boundary of Palm Beach Gardens. It’s a library built with love.A year ago, shortly after Janey Henriksen saw a Brian Williams report about the Little Free Library organization, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit that aims to promote literacy and build a sense of community in a neighborhood by making books freely available, she announced to her family of four, “That’s what we’re going to do for our spring break!”Son Austin, now a 10th-grader, didn’t see the point of building a library that resembles (像)a mailbox. But Janey insisted, and husband Peter unwillingly got to work. The 51-year-old owner of a ship supply company modified a small wooden house that he’d built years earlier for daughter Abbie’s toy horses, and made a door of glass.After adding the library’s final touches (装点), the family hung a signboard on the front, instructing users to “takea book, return a book,” and making the Henriksen library, now one of several hundred like it nationwide and among more than 2,500 in the world, the only Little Free Library in Palm Beach County.They stocked（贮存）it with 20 or so books they’d already read, a mix of science fiction, reference titles, novels and kids’ favorites. “I told them, keep in mind that you might not see it again,” said Janey, a stay-at-home mom. Since then, the collection keeps replenishing (补充) itself, thanks to ongoing donations from borrowers. The library now gets an average of five visits a day.Th e project’s best payoff, says Peter, are the thank-you notes left behind. “We had no idea in the beginning that it would be so popular.” (317 words)【1】 The library was built __________.A．by a ship supply company B．on the basis of toy horsesC．like a mailbox D．with glass【2】 What can we infer about the signboard?A．It was made by a user of the library.B．It marked a final touch to the library.C．It aimed at making the library last long.D．It indicated the library was a family property.【3】The passage tells us that the users __________.A．donate (捐)books to the libraryB．get paid to collect books for the libraryC．receive thank-you notes for using the libraryD．visit the library over 5 times on average daily四、其他Are you truly happy? Do you ever know what it means to be happy and what it takes to achieve happiness? ___【1】___. The following are a few tips that I follow to create happiness in my life.Make a plan for attaining goals that you believe will make you happy. Your moods will very likely increase if you are going after something you value.Surround yourself with happy people. It is easy to begin to think negatively when you are surrounded by people who think that way. ___【2】___.When something goes wrong, try to figure out a solution instead of being absorbed in self pity. Truly happy people don’t allow setbacks to affect their mood because they know that with a little thought they can turn the circumstances back to their favor.__【3】_ . These few minutes will give you the opportunity to focus on the positive things in your life and will lead you to continuous happiness.【4】 . Whether you treat yourself to lunch, take a long, relaxing bath or simply spend a few extra minutes on your appearance, you will be subconsciously (下意识地) putting yourself in a better mood.Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness. Find a way to make light of a situation that would otherwise make you happy.Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness.【5】 .A．What makes one person happy may be very different from what makes someone else happy.B．On the contrary, if you are around people who are happy, their emotional state will be infectious.C．Being overweight or not eating nutritious foods can have a negative effect on your mood．D．These are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves.E．Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make you happy.F．There are some tips in life that lead to happiness.G．I t’s also important to take some time each day to do something nice for yourself.五、短文改错假定英主事课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请您修改你同桌写的以下作文。

山西高二高中英语月考试卷班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.In communication, a smile is usually________ strong sign of a friendly and ________ open attitude. A．the; /B．a; an C．a; /D．the; an2.I remembered________ the door before I left the office but forgot to turn off the lights.A．locking B．having locked C．to have locked D．to lock3.It’s not how much we do but how much love we put into what we do ________ counts.A．who B．which C．that D．what4.Everything ________, I’m sure I made the right decision.A．taken into consideration B．taking into considerationC．to take into consideration D．take into consideration5.Courage is a good quality and is ________ it takes to get over difficulties.A．that B．what C．which D．where6. It is illegal for a public official to ask people for gifts or money ________ favors to them.A． in addition to B．in return forC．in revenge for D．in search of7.________ many times, he still repeated the same mistake.A．Having been told B．Having told C．Telling D．Told8.I am blessed with a great class, ________everyone is hardworking, kind and friendly to each other. A．one where B．the one that C．the one where D．one that9.I had been working on math for the whole afternoon and the numbers ________ before my eyes. A．swim B．swam C．swimming D．had swum 10.I have told you the truth. ________ I keep repeating it?A．Must B．Can C．May D．Will11.—I have a headache.—I’m not surprised you ________ in front of the computer for too long.A．work B．are working C．have been working D．had worked 12.The restaurant wasn’t ________ that other restaurant we went to.A．half as good as B．as half good as C．as good as half D．good as half as 13.The result is not very important to us, but if we do win, then so much ________.A．the best B．best C．better D．the better 14.—Did you ask Tom for help?—I ________. —I managed perfectly well on my own.A．needn’t have B．don’t need to C．didn’t need to D．needn’t15.—Try not to work yourself too hard. Take it easy.—Thanks. ________.A．So what?B．No way C．What for D．