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2021届湖南省娄底市春元中学高二英语12月月考试题
姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
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）
例：How much is the shirt?
A. £ 19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是C
1.What will the weather probably be like this Friday?
A. Sunny. B.Rainy. C.Snowy.
2. Who is the man going to call?
A. Tom. B. Jane. C.Bob.
3. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A book. B. A film. C.A writer.
4.What will the man do for his mother?
A.Cook a meal.
B. Buy some flowers.
C.Make a birthday cake.
5.What's the relationship between the speakers?
A.Workmates.
B. Customer and waitress.
C.Husband and wife.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.What do we know about the woman?
A. She is modest.
B. She is friendly.
C. She is hard-working.
7.Why is the woman so excited?
A. Her performance is successful.
B. She is to star in the school play.
C. The man will see the school play.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man take with him?
A. Two large backpacks.
B. A large bag and two small ones.
C. A large backpack and a small bag.
9. Which seat will the man have?
A. One in the middle.
B. One in the left row.
C. One next to the window.
10. When will the plane take off?
A.At 8:00. B.At 8:15. C.At 8:50.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why does the woman say people today are luckier than before?
A. Most families have robots.
B. We do not need to do housework.
C. Advanced technology is available now.
2. Why can industry robots replace workers?
A. They can do more work.
B. They can cut down the cost.
C. They are cleverer than humans.
3. What does the woman think of the role of real teachers?
A. It will be replaced.
B. It is still very important.
C. It should be played properly.3.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At a post office.
B. In a supermarket.
C. At a railway station.
15. How will the man send his parcel?
A. By ship.
B. By airmail.
C. By International Signed For.
16. How much will the man pay?
A. C5. B. C40. C.£45.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What can students learn in the program of Humber College?
A. Play writing.
B. Puppet Arts.
C. A band's history.
18. What do the comedy students need to do before graduating?
A. Write a comedy.
B. Perform a comedy.
C. Join a comedy club.
19. How long does it take the students to get the degree in the rock band?
A. 1 year. B.2 years. C. 4 years.
20. Where is the Puppet Arts course offered?
A.In the US. B.In the UK. C. In Canada.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。
A
Watching cartoons fills our mind and heart with cheerfulness.Here are some cartoon animals that have had a big influence on our lives.
Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse is a household name. More than 80 years old but still young and joyful, Mickey was in the first cartoon to feature synchronized(同步的）music and sound effects: Steamboat Willie. He is also the first cartoon character to have a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame to his name. Mickey Mouse Club aired its first episode (一集）in 1955 and it was an instant success.
Bugs Bunny
Bugs Bunny is best known for his roles in Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of theatrical short films produced by Warner Bros. He has a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame to his name. He was considered as an important icon(偶像）in American pop culture.
Winnie-the-Pooh
English author A.A. Milne created Winnie-the-Pooh. The darling bear isn't the best, or rather he is someone filled with imperfections. But it never stops him keeping going. Living in the forest surrounding the Hundred Acre Wood,Winnie gets himself into all kinds of troubles. Milne named the character Winnie-the-Pooh after a teddy owned by his son.
SpongeBob SquarePants
Marine Science educator and animator Stephen Hillenburg created the cartoon series SpongeBob SquarePants for Nickelodeon.SpongeBob is a sea animal and lives in the fictional underwater city called Bikini Bottom. He lives with his pet snail Gary.SpongeBob has childlike enthusiasm and is filled with optimism.
21. Which of the following has appeared in Steamboat Willie?
A. Mickey Mouse.
B. Bugs Bunny.
C. Winnie-the-Pooh.
D. SpongeBob SquarePants.
22.What do we know about Bugs Bunny?
A. He is filled with faults.
B. He was named after his icon.
C. He was the first cartoon animal in Hollywood.
D. He played an important role in American pop culture.
23. Who created a cartoon character that can teach kids to be optimistic?
A. Warner Bros.
B. A.A. Milne.
C. Gary.
D. Stephen Hillenburg.
B
If there's one thing we can all agree on right now, it's that food has an unusual way of bringing people closer together. One woman in Gig Harbor,Washington, has done just that-and her efforts to feed her community with a traditional Italian dish in the period of COVID-19 has served up a massive dish of inspiration.
