高二英语下学期第二次月考试题.docx

1、高二英语下学期第二次月考试题2019-2020年高二英语下学期第二次6月月考试题第一部分 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AYou know Australia is a big country,but you may not know how easy it is to get around.The untouched beaches that go for miles and deserts that touch the horizon are j

2、ust there,waiting to be reached and explored.The following are the different ways you can explore our vast country.AirFlying is the best way to cover large distances in a short time.You can spend more time on the Australias cantmiss landscapes and relaxing lifestyle.Moreover,petition among airlines

3、makes great flying fees available for you.Drive“Australia has a vast network of wellmaintained roads and some of the most beautiful touring routes in the world.You have no difficulty finding car rental panies at major airports,central city locations,suburbs and attractions.BusBus travel in Australia

4、 is fortable,easy and economical.Buses generally have air conditioning,reading lights,adjustable seats and videos.Services are frequent,affordable and efficient.RailTrain travel is the cheapest and gives you an insight into Australias size and variety,all from the fort of your carriage.Scheduled ser

5、vices are a great way to get quickly between our cities and regional centers.Ferry(轮渡)The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly.Extra services are running during summer rush hours.Sealink ferries connect South Australia and Kangaroo Isla

6、nd several times a day.Ferries connect suburbs in our capital cities.WalkWith easyonthefeet pedestrian streets,walking is a great way to get around our cities.Besides all the above,you can also experience some of the longest tracks and trails in the world in central Australiaimpressive journeys of a

7、 thousand kilometers or more that can take several weeks to plete.1The underlined word “untouched” in the first paragraph means .Asecure Bspecial Cnatural Dartificial2Which of the following is TRUE about travelling in Australia?AMore travellers make the flying fees among airlines higher than before.

8、BYou can easily rent a car to explore its most beautiful touring routes.CTaking a bus tour is the most fortable,economical and efficient way.DTrain services can offer you more fort than any other means of transport.3Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs .Aonly at night hours Bonl

9、y during rush hoursCseveral times a day Dbetween different cities4From the passage,we know that .Apedestrian walking is a great way to travel between citiesBtravelling in central Australia is timeconsumingCcentral Australia has the worlds longest railway lineDyou have to walk over a thousand kilomet

10、ers in AustraliaBTheres always one student who never speaks. He constantly looks down at the desk or his work, afraid to move his eyesight elsewhere. Occasionally, hell glance your way but only to look back down again. Its clear from his body language that he is unfortable, but theres no way in maki

11、ng him feel at home. Theres nothing wrong with him. He is just introvert (内向的).In some countries, the introvert may find their way of life easily. However, in the US, the extrovert (外向的) are everywhere talking, shouting and laughing for the world to hear. America is a nation that believes in the fre

12、edom of speech. Theres nothing we love more than the right to speak as we please, so much that the burning of the American flag is a protected speech. Though its looked down upon, the ashes of an American flag will not lead to a punishment of any kind. Its legal. What seems not to be legal, however,

13、 is shyness. In our nation, those who fear of speaking will not get by. Of course, speaking helps make the mind excited, improve ones thoughts, and build a sense of confidence that wouldnt have been produced. It may be unfortable and embarrassing, but its all worthwhile in the end.Although the impor

14、tance of social confidence is widely recognized, its not unheard of to see introverts succeed in various activities. In college, for example, they would be studying rather than spending the day with friends. They would be seen in a library rather than at a social event. Although these types of stude

15、nts lack the outgoing personality, they do not always lack the desire to succeed. If they are content without speaking their mind, so be it. 5. Which of the following is probably NOT an introvert students school behavior?A. Seldom speaking out. B. Avoiding teachers eyes.C. Laughing out loud. D. Not

16、feeling at home.6. What will probably happen if you burn the American flag?A. You will be called an introvert. B. You will be put in prison. C. You deserve some punishment. D. Nothing serious will arise.7. Whats the writers attitude towards the introvert?A. They can just be themselves. B. Theyre qui

