宁夏银川市西夏区宁夏育才中学2022-2023学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题

宁夏育才中学2022-2023学年度第二学期月考（一）

高二年级   英语试卷

第Ⅰ卷 选择题 (共100分)

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)

1. What would the boy like to do after lunch?

A. Practice high jump.  B. Play Find the Flag.  C. Skip rope.

2. Where does the woman's sister really want to work?

A. In Atlanta.    B. In Chicago.    C. In New York.

3. What does the man enjoy doing?

A. Running.     B. Walking.     C. Hiking.

4. Why doesn't Laura finish her food?

A. She is full.    B. She doesn't like it.   C. She has a stomachache.

5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A. The causes of the flood. B. The effects of a disaster. C. The fruits and vegetables.

第二节(共15 小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)

听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。

6. What does Ben want to do?

A. Take part in a sport activity. B. Organize a fun holiday.   C. Have a good rest.

7. How does Ben feel in the end?

A. Happy.      B. Disappointed.    C. Nervous.

听下面一段对话，回答第8、9题。

8. What kind of gas does the woman choose at last?

A. Regular.      B. Plus.      C. Super.

9. How will the woman pay for her gas?

A. By cash.      B. By credit card.   C. By phone.

听下面一段对话，回答第10至12题。

10.Why does Andy call Maria?

A. To tell her some great news.

B. To invite her to his flat.

C. To discuss a project.

11.What is the customers' attitude toward the project?

A. Negative.     B. Hesitant.     C. Supportive.

12.What will Maria do on Saturday?

A. Attend a party.    B. Watch a program.  C. Present a project.

听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。

13. What day is it today?

1. Sunday.    B. Saturday.    C. Monday.

14. How many volunteers took part in the study?

1. 20.     B. 22.     C. 62.

15. What were the volunteers asked to do in the study?

1. Receive eyesight tests.
2. Tell about their eating habits.
3. Eat two types of chocolate each time.

16. What is David?

A doctor.    B A professor.   C student.

听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。

17. What is on the first floor?

1. A cafe.    B. A library.   C. A music store.

18. What can't be taken out of the library?

1. DVDs.    B. Textbooks.   C. Grammar books.

19. What does the speaker say about the computer room?

A. It's busy.   B. It's modern.   C. It's large.

20. What activity will be held this Saturday?

1. A picnic in the castle.
2. A party in the cafe.
3. A trip to Warwick.

第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节      阅读（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

A

Columbus College，241 Queen Elizabeth Drive，Kowloon City

Memo

To：All Staff 

From：Jakie Mok，Secretary；Sports Development Committee 

Date：May 20，2014

A week ago，"Sports for Life" programme was sent to the parents，requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play．Since then，our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it．Here is a memo （备忘录） for your reference when you answer the phones．

Sports 1：Basketball

We expect that this will be the most popular of the four sports．Therefore，students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible．Students will take a private bus to and from Kwun Tong Sports Park．To cover the cost of hiring a bus，each student will have to pay ＄10 each time．There will be four basketball courts available for our use with one teacher watching over each game．

Sports 2：Gym

We will be using St．Peter's Memorial Park．There are two reasons for choosing this park．First，it is not very busy and crowded before 6：00 pm．Second，it has lot of trees with plenty of shade．Students must bring along two bottles of water to prevent thirst．Three activities，skipping，jogging，outdoor aerobics （有氧运动），all of which are free of charge，will be arranged．And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities．

Sports 3：Hiking

Hiking （远足） will take place at Kowloon Peak．The activity will start at 2：30 pm and finish 90 minutes later．Three teachers will accompany the students，and a hiking instructor will accompany each group of 15 hikers．Each instructor will cost ＄75/hr．Students are advised to bring plenty of water and sunscreen．

Sports 4：Swimming

The Kowloon City Aquatic Centre is a 10-minute walk from our school．Four teachers will go to the pool and conduct the goings-on from the poolside．We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour （i．e．2：45pm to 3：45pm）．Only students skillful at swimming can take up this activity．The pool will have two lifeguards present．Girls must wear a swimming suit．The cost is ＄10 per visit．

21. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？ ______

A. Students selecting basketball had better sign up early.

B. Students participating in gym should arrive at 6：00 pm.

C. Hiking usually begins at 2：30 pm and lasts 2 hours.

D. Students having swimming suits can take up swimming.

22. It can be concluded that ______ .

A. each sport will take only one hour

B. students will be charged for the four sports

C. teachers will accompany students on each sport

D. all the sports will take place at Kowloon Peak

23. The purpose of the memo is to ______ .

A. attract students' interest in the programme

B. help the staff explain the programme to parents

C. require parents to select a sport for their child

D. remind teachers and lifeguards to be present on time

B

Celeste Ng, a new writer, has gained recognition for her first novel, Everything I Never Told You. Ng's parents came from Hong Kong, China in the 1960s. Ng was born in America and grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Shaker Heights, Ohio, in a family of scientists. Celeste went to Harvard University and earned an MFA from the University of Michigan, where she won the Hopwood Award.

Although her novel is not about race, the characters are Asian. The main character is Lydia, a teenage girl, who is the favourite of three children born to a white mother and a Chinese-American father. The story is about Lydia's disappearance, and the emotions the family goes through as the mystery unfolds. The whole family deals with sorrow, regret, and exposed secrets as they search for Lydia.

Though the characters in this story are Asian, Ng says she didn't really want to include Asian characters. She was afraid people would think the story was about real people in her life. Because she grew up in America and doesn't speak Chinese, she was actually surprised that she included Asian characters in the book.

The book has taken off, especially on Amazon, where it won the Editor's Pick for No.1 Best Book of the Year in 2014. Ng is still getting used to the attention, saying she is still amazed when people tell her they have read her book. With so many readers, it's safe to say this is a book you should read. But if you're looking for a simple mystery, this book might not be for you. Most readers warn that you should not read this book unless you're prepared to cry.

24. The novel Everything I Never Told You

A. focuses on a family with a missing child  

B. discusses the ways to get rid of regret

C. exposes the secret of the American world  

D. talks about the life of teenagers in America

25. Which of the following is TRUE according to Celeste Ng?

A. She wanted to help the Asian people.

B. She was surprised she wrote about Asian characters.

C. She was born in Hong Kong and grew up in America.

D. She wanted people to know the characters were real people in her life.

26. How do most readers probably find the book?

A. It's about race.      B. It's a simple mystery.

C. It's a sad story.      D. It has a surprising ending.

27. What is the text mainly about?

A. Celeste Ng and her family.     B. The awards Celeste Ng won.

C. Celeste Ng's learning experience.   D. Celeste Ng and her best-known novel.

C

If you were asked to imagine a scientist, what image would come to your mind? The common idea that most kids from kindergarten through college have of a scientist is a man wearing a white lab coat with messy hair, big glasses, and several glass cups of mysterious colourful liquids giving off clouds of smoke. As for adults, the majority view scientists as strange people who spend 100 hours a week slaving away in a lonely laboratory. However, the reality is quite different.

Recently I've had a chance to take part in a scientific experience far from my laboratory and into Costa Rica. It supports a huge amount of wildlife due to its geographical placement between North and South America. It is home to more than 500,000 species, which are at present nearly 4% of the total species worldwide!

First we worked alongside conservationists to preserve wildlife at a leatherback turtle（棱皮龟）rescue centre. We helped the volunteers preserve the turtle population by removing rubbish from the shoreline to create a safe environment for turtle eggs to come out. After that we stayed at Mount Arenal where we studied seismic activity relating to earthquakes. During our stay at Arenal, we rode over the mountainous areas and took a long walk through the rainforest. After reaching the top, we went down and through waterfalls to the beautiful valley below! On the last day we got a hands-on introduction to rocket science where we learned about new rocket technology that will be used on the international space station.

During my Costa Rica experience, I know that being a scientist doesn't mean working in a lab all day and night. A scientist is one who loves learning and getting a better understanding of the world from helping preserve wildlife, learning about earthquakes or inventing rockets. I think that schools should really stress that science is so much more than wearing a lab coat and mixing chemicals. Kids need to be aware of the excitement and adventures science can bring!