You too二、完形填空Imagine that Mom and Dad have friends over, and you have to talk to adults all evening. Say the thing and the parents might get mad. But, say , and they’ll think you weren’t friendly. So, can you talk with adults? It’s __ __. Just ask them questions about themselves. “Many of them like to talk about what they do for a living,” suggests psychologist Tim Ursiny.Kids can also talk to grown-ups about . Ask what the last good movie they saw was, because people at dinner parties “” when the conversation turns to movies, Ursiny says. If a grown-up is Har ry Potter, it’s OK to talk about your love for Harry. It’s a(n) __ topic, one that both grown-ups and kids can enjoy, so and talk about whether Dumbledore is really dead.But the topic of video games. “Adults don’t want to hear about your video game they play it,” Ursiny explains.Adults also don’t want to hear slang(俚语). Don’t use language they don’t . Ursiny says kids should learn to speak to other people in their own language.most adults aren’t into slang, they do remember what it was like to be a kid. Ursiny recommends asking adults what __ __ was like when they were your age. “It might be a fun discussion if you your 10th-grade experience with theirs.” you chat with your parents in advance to find out which topics are off-limits (禁区). Also, don’t chat about the things that make your parents feel guilty. Don’t mention stuff such as how Dad has been sleeping on the couch, Ursiny says. And do n’t complain that Mom has been late preparing breakfast., Ursiny says, kids should try to put themselves in their parents’ . Learning how to that type of understanding might help you out in the future. “The most successful people can develo p a sympathetic feeling for others,” he says.【1】A．exact B．serious C．unfortunate D．wrong【2】A．everything B．something C．anything D．nothing【3】A．how B．whatever C．why D．when【4】A．important B．interesting C．hard D．easy【5】A．movies B．meals C．parties D．hobbies【6】A．look up B．light up C．make up D．keep up【7】A．in B．on C．into D．onto【8】A．safe B．special C．helpful D．general【9】A．hold out B．walk out C．go ahead D．turn around【10】A．neglect B．avoid C．prevent D．ignore 【11】A．when B．unless C．but D．because 【12】A．believe B．accept C．understand D．agree 【13】A．While B．As C．If D．Since 【14】A．family B．school C．society D．nature 【15】A．show B．compare C．balance D．match 【16】A．Make sure B．Pay attention C．Watch out D．Take care 【17】A．incredible B．terrible C．embarrassing D．personal 【18】A．However B．Instead C．Therefore D．Yet 【19】A．shoes B．clothes C．condition D．location 【20】A．produce B．shape C．raise D．develop三、阅读理解1.I never got along with Dad. But when he was dying. I set off for Nebraska to be with him and my family. I stopped for the night at a hotel with a pool, hoping it would relax me.The pool area was empty as I walked into the still water. A man in a bathing suit appeared. He sat on the edge of the pool with his legs moving up and down in the water. He had dark hair and deep brown eyes and smiled. “Where are you going?” he asked. When I told him about my father, he asked how we got along. I tried to change the subject, but then for some reason, I told him everything.Finally the man said, “Even with all the trouble, remember, your father still loves you.” All at once, warm and clear childhood memories came flooding back: Dad running alongside my wobbling（摇摆的）bicycle, the proud hug he gave me at my high school graduation, his laugh when I caught him off guard with a tickle（挠痒）. “Yes, I know he does, ” I heard myself say. And for the first time in years I believed it. The man left, leaving me alone with my comforting thoughts.Back in my room, as I went to bed, I decided it was time to forgive my father. Then I wished he’d forgive me too. The phone bell woke me up at 3 am. My sister’s voice sent a shiver（寒战）through me: Dad had just died. I had wanted to see him and make peace. But as sadness was beginning to surround me, I remembered that the man by the pool had already brought Dad and me together.【1】 From the passage we learn that the author _________A．didn’t know his father was seriously illB．always thought highly of his fatherC．lived in Nebraska far away from his familyD．was going to see his father【2】When the author was in the pool, ___________A．many other people were there tooB．he talked a lot with the man by the poolC．he greeted the may by the pool firstD．the man by the pool told him everything about his family【3】 What made the author change his original idea about his father?A．That he was reminded that his father actually loved himB．That the man by the pool mentioned his interesting childhoodC．That he remembered his father had taught him to ride a bikeD．That he knew his father would leave him forever【4】 In the last paragraph, the author was sad that he ________A．hadn’t accepted the kind stranger’s adviceB．had no chance to make peace with his fatherC．hadn’t obeyed his father when he was youngD．hadn’t stayed with his father before2.William Butler Yeats, a most famous Irish writer, was born in Dublin on June 13, 1865. His childhood lacked the harmony（和睦）that was typical of a happy family. Later, Yeats shocked his family by saying that he remembered “little of childhood but its pain”. In fact, he inherited（继承）excellent taste in art from his family—both his father and his brother were painters. But he finally settled on literature, particularly drama（戏剧）and poetry.Yeats had strong faith in the coming of new artistic movements. He set himself the fresh task in founding an Irish national theatre in the late 1890s. His early theatrical experiments, however, were not received favorably at beginning. He didn’t lose heart, and finally enjoyed success in his poetical drama.Compared with his dramatic works, Yeats’s poems attract much admiring notice. The subject matter includ es love, nature, history, time and aging. Though Yeats generally relied on very traditional forms, he brought modern sensibility to them. As his literary life progressed, his poetry grew finer and richer, which led him to worldwide recognition.He had not enjoyed a major public life since winning the Nobel Price in 1923. Yet, he continued writing almost to the end of his life. Had Yeats stopped writing at age 40, he would probably now be valued as a minor poet, for there is no other example in literary history of a poet who produces his greatest works between the ages of 50 and 75. After Yeats’ death in 1939, W. H. Auden wrote, among others, the following lines:Earth, receive an honored guest:William Yeats is laid to rest.Let the Irish vessel（船）lieEmptied of its poetry.【1】Which of the following can describe Yeats’s family?A．It filled Yeats’s childhood with laughterB．It was shocked by Yeats’s choiceC．It was a typically wealthy familyD．It had an artistic atmosphere【2】According to the passage, what do we know about Yeats’s life?A．Yeats founded the first Irish theaterB．Yeats stuck to modern forms in his poetryC．Yeats began to produce his best works from the 1910sD．Yeats was not favored by the public until the 1923 Noble Prize【3】What kind of feeling is expressed in W. H. Auden’s lines?A．Envy B．Sympathy C．Emptiness D．Admiration【4】What is the passage mainly about?A．Yeats’s literary achievements B．Yeats’s historical influenceC．Yeats’s artistic ambition D．Yeats’s national honor3.