2020-2021学年山西大学附中高二（下）月考英语试卷（6月份）

第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共4小题：每题3分，满分45分）阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

• 1．Some of the wonderful snorkeling（浮潜）in the world can be found in the clear shallow waters of the Bahamas.Anyone who has ever snorkeled here will confirm that the Bahamas is an excellent option.
     New Providence Island
     It is the most popular tourist destination in the Bahamas.The waters that surround the island are filled with exotic fish，colorful reefs，sea gardens，and underwater wrecks.Snorkelers and more certified divers can explore the many shipwrecks（沉船）that are scattered throughout the nation.Interestingly，not all of the shipwrecks were caused by Mother Nature；some ships were purposely sunk to create artificial reefs.
     Grand Bahama Island
     As another popular vacation spot，it is also an excellent place for snorkeling.The island's waters are rich in marine life and coral beds.Many snorkelers enjoy exploring the island's Shark Junction，a place where reef sharks，nurse sharks，eels，and stingrays are plentiful.Others head for Lucayan Caverns.At more than six miles long，it is one of the longest underwater cave systems in the world and part of Grand Bahama's Lucayan National Park.
     The Abaco Islands
     Composed of two main islands and numerous cays，they offer some of the best shallow water snorkeling in Bahamas.Colorful coral reefs extend for miles and begin at a depth of just five feet.They are teeming with a wide variety of fish as well as eels，stingrays，turtles，and dolphins.Abaco's Walker's Cay is known for its "Shark Rodeo" where divers can view hundreds of non-aggressive sharks.
     Thunderball Grotto
     Located in the Exuma Island chain，it is a beautiful cave that is popular with snorkelers.Its claim to fame is that it was used as a location for filming several movies including two featuring James Bond.Snorkelers can access the cave during low tide and are able to swim with grouper，snapper，angelfish，lobsters and the occasional sea turtle.
  
  （1）Which place will be the best choice if you want to view mild sharks？

  
  A．Thunderball Grotto.
  B．The Abaco Islands.
  C．Grand Bahama Island.
  D．New Providence Island.
  （2）What do these places for snorkeling have in common？

  
  A．They are the best places for snorkeling all over the world.
  B．Snorkelers can explore underwater cave systems and shipwrecks.
  C．They rise to fame because of their completely different characteristics.
  D．Snorkelers will see them as snorkeling paradises after their experiences.
  （3）In which section of a magazine will this passage appear？

  
  A．Science.
  B．Fiction.
  C．Social Life.
  D．Economic Geography.
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• 2．Many people around the world like to study in America's center of higher education，New York.But if you don't know where to start，it helps to belong to a community.The city has a place where students have a chance to meet，and find their place in the world.It's a private，non-profit center called International House.It serves students from more than 100 countries.
     Adjibola Amzat from Nigeria lives tjye.aire.He left his job as a news reporter to study at Columbia University，studying for a graduate degree program in journalism.Amzat thinks International House has helped to improve his experience at Columbia University. "There are many people around the campus，and there is a diversity of cultures in the city，but we don't have a chance to know each other.New York would have been a very lonely place for me without the International House."
     Heather Mangum is the director of communications for International House.She has urged students to socialize with other students in the many shared spaces of the building. "People stay in rooms that are by design very small so that they come out into the common areas，and interact and exchange with each ojye.air.The dining room is communal by design，so you can sit with someone new for every meal."
     International House welcomes graduate students from many universities in New York.They have a chance to attend many cultural celebrations throughout the year.Many students say their interaction with other students has led to new friendships and personal growth.
     Akmyrat Tuyliyev from Turkmenistan says his experiences at International House made him want to work to change the world."I come from a country where we don't have different races.I had never seen so many people from so many cultures until I came here.Seeing students from Russia，China，and all those countries coming here to unite is really inspiring."
     Many of the 700 people living there say they want to continue the relationships they have begun when they return home.And they want to share with their countrymen the leadership skills they have learned in the International House.
  
