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2021届安徽省池州市第一中学高二上学期英语12月月考试题
（本试卷共150分 考试时间120分钟）
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节(共5小题 每小题1.5分 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation most probably take place？
A. In a park. B. In a zoo. C. In a pet store.
2. What does the woman mean？
A. Things here are very cheap
B. Things here are not cheap.
C. The tourists here are very rich.
3. Where are the speakers going to plant the tree？
A. By the front door. B. At the back of the garage. C. At the end of the garden.
4. What does the woman dislike？
A. The unacceptable prices. B. The lack of varieties in some goods.
C. Packing groceries by oneself.
5. How is the man feeling？
A. Warm. B. Cold. C. Cool.
第二节(共15小题 每小题1.5分 满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟; 听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。
6. Who is the woman speaking to?
A. Her husband. B. A policeman. C. A firefighter.
7. What has happened to the woman’s house?
A. It’s been burnt down. B. It’s been broken into. C. It’s been flooded.
8. Where does the woman live?
A. No. 14 on the 5th Avenue. B. No. 4 on the 5th Avenue. C. No. 14 on Center Street.
听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9. What does the woman want to know?
A. The best way to go to New York.
B. The quickest way to go to New York.
C. The cheapest way to go to New York.
10. How much does it cost to go to New York by bus?
A. $5. B. $15. C. $50.
11. What do we know from the conversation?
A. The woman will go to New York by bus.
B. It will take the woman 4 hours to New York by bus.
C. The woman will not go to New York by bus.
听第8段材料, 回答第12至14题。
12. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A meal. B. A job. C. An interview.
13. How is the man feeling?
A. Nervous. B. Confident. C. Excited.
14. At what time are they probably having the conversation?
A. At noon. B. At 2:30 pm. C. At night.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Good friends. B. Strangers. C. Classmates.
16. What can we know about the woman from the conversation?
A. She won a cup in tennis last week.
B. She is a famous science expert.
C. She works at a training college.
17. How long has the man been in the college?
A. Half a year. B. More than a year. C. Two years.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is Luisa?
A. A tour guide. B. A clerk in the company. C. A college student.
19. What will the listeners do in the afternoon?
A. Get to know the products in the workshops.
B. Read the introduction of the products.
C. Prepare supper for the workers.
20. Who will pay for their lunch?
A. The woman. B. The students. C. The company.
第二部分 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）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Lying within the inner London Borough of Southwark, this hugely improved non-selective Secondary Academy School is looking to recruit (招募) and appoint a talented Science Teacher in April 2020 or sooner.
POSITION: Science Teacher ( KS3-5) All Science specialists welcome
DEPARTMENT: Popular & Ambitious Science Department
LOCATION: Borough of Southwark-Zone 2-Inner London
START DATE: April 2020 or sooner ── full time & permanent contract on offer
SALARY: Inner London Pay Scale ──￡29, 270 ～￡37, 862 a year
PERSON REQUIREMENT:
All applicants will need to be suitably skilled, trained and qualified to be considered for this Science Teacher position. Applicants should feel confident across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5, in addition to having a real desire to make a difference and provide pupils under their care with a first-class education.
SCHOOL & TRAVEL INFORMATION:
This is a typically diverse inner city school, suitable for a broad range of pupils aged 11 to 18 years old. The school has made huge steps and progressed from a satisfactory to a good school. Results are constantly improving, thanks to the staff in place, who are responsible for creating and delivering a broad curriculum(课程). The school site is a short walk away from the nearest underground and rail stations, positioned within inner London, Zone 2. Those living in South and Central London are perfectly positioned for this position.
If you are a hardworking Science Teacher, hoping to become part of an improving Inner London Secondary, get in touch today. Please apply and submit your up-to-date CV using the form. One of the Clarus Education Team will be in touch within 48 hours if shortlisted(入围).
21.The newly-recruited teacher will_________.
A.teach at the History Department in April
B.work from March at Borough of Southwark-Zone 2-Inner London
C.teach children of all grades
D.work a part-time job with a salary of ￡30000 a year
22.What is not a must for all applicants according to the passage?