“Hey, little boy, will you support me when I’m getting old?” Wang Wenshan, 35, asked his newborn baby as he picked him up at home.The Chinese tradition of raising sons to support parents in their old age has been weakened by the rapidly growing economy and improving standard of living. As is the case with more and more developed countries,China faces an aging society. People are living longer and having fewer children. Therefore, many Chinese families are falling into a 4－2－1 family pattern: a couple raises one child and supports four elderly parents. But few realize that a problem is likely to happen ahead.The aging of the population is a trend that now affects a growing number of countries. Not long ago, the Information Office of the State Council, China’s cabinet, issued a white paper on measures China is taking to help its elderly population. The paper said China’s population entered the aging period at the end of the 20th century and the proportion of people aged 60 and above accounted for over 10 percent of the entire population. By the end of 2005, China had nearly 144 million people over 60, accounting for 11 percent of population, according to the white paper.An expanding aged population inevitably means that many issues must be settled, as the problem concerns every aspect of society. It puts more pressure on each family, causing disturbing economic consequences and serious social problems. It also challenges the labor force supply and the pension system.“I used to think that it’s not an issue for me to provide for the aged,” said Wang, whose parents and parents-in-law all enjoy pensions and medical insurance. But last year Wang’s father suffered a serious illness and afterward Wang began to feel the pressure on his shoulders.After his father recovered, Wang opened bank accounts for each parent and deposited some money into the account every month to prepare for future uncertainties. In addition, he has to save money every month to provide for his son’s future education. “I’m now breaking my back working to support my family: saving pensions for the parents, my son’s education funds, and living costs.”Wang also bought some commercial old-age insurance for himself. “We have to take precautions before it is too late, and many of my colleagues share the same view,” he said.【1】 Which of the following is not caused by an aging society?A．Social problemB．The problem of the pension systemC．More pressure on the familyD．Unemployment【2】From the passage, we can infer _______A．the aging people problem is one of the concerns for the Chinese governmentB．China will encourage young couples to have more than one childC．many people have realized the problem of aging societyD．children will not support their parents in an aging society【3】Which of the following can be used to replace the underlined word inevitably?A．Surprisingly B．Certainly C．Hopefully D．Unluckily【4】Form the text we can see that _______A．China is the only country to face an aging societyB．Most of the developing countries face an aging societyC．countries with a large population face an aging societyD．more and more developed countries face an aging society4.The rising costs of health care have become a problem for many countries in the world. To deal with this problem, it is recommended that a big part of the government’s health budget be used for health education and disease prevention instead of treatment. Actually, many kinds of diseases are preventable in many ways and preventing a disease is usually much cheaper than treating it. For example, people could avoid catching a cold if they dressed warmly when the weather starts getting cold. But many people get sick because they fail to do so, and have to spend money seeing a doctor.Daily habits like eating more healthy food would have kept millions of families from becoming bankrupt if the patients had taken measures for early prevention. For instance, keeping a balanced diet, such as not consuming too much animal fat and insuring a steady intake of vegetables and frits, seems to be quite important.One very effective and costless way of prevention is regular exercise, which is necessary for a healthy mind and body. Regular exercise, such as running, walking, and playing sports is a good way to make people feel better and reduce stress.In addition, health education plays a key role in improving people’s health. By giving people more information about health, countries could help people understand the importance of disease prevention and ways to achieve it. For example, knowing one’s family medical history is an effective way to help keep healthy. Information about health problem among close relatives will make them aware of what they should do to prevent certain diseases through lifestyle changes, Which will work before it is too late.However, stressing disease prevention does not mean medical treatment is unimportant. After all, prevention and treatment are just two different means toward the same effect. In conclusion, we could save money on health care and treat patients more successfully if our country spends more money on health prevention and education. 【1】What’s the best title of the passage?A．Prevention or Education?B．Prevention or Treatment?C．Health or Illness?D．Exercise or Illness?【2】Which of the following can replace the underlined word “bankrupt”?A．Unable to be cured B．Unable to pay one’s debtsC．Stronger than ever before D．More successful than ever before【3】 We learn form the passage that _______A．dressing warmly can prevent diseaseB．a balanced diet is cheaper than regular exerciseC．the more health education, the betterD．the government’s health budget should be increased【4】Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?四、其他1.How to Do Well in ExamsDo not underestimate the power of revision in the days and hours before and examination. The closer you are to the exam, the more chance you have of storing and retaining crucial information. But do not overdo it. 【1】 An effective daily routine can help you through an exam period, so in the days leading up to your first exam, get into the habit of being up and ready to work by game. It can be a shock to the system after months of working to your own timetable to be mentally alert at that time if you have not prepared for it.On the day of the exam, have a good breakfast, pack two of everything you need（pens, pencils, erasers, etc.）, then make you way to the examination hall in good time.【2】Once in your seat, simply pause for a few seconds and collect your thoughts. Close you eyes and take in a few slow, deep breaths to help you relax. When you turn over the test paper, spend a short period reading through all the instructions and questions, paying particular attention to key verbs such as “discuss”, “compare” and “evaluate”.【3】 It is wise always to allow for 10 minutes at the end of the exam to give yourself time to go back over your answers. Once you have selected the questions you wish to tackle, begin by attempting the one you think is your strongest. It will give you more confidence when you see a well-answered question down on paper. Also remember to write clearly, and do not be afraid to express the unexpected: after all, examiners can get very bored marking stereotypical answers.