2021-2022学年山西省太原市高二上学期12月第二次月考英语试题含答案

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2021-2022学年山西省太原市高二上学期12月第二次月考英语试题(时间：90分钟　满分：100分)                          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)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。AGot 48 hours to relax yourself? You'll maximize your time and fun at these amazing destinations.Alabama: Gulf ShoresFor relaxing weekend getaways in Alabama, head south to the white­sand beaches of Gulf Shores. Get on the water for some deep­sea fishing. History lovers can get a lesson in the Civil War along a 90­mile path with more than a dozen historic sites.Alaska: HomerHow does fresh seafood sound? You'll find it in Homer, located in south­central Alaska, which is either a short flight or a great four­hour scenic drive on the Seward Highway from Anchorage. Get your fill of fishing in Kachemak Bay, explore local trails and enjoy exceptional birding in this remote natural setting.Arizona: SedonaAdventurous types can get their fill in the magical red rocks of Sedona, which is said to be the location of healing centers of energy. People flood to the area to meditate, practice yoga and more. Sedona also offers fantastic hiking, off­roading, biking, and even climbing.Arkansas: Hot SpringsRelax and renew in Arkansas, hot waters in Hot Springs, an art community with Art Deco architecture that is also the home of Hot Springs National Park. Make time for a visit to Bathhouse Row, a National Historic Landmark of eight bathhouses, and Superior Bathhouse Brewery, which produces beer made of the hot spring water inside the National Park. Don't miss these National Parks that are off the beaten path.1．Which activity can be found in both Gulf Shores and Homer?A. Going fishing.    B. Taking a flight.C. Enjoying beautiful birds.    D. Visiting historic sites.2．Which destination is popular with hikers?A. Gulf Shores.    B. Homer. C. Sedona.    D. Hot Springs.3．Where is this text most likely from?A. A diary.    B. A survey. C. A novel.    D. A magazine. B“I didn't hear them call my name，” explained Shelley Hennig to Active Teens (AT) as she talked about that exciting moment on national television when she won the honour of Miss Teen USA 2004. “Are you ready？” is what she heard. Then she said, “I shook my head no, and then they said ‘yes’ and it was announced again.”It was four days after that life changing moment for the seventeen­year­old high school student from Destrehan, Louisiana—she was still on_cloud_nine. “I was so shocked! I never believed that it could actually really happen.” Present in the audience (观众) that day were: her mother and father, older brother, her friends, and her dance teacher. Understanding why members of her family and her friends would be there, AT asked why her dance teacher had travelled so far to see her compete (比赛). “She's always been my role model. I've danced with her since I was six. She's been through so many difficulties and came through them all. I've learned to get over bad life's experiences and learned how to move on because of her.”One of those bad life's experiences for Shelley happened three years ago when her brother Brad was killed in a drunk driving accident. He was 18. She found writing helped her get through the rough days. She said, “I write a lot about my brother. I write a lot, a lot, a lot...”As Miss Louisiana Teen, she travelled around the state speaking to teens (青少年) about the dangers of drinking and driving. In her role as Miss Teen USA, Shelley will continue to speak to the youth about safe driving, in addition to many other things to help the youth.When AT asked Miss Teen USA if she had any advice for our readers, she said, “Don't let anyone change you. Hang out with people that make you feel good about yourself. That way, it is easy to be yourself.”4．What do the underlined words “on cloud nine” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Frightened.    B. Troubled.C. Very happy.    D. Very angry.5．Shelley takes her dance teacher as a role model mainly because she is ________.A. determined    B. friendlyC. strict    D. experienced6．How many children did the Hennigs have according to the text?A. 1.     B. 2. C. 3.     D. 4.7．What suggestion does Shelley give to the teens?A. Be yourself with the support of friends.B. Meet friends whenever possible.C. Go easy on yourself and others.D. Have a good role model.CA recent study surveyed 5, 000 British families about their experiences with volunteering and their mental health. Participants completed the same survey every two years from 1996 to 2008.About 20 percent of the survey participants reported doing regular unpaid work. Researchers found that these volunteers also scored highest on their mental health scores. The two were linked so directly that the more a person volunteered, the happier they were.One could argue a chicken­and­egg theory: happier people are more likely to have the time, money, energy and resources to give back to others. But even when researchers adjusted for education, social class and total health, the link was there, suggesting that the mental increase came from volunteering and not the other way around.According to Dr. Stephen G. Post, author of The Hidden Gifts of Helping, when you help others, your brain releases feel­good chemicals, which can help cells repair themselves and grow. And this translates to better health.So volunteering can help improve both your physical and mental health—on one condition. You have to mean it. People who volunteered for “self­oriented” reasons, either because they were forced to do so for work or school or because they were trying to get away from problems in their lives, had a mortality (死亡率) risk that was similar to those who didn't volunteer at all. It was only when people were volunteering out of a true sense of sympathy that they saw any health benefits.So whether it's arranging books at the library or walking dogs at the animal shelter, find a cause that's important to you and give it a try. Volunteering is a good way to develop a sense of connection that not only helps your community, but may also be good for you.8．