A. Being trained in England. B. Being properly qualified.
C. Confidence in teaching kids. D. A desire to make a difference.
23. What do we know about the school according to the text?
A. The school was well-known at the beginning.
B. All its staff must live in Central London.
C. Applicants must sign up within 48 hours.
D. The surrounding transport system is convenient.
B
A baby with an oxygen machine enjoyed the benefit of a first-class flight to Philadelphia, thanks to the kindness of a traveler who gave up his seat.
Kelsey Zwick and her 11-month-old daughter Lucy were flying from Orlando to Philly, where the baby receives treatment for a severe lung disease, when an American Airlines flight attendant told the mom that a man at the front of the plane had asked to switch seats with them. Zwick took his offer.
“To the man in 2D. Today you were traveling from Orlando to Philly. I don’t know you, but I imagine you saw us somewhere,” Zwick wrote in her Facebook after their flight. She included a photo of the smiling baby on her lap in first class, with oxygen tubes in her nose. “We boarded the plane, got cozy in our window seat and made jokes to those around us about having to sit by my yelling-but-happy baby.”
“Not able to hold back tears, I cried my way up the aisle（过道） while my daughter laughed! She felt it too... real, pure, goodness,” she wrote.
Not having a chance to show thanks in the moment, she wrote, “Thank you. Not just for the seat itself but for noticing. For seeing us and realizing that maybe things are not always easy. For deciding you wanted to show an act of kindness to us. It reminded me how much good there is in this world. I can’t wait to tell Lucy someday. In the meantime, we will pay it forward. AA 588 passenger in seat 2D, we truly feel inspired by your generosity.”
As a result of her post, she then connected with the passenger. Zwick told Yahoo: “He was thanking me for (giving him) a birthday to remember. It was the best day.”
24.Why did Zwick fly to Philadelphia with her baby?
A.To see a doctor. B. To visit a relative. C. To go sightseeing. D. To meet her husband.
25. Why did Zwick attach a photo of her smiling baby to the post?
A. Because they boarded the plane in advance.
B. Because the baby was always smiling and happy.
C. Because the attendant exchanged his seat with them.
D. Because she wanted to show they were happy and grateful.
26. What made Zwick cry her way up the aisle?
A. An unexpected act of kindness from a stranger.
B. Her baby being seriously ill.
C. Not getting the chance to thank the stranger in the moment.
D. Life being hard for her.
27. What can be learned from the last paragraph?
A. Zwick became famous because of her post.
B. Zwick got in touch with the kind stranger at last.
C. The man in 2D helped Zwick for her baby’s birthday.
D. Zwick felt guilty for not thanking the kind stranger in the plane.
C
Dear Alcohol,
You’ve been around forever. I can remember all the pain you’ve caused for me.
Do you remember the night when you almost took my father’s life? I do. He loves you. Sometimes I think he loves you more than he loves me. He’s addicted to you, to the way you promise to rid him of his problems only to cause more of them. You just sat back and laughed as his car went spinning through the street, crashing into two other cars. He wasn’t the only one hurt by you that night.
Do you remember the night of my first high school party? You were there. My friends were intrigued by you. They treated you as if they were never going to see you again, drinking all of you that they could. I spent two hours that night helping my friends who had fallen completely. “I’m so embarrassed,” they said as I patted them on the back so that they could vomit （呕吐）. “I’m sorry,” they said when I called taxies for them, walking them out and paying the drivers in advance. “This won’t happen again,” they said as they were sent to the hospital to have their stomachs pumped. Two 15-year-old girls slept in hospital beds that night thanks to you.
I wish you’d walk out of my life forever. Look at all the pain you’ve caused. Sure, you’ve made people happy too from time to time. But the damage you’ve caused in the lives of millions is inexcusable. Stop luring （引诱）the people I love. Stop hurting me, please!
Sincerely,
Anonymous
28. What did alcohol do to the writer’s father that night?
A. It took his life away. B. It made him kill two others.
C. It got him injured in an accident. D. It got his stomach pumped in hospital.
29. Which of the following best explains “were intrigued by” underlined in Paragraph 3?
A. were familiar with B. were attracted by
C. were disappointed by D. were satisfied with
30. What is the writer’s purpose of writing to alcohol?
A. To introduce Mr. Alcohol to the readers. B. To share the harm alcohol did to his family.
C. To show how much alcohol can hurt people. D. To tell people two fun stories about alcohol.
31. What is the tone of the text?
A. Humorous. B. Critical. C. Doubtful. D. Unconcerned.
D
Some psychologists say that community art ── art made to be displayed free of charge in a particular community ── can make a big difference.
