河北省正定县第三中学2020学年高二英语5月月考试题

河北省正定县第三中学2020学年高二英语5月月考试题

一．阅读理解。（40分）

第一节：（30分）

A

A businessman had two sons. While he gave the younger son a lot of love and gifts, he neglected (忽视) the elder son. It was completely puzzling (令人费解) and no one knew why.

When the boys grew up, they were asked to manage the father’s business. The elder son was absorbed in the business. From morning till late in the evening, he was busy working. Within a few years, he ran the business very well and even expanded (扩大) it.

What about the younger son? He didn’t have much to do except have a good time. But the father believed that his favorite son would be a success. If the elder son could be a successful businessman, surely the younger one, with a higher education, would do much better.

A few years later, the results of his decision became clear. Uninterested in business, the younger son continued spending his time enjoying himself. And he went out of business. But the elder son’s far smaller share (份) of business had expanded and he had proved himself to be a good decision maker. Ashamed at the turn of events, the father met the elder son and was angry with the younger one. The elder son, who was listening to all this quietly, suddenly said he wanted to set up an independent business and live on his own.

“Why?” asked the father.

“I blame (责备) one person for the way my brother has turned out, and it’s not him. You can’t blame children for the faults (过失) of their parents, can you?” asked the elder son.

1.Before the younger son went into the father 9s business, he .

A.was well-educated at school

B.had achieved great success

C.often looked down upon his brother

D.was interested in business

2.Why did the father treat the two sons differently?

A.the elder son didn’t work hard

B.the younger son was hardworking

C.no one knew why he did it

D.he wanted to do an experiment

3.Which is NOT the reason for the younger son’s going out of business?

A.he himself didn’t work hard

B.his father didn’t educate him p roperly

C.he was not interested in business at all

D.he was busy working every day

4.What does the text really want to teach us?

A.Once something is done, you should do it well.

B.Parents are responsible for children’s development.

C.Interest is the most important for success.

D.One has responsibility for what he himself has done.

B

Apple announced its new iPhones last week, but competitors’ mobile phones can do many of the same things for less money.

The new iPhone 8 and X have wireless charging, edge-to-edge glass screen and double cameras. But all of these features are already available in smart phones from China’s Huawei and Oppo, and Korea’s Samsung. While Apple asks buyers to pay $1,000 for its high-end model, some Asian phone makers can offer similar features for less.

At one time, Chinese manufacturers copied features and designs from others to produce low-cost phones. But they have now added high-end features to their phones and they control nearly half the global mobile phone market. Media MarktSatu rn is Europe’s biggest electronics seller. A spokesperson for the store told Reuters that, “Huawei is seen as a relevant competitor to Apple and Samsung by covering all major price points and placing big investments in marketing and sales. ’’ She also said that the Chinese companies Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo and TCL were among the top-10 best-selling smart phones in its stores.

Chinese manufacturers’ fast growth has been fueled by strong sales in China. But they now export 40 percent of their smart phones. That is almost double the number from just three years ago, according to the Hong Kong investment company CLSA.

Huawei is currently the world’s third largest phone maker behind Samsung and Apple. According to research companyCanalys, the Chinese company is getting closer to second-place Apple and might overtake it later this year. Huawei plans to show its top-of-the-line Mate 10 phone on Oct. 16. The phone will have artificial intelligence features such as instant translation and image recognition and will cost less than $1,000.

5.What is the text mainly about?

A.Smart phone’s manufacturers.

B.Apple smart phone’s features.

https://www.360docs.net/doc/d59399904.html,n phone makers’ fast growth.

https://www.360docs.net/doc/d59399904.html,petition among Asian phone makers.

6.Which is NOT among the top 3 phone makers in the world?

A.TCL.

B.Samsung.

C.Apple.

D.Huawei.

7.What do we know from the text?

A.Huewei will have overtaken Apple by later 2020.

B.Chinese makers’ phones with high-end features cost less.

C.The top-10 smart phones are to enter the high-end competition.

D.40 percent of Asian smart phones are exported now.

8.What is the writer’s attitude towards Asian phone makers?

A.Doubtful.

B.Concerned.

C.Optimistic.

D.Uncertain.

C

Life is difficult.