Brenner, like many others, was fired from her job at a menswear store in Washington due to the pandemic(流行病）。 But instead of letting that discourage her, she decided to make use of the extra time on her hands to help the elderly in her community. Since she found it difficult for the old people to arrange for grocery shopping, she volunteered to work for Instacart, a grocery delivery and pickup service.
She only spent two days working with the grocery delivery app, but during that time she realized that there was one item that shoppers ordered very frequently: frozen lasagna, an Italian dish. As someone with Sicilian family roots, she wasn't the biggest fan of this Italian meal. When Brenner delivered this order to a customer in his late 90s, he told her that he had not eaten fresh lasagna in more than 50 days. That inspired Brenner to make her family fresh lasagna based on her grandmother's recipe.
Once the lasagna was out of the oven, she did what most of us have been doing-snapped a picture of the mouthwatering meal and uploaded it on social media. But she also decided to do something special by offering to make freshly cooked lasagna and deliver it entirely free of charge to anyone who needed it.
So far, she has made more than 1,275 pans of lasagna for friends,neighbors, and anyone in need of a good fresh meal. Her cooking has given her the title of“Lasagna Lady" around the town.
24. Why did Brenner work for Instacart?
A. To make a living.
B. To help people in need.
C. To fight the pandemic.
D. To become a good volunteer.
25.What did Brenner do after talking to the old customer?
A. She visited her grandmother.
B. She posted his story on social media.
C.She developed an interest in Italian dishes.
D.She made the homemade fresh lasagna by herself.
26. What can we infer about Brenner from the text?
A. She is a cook.
B. She is selfless.
C. She loves taking pictures.
D. She is the owner of Instacart.
27. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. A traditional Italian dish
B. Brenner's love for lasagna
C. Lasagna Lady's special dish
D. Food service during the pandemic
C
Creators say robot dolphins can swim happily in shopping mall display tanks and tolerate close contact that would usually be harmful to real animals.And they could soon be coming to aquariums(水族馆）in China.
A robot dolphin that can nod an answer to a child-thanks to the human operating it from a distance - might sound unappealing.But as marine(海洋的）parks worldwide face increasing pressure to give up exhibitions featuring real whales and dolphins, the creatures provide an appealing choice.
“The marine park industry has had a drop in income for over a decade due to the cost of live animals, but the public's hunger to experience these animals is still as strong as ever,” said Roger Holzberg, former creative director at the Walt Disney Company. “We believe it's time to reimagine this industry and that this approach can be more humane and more profitable.'”
But with a price tag of about £20.8 million per dolphin, the biggest barrier to the creators is proving to potential customers that the robotic sea creatures will be cheaper in the long run than the real ones. Li Wang, a business developer for Edge Innovation, the New Zealand-based company making out a case for the robots,said they did cost four times more than normal dolphins but would last longer.
Mike Wang, vice president at Red Star Macalline Group, said it had sponsored the first stage of the dolphins' development, and was considering founding a “lab” for their expansion in China.
The prototype(原型）for the dolphin weighs over 270 kg and can't be discerned from the real thing--the condition Red Star Macalline required for starting the project. The test audience were unable to guess the dolphin wasn't real.
Animal rights advocates also welcomed the change. Elisa Allen, the UK director for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, said in a statement she hoped robot dolphins would replace real ones so that people could experience nature without harming them.
28. What do we know about the robot dolphins according to the text?
A. They can sense danger.
B. They look better than real ones.
C. They work under human control.
D. They make automatic responses.
29.What is Roger Holzberg trying to talk about in Paragraph 3?
A. The challenges marine parks are facing.
B. The possibility of creating robot dolphins.
C. An approach to the problems with sea animals.
D. The importance of developing robot dolphins.
30. What does the underlined word “discerned” in the last but one paragraph mean?
A. Recognized. B. Defended.
C. Transformed. D. Controlled.
31. Why did Elisa Allen support the application of robot dolphins?
A. It made more money for some organizations.
B. It served an environmentally valuable cause.
C. It helped make advances in robot technology.
D. It would replace real dolphins in the long run.
D
We all procrastinate (拖延）at some point or another in our lives. Some procrastinate more and some procrastinate less. Nevertheless, procrastination is a major barrier to staying productive and getting things done.