Unlike the random graffiti (涂鸦）that many people consider a headache, community art can bring people together and encourage respect. In the U.S. city of Philadelphia, for example, psychologists are doing a citywide project where mental health patients work with average people to paint murals (壁画). The aim of this project is to reduce the shame of mental illness and promote a new dialogue about people who struggle with these issues.
Art also makes neighborhoods more attractive and has a unique ability to open people up. Neighbors can share comments with one another about a recently painted mural, which can challenge their prejudices (偏见) and open their eyes to the world.
Community art can also pick up businesses. In Fort Smith, a town in the U.S. state of Arkansas, artists from around the globe came together to paint murals. One of the goals of the project was to expand the town’s cultural offerings in order to attract more visitors. Not only locals but also tourists were drawn to see the murals. The money they spent while visiting the town benefited local businesses.
Generous financial support is provided for community art projects in many cities and towns. In the UK, the Arts Council England has invested nearly half a million dollars in community art. Some of it, for example, has paid for a new exhibition space created inside an old plant in the town of Brierfield. In the U.S., an organization called the Knight Foundation has invested millions of dollars in community projects, including many that focus on art.
32.According to this text, who are the victims of the shame in Philadelphia?
A. Those who care for mental health patients.
B. Those who have studied mental health issues.
C. Those who suffer from mental health conditions.
D. Those who make mental health policies.
33. What can we infer about the benefit of a mural from the text?
A. It helps locals win national awards. B. It aids damaged structures.
C. It encourages people to communicate. D. It inspires mean behavior.
34. What does the text indicate about towns like Fort Smith?
A. They can profit from art economically. B. They provide inexpensive courses in art.
C. They’ve placed some restrictions on art. D. They borrow art from other communities.
35. How does the writer end this text about community art?
A. By showing its role in modern literature. B. By explaining why it has been attacked.
C. By comparing it with other entertainment. D. By discussing how it is being funded.
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
To help fight Covid-19, one of the most important things you can do is wear a mask in public, says William Schaffner, a professor at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. 36 . Try these smart fixes for common problems.
Glasses Getting Fogged Up
WHY: “The hot air from your breath escapes from the top of your mask and lands on the cooler surface of your glasses,” says Marie Budev, a specialist at the Cleveland Clinic.
HOW: Look for a mask with a metal wire sewn in that goes over the bridge of your
nose, and pinch it until it fits your nose shape. Another trick: 37 .
Mask Slipping Down
WHY: “ 38 , and some men’s facial hair makes getting a good fit difficult,” Schaffner says. But once you are out and about, a fitted mask is crucial so that you don’t touch your mask and risk contaminating (污染) it or your hands.
HOW: To make sure a mask fits you correctly. Adjust the mask around your ears so that the mask does not gap at the sides or top.
Difficulty Communicating
WHY: Even people with perfect hearing can struggle to understand others who are wearing a mask. “ 39 ,” says Douglas Hildrew, an ear, nose, and throat specialist at the Yale School of Medicine. It also blocks visual expressions, like whether a person is smiling or not.
HOW: “People assume that they just need to speak louder, but that’s not it—slow down and speak as deliberately as possible,” Hildrew says. 40 or learn to make a DIY version to allow for lip-reading at the Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center’s site, hsdc.org.
A.Faces come in all shapes and sizes
B.But small annoyances can discourage mask use
C.Clean glasses with soap and water to help prevent it
D.It’s a physical barrier that stops sound and can cause speech to be hard
E.Make suitable adjustments to your masks
F.You can buy masks with a clear window
G.If it doesn’t, you need to tighten it
第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节 满分45分）
第一节：完形填空（共20小题 每小题1.5分 满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The measure of a man’s real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out. —Thomas Macaulay
Some thirty years ago, I was studying in a public school in New York. One day, Mrs Nanette O’Neill gave an arithmetic 41 to our class. When the papers were marked she discovered that twelve boys had made exactly the 42 mistakes throughout the test.