28. According to the first paragraph, scientists are often believed

A. to work as slaves      B. to spend too much time in labs 

C. to behave in a strange way    D. to do experiments in messy labs

29. How did the author help to preserve the turtle population?

A. By creating a safe nest for turtles.  

B. By collecting the turtle eggs on the beach.

C. By picking up rubbish from the shoreline.

D. By finding a comfortable environment for turtles.

30. What does the author learn about science from his experience?

A. Science is full of boring experiments.  

B. Science is more than working in a lab.

C. Science is related to mysterious liquids. 

D. Science is about wildlife and earthquakes.

31. What might be the best title of this passage?

A. What a Scientist Is Like

B. My wonderful experience in Costa Rica

C. the Adventures and Excitement Science Can Bring

D. the Secrets behind Science Phenomena(现象).

D

Mount Qomolangma, meaning "Holy Mother" in Tibetan, is the world's highest mountain above sea level. No wonder most people consider climbing to its top as one of their biggest achievements. More than 4,000 climbers, ranging from 13 to 80 years old, have managed to reach the top. Three people from the Sherpa community hold the current record at 21 times each!

You may be surprised at these numbers but that's just the start of it. Last year, cleanup crews collected as much as 8.4 tons of garbage from Mount Qomolangma's North Base Camp in Tibet at 5,150 meters. And in the regions below that level, more than 335 tons of waste was collected. What a sad fact it is that the highest mountain in the world is turning into the highest mountain of trash!

To reverse the trend, the Chinese government recently announced that it had closed the North Base Camp to tourists. From now on, ordinary tourists will only be able to travel as far as Rongbuk Monastery, about 5,000 meters above sea level. No more than 300 climbers with special permits will be allowed to climb Qomolangma each year. They are supposed to follow stricter rules, including carrying all their waste out with them and only climbing in spring.

Despite these tough measures, it is clear that tourism has caused enormous damage to the natural environment. Mount Qomolangma is not alone. Some popular parks around the world are also struggling to preserve their environments and keep up with increased tourism. Yellowstone National Park in the U. S. has long been troubled by the overflowing trash piles. Joshua Tree National Park suffered a wave of vandalism (破坏), with graffiti sprayed on rocks and ancient trees destroyed. In order to protect the environment, the National Park Service had no choice but to close the park temporarily.

As we can see, the natural environment can be destroyed by human activities in less than five minutes, but it might take hundreds of years to recover. Now it's time for ordinary tourists to leave "Holy Mother" alone and wait for her to restore her beauty.

32. Why are the figures listed about Qomolangma in Paragraph 2?

A. To describe it is extremely vast and high.
B. To show it is difficult to collect trash there.
C. To indicate it is a popular tourist attraction.
D. To illustrate it is suffering serious pollution.

33. What does the underlined word "reverse" mean in Paragraph 3?

A. Fit with. B. Follow up.   C. Turn around.      D. Speed up.

34. What is the author likely to support to protect Qomolangma?

A. Developing its tourism. B. Forbidding any entry in spring.

C. Reducing human activities. D. Building more base camps.

35. Which section of a newspaper might this article come from?

A. Society. B. Environment.   C. Tourism.     D. Education.

第二节    七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

I've always dealt with anxiety. It got particularly bad during the process of moving this past summer. Between packing and setting things up at my new place, I was very stressed and felt completely exhausted.   36  . After a few weeks of trial and error, I found some ways to achieve some peace of mind.

I try taking some time away from my screens first. Spending less time on screen can be good for your health by improving your sleep.   37  . Turn off notices on your apps, so you wouldn't be disturbed by them all day long. Free up room in your home where you don't use a screen, and use that space for other activities instead.

Spending time with your pets can be a great way to put your mind at ease. Even if you don't have a pet, spending time with any animals can be helpful. When I'm feeling stressed, I'll watch the squirrels climbing up trees. I even set up a bird feeder outside my window to watch the birds fly back and forth.   38  .

I was never much of a plant person, until one day my friend left me a spider plant and I decided to try my hand on it once again.   39  . I looked forward to caring for my plant every day—watering, changing the soil when needed. It gave me a chance to step away from my desk and move around. Caring for the plant has lowered my anxiety and increased my memory.