However,technological advancements are making everything possible.Speaking of that,new “anti-procrastination” smart glasses that can keep you from procrastinating by tracking your activities and providing personalized insights have been launched.
The glasses called "Specs" have been launched by a startup named Auctify,founded by engineering students at the University of Toronto.Specs use biosensors and patent-pending computer vision software to analyze what you're doing and they also warn you to pay attention if they catch you getting distracted(注意力分散的）。
Specs use machine learning-based algorithms(算法）to offer personalized real-time activity tracking. You can also set different goals for yourself through the Auctify desktop or mobile app.
For example, if you plan to spend more time studying and less time mindlessly on Instagram, you can specify this on the app accordingly. So,under the activities you want to avoid, you can add Instagram, Facebook and so on. Once done, Specs will inform you or send you audible (听得见的）signals through their built-in sound system if they find your focus move away from your target activities.Also, you can take calls and listen to music directly through Specs.
Other things that these new glasses are capable of doing include tracking your productivity and tracking your physical exercises with pulse oximetry sensors. Auctify says on its website that the data is safe with the in-app encryption(加密）settings and that you can also transform them into prescription glasses.
So,the glasses aren't just limited to dealing with your procrastination and instead serve various purposes. It's too early to comment on their performance without actually trying them, so all we can do right now is wait around and see the consumers' response to these smart glasses.
32. What are Specs used to do?
A. Collect the wearers' basic data.
B. Help protect the wearers' eyesight.
C. Help keep the wearers stay focused.
D. Remind the wearers of important things.
33. What will Specs do if they notice us less concentrated?
A. They will give advice through mobile apps.
B. They will play music immediately.
C. They will call out our names loudly.
D. They will send out a sound.
34. What can we infer about Specs according to the last but one paragraph?
A. They are multi-functional.
B. They are beautifully designed.
C. They are less likely to be preferred by doctors.
D. They aim to improve people's physical conditions.
35. Which word best describes the author's attitude to the smart glasses?
A. Positive. B. Objective. C.Disapproving. D.Scptical.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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择。选项中有两项为多余选项。
As a teenager, you may feel that your friends are growing taller at a much faster speed than you. Don't worry because you can also grow taller naturally. 36 For example, make sure that you have a good sleep at night. Research has proved that enough sleep can have great effects on health and also height growth.
37 Studies have shown that teens who run, cycle or swim on a regular basis usually grow taller than those who don't move at all. What's more, often doing stretching exercises(伸展运动），especially early in the morning, is another good way to encourage height growth. 38
What's more, healthy eating is also a must to grow tall naturally. So, don't eat unhealthy junk food. 39 Instead, form a habit of eating lots of fruits,vegetables as well as nuts, fish and milk.
Finally, it's also important to keep a proper posture while standing, sitting,walking or doing any work. The human spine(脊柱）is S-shaped. If you have a poor posture, a part of your back appears too much curved(弯曲的）in one direction, which is bad for your growth. Luckily, there are many exercises to correct the posture. 40 If you do them regularly for a few days, the posture can be easily corrected.
A. You should get at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
B. Physical activity also helps in encouraging height growth.
C. Many teenagers fail to get fair amount of physical activity.
D. Actually, there are many easy ways that can help you achieve it.
E. Besides,regular breathing exercises can also be helpful in this aspect.
F. For example, you can walk as if you have a book balanced on your head.
G. It can cause health problems and slow down the proper growth of the body.
第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白的最佳选项。
I should have been happy. I was newly-married and had a 41 job in a big firm.42 ,every day,after coming home from work, I was miserable（痛苦的）. The work itself was fine. I just didn't feel like I was doing what I was 43 to be doing.