17、te socially confident.C. Its embarrassing to be with them. D. They should learn to be more outgoing.8. Where is the passage most probably from?A. An article on educational psychology. B. A diary of a college student.C. A research essay on brain science. D. An American newspaper on social events.CSod

18、a is refreshing and delicious, but it is not part of a healthy, balanced diet. Most sodas are packed with sugar. In fact, a can of soda can be hiding up to 10 teaspoons of sugar! The sugar does make soft drinks delicious, but definitely not nutritious. Too much sugar in a persons diet can lead to di

19、abetes (糖尿病), heart disease, and tooth problems. One of the biggest sugary soda problems is that drinking much can lead to weight gain and even obesity.There are diet options available for almost every kind of pop (汽水), which means that you dont have to drink all that sugar in order to enjoy a can o

20、f soda. Many studies have been done on whether or not aspartame (甜味剂), the sugar substitute in diet soda, is bad for you. Up to now, there are still conflicting opinions on this issue. The European Food Safety Authority recently concluded that aspartame is safe for most people, even in fairly large

21、amounts. Aspartame still might not be good for you, though. Studies have shown that people who drink diet sodas may actually gain more weight than those who drink regular soda, perhaps because, strangely enough, drinks loaded with fake sugar may actually make you want to eat more.Maybe youve decided

22、 its time to cut down on your soda drinking, but what should you drink instead? Water is absolutely the healthiest thing that you can drink. Your body needs water to stay hydrated (含水的) and function properly, and water contains no calories or fat. Drinking fruit juice occasionally is not a bad thing

23、, but you should be careful what juice and how much juice youre drinking. Fruit juices can contain almost as much sugar as pop!As with most things to do with your health, moderation is really at the base of any healthy diet. You can totally drink soda, even the sugary kind just, make sure youre not

24、drinking too much!9. What can we know about sugar in Paragraph 1?A. Sugar is a necessary material in making Soda. B. Too much sugar may cause health problems. C. Sugar can make Soda delicious and nutritious.D. Sugar can lead to much fat or even obesity.10. What does the author think of aspartame in

25、diet Soda?A. He agrees that aspartame might not be good for health. B. He believes large amounts of aspartame is safe for people.C. He thinks that aspartame may do great harm to health.D. He insists that aspartame is much safer than sugar.11. What does the author advise us to drink more?A. Tea. B. F

26、ruit juice. C.Pop D. Water.DIve personally traveled through many countries that have had U.S. government warnings issued for them, and Ive been perfectly safe. Specifically, in the last year, I have travelled safely to both the Philippines and Mexico, and traveled to many South Pacific islands durin

27、g the tropical cyclone (热带气旋) season and only experienced two days of light rain in six months!. This is, of course, anecdotal, so its important that you do your research before booking your trip.One thing I remend doing is checking for recent posts on travel forums (论坛), such as Lonely Planets Thor

28、ntree, to see what people are saying about the country youll visit in terms of safety. The U.S. government may make out that an entire country is extremely unsafe when in reality, its a small part of it that tourists will be unlikely to visit. Read the travel warnings, too, to see which parts of the

29、 country the government remends that you avoid.Additionally, its worth speaking to your travel insurance provider before you leave to check that youll be covered during your travels to these countries. Some insurance panies wont cover you if theres a severe warning for the country, but some will. Tr

30、avel insurance is a necessity, so its definitely something to check out before you leave.Keep in mind that the U.S. government will help you with emergency evacuation (撤离) from a troubled country, but it es in the form of a repatriation (归国) loan via the Office of American Citizens Services and Cris

31、is Management (ACS), which can be called to rescue you from a bad situation abroad. Remember by heart that youll have to wait overseas for the money to arrive and eventually repay the loan once youre home safely. Just another reason to get travel insurance!12. What should you do before a travel acco

32、rding to Paragraph 1?A. Make a good route plan. B. Read the travel books first.C. Ask the government for help. D. Make a careful study of the trip.13. What does the author advise you to check for on travel forums.A.Travel safety. B. Lonely planet.C.Tourist places. D. Weather forecast.14. Why is it necessary to know about travel insurance panies?A. They sometimes offer bad service. B. They may provide false information.C.