【4】 If you do need something else to focus on to help collect your thoughts, choose a fixture in the room, such as the ceiling or anything else that will not allow you to be distracted.Finally, once you have finished, never hang around outside afterwards to attend the discussion by other students.【5】A．Do not arrive too early, though, as other people’s anxiety can by contagious, and you may suffer from undue panicB．Try not to be tempted to look at those around you, or at the clockC．When you get home, read the examination paper through and look up all the words you didn’t understand D．Sleep, exercise and relaxation are all just as importantE. Map out a quick plan of points you wish to make and how much time you should spend on each question.F. Go and have a well-earned rest, then prepare for your next exam.G. Hurry and prepare for your next exam2.根据提示完成句子（注意用适当形式，共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）【1】She reached out a paw to pat something in the air in front of her, something quite ________ ________ Tom.（看不见）【2】He ________ ________ ________ ________ her in the crowd the moment he came into the stadium.（瞥见,看见）【3】The design has to ________ ________（吸引）people of all ages and of different social groups.【4】He sat there with his eyes ________ ________ me. （专注，集中）【5】I _______ _______ ______ the drawer twice but the medal isn’t there.（翻，检查，搜查）【6】________ ________ ________ _______ _______ the school children, Harry Potter has even become part of the school curriculum.（让某人非常高兴的是）【7】When he reached the final line, everyone ________ ________ ________.（哄堂大笑）【8】We’re ________ ________ ________ _______（与…关系好）all the neighbouring countries.【9】How do you ________ ________ _______ _______（保持联系）each other after graduation?【10】Its effect _______ not just _______ ______ the English-speaking world（局限在…）五、书面表达你的朋友Susan转学了,由于性格内向，到了新的环境遇到了一些交友的困难。

山西高二高中英语月考试卷班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Hello Kitty，one of the most famous imaginary【1】 (character) in the world，greets us everywhere. Since she was born，she【2】 (gain) impressive popularity — she is【3】 international fashion queen.2014 was the character's 40th birthday. Fans from around the world gathered【4】 (cheerful) to celebrate their love of Hello Kitty.Hello Kitty was【5】 (design) as a character to attract pre-teenage girls. The designers could not【6】 (dream) that she would become such a【7】 (globe) star as she is today·Helen McCarthy，an author and expert on Japanese cartoons，explained【8】 the character i s so popular. “Because Hello Kitty is all about happiness and friendship and fun. Women and girls all over the world are happy【9】 (buy) the image of the trusting，loving childhood represented by Hello Kitty. ”And the imaginary character does not only appeal【10】 females. There are also Hello Kitty products for boys and men，such as neckties and golf bags.二、阅读理解1.For many people，volunteering is a way of life. Holidays are the time of the year that more people are in a giving mood. Homeless shelters，children’s hospitals，and nursing homes are excellent places to give of one’s time.Volunteering in Homeless SheltersThere is a homeless directory online that anyone can easily access to find the closest homeless shelter to their home. According to the homeless shelter directory，currently there are 3,233 shelters in the US，so it is not difficult to find a shelter. Helping to serve food，picking up donations of food，preparing meals，and cleaning up are things that one can do to help at a homeless shelter.Volunteering in Children’s HospitalsEvery child needs comfort and joy，especially during the holiday seasons. By visiting sick children in hospitals，an individual provides helping hands by supplementing the services usually done by the hospital staff. Personalizing the hospital experience adds to the comfort and happiness of the children and their families. Volunteers provide help，and positive interactions (相互交流) which enhance the patient’s quality of care. Help is needed almost everywhere in a hospital；from the lobby，parking lot，cafeteria，to admitting，helping with the gift cart，and even reading to children in the waiting rooms or their hospital rooms.Volunteering in Nursing HomesAccording to the National Center for Health Statistics，“Over 50% of tho se living in nursing homes do not have close relatives and 46% have no living children.” Life in a nursing home is lonely，confusing，and frightening for many residents. Volunteering at a nursing home is a great opportunity to make a difference in someone e lse’s life. Playing cards，sitting with and talking to a resident，taking a walk，or sharing a meal makes a huge difference，especially when they have no other sole on earth to visit them.The three examples above are only a small fraction of institutions in which volunteers are needed. Giving of oneself，especially during the holidays blesses and cheers others.【1】According to the passage，what can a volunteer do in nursing homes?A．Visiting the sick children.B．Picking up the donated food.C．Helping with the gift cart.D．Playing cards with a lonely old man.【2】What can we learn about the volunteering?A．You can only volunteer during the holidays.B．You can help prepare meals in a nursing home.C．It is easy to find a homeless shelter to volunteer.D．Help is needed everywhere in a homeless shelter.【3】In a children’s hospital，which of the following is true?A．Over 50% of those living there do not have relatives.B．A personal visit brings happiness to a sick boy.C．Children live a lonely and frightening life.D．Children love listening to volunteers’ reading.2.In China, if you are not married by the time you are 30, you are in for trouble: social blame and pressure from family and friends can get you down. And if you are a woman, it’s even wo rse.Many young people get married simply to get other people off their backs (免受别人的指责) . This is a serious compromise. One ends up not marrying the ideal partner.There are, however, a few young people who refuse to compromise: if they can’t find a good m arriage partner, they say, they would rather not marry at all.34-year-old Kate is a university lecturer in English. She said she would not describe herself as celibatarian (独身主义者) but simply a woman who hasn’t come across the right man yet. She has sharp comments for the way in which the old generation looks at marriage.“Many people think marriage is a duty---to your parents, family and society. Nobody cares if your marriage is happy or not, she said, I think this is very wrong and I intend to live and ac t according to my own will.”Happily for her, her parents are open-minded and not lay stress on her. But the same does not apply to her friends. They are constantly trying to get her together with some young man or another. She always refuses politely.【1】The main idea of this passage is that _________.A．marriage is a duty to societyB．people should get married before 30 years oldC．late marriage should be respectedD．