There is nothing really new about 43 in exams. Perhaps that was why Mrs O’Neill didn’t 44 say a word about it. She only asked the twelve boys to 45 after class. I was one of the twelve.
Mrs O’Neill asked 46 question, and she didn’t 47 us either. Instead, she wrote on the blackboard the above 48 by Thomas Macaulay. She then ordered us to 49 these words into our exercise-books one hundred times.
I don’t 50 about the other eleven boys. Speaking for 51 , I can say it was the most important single 52 of my life. Thirty years after being introduced to Macaulay’s words, they almost seem to me the 53 yardstick（评判标准）, because they give me a 54 to measure myself rather than others.
55 of us are asked to make 56 decisions about nations going to war or armies going to battle. But all of us are called upon daily to make a great many personal decisions. 57 the wallet, found in the street, be put into a pocket 58 turned over to the policeman? Should the 59 change received at the store be forgotten or returned? Nobody will know except 60 . But we have to live with ourselves, and it is always better to live with someone we respect.
41. A. test
42. A. easy
43. A. lying
44. A. always
45. A. remain
46. A. certain
47. A. excuse
48. A. work
49. A. put
50. A. know
51. A. herself
52. A. incident
53. A. last
54. A. way
55. A. Some
56. A. wise
57. A. Must
58. A. or
59. A. small
60. A. me B. paper
B. same
B. guessing
B. even
B. leave
B. many
B. help
B. picture
B. get
B. hear
B. myself
B. lesson
B. worst
B. choice
B. All
B. quick
B. Need
B. and
B. extra
B. you C. problem
C. funny
C. cheating
C. still
C. apologize
C. some
C. scold
C. music
C. copy
C. talk
C. ourselves
C. chance
C. least
C. sentence
C. Few
C. unique
C. Should
C. but
C. some
C. them D. lesson
D. serious
D. discussing
D. almost
D. come
D. no
D. reject
D. words
D. repeat
D. worry
D. themselves
D. memory
D. best
D. reason
D. Many
D. great
D. Would
D. then
D. necessary
D. us
第二节：语法填空（共10小题 每小题1.5分 满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内所给单词的正确形式：
People have always enjoyed laughing. One favourite type of comedy is called stand-up. It is a kind of comedy done on a stage by a comedian talking straight to audience members. A stand-up comedian may tease 61 audience member, or might decide to tell different jokes 62 (depend) upon how the audience react to his or her previous jokes.
Nowadays, stand-up comedy has won 63 （popular）all over the world. Doctors have been researching what effect stand-up and other forms of comedy have 64 us, and have discovered that people who laugh a lot live 65 (long). They say this is 66 when you laugh, your brain sends chemicals around your body 67 are good for you. As a result, laughing can help your body stay 68 (health) and even help you fight pain. Maybe this explains the long lives of men like Bob Hope and George Burns. 69 the reason, research shows that in the end, the English saying, ‘Laughter is the best medicine’, may be true after all.
So, go and have a good 70 (laugh) right now!
第四部分： 写作（共两节 满分35分）
第一节：短文改错（共10处错 每改对一处得1分 满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
With Thanksgiving Day approach, I’m exceedingly delighted to show my gratitude to you, which have helped me a lot during my senior high school life.
When I entered the senior high, I was at loss what the future life would be like. It was you who came to my aid and were willing to make friend with me. Since then, a close friendship has grown between us. You are the one who brings out the best in you. During your spare time, you often spent so much time helped me with my oral English that I made rapid progress. With your help, I couldn’t have won the first prize in the English Speaking Competition on last week. In addition, you always stand by me whatever happen. With you, I feel freely to share any joy and sadness in full measure.
I will always treasure those moments of closeness.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
你校正在组织话题为“How to find happiness”的英语作文比赛。请结合自身的经历和感悟，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1.对幸福内涵的理解；
2.提升幸福感的方法。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.短文题目和句首已为你写好。
How to find happiness
People’s understandings of happiness vary from person to person. |