What do you think about life? Maybe most people say that life is difficult. But life is no longer difficult once we truly understand and accept it. Most people do not fully see this truth. Instead, they complain about their problems and difficulties as if life should be easy. It seems to them that their difficulties represent a special kind of suffering especially forced upon (强加于) them or their families, their class, or even their nation. What makes life difficult is that the process of facing and solving problems is a painful one. Problems, depending on their nature, cause us sadness or loneliness or regret or anger or fear. These are uncomfortable feelings, often as painful as any kind of physical pain. And since life causes an endless series of problems, life is always difficult and is full of pain as well as joy.

Yet, it is in this whole process of solving problems that life has its meaning. Problems are the serious test that tells success from failure. When we desire to encourage the growth of the human spirit, we encourage the human ability to solve problems, just as in school we set problems for our children to solve. It is through the pain of meeting and working out problems that we learn. As Benjamin Franklin said, “Those things that hurt instruct.” It is for this reason that wise people learn not to fear but to welcome the pain of problems.

9.The writer probably used just one short sentence in the first paragraph to _________.

A.show his opinion

B.argue with readers

C.give an example

D.get readers’ attention

10.According to the passage we give school children difficult problems in order to _________.

A.encourage them to solve problems

B.teach them to fear the pain of solving problems

C.help them learn to deal with pain

D.teach them how to respect problems

11.The saying from Benjamin Franklin “Those things that hurt instruct.” suggests that _________.

A.we do not learn from experience

B.we do not learn when we are in pain

C.pain teaches us important lessons

D.the pain of problems is not welcome

12.The passage mainly tells us that _________.

A.we become stronger by facing and solving the problems of life

B.life is difficult because our problems bring us pain

C.people like to complain about their problems

D.everybody has problems

D

One form of social prejudice against older people is the belief that they cannot understand or use modern technology. Activities like playing computer games, going on the Net and downloading MP3s are only for the youngsters. Isn’t it unfair that older people enjoyin g a computer game should be frowned(皱眉) upon by their children and grandchildren?

Nowadays older people have more control over their lives and they play a full part in society. Moreover, better health care has left more people in their sixties and seventies feeling fit and active after retirement. Mental activity, as well as physical exercise, can contribute to better health. Playing computer games is a very effective way of exercising the brain. When personal computers were first introduced, most older peo ple didn’t believe they would ever familiarize themselves with it. Now computers have been around for a few generations and retired people have gradually become more relaxed about using them for fun. Gamers over 65 prefer playing puzzle games and card game s. Kate Stevens, aged 72, says: “I find it very relaxing. It’s not very demanding, but you still need to concentrate. ”

Another development that has favored “grey games” is a change in the type of videogames available on the market. There’s a greater varie ty of games to choose from, including more intellectual and complex strategy(策略) and simulation(模拟) games. Internet Chess and Train Simulator are among the most popular of these. Train Simulator is based on real-world rail activities.

Players can choose from a variety of challenges, such as keeping to a strict-timetable and using helper engines during a winter storm.

Some people argue that “grey gamers” simply don’t have the skills required for computer games, and that teenagers are better. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Most computer games require the kind of analytical thinking that improves with practice, which means that the “grey gamers” may well be far better than gamers half a century younger than them. In games where speed is the main consideration, older people would be at a disadvantage because they may have slowe r reaction times. On the other hand, “grey gamers” have a preference for slower paced, mind challenging games.

13.The second paragraph is intended to ____.

A.show the best way to exercise the brain

B.stress the importance of good health

C.explain why grey gamers exist

D.teach how to play videogames

14.The method the author uses to develop Paragraph 4 is_____.

A.offering analyses

B.giving examples

C.making comparisons

D.providing details

15.By saying “This couldn’t be further from the truth.” in Paragraph 5, the author means_____.

A.mind challenging games are not suitable for older people

B.children should improve their skills with practice

C.playing computer games requires analytical thinking

D.older people can perform well in some computer games

第二节：（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。

Reasons Why Physical Education is Important in School

Are you looking for information about the importance of physical education in schools and why it should be emphasized? Do you want a healthy active lifestyle for your kids? Then this article can help you convince your kids that exercising and participation especially in school PE classes are important.

●It's a link to good health.

16. It's only in physical education classrooms that students learn the value of taking care of themselves through proper healthy eating and regular exercise.

●It's preventive measure against diseases.

17. Without any forms of diet management and control with the numerous processed foods students intake every day, a student's health can easily be at risk of many diseases. Physical education in schools is a preventive measure to teach students the value of regular exercise.

●18.

Physical health allows students to function even better in classrooms. A good cardiovascular(心血管的) system developing from regular exercise promotes excellent blood and oxygen circulation. This means more nutrients circulate throughout the body which includes the brain. This circulation produces longer attention time during classes allowing longer concentration and better absorption.