women should get married earlier than men【2】Miss Kate refuses to get together with some young man or another because ____.A．she doesn’t think he is the right man she wantsB．he is either too old or too youngC．he is either important or little learnedD．he doesn’t have good manners【3】In the first paragraph the underlined words “in for” refer to _________.A．interested in B．satisfied withC．worried about D．likely to suffer【4】Which is NOT TRUE according to this passage?A．In China，one may face social blame and family pressure if one hasn’t got marriedby 30.B．Miss Kate’s parents are always worried about her marriage.C．Miss Kate won’t compromise if she can’t have her ideal marriage.D．Miss Kate wants to marry a worthy young man.三、其他根据短文内容,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项.We are all faced with challenges constantly in every area of our lives. 【1】The truth is that you will have to deal with difficult problems throughout your life, whether it is in your personal life or career. Most of us get really afraid and run away from problems because we don’t want to accept reality. Running away from your problems is the worst thing you can do to deal with the challenges you are faced with. Here are some tips for you on learning how to deal with everyday challenges.Please bear in mind that you shouldn’t overact when coming across challenges. Overacting to a p roblem will cause you to make bad decisions.【2】Next time you are faced with a challenge, stay calm so you can make smarter decisions.【3】If you cannot accept reality, you will feel very frustrated with your life. Once you can accept reality, you will be able to be calmer and think more clearly about how to get a step closer towards your goals every day.Many people make a habit of blaming others for all their problems. They fail to take full responsibility for the decisions they have made in life. The more you blame others for the challenges you are faced with, the more you will make people dislike you and not want to be around you.【4】Don’t compare your lifestyle with others. Of course, it is really difficult not to compare ourselves with other peop le. However, the more often we do that, the more frustrated we will feel.【5】The key thing to remember is that you create your own story and success in life.A．Accept the reality of the present moment.B．Try to look at change as a positive challenge, not as a threat.C．There will always be a person that may have accomplished more than you.D．Our focus may entirely be on how we can deal with the challenge that has come our way.E. When we are not in control of our emotions, we will make decisions that we will regret later.F. However, most people have a hard time accepting and dealing with these challenges that arise.G. As a result, the first thing you should do when faced with a personal challenge is not point fingers at others.四、完形填空Years ago, if a teenager had some problems in her life, she might go home and write in her _____ . Now, a teenager with the same problems might go onto the Internet and write about them in a blog（博客）. In many ways, a diary and a blog are very ____ .So, what makes blogging different from writing in a _____ diary?The biggest difference is that blogging is much more ____ than a diary. Usually, a teenager treats her diary like a book full of _____ that she does not want to _______.It’s interesting that someon e who writes in a blog _____ a diary will probably write nearly the same information.I have a little sister, and sometimes I go online to read her blog. She ______ about things like waking up early for swimming practice and not studying enough for her chemistry test. ____ I was her age, I wrote about the same things, but _____ in my diary. Then, after I had finished writing, I would hide my diary in a secret place because I was _______ that my sister might read it!The biggest _____ with blogging is that anyone can read what you write. If I were angry with a friend duringhigh school and wrote something _____ about her in my diary, she would never know. ____ , if my sister ever wrote something bad about a friend, that friend ____ read her blog and get angry.There are also ____ to blogging, of course. If I were feeling sad one day and wrote in my diary, “Nobody cares about me,” ______ w ould know about it. However if my sister wrote the same sentence in her blog, her best friends would ______ respond and tell her how much they like her. Blogs help people ____ in contact with their friends and to hear what the people _______ them are doing.【1】A．notebook B．diary C．blog D．book【2】A．familiar B．same C．similar D．different【3】A．old B．real C．daily D．traditional 【4】A．convenient B．secret C．public D．cheap 【5】A．secrets B．mysteries C．questions D．puzzles 【6】A．publish B．share C．solve D．answer 【7】A．instead B．as well as C．in favor of D．instead of 【8】A．wonders B．learns C．writes D．worries 【9】A．Although B．When C．Because D．Since 【10】A．only B．never C．also D．still 【11】A．surprised B．glad C．interested D．worried 【12】A．difficulty B．reason C．problem D．mistake 【13】A．good B．mean C．funny D．interesting 【14】A．However B．Also C．Then D．Besides 【15】A．will B．should C．must D．might 【16】A．problems B．goods C．advantages D．mistakes 【17】A．everyone B．no one C．someone D．anyone 【18】A．happily B．hardly C．seldom D．quickly 【19】A．stay B．put C．lose D．find 【20】A．besides B．over C．around D．in front of五、短文改错下面短文中有10处语言错误。

2019-2020学年太原市第五中学高三英语二模试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）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ACharlie Thorne and the Last Equationby Stuart GibbsThe CIA is on a task to find an equation (方程式) called Pandora, which could destroy the world if the wrong people get it. For help, they turn to Charlie, a 12-year-old girl who's as smart as Albert Einstein. People who like action-packed mysteries will enjoy reading this exciting book.AstroNutsby Jon Scieszka and Steven WeinbergIn AstroNuts, the Earth has been destroyed by humans for thousands of years. Four animals set out from Mount Rushmore, the headquarters (总部) of NNASA. Their task is to find a new planet fit for human life. Finally, they discover one: Plant Planet. The story's theme (主题) is simple: Don't harm the planet. Readers who love fantasy will enjoy AstroNuts.Stargazingby Jen WangChristine hears that Moon, who's new in town, is the kind of kid who beats people up for fun. But Moon and her mum come to live with Christine's family, and the two kids become best friends. Moon even shares a big secret with Christine. Stargazing is based on author Jen Wang's experiences as a child. The story is about the power of friendship and how people are able to change.Roll with Itby Jamie SumnerRoll with It is a story about a 12-year-old girl named Ellie. She has difficulty walking on her own and uses a wheelchair. When Ellie and her mum move to another state to take care of Ellie's grandpa, she must learn to navigate (处理) a new school and new friendships. This page-turner is a must-read for everyone. It's a heartwarming story that really shows the value of familyand how being different is special.1. Which book tells readers to protect the place we live in?A.AstroNutsB.Stargazing.C.Roll with It.D.Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation.2. What makes Stargazing different from the other three books?A. It talks about friendship.B. It tells stories about animals.C. It contains lots of scientific knowledge.D. It was written according to the author's experiences.3. What happened to Ellie?A. She had difficulty in making friends.B. She had an accident which left her in a wheelchair.C. She went to a new school and had to start all over again.D. She lost her mum and was taken care of by her grandpa.BThe first patient who died on my watch was an older man with a faulty heart. We tried to slow it down with treatment, but it suddenly stopped beating completely. Later, whenever I would have a case like that one, I found myself second-guessing my clinical management. However, it turns out that thinking twice may actually cause more harm than good.In a working paper, Emory University researchers found that when doctors delivering a baby have a bad result, they are more likely to switch to a different delivery method with the next patient, often unnecessarily and sometimes with worse results.Because doctors make so many decisions that have serious consequences, thefalloutfrom second-guessing appears especially large for us. A 2006 study found that if a patient had a bleed after being prescribed (开药) warfarin, the physician was about 20% less likely to prescribe later patients the blood thinner that prevents strokes (中风). However, if a patient was not on warfarin and had a stroke physicians were still no more likely to prescribe warfarin to their other patients.These findings highlight interesting behavioral patterns in doctors. In the blood-thinner study, doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm (prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting doctors were more affected by the act of doing harm(prescribing a blood thinner that ended up hurting a patient) and less affected by letting harm happen (not prescribing a blood thinner and the patient having a stroke). Yet a stroke is often morepermanent and damaging than a bleed.But this phenomenon is not unique to medicine. ''Overreaction to Fearsome Risks'' holds true for broader society.For instance, sensational headlines about shark attacks on humans in Florida in 2001 caused a panic and led the state to prohibit shark-feeding expeditions. Yet shark attacks had actually fallen that year and, according to the study, such a change was probably unnecessary given the extremely small risk of such an attack happening.Humans are likely to be influenced by emotional and often irrational (不理性的) thinking when processing information, bad events and mistakes. As much as we don't want to cause an unfortunate event to happen again, we need to be aware that a worst situation that can be imagined doesn't necessarily mean we did anything wrong. When we overthink, we fail to rely on thinking based on what we know or have experienced. Instead, we may involuntarily overanalyze and come to the wrong conclusion.I have treated dozens of patients who presented with the same illnesses as my first patient, who died more than a year ago. Instead of second-guessing myself, I trusted my clinical instinct (本能) and stayed the course. Every one of those patients survived. You should trust your instinct in your life, too.4. The first two paragraphs suggest that________.A. bad medical outcomes affect doctorsB delivering babies can be difficult workC. some doctors are not very experiencedD. doctors sometimes make silly mistakes5. In the blood-thinner study, doctors________.A. tend to prescribe less effective medicineB. are more concerned about the patients' safetyC. become less confident in writing a prescriptionD. believe a stroke is more treatable than a bleeding6. What does the underlined word ''fallout'' in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. ResultB. BenefitC. DifferenceD. Absence7. The author will probably agree that________.A. we should not doubt our own decisionsB. our experience will pave way for our futureC. humans are emotional and irrational on the wholeD. instincts don't necessarily lead to wrong directionsCJack was 11 months old in the spring of 2015 when his parents, Erika and Christopher, recognized his development was not progressing as it should. The feeling was familiar to the couple. Just a few months earlier, Jack’s brother Chase, who is 16 months older, had been diagnosed with autism(自闭症) after he did not reach motion and language standards as expected.Jack’s behaviors were similarly delayed, and his parents moved quickly to seek help. Today, Jack is 5 — he celebrated his birthday on May 13 — and he can speak in full sentences and read. After two years at a preschool that specializes in services for children with developmental disabilities, he will start kindergarten in theSmithtownschool district in September. “Our family’s experience is a good example of the power and effectiveness of early intervention. The services our boys have received made all the difference,” the parents said.According to scientists, autism can be detected at 18 months or younger, and by age 2 a diagnosis can be considered “very reliable.” The parents said they were happy with Chase’s success at the learning center, but still had concerns for Jack because he was not speaking. Developing social and communication skills can be among the greatest challenge for individuals with autism, even if they are able to say a few words early on. “We didn’t know if he was ever going to talk,” Erika said. “That was my biggest fear. We just didn’t know.”Looking ahead, the parents are cautiously optimistic about Jack’s next educational move. He doesn’t handle change well, they said, and he likes to know his routine. Still, they expressed confidence that his time at the learning center has given him the skills he needs to be successful.8. How did Jack’s parents know he suffered from autism?A. They found the baby clever.B. They judged by their experience.C. They found he didn’t develop.D. They checked on him in the hospital.9. What did the parents think of the early intervention?A. It made no difference to the babies.B. It benefitted the babies greatly.C. It got their babies more disabled.D. It helped their babies speak fluently.10. What can we learn from the third paragraph?A. Autism can be confirmed at 18 months old.B. Jack’s parents were confident about his motor skills.C. Chase’s parents were doubtful about his developmentD. Jack’s parents worried about his language skills most.11. What is the text mainly talking about?A. Autism can be curedif parents take actions early.B. Parents