2020-2021学年度上学期第一次月考
高二学年
英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分
第I卷 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
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Work is a part of living —my grandparents understood that. They lived and worked on a farm that has been in my family for 150 years. They raised chickens for eggs, pigs and cattle for meat. Cows were kept for milk and the cream, from which Grandma made butter and cheese. What little yard they had became a garden.
The Depression, therefore, didn’t make much change in their lives. But it did bring an unending flow of men out of work, drifting from job to job, to the farm . The first to show up at the door of the kitchen was a man in rags. He took off his hat and quietly explained that he hadn’t eaten for a while. Grandpa stood watching him a bit, then said, “There’s a stack of firewood against the fence behind the barn (谷仓). I’ve been needing to get it moved to the other side of the fence. You have just about enough time to finish the job before lunch.”
Grandma said a surprising thing happened. The man got a shine in his eyes and he hurried to the barn at once. She set another place at the table and made an apple pie. During lunch , the stranger didn’t say much, but when he left , his shoulders had straightened. “Nothing ruins a man like losing his self-respect,” Grandpa later told me.
Soon after, another man showed up asking for a meal. This one was dressed in a suit and carried a small old suitcase. Grandpa came out when he heard voices. He looked at the man and then offered a handshake. “There is a stack of firewood along the fence down behind the barn I’ve been meaning to get it moved. It will be a help to me. And we’d be pleased to have you stay for lunch.” The fellow set his suitcase aside and neatly laid his coat on top. Then he set off to work.
Grandma says she doesn’t remember how many strangers they shared a meal with during those Depression days-or how many times that stack of wood got moved.
1. When he was asked to move a stack of firewood, the first man who asked for a meal got a
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shine in his eyes for he was glad that . A. he had found a good job B. he would have something to eat
C. he would no longer suffer from the Depression
D. he would get what he wanted without losing his self-respect
2. The writer’s grandfather asked those jobless men to move the stack of firewood because _ . A. he wanted to help them in his own way
B. he didn’t want them to have a meal free of charge C. he had been needing to get it moved
D. he wanted to show them his kindness and respect 3. The writer’s grandfather was all of the following but . A. wealthy B. thoughtful B
Sea, sun, sand and South Africa: Readers’ favourite beaches
The Wild Coast five-day hike from Kei Mouth to Coffee Bay in South Africa is surely the best experience for beach lovers.
Robben Island beaches
On a visit to the prison museum here, be sure to leave time to explore the island’s beaches. Few visitors realise that the island’s shores are the natural habitat of sizable penguins: enjoy watching them with far fewer tourists here. Bird life is plentiful and includes oystercatchers, ibis, egrets and cormorants.Sharks and dolphins can often be spotted offshore too.
Sand, sea and sculpture, Durban
There’s more to Durban’s Golden Mile than sunbathing and surfing. Not only is there a gallery of sand sculptures and drawings, but Lucas, one of the best local artists, offers lessons. His amazing rhino (犀牛) is the only permanent item in a frequently changing exhibition. Lucas charges a modest R50 (￡3) for a fun and surprisingly physical hour of creativity. Or, you could ask him to create a personalised sculpture for a special occasion.
Paternoster, Western Cape
Paternoster is a small beach community about 150 km north of Cape Town. The town has a number of rentals (租赁), all the Cape Dutch architecture you could want for a weekend away and some great food. Long walks on the beach, eating and drinking and watching the fishing boats make for a peaceful break.And, unlike in Cape Town, you can dip your toes in the sea without your legs freezing solid. 4. What is the suggested way for travelers to make their trips on the beaches?
C. kind D. sympathetic
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A. By car. B. By boat. C. On foot. D. By bicycle. 5. Which destination is the best choice for a beach lover who likes animals?
A. Paternoster. B. Robben Island beaches. C. Kei Mouth. D. Durban. 6. What can be learned about Durban?
A. It has a museum for ice sculptures and drawings. B. Visitors can have their special sand sculptures made. C. Rhinos can always be found everywhere on the beach. D. Art lessons are given by local artists for a little money. 7. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To inform the government of environmental protection. B. To attract businessmen to develop the beaches. C. To share travel tips with beach lovers. D. To introduce activities to art lovers.
C
Three experimental fields of seawater rice were harvested in China on Wednesday, a further step toward its future practical use. Also known as saline-alkali tolerant rice (耐盐碱水稻), the seawater rice is designed to grow in seaside flats or other areas with high salt content and has been developed by experts through crossbreeding (杂交) and other technologies.