●It builds self-esteem.

Students who are active in physical activities like basketball, volleyball and running are more confident with themselves according to most social school studies.19. In school, the physical education program introduces these sport activities to students allowing them to make choices of which sport areas they want to get involved in.

●20.

Most physical education programs are holistic. The program allows students to interact together to a common goal, that is, to win and excel physically. It not only brings out the competitive sides of students working with both body and mind but also promotes sportsmanship.

●It promotes a physically active lifestyle.

The purpose of physical education is to instill(逐渐灌输) in students, at an early age, the value of self-preservation and choosing a lifestyle that is good for both the mind and body.

A.Physical education plays a vital role in students' development and growth.

B.It's a program for muscle strength and fitness.

C.It's probably because of the dedication made to a sport that brings out the best in students.

D.It develops cooperation, teamwork and sportsmanship.

E.The value of physical fitness cannot be overstated too much.

F.It promotes academic learning.

G.Many doctors today agree that obesity is a serious health risk.

二、完形填空（40分）

阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Sometimes people around you can change your values. My elder brother Steve, in the — 21 of my father who died when I was six, gave me important lessons in 22 that helped me grow into an adult. Once when I returned 23 from a baseball game, it was Steve 24 took the time to ask me what happened. When I explained that my baseball had 25 through Mrs. Holt’s basement window, breaking the glass, Steve encouraged me to 26 to her. After all, I should have played in the park and not in the path 27 buildings. Although my 28 trembled as I stood explaining, I offered to 29 the window if she would return my ball. I also learned that personal property is a 30 thing.

After I found a shiny silver pen in my fifth-grade classroom. I wanted to keep it, but Steve explained that it might be important to someone else 31 the fact that it had little value. He reminded me of how much I’d hate to lose to someone else the small dog my father 32 from a piece of cheap wood. I returned the pen to my teacher, and 33 remembered the smell of her perfume as she patted me on my shoulder. Yet of all the 34 Steve gave me, his respect for life is the most 35 in my mind.

At twelve I killed a sparrow with a gun. Excited with my 36 , I screamed to Steve to take a look. I shall never forget the way he stood for a long moment and 37 the bird on the ground. Then in a dead, qui et voice, he asked, “Did it hurt you first, Mark? “ I didn't know what to answer. He continued with his eyes 38 . "The only time you should even think of hurting a living thing is 39 it hurts you first. And then you think a long, long time. " I really felt terrible then,

but that moment 40 as the most important lesson my brother has taught me.

21.A.absence B.influence C.presence D. appearance

22.A.personalities B.beliefs C.impressions D.values

23.A.in surprise B.in tears C.at ease D.in vain

24.A.which B.what C.who D.whom

25.A.dashed B.rocketed C.swelled D.paced

26.A.admit B.subscribe C.confess D.appeal

27.A.beneath B.above C.in D.between

28.A.legs B.hands C.toes D.back

29.A.pay for B.break down C.account for D.pull through

30.A.genuine B.sacred C.magical D.specific

31.A.regardless of B.instead of

C.on account of

D.in spite of

32.A.produced B.shaped C.purchased D.carved

33.A.therefore B.even C.still D.yet

34.A.gifts B.lessons C.pens D.sparrows

35.A.vivid B.casual C.permanent D.valid

36.A.prediction B.intelligence C.accuracy D.expecta tion

37.A.stared at B.picked up C.glared at D.caught sight of

38.A.blank B.shut C.firm D.wide

39.A.as B.for C.since D.whether

40.A.passes by B.stands out C.crowds of D.fades of

三、语法填空（20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。

High-speed railways, electronic payments, shared bicycles and online shopping are China’s four new ways of life. They are most appealing to youths from 20 countries participating 41.__________the Belt and Road Initiative. The new four great inventions are all related to China’s high-tech inovation, 42._________has improv ed the quality of people’s lives, “my wallet is no longer in use. I can buy and eat whatever I want 43.__________(simple) with a tap of my phone,” said Lin Jinlong, an overseas Chinese student from Cmbodia, 44.__________(add) that even pancake sellers are using Alipay(mobile payment).

In 45.__________word, China is leading in many ways. Bike sharing, for example, is not new itself. But China has made it much more convenient and 46.__________(enjoy) both in China and overseas. Leading Chinese bike-sharing 47.__________(company), Mobike and Ofo are now operating in foreign countries such as Singapore and Britain. Users in the countries 48.__________(feel) excited and posted photos of 49.__________(they) riding the Chinese bikes on social media. A growing number of foreigners hope 50.__________(promote) economic development in their home countries by paying more attention to the achievements of China.