Who are healthier according to the study?A. People who are happier.B. People who are good at taking exams.C. People who work as volunteers regularly.D. People who make a large amount of money.9．Why does the author mention the chicken­and­egg theory?A. To introduce a world­famous theory.B. To point out that volunteering came first.C. To prove happy ones would like to help others.D. To tell us that the cause and the effect are mixed.10．What may be one of the “self­oriented” reasons?A. You try your best to solve others' problems.B. You are filled with pity for the foster kids.C. You have the duty to look after the old.D. You're always willing to help others.11．What is the text mainly about?A. A chicken­and­egg theory.B. Happiness has a lot to do with health.C. A sense of connection is important to us.D. Volunteering willingly is good for health.DHeating and cooling equipment is the biggest user of energy in American homes. And homes are responsible for about one fourth of the nation's total energy use. But there are surprisingly simple ways to deeply cut energy use, its effect on the environment and its cost. David Peabody and his team at Peabody Architects design passive homes. He says the design of a passive house aims to reduce energy demand to its lowest possible level. Passive houses use no solar, geothermal or wind energy equipment. But they are extremely energy efficient.Mr. Peabody says passive houses cut heating and cooling costs by about 90 percent. But what sets his design apart from other “green homes” is that it looks like any other home. Peabody Architects says it is building the first passive home in the Washington, D．C. area. But it will not be the last. In Arlington, Virginia, Roger Lin and his brother Eric are also building one. Roger Lin of Southern Exposure Homes explains that windows are sealed against leaks and have three layers of glass. The windows are airtight. On a cold winter day, the temperature inside the unfinished home is a comfortable 12 degrees, or 50 degrees Fahrenheit.David Peabody says you can find passive homes all over the world. David Peabody：“North Africa, for example, has a passive house community designing for very hot dry climates.” The first passive design was an apartment building in Darmstadt, Germany. Two physicists helped develop it about 20 years ago. Passive houses use some specialized materials. These include precast concrete panels and insulation (隔热). They also need to have special air treatment systems. Supporters say they cost only about five or eight percent more than traditional homes. But they use 10 percent of the energy for heating and cooling.12．Which of the following is the advantage of passive houses?A. They are extremely energy efficient.B. They look much like the other houses.C. They cost much less than traditional houses.D. They are more comfortable than other houses.13．People are building or living in passive homes in the following places EXCEPT ________.A. Arlington    B. MexicoC. North Africa    D. Germany14．What can be implied in the passage?A. Passive homes are specially built for winter use.B. Passive homes can be found everywhere in the world.C. “Green homes” differ from traditional homes in their appearances.D. The construction of passive homes takes advantage of high technology.15．What is the author's attitude towards passive homes?A. Objective.     B. Negative.C. Doubtful.     D. Optimistic.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。Homework is made up of out­of­class activities and at­home activities teachers assign to students. It can include practice assignments that emphasize newly acquired skills.  Projects that have to be worked on in agreement with schoolwork also form a part of homework.  For example, to complete their homework in time, children start dividing their time into studying and playing, thus learning to complete their scheduled tasks within the time they have. They learn to do things on their own. They manage their time and complete their work independently.Homework can also help build up children's confidence.  Teachers' positive remarks can help develop students' confidence and encourage them to keep up with their good work.In addition, homework gives students a chance to learn from their mistakes and overcome their weakness. It provides them with a platform to express what they know or have newly found, and exhibit their talents.  This helps them improve their academic results.However, to be as beneficial to students as possible, homework should be assigned properly. The amount and difficulty level of homework assignments should match the ages and abilities of students.  Homework proves to be beneficial only if it does not put students under stress or pressure.A. Otherwise, it will become a punishment.B. Homework can benefit students in many ways.C. Teachers give comments on the work that students do.D. It also gives students the practice of whatever they learn in school.E. Completing homework requires planning, organizing and acting upon it.F. Students can gain a sense of accomplishment after completing homework.G. It can be preparation assignments to make students ready for class activities.第二部分　语言运用(共两节，满分25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和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Back in 1959, when I was 13, I attended a school in Brooklyn. Because of the Sabbath on Friday, we had an early  from school. I always  myself instead in a small public library,  for hours before sundown, the beginning of the Sabbath.There was a kind of  in that library that led me to worlds that I thought I'd never seen. I was  to the Green Mountain Boys, to Isaac Asimov robots, and to a whole list of  of the mind. I found a paradise (乐园) of silence where I could  my inner self and find the treasures of other worlds.However after watching the  generation of teens  in the troubled waters of technology, I had little confidence in the  of the book. I felt sure that the physical object would be a thing of the past  the Twitter (推特) world had already overtaken, limiting the imagination of this  to the few characters that they could  in the shortest period.While in the Student Activities Center, hundreds of young people came in character costumes, enthusiastically ready to respond to a multitude of questions about books they had read in a competition for teens.Imagine, a(n)  summer reading when they could have lazed with their smart phones and followed the president into the Twitter universe. Instead, they followed their imaginations and  themselves to the books. Perhaps there is hope for the world.21．