One type of seawater rice growing in Qingdao's Chengyang district, Shandong Province, produced 3.9 metric tons (公吨) per hectare (公顷), announced. Once widely planted in large areas, the output could be much The Qingdao Saline-Alkali Tolerant Rice Research and Development
experts higher. Center,
led by renowned Chinese agricultural scientist Yuan Longping, was established several years ago. It set itself a three-year target of developing a kind of salt-resistant rice capable of producing 4.5 tons a hectare, which would guarantee growers the minimum acceptable level of profit. The average rice output in China is 6.75 tons a hectare.
Planting in the experimental field in Chengyang district and five other plots of saline-alkali land started at the end of May. The five other plots were in Dongying, Shandong Province; Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province; Yan'an, Shaanxi Province; Kashgar, the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region; and Daqing, Heilongjiang Province. The sites represent actually every type of saline-alkali land in China and researchers aim to grow different kinds of rice able to cope with different climate, salinity and soil structure conditions. The test crops in Kashgar and Daqing were also harvested on Wednesday. In Kashgar, the output reached more than 7.5 tons per hectare, according to experts' tests, much higher than expected. The harvest in Kashgar was satisfactory. The result means it is possible to plant such salt-resistant rice in southern Xinjiang in the future. Xinjiang has about 2 million hectares of saline-alkali land that have the potential to be planted with salt-resistant rice, and if it is widely planted it will generally improve rice production in the region.
The seawater rice grown in Daqing only produced 3.1 tons per hectare. A live video on Shandong TV
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showed growers appearing a little disappointed by the result, as they hoped the experts' efforts would increase production greatly. The water and soil conditions of the site were not ideal, and the pH level was extremely high.
8．Which is the main feature of seawater rice according to the text? A．It has a shorter growing period. B．It is a kind of highly productive crop. C．It can grow in the soil with high salt content. D．it is the combination of many technologies.
9．How much rice does a farmer harvest at least to meet the cost? A．3.9 tons a hectare. C．6.75 tons a hectare.
B．4.5 tons a hectare. D．7.5 tons a hectare.
10．The researchers chose the experimental fields according to ________. A．the distance between them B．the local agricultural conditions C．the local governments' support D．the type of the soil and climate
11．What can we infer about the seawater rice from the last paragraph? A．The seawater rice is not fit for all kinds of saline-alkali soils. B．It is impossible for the seawater rice to have a good harvest.
C．Growers from Shandong Province were a little disappointed by the result. D．The output of the seawater rice grown in Daqing is the lowest. D
In America, parents tend to encourage their children to develop their potential (潜能) to the fullest extent. Fathers and mothers frequently teach their children both ambition and the confidence necessary to work toward their goals. American parents are always active in concentrating on what their kids can do, not what they can’t. As a result, millions of American boys and girls grow up hoping to become actors and athletes, diplomats and doctors. Many of them even want to become president.
American parents often encourage their children to become involved in extra activities of all types at school, such as student government, sports and music. They believe that only through taking part in these activities can their children become mature young adults.
As we all know, schoolwork is important. But parents should realize that the social skills their children learn from natural conversations with each other are as important as schoolwork and the skills they will need in the future work. What’s more important in their work is that their children should have a sound knowledge of physics or the ability to communicate effectively.
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As a rule, Chinese parents don’t educate their children about the same kind of ambition and confidence as Americans do, nor do they encourage the same level of participation in extra activities. Children are typically advised to study hard and pass exams. They have to spend a lot of time in doing much schoolwork every day. It is a great waste of time to do so.
Now more and more Chinese parents have recognized that they should pay attention to developing the potential of their children. I hope that leaders in Chinese educational circles should take some measures to develop the potential of their children. I am very confident about it.
12. From the passage, we know the American parents pay much more attention to ________. A. the social skills than Chinese parents B. their children’s studying hard and well C. what their children want but they can’t D. extra activities than schoolwork 13 According to the passage, Chinese parents ________. A. know more than American parents to educate their children B. owning ambition and confidence is necessary and important C. pay much more attention to their children’s fine future D. don’t encourage their children to participate in extra activities 14. From the passage, we can infer ________. A. American children are brave and adventurous B. American children are more active in their studies
C. Chinese children have the ability to communicate effectively
D. Something should be done to develop the potential of the children in China 15. What’s the writer’s attitude towards Chinese education reform? A. Neutral.
B. Indifferent. C. Positive.
D. Negative.
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
（从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。）
Most people will have to use pubic transportation at some point, so take the time to learn proper manners. Don't be one of those people who leave other passengers complaining.
Follow basic traffic rules. __16 This includes hallways,stairwells, and other areas where there is a constant flow of foot traffic. If you must pass someone, try to do it on the left, as you would in a car. Be considerate of anyone who is disabled or has a service animal.
Watch your belongings. Not only do you need to protect your belongings, but you also need to protect others from your bags and backpacks. Remove your backpack from your back so that when you
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黑龙江省双鸭山市第一中学2020-2021学年高二10月月考英语试题含答案