  （1）What is the most important function of the International House？

  
  A．It offers students a free living place.
  B．It gives students a sense of belonging.
  C．It provides a good learning atmosphere.
  D．It serves as a center of higher education.
  （2）What is Amzat's attitude toward the International House？

  
  A．Indifferent.
  B．Tolerant.
  C．Supportive.
  D．Concerned.
  （3）Why are the rooms in the International House very small？

  
  A．To make students go out to talk with each other.
  B．To cut down the cost of living there.
  C．To hold more international students to stay.
  D．To avoid too much unnecessary furniture.
  （4）What can be inferred from Tuyliyev's words？

  
  A．He wants to change the world.
  B．He is not satisfied with his homeland.
  C．He plans to return home soon.
  D．He is impressed by the diverse cultures there.
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• 3．The past ages of man have all been carefully labeled by anthropologists（人类学家） Descriptions like"Paleolithic（旧石器时代） Man"，"Neolithic（新石器时代） Man"，etc．，neatly sum up whole periods．When the time comes for anthropologists to turn their attention to the twenty-first century，they will surely choose the label"Legless Man"．Histories of the time will go something like this："In the twenty-first century，people forgot how to use their legs．Men and women moved about in cars，buses and trains from a very early age．There were lifts in all large buildings to prevent people from walking．And the surprising thing is that they didn't use their legs even when they went on holiday．They built cable railways，ski-lifts and roads to the top of every huge mountain．All the beauty spots on earth were ruined by the presence of large car parks．"
  The future history books might also record that we lost the right of using our eyes．In our hurry to get from one place to another，we failed to see anything on the way．Air travel gives you a bird's-eye view of the world or even less if the wing of the aircraft happens to get in your way．When you travel by car or train，the unclear picture of the countryside constantly slides over the window．When you mention the most impressive place-names in the world，the typical 21st century traveler always says"I've been there．"-meaning"I drove through it at 100 miles an hour on the way to somewhere else．"
  When you travel at high speeds，the present means nothing：you live mainly in the future because you spend most of your time looking forward to arriving at some other place．But actual arrival，when it is achieved，is meaningless．You want to move on again．By traveling like this，you skip all experience．The traveler on foot，on the other hand，lives in the present．For him traveling and arriving are one and the same thing：he arrives somewhere with every step he makes．He experiences the present moment with his eyes，his ears and the whole of his body．At the end of his journey he feels a delicious physical tiredness．Satisfying sleep will be his：the just reward of all true travelers．
  
  （1）Anthropologists name man nowadays"Legless Man"because

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  A．people prefer cars，buses and trains
  B．people travel without using legs
  C．lifts prevent people from walking
  D．people use their legs less and less
  （2）According to the passage，what might make people lose the right of using their eyes？

  
  A．The modern means of transportation．
  B．A bird's-eye view of the world．
  C．The unclear sight from the vehicles．
  D．The fast-paced life style．
  （3）From the passage，we know traveling at high speeds means

  ．
  A．appreciating beautiful scenery
  B．experiencing life skills
  C．focusing on the next destination
  D．feeling physical tiredness
  （4）What does the author intend to tell us？

  
  A．Modern transportation devices have replaced legs．
  B．Traveling makes the world a small place．
  C．Human's history develops very fast．
  D．The best way to travel is on foot．
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第三部分 写作（共两节，满分10分）第一节 短文改错（共1小题，每小题10分，满分10分）

• 8．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
  增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
  删除：把多余的词用斜线划掉。
  修改：在错的词下面划一横线，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；
  2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
  Dear Ms.Green，
      I am writing to invite you to a Chinese classical dance performance，that is to be held by our school dance club this Sunday evening in the hall.
      Chinese classical dance is a tradition form of dance in China with a history of more than 2，000 years.Since you are fond for dancing，I'm sure you will enjoy performance.On that day，a group of students choose by the school dance club will show us the beauty of dancing art.You can join in them if you like，actually.The performance would last from 7 p.m.jye.ai 9 p.m.
      It is recommend that you surf the Internet for related informations about the history of Chinese classical dance in advance.I'm looking forward to your come.
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第二节书面表达（满分25分）

• 9．假定你是来自红星学校的李华，从互联网上得知一个国际中学生组织将在加拿大温哥华（Vancouver）举办夏令营，欢迎各国学生参加．请写一封电子邮件申请参加．
  内容主要包括：1． 自我介绍；2． 参加意图； 3． 希望获准．
  注意：1． 词数100左右；2． 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3． 邮件开头和结尾已为你写好．
  Dear Sir / Madam，
  

  
  Yours，
  Li Hua
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