should be confident about their children’s future.C. Early intervention in autism could improve children’s life.D. Communication skills should be developed as early as possible.DA maverick describes a person who thinks independently. A maverick refuses to follow the customs or rules of a group to which he or she belongs. In the US, a maverick is often admired for his or her free spirit, although others who belong to the maverick’s group may not like the maverick’s independent ways.But where did the word “maverick” come from?Early in the 1800s, a man named Samuel Augustus Maverick settled down in Texas, which was a place of wide-open land, rich soil, cattle ranches(牛场) and cowboys. As the years passed, Mr. Maverick increased his property(财产) in Texas. Before long, he owned huge pieces of land that were good for raising cattle. But he had no cattle. He wasn’t a rancher.One day, a man came to Samuel Maverick to pay him an old debt. But the man didn’t have enough money. So he offered Mr. Maverick 400 head of cattle. Mr. Maverick accepted them, but he didn’t really want them. He simply put the cattle on his land to eat and care for themselves.It was not long before the cows reproduced(繁殖). The calves grew and had more calves. Soon, hundreds of cows and calves moved freely across Samuel Maverick’s land. They also moved across the land of nearby ranch owners.It was a tradition among ranchers in the West to put a mark of ownership on newborn calves. They burned the name of their ranch into the animal’s skin with a hot iron. The iron made a clear mark called a “brand”. Brands allowed ranchers to easily see who owned which cattle.Samuel Maverick refused to brand his calves. “Why should I?” he asked. If all the other cattle owners branded theirs, then those without a brand belonged to him.And this is how the word “maverick” entered the American language. It meant a calf without a brand. As time passed, the word “maverick” took on a wider meaning. It came to mean a person who was too independent to follow even his or her own group.12. Why did the man give Samuel Maverick 400 head of cattle?A. To get some money.B. To return what he owed him.C. To buy some of his land.D. To ask him to raise them.13. How could the ranchers easily know who the cattle belonged to?A. Through the brand on the cattle.B. Through the name of the cattle.C. Through the appearance of the cattle.D. Through the land on which the cattle stayed.14. What can we learn about Samuel Augustus Maverick from the text?A. He was born in Texas.B. He took good care of all his cattle.C. He didn’t really want to accept the cattle.D. He followed the tradition of ranchers in the West.15. What is the text mainly about?A. How to become an independent thinker.B. “Maverick” means a calf without a brand.C. The life story of Samuel Augustus Maverick.D. How the word “maverick” got into American English.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年太原市第五中学高三英语上学期期中试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）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AIn his 402nd anniversary year, Shakespeare is still rightly celebrated as a great language master and writer. But he was not the only great master of play writing to die in 1616, and he is certainly not the only writer to have left a lasting influence on theater.While less known worldwide, Tang Xianzu is considered one of Chinas greatest playwrights and is highly spoken of in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.Tang was born in 1550 inLinchuan,Jiangxiprovince. Unlike Shakespeare's large body of plays,poems and sonnets (十四行诗), Tang wrote only four major plays: The Purple Hairpin, Peony Pavilion (《牡丹亭》), A Dream under the Southern bough, and Dream of Handan. The latter three were constructed around a dream narrative, a way through which Tang unlocked the emotional dimension of human desires and ambitions and explored human nature beyond the social and political limits of that time.Similar to Shakespeare, Tang's success rode the wave of a renaissance (复兴) in theater as an artistic practice. As in Shakespeare'sEngland, Tang's works became hugely popular inChinatoo. During Tang'sChina, his plays were enjoyed performed, and changed. Kunqu Opera, a form of musical drama, spread from southernChinato the whole nation and became a symbol of Chinese culture. Combining northern tune and southern music, kunqu Opera was known for its poetic language, music, dance movements and gestures. Tang's works benefited greatly from the popularity of kunqu Opera, and his plays are considered classics of kunqu Opera.While Tang and Shakespeare lived in a world away from each other, there are many things they share in common, such e humanity of their drama, their heroic figures, their love for poetic language, a lasting popularity and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.1. Why is Shakespeare mentioned in the first paragraph?A. To describe Shakespeare's anniversary.B. To introduce the existence of Tang Xianzu.C. To explain the importance of Shakespeare.D. To suggest the less popularity of Tang Xianzu.2. What's possibly one of the main theme of Tang's works?A. Social reality.B. Female dreams.C. Human emotions.D. Political environment.3. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 4?A. The influence of Kunqu Opera on Tang's works.B. Tang's success in copying Shakespeare's styles.C. The way Kunqu Opera became a symbol of Chinese culture.D. Tang's popularity for his poetic language and music.BHowdo you turn “dumb” headphones into smart ones? Rutgers engineers have invented a cheap and easy way by transforming headphones into sensors that can be plugged into (插入) smartphones, identify their users monitor their heart rates and perform other services.Their invention, called HeadFi, is based on a small plug-in headphone adapter that turns a regular headphone into a sensing device (装置). Unlike smart headphones, regular headphones lack sensors. HeadFi would allow users to avoid having to buy a new pairof smart headphones with sensors to enjoy sensing features.“HeadFi could turn hundreds of millions of existing, regular headphones worldwide into intelligent ones with a simple upgrade (升级),” said Xiaoran Fan, a HeadFi primary inventor.A Rutgers-led paper on the invention, which results in "earable intelligence", will be formally published in October at MobiCom 2021, the top international conference on mobile computing and mobile and wireless networking. Headphones are among the most popular wearable devices worldwide and they continue to become; more intelligent as new functions appear, such as touch-based gesture control, the paper notes. Such functions usually rely on aiding sensors, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes and microphones that are availableon many smart headphones.HeadFi turns the two drivers already inside all headphones into a versatile (多功能的) sensor, and it works by connecting headphones to a pairing device, such as a smartphone. It doesn't require adding aiding sensors and avoids changes to headphone hardware or the need to customize headphones, both of which may increase their weight and size. By plugging into HeadFi, a converted headphone can perform sensing tasks and play music at the same time.The engineers conducted experiments with 53 volunteers using 54 pairs of headphones with prices ranging from $2. 