A. start    B. releaseC. reply    D. warning22．A. stopped    B. imaginedC. amused    D. noticed23．A. dreaming    B. discussingC. reading    D. struggling24．A. book    B. quietC. guide    D. light25．A. introduced    B. boundC. persuaded    D. forced26．A. fights    B. analysesC. images    D. adventures27．A. lose    B. desertC. ignore    D. explore28．A. current    B. lastC. next    D. coming29．A. ruined    B. drawnC. stuck    D. abused30．A. publication    B. survivalC. list    D. content31．A. how    B. whenC. where    D. which32．A. librarian    B. generationC. university    D. neighbourhood33．A. consume    B. playC. recognize    D. defeat34．A. entire    B. fullC. hot    D. busy35．A. delivered    B. betrayedC. devoted    D. left第二节(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be very difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible—and it can be surprisingly  (benefit) to your physical and mental health. So far, research  (show) that people who forgive can have more energy, better appetite and better sleep. “People who forgive show  (little) anger and more hopefulness，” says Dr.   Frederic Luskin, who wrote the book Forgive for Good. So it can help reduce the tiredness out of the immune system and allow people  (feel) more energetic.So when someone has hurt you, cool down first. Take a couple of breaths and think of something  gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love. Don't wait for an  (apologize). “Many times the person who hurt you may never think of apologizing，” says Dr. Luskin. “They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don't see things in  same way. So if you wait for people to say sorry, you could be waiting a very long time.”Next keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean  (accept) the action of the person who upsets you. Instead, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. Finally, try to see things from the other person's perspective. You may realize that he  she was acting out of ignorance. To gain perspective, you may want to write a letter to  (you) from that person's point of view.第三部分  词汇运用（用括号内单词的正确形式填空，每空1分，满分10分）I was ________(bore) with my job and felt I needed a new challenge.The puzzled _______(express) on her face suggested that she didn’t know how she could express her feelings   properly.Why were you ________(influence) with them?My experience proves that ________(fail) is the mother of success and that we can learn a lot from our mistakes.People are usually well ________(inform) of what is happening due to the advanced media, such as television, newspaper and the Internet.Dressed in her favourite skirt, she seemed to be more ________(confidence).The _________(discover) of new evidence led to the thief’s being caught.What would the author ________(probable) discuss in the paragraph that follows?How do you encourage ________(create) and innovation in your home?The book gives a detailed _________(explain) of the origin, the processing skills and the classification of tea.第四部分　写作(共两节，满分25分)第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）One day, I ask my dad if I had ever made him cry. He said, “Once.” He told me that when I was three year old, he laid out a pen, a coin, and a toy and wanted to seeing which one I would pick. In Chinese culture, it shows how you’ll value most when you grow up.For example, the pen is cleverness, the coin are money, and the toy is fun. He did it just for a fun. He said that I just sat there but looked at the things, while he sat across from me and waited patient. According him, I pushed everything aside and went into his arms. He was surprising to realize that he was my choice. 第二节 书面表达(满分15分)心理健康对我们非常重要， 决定着我们的生活质量。请以How to keep mental health为题写一篇英语文章， 向校报投稿。文章应包含以下内容：1．心理健康的重要性；2．保持心理健康的建议：了解自我， 接纳自我；善于与他人相处；热爱生活与学习。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。  英 语 试 题答案(时间：90分钟　满分：100分)                          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)A) 1-3 AAD    B) 4-7 CACC   C) 8-11 CBCD   D) 12-15  ABCD第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)16-20GBCDA第二部分　语言运用(共两节，满分25分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)21-25 BACBA   26-30 DBACB   31-35 DBAAC第二节(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。36. beneficial    37. has shown  38. less   39. to feel   40. that41. apology    42. the      43. accepting   44. from   45. yourself第三部分 词汇运用（用括号内单词的正确形式填空，每空1分，满分10分）46. bored   47. expressions   48. influenced   49. failure    50. informed51. confident   52. discovery   53. probably   54. creativity  55. explanation第四部分　写作(共两节，满分25分)第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）One day, I ask (asked) my dad if I had ever made him cry. He said, “Once.” He told me that when I was three year (years) old, he laid out a pen, a coin, and a toy and wanted to seeing (see) which one I would pick. In Chinese culture, it shows how (what) you’ll value most when you grow up. For example, the pen is cleverness, the coin are money, and the toy is fun. He did it just for a (\) fun. He said that I just sat there but (and) looked at the things, while he sat (was sitting) across from me and waited patient (patiently). According /\ (to) him, I pushed everything aside and went into his arms. He was surprising (surprised) to realize that he was my choice. 第二节 书面表达(满分15分)How to keep mental health    Mental health is something that determines whether we can live a happy life or not．However，mental health is easy to be overlooked．Here is some advice on keeping mentalhealth．  First，what matters is to accept yourself for who you are and make practical goals for your life．Second，be sociable and make as many friends as possible and try to be a person easy to get along with．Third，love your life and work and try to get pleasure and satisfaction from your achievements，which can help you keep a good mood．（94 words）