四、短文改错（20分）

错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号(^),并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改:在错的词下划一横线,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。

It’s reporting that there are eighty million disabled people in our country. Since our government has done a lot for them, it’s not enough.

As student, what should we do for the disabled? To begin with, we should respect them and treat them good. We shouldn’t look up on them or ignore their value to society. Additionally, we should care for them and try our best to help them, make their life easier. Lastly, it’s necessary for us to help develop our confidence, which is first step to success. In conclusion, if everyone does his or her best, that the disabled are sure to live a happy life but they will make a great contribution to our society.

五、书面表达（30分）

假定你是李华，请给正在你校学习的英语交换生Bob写封邮件，通知他周末有义工活动，

询问他是否参加。内容包括：

1. 主题：捡垃圾

2. 时间地点；

3. 注意事项。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，已使行文连贯。

一、阅读理解(30分)

1.A;

2.C;

3.D;

4.B

5.D;

6.A;

7.B;

8.C

9.D; 10.A; 11.C; 12.A 13.C; 14.B; 15.D

：

二、七选五（10分）

答案：16—20.E; G; F; C; D

解析：本文主要讲述了体育课重要的原因。

16. 根据后句内容只有在体育课上学生才能真正了解到健康是体育锻炼加健康饮食的结果。所以前句应该是说关于身体健康的价值不应该被夸大。所以E正确。

17. 根据标题体育锻炼是抵御疾病的有效措施。再根据文章后句不控制饮食,学生的健康很容易处于得病的风险。所以此处应该填很多医生同意肥胖是一个严重影响健康的问题。

18. 根据文章结构可知此处与第二,第三段的小标题并列。又根据下文第一句话身体健康是的孩子在课堂上表现良好,所以F正确,体育锻炼可以促进学习。

19. 根据此段内容可知,参加体育项目可以增加学生的自信心。所以此处表达参加体育项目的好处,所以C合适。

20. 根据下文内容体育项目是学生为了共同的目标彼此互动,合作,培养团队精神。所以D正确。

三、完形填空（40分）

21.A; 22.D; 23.B; 24.C; 25.B; 26.C; 27.D; 28.A; 29.A; 30.B; 31.D; 32.D; 33.C;

34.B; 35.A; 36.C; 37.A; 38.C; 39.D; 40.B

解析：有时候你周围的人可以改变你的价值观。作者的哥哥史提夫就是一个改变作者价值观的人。作者的哥哥是一个诚实,有爱心的,敢作敢当的人,他用自己的行为给作者树立了榜样。

21. A

考查名词辨析。absence缺席; influence影响; presence在场,出席;appearance 出现。根据下文“my father who died when I was six,”可知父亲去世了,即缺席(absence)了,故选A。

22. D

考查名词辨析。personalities 性格; beliefs信仰;. Impressions印象; values 价值观,价值。上文第一句“Sometimes people around you can change your values.”有提示。因此D项符合题意。

23. B

考查短语辨析。in surprise惊奇地; in tears含着眼泪;. at ease自由自在; in vain白费地,徒劳无益地。根据后面的内容可知,把人家的窗户打碎,球又没了,对一个孩子来说是够伤心了,故含着眼泪(in tears),所以B项符合题意,故选B项。

24. C

考查强调句型结构。句意:史提夫慢慢地问我发生了什么事。本句是强调主语steve,。在英语中强调句型I t was +被强调部分+who/that+其它。如果去掉强调结构后句子完整。本句如去掉强调结构为Steve took the time to ask me what happened,可知句子完整,故选C项。

25. B

考查动词辨析。dash冲,猛冲; rocket飞速上升,发射;swell增强, 肿胀;paced踱步,走来走去。句意:当我解释说我的棒球从Holt太太的地下室窗户冲了出来,打破了玻璃。分析句子可知球从地下室(由下而上)飞出(rocket),故选B项。有可能有人误选A,dash一般修饰人。

26. C

考查动词辨析。admit; subscribe订阅,订购;confess承认,坦白,忏悔;appeal呼吁,有吸引力。史提夫鼓励我向霍尔特太太坦白(confess)。分析句意可知选C。27. D