99 to $15 ,000. HeadFi can achieve 97. 2 percent to 99. 5 percent accuracy on user identification, 96.8 percent to 99. 2 percent on heart rate monitoring and 97. 7 percent to 99. 3 percent on gesture recognition.4. What does Xiaoran Fan think of HeadFi?A. Secure to operate.B. Simple to use.C. Easy to substitute.D. Convenient to store.5. What can we know about HeadFi according to the text?A. It can't work with headphones alone.B. It actually functions as a versatile sensor.C. It makes headphones larger and heavier than usual.D. It doesn't work when headphones are playing music.6. The figures are listed in the last paragraph mainly to show_________.A. the various functions of HeadFiB. the wide popularity of headphonesC. the great complexity of headphonesD. the excellent performance of HeadFi7. What can be the best title for the text?A. How to Use Headphones AppropriatelyB. Headphones Can Be Upgraded InstantlyC. How to Make Regular Headphones IntelligentD. New Uses Have Been Found in HeadphonesCAge has never been a problem for 16-year-old Thessalonika Arzu-Embry. After all, she’s already got her master’s degree.The North Chicago-area teen started homeschooling at the age of 4. She began having an influence on others soon after. When she was 6 years old, she was an inspirational speaker at an organization called Tabitha House Community Service, which is for people who were forced to leave their homes because of earthquake, flood and other natural disasters.At the age of 11, she graduated from high school and then earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2013. She completed those classes online as she was traveling for church events and leadership meetings.She doesn’t stop there, though. The teen plans to focus on aviation psychology (航空心理学) for her further study, a decision inspired by her father who is a pilot. She grew up around airplanes and took fights all the time. Her goal is to use it to help pilots deal with problems that could have deadly results once the plane takes off — a topic that has been in the news lately. For her, it’s a mix of two of her interests.In her free time, Thessalonika enjoys playing tennis, swimming and being active in her youth group at church.She also has three self-published books, which are on her site. Jump the Education Barrier is written to help students finish college, and in the future aims to help business owners with trends. Her third book The Genius Race is designed to help people to be talents in various areas of life.8. Which of the following is TRUE about Thessalonika?A. When she was 6 years old, she started homeschooling.B. She gained her master’s degree at the age of 11.C. She majored in science and technology.D. In 2013 she got her bachelor’s degree through completing courses online.9. What is her next plan according to the passage?A. Major in aviation psychology.B. Deliver inspiring speeches for church events and leadership meetings.C. Be active in her youth group at church.D. Write another book to help people to be talents.10. Why does she write the book Jump the Education Barrier?A. It aims to help people to be geniuses.B. It is intended to give students a hand to complete college.C. It is designed to arouse people’s awareness of psychology.D. The author hope to share her own experience with others.11. Which ofthe following can be the best title for the text?A. The Story of ThessalonikaB. To be a talentC. Three Published BooksD. HomeschoolingDJake Oldershaw and his daughter Mollie from Birmingham, Britain have asthma (哮喘). Mollie, 11, has required hospital treatment several times while Jake Says he always finds breathing more difficult when there is heavy traffic. Air quality has an enormous impact on their lives and both noticed a marked improvement during the spring lockdown because of the epidemic (疫情). Jake said, “During lockdown there was a noticeable difference in air quality. I didn't suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period. These days you can feel the effects.”However, under current COVID-19 restrictions in the UK this winter, many people probably will have to work from home. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) says while emissions (排放) have dropped this yearbecause we've been travelling less and doing less, the expected use ofgas boilers to provide heating and hot water could rise by more than half.Heating accounts for nearly 37% of the UK's total carbon emissions. Modelling by the ECIU suggests a 56% increase in boiler usage this winter resulting in a 12% increase in emissions of carbon. The ECIU says that's enough to offset the last two years' worth of progress on reducing traffic emissions.Jess Ralston, author of the analysis for the ECIU, said, “Working from home and having increased gas use in the home could be really critical for air pollution and also climate change. The way we heat our homes needs to change if we are to get to net zero by 2050.”Jess Ralston said, “The increase in pollution from gas boilers expected this winter provides a graphic illustration (图解) of their forgotten role in air pollution. And it is a role set to continue without practical policies to decarbonize home heating. ”The government is set to publish its Heat and Buildings Decarbonisation Strategy in a few weeks which is expected to give details on plans to try to switch British homes to cleaner sources of heat.12. How did the spring lockdown in the UK affect Jake?A. He was cured of his asthma.B. He had to go to hospital for retreatment.C. He suffered a noticeable difficulty in study.D. He didn't suffer any asthmatic attacks during that period.13. What is concerning the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit?A. The epidemic will become worse.B. Air pollution will get worse this winter.C. People may have to work from home longer.D. There is less energy for gas boilers in winter.14. What would Jess Ralston agree with?A. People prefer to work from home in winter.B. The government failed to protect the environment.C. People tend to ignore the harmful effect of home heating.D. The climate has suffered a lot from the epidemic this year.15. How to improve air quality during winter according to Jess Ralston?A. A warmer winter season.B. Less and less gas boilers.C. Practical plans from the government.D. Improved awareness of cutting down pollution.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。