I worked with 44 computers and countless papers. Every day,I went to work and came home feeling 45 .And each night,I thought more and more about 46 jobs.At the end of each daydream,I 47 myself out of the idea. It was too much work to start a new career. I would be 48 to give up my present job with good pay and health insurance. One night, I dreamt that I was doing a woman's hair when I 49 myself in the mirror, 50 .When I finally 51 ,the feeling of happiness stayed with me.I 52 that I had to be a hairstylist and firmly resigned from the position at that time.
I 53 became a hairstylist after a year-long learning. I felt more 54 than I had in a long time. This time, I was 55 my dream.
41. A. part-time B.dead-end C.joy-filled D.well-paid
42. A. Otherwise B.However C.Besides D.Therefore
43. A.encouraged B.arranged C.supposed D.allowed
44. A.numbers B.plants C.patients D.students
45. A.relieved B.satisfied C.ashamed D.disappointed
46. A. finding B.switching C.offering D.creating
47. A.cheated B.kicked C.persuaded D.let
48. A.crazy B.happy C.proud D.boring
49. A. took care of B.caught sight of C. got on with D. looked down on
50. A. whispering B.sighing C.smiling D.crying
51. A. woke up B. gave up C.grew up D. fell asleep
52. A.joked B.responded C.repeated D.realized
53. A.eventually B.unfortunately C.hardly D.suddenly
54. A. powerful B. peaceful C.cheerful D.painful
55. A.doubting B.achieving C.weighing D.recalling
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
College is supposed to be the best time of our lives, so it's no wonder that parents get so excited when their kids begin the application process that sometimes they become too involved. You might feel overbearing pressure, 56 could blow up one day. To prevent a “nuclear explosion'" 57 (happen) and protect your relationship with your parents, follow the suggestions below.
Firstly, even though you aren't willing 58 （follow) their advice,you can make it clear that their love and support 59 （appreciate). Tell them you need to make your own decisions. Of course, your parents might be hurt at first, but they'll understand you 60 （final). Secondly, in any experience as important as 61 (apply) to colleges,you should create ground rules for both yourself 62 your parents and stick to them. Besides, do remember to make sure your parents are in the loop(在消息圈内）。While you are eager to get more 63 (free), it's still important to keep them involved somewhat.College application season can be extremely 64 (challenge),so let your parents know what you're working on. Share your victory 65 your parents and maybe they'll surprise you with a treat.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是李华，你在英国做了两年交换生，期间受到寄宿家庭的主人辛普森（Simpson)先生的照顾，如今你已学成回国，请给他写一封信表示感谢，内容如下：
1.感谢对方的照顾；
2.说明对方给予的具体帮助；
3.邀请对方来中国参观。
注意：词数100左右。
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第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Our parents had a saying: “We want you kids to grow away, not go away.”But when the time came to test that view for the first time, it was harder than they imagined. The summer of 1969, my parents watched their oldest child grow away. Our big brother left with hiking shoes. His plan was to hitchhike（搭便车）across Canada.Beyond that,there were no plans.
Now it was just the four of us: my parents, my younger brother and me.Mom and Dad did not talk about my brother's absenc（离开）much,but his postcards were welcome arrivals.
In mid-July, my aunt who lived in Winnipeg called. My brother had visited her. My mom asked, “Is he okay? Did he say what his plans are?” As summer drew to a close, there was still no news. Then, in late August, my brother called to say he would be home that Friday. Mom sprang into action to welcome his son by preparing delicious foods. Our family had much to celebrate.
On Friday, my brother walked in the back door. He had longer hair anda big beard. Over his T-shirt he wore a piece of colourful cloth. “It's called a serape(拉丁美洲人用的披肩）”,he told us excitedly. Our brother was immediately welcomed with a rush of hugs and tears. After we chatted for a bit, Mom said we would help him wash his clothes. She suggested that he get
settled in and cleaned up. Supper would be at six.
When it came to washing my brother's serape, Mom paused. She observed its material and design. Moments later,she called Dad,who was working in a clothes factory. Shortly, four pieces of colorful material arrived. Then looking at my brother's serape's design, Mom made four quite similar serapes for her, Dad, me and my younger brother. At 6:00, the four of us gathered in the dining room.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
We waited excitedly for my brother to join us.
During supper, my brother talked about his travel experience in summer. |