考查介词辨析。句意:毕竟我本应该在公园里玩耍,而不是在建筑物之间的小路上玩耍。分析句意可知,是“在…之间”。故选D项。

28. A

考查名词辨析。句意:当我站着解释时,双腿发抖。根据下句“as I stood explaining”可知是腿发抖。故选A项。

29. A

考查动词短语辨析。pay for赔偿,为…付钱;break down失败,崩溃; account for 说明(原因、理由等), 导致,引起; pull through恢复健康,度过,完成难事。句意:我主动提出。如果她把球还给我,我就付窗玻璃的钱。分析句子可知,打碎了别人的窗户要赔钱的(pay for),故选A项。

30. B

考查形容词辨析。genuine真正的,坦率的,真诚的;sacred宗教的,神圣的;magical 魔力的;specific特种的,具体的。句意:我还了解到,个人财产是神圣(sacred)不可侵犯的。根据常识可知,财产是神圣的.故选B项。

31. D

考查短语辨析。regardless of不管, 不顾; instead of而不是…;on account of 由于;in spite of尽管。句意:我在五年级教室里发现了一支闪闪发亮的银色钢笔。我想保留它,但史提夫解释说它对其他人可能很重要,尽管(in spite of)它没有什么价值。分析选项可知D项符合题意。故选D。

32. D

考查动词辨析。produce生产; shape塑造;purchase购买; carve雕刻。句意:那是我父亲从一块廉价的木头上雕刻(carved)出来的小狗。分析句意可知,用木头自然是雕刻出动物。故选D项。

33. C

考查副词辨析。therefore因此;even甚至;still仍,仍然;;yet 但是。句意:我把笔还给老师,仍然(still)记得她拍拍我肩时的香水味。

34. B

考查名词辨析。句意:第一段第二句内容“My elder brother Steve…gave me important lessons in values”有提示。故选(lessons)。因此B项符合题意。35. A

考查形容词辨析。vivid生动的,(记忆、描述等)清晰的;casual随意的,随便的;permanent永恒的,永久的;valid有效的,有法律效力的。句意:在史提夫给我的所有教训中,他对生活的尊重是我心中最为生动的(vivid)。分析选项可知A项符合题意,故选A。

36. C

考查名词辨析。prediction预报, 预言;intelligence智力, 聪颖;accuracy精确(性),准确;expectation期待,预期。句意:十二岁时,我用枪杀了一只麻雀。因我的

准确性(accuracy)而兴奋。根据“I killed a sparrow with a gun”可知我枪法准确,故选C项。

37. A

考查动词短语辨析。Stare at盯着; pick up抢走,习得,接送; glare at瞪着;caught sight of看见。句意:我永远不会忘记他站了很久,盯着地上那只鸟的样子。分析选项可知A项正确。

38. C

考查形容词辨析。句意:我不知道该怎么回答。他继续坚定地看着自己的眼睛。分析句子可知选C项。

39. D

考查连词。句意:你唯一应该想到的是,伤害一个生物是看它是否(whether)首先伤害了你。分析句子可知只有生物伤害了你,你才能伤害它。所以要根据生物是否伤害你来判断你是否该伤害它.,故选D项。

40. B

考查动词短语辨析。passé by经过;stand out突出,显眼,杰出; crowd of成群。分析句子可知那一刻因为哥哥教给我一个重要的教训很显眼(stands out)。分析句子可知B项正确。

四、语法填空（20分）

41--50：in; which; simply; adding; a; enjoyable; companies; felt; themselves; to promote

解析：

五、短文改错（20分）

1.答案：

It ’s reporting reported

that there are eighty million disabled people in our country.

/Since Although Though our government has done a lot for them, it ’s not enough. As

student students

, what should we do for the disabled? To begin with, we should respect them and treat them good well . We shouldn ’t look up down on them or ignore their value to society. Additionally, we should care for them and try our best to help them, make making

their life easier. Lastly, it ’s necessary for us to help develop our their

confidence, which is ?the first step to success. In conclusion, if everyone does his or her best, that the disabled are sure to live a happy life

but and they will make a great contribution to our society.

解析：

六、书面表达（30分）

Dear Bob,

I am writing to inform you that a voluntary activity is to be held this Sunday. As you know, litter has become an urgent issue recently, so we are scheduled to collect and classify rubbish in Changan Park. I know you have a strong sense of social commitment and always involved yourself in voluntary activities. If you have intention to join us, we can meet at the gate at 9:00 a.m. This activity will last two hours. If you come, you had better take gloves with you in case you might get hurt. After all, safety goes first. Comfortable sneakers are also highly recommended.

Looking forward to your reply.