   40  . Research shows that active hands help brain produce more chemicals that balance emotions and lower anxiety, making you happy. You don't have to be a master. Just spend time on your hobby and enjoy the calm you find with it.
A. I was surprised by its effect on me
B. Using hands can ensure a good mood
C. Here are some ways to reduce your screen time
D. However, taking care of plants increased my anxiety
E. And there were more benefits I didn't take into account
F. Doing these helps me focus on the playful nature of creatures
G. To ease my tension, I decided to take steps to calm myself down

第三部分    英语知识运用(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）

One and a half years ago, Dianna found herself  41  as a wife, mother and doctor. She got up early and went to bed late, just to meet daily  42 , but lacked time for the things that mattered most.

She and her husband, a lawyer, began searching for ways to  43  their lives. “We had to decide what was really  44 ,”says Dianna. They knew they wanted more time to  45  with their three-year-old son, to exercise and eat right, and to develop friendship.

So the couple chose to live more simply, shopping with care for necessities and enjoying inexpensive  46  such as reading, cooking and going to the park.

Then Dianna  47  her job and began working part-time. She printed business cards that  48  “At your service, buy yourself a little time” and helped clients（客户）with personal tasks like shopping，paying bills and  49  parties. “I still work hard, but being able to  50  my hours makes a  51 ,” she says, “I can spare time to take my son to the  52  or play basketball with him. My stress and headaches are  53 .”

Dianna and her husband are  54  alone in wanting to  55  and live a satisfying life. A survey found that 54% of parents say they have little time with their children, and 47% of married couples  56  that they lack time together.  57  does the time go?

For most people，working and commuting（通勤） 58  most of the day. Simplifying means becoming  59  of the ways we use money, time and energy, and finding ways to make things easier. Then we have to  60  control over life and have time for the pleasures.

41.A. concerned   B. exhausted   C. delighted   D. amazed

42.A. commands   B. services        C. needs    D. exercises

43.A. lead    B. simplify   C. ignore   D. consider

44.A. comfortable  B. interesting  C. impressive  D. important

45.A. play    B. help    C. meet    D. unite

46.A. materials   B. pleasures   C. tasks    D. goods

47.A. found out   B. came across  C. gave up   D. dug out

48.A. read    B. wrote    C. told    D. meant

49.A. attending   B. organizing  C. clarifying   D. taking

50.A. control   B. waste    C. surround   D. replace

51.A. life    B. result    C. difference   D. balance

52.A. office    B. park    C. hospital   D. house

53.A. clear    B. strange   C. strong   D. gone

54.A. far from   B. at most   C. much too   D. more than

55.A. come up   B. take off   C. slow down  D. settle down

56.A. expect    B. doubt    C. imagine   D. complain

57.A. How    B. Where   C. When   D. Why

58.A. speed up   B. care about  C. take up   D. lead to

59.A. afraid    B. aware   C. proud   D. fond

60.A. gain    B. announce   C. challenge   D. conquer

第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题，共50分)

61  is no doubt that it is human activity rather than natural phenomenon  62  has caused the global warming.

Some gases, like carbon dioxide, methane and water vapour, trap heat from the sun and therefore warm the earth. But when we add huge quantities of extra carbon dioxide  63   the atmosphere, more heat energy tends to  64  (trap) in the atmosphere,  65 (cause) the global temperature to go up. The more fossil fuels we burn, the  66  (large) amount of carbon dioxide will be released. It is found that the levels of carbon dioxide  67  (increase) greatly over the last 100 to 150 years. 

However, the  68 (attitude) of scientists towards the rise in temperature are  complete different. Some scientists think that the trend  69  increases the temperature by 5 degrees would be a catastrophe  70  others who are opposed to the view predict that any warming will be mild with few bad environmental consequences.

第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节  短文改错（满分10分）

WeChat（微信）is becoming increasing popular with people. Recently I have made a survey among my classmate about the use of WeChat. According to a result, 45% of the classmates admit they often use it because comparing with other means of communication, WeChat has more advantages. It was cheap, convenient and easy to send all kinds of messages around. Besides, 35% of whom are against using it, saying it will affect their study. Not using WeChat, the rest has no opinion about it. As far as I'm concerned, since WeChat offers us great convenience, it should be made good use. We should not be slaves to it or let it to govern our minds and behaviour.

第二节  书面表达（满分25分）

假如你是高中生李华你的美国笔友Jack热爱中国传统文化，最近打算来中国工作生活一段时间，但是不确定应该去往哪个城市，写信向你咨询。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1.你推荐的城市；
2.推荐的理由（不少于两条）；
3.美好祝愿。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。