1、2021年高二英语上学期第二次月考试题外研版第一部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AOn Tuesday，a new study published in the American Heart Associations journal Circulation：Heart Failure revealed that women who ate five or more dishes of baked fish a month had a thirty percent lower risk of heart failure in pa
2、rison to women who ate less than one dish a month.Researchers examined the diets of 84,493 women，whose ages ranged from 50 to 79.The women who had eaten lots of baked fish like salmon（鲑鱼），were more healthy than those who mostly ate tuna（金枪鱼）or white fish. Eating baked fish also appeared to provide a
3、 protection against high blood pressure. The study also found that those women who ate more baked fish were likely to have a lower weight，exercise more and eat more fruits and vegetables in parison to those who ate fried fish.Researchers noted that past research had discovered the fatty acids（脂肪酸）in
4、 fish probably decreased the risk of high blood pressure by improving blood pressure along with heart and blood functioning. This study showed the link between eating fish and heart failure risk but it was not designed to show cause and effect.This study also showed that just by eating one dish of f
5、ried fish a week led to a 49% greater risk of heart failure，and eating fried fish led to lower fiber（纤维）intake and higher calorie（卡路里）intake.The American Heart Association suggested eating a minimum of two dishes of fish especially fatty fish each week.1pared to the women who ate fried fish those wh
6、o ate more baked fish could _.Abe more relaxed Bbe more healthyCeat more every day Draise blood pressure2Which kind of fish is best for you according to the author?A. Baked tuna. BBaked salmon. CBoiled salmon. DFried white fish.3According to this passage，which one is correct?AThe fatty acids in fish
7、 can make ones heart bigger.BEating fish probably helps you take in more calories.CThe fatty acids in fish can improve blood functioning.DThe fatty acids in fish can raise blood pressure.4If a person eats one dish of fried fish a week，he or she _.Awill take in more fatty acidsBis less likely to get
8、heart failureCwill like eating more vegetablesDhas a greater risk of heart failureBRecovery from bulimia（贪食症）is difficult，but a beautiful journey！Youll e across many challengesbut once youve beaten them，the world will look much more beautiful. You can recover from this illnessI promise！Remember：If I
9、 recoveredyou can too!I began throwing up（呕吐）when I was just a kid. Back then I didnt know why I did that. But now I can see that it was the result of my seeking so called fashionable diets.I was only 8 years old when my aunty phoned my mom saying that Id thrown up my dinner.I told them it was just
10、a party trick，and they ignored it. Their reaction made me realize that this “trick” of mine should be a secret. I would continue doing it，but would never let anyone know.As I got older，this secret habit got more and more serious，and this carried on for years. During my first year of university，at th
11、e age of 20，I wasted over $20,000 on food from the school dining hall.Finally，after having had bulimia for nearly 12 years，I decided enough was enough. I was close to deathI could feel it in every part of my body. I needed help，and I made an appointment with a counselor（顾问）of my university. One year
12、 later，I graduated from university. I was proud of myself for getting my degree. But there was a deeper pride and strength inside my mind. I had beaten bulimia. It had been a long and difficult roadbut Id done it.5What might cause the writers bulimia according to the text?AHer improper diets. BLack
13、of her parents love.CLack of munication with others. DHer bad habit of throwing up.6What can be inferred from the last paragraph?AThe author almost felt hopeless at that time.BThe author only believed her university counselor.CThe authors university counselor offered to help her.DThe authors univers
14、ity counselor majored in bulimia.7Which of the following statements is TRUE?AThe authors bulimia didnt grow worse as she grew older.BThe author believed that nobody could beat bulimia pletely.CThe authors bulimia helped her save money when at university.DThe author had beaten bulimia when she gradua
15、ted from university.8The passage is written for people _.Awho also suffer from bulimiaBwho major in bulimia at universityCwho want to form a good habit of dietingDwho are eager to get a degree at university CYoung people can have problems with their minds. Some students bee worried because they have
16、 to study very hard. Others have trouble getting on well with people like their parents and classmates.Li Wen，a junior 2 student from No.2 Middle School，could not understand his teacher and was doing badly in his lessons. He became so worried about it that he started to cut his finger with a knife.A
17、nother student，16yearold Yang Fang from No.1 Middle School，was afraid of exams. She got very worried in one，and when she looked at the exam paper，she couldnt think of anything to write.A recent report from Jiefang Daily says about 18% of Shanghai teenagers have mental problems. Their troubles includ
18、e being worried and very unhappy，and having problems in learning and getting on with people. Many students who have problems wont go for advice or help. Some think the y will look stupid if they go to see a doctor. Others dont want to talk about their secrets.Liang Yuezhu，an expert on teenagers from
19、 Beijing Anding Hospital has the following advice for teenagers：Talk to your parents or teachers often.Take part in group activities and play sports.Go to see a doctor if you feel unhappy or unwell.9The students who often bee worried or have trouble getting on with others may have _Ano parents Ba he
20、adacheCknife with themDmental problems10Li Wen cut his finger with a knife because _Ahe was afraid of his teacherBhe was so worried about his studiesChe wanted to frighten his parentsDhis finger was badly hurt11Yang Fangs problem happened when _Ashe had examsBshe studied very hardCshe talked with he
21、r parentsDshe thought of something12Students who have problems wont ask others for help because _Athey wont let others think they are stupidBthey dont think doctors can help themCthey dont want to talk about their secretsDboth A and C DThe following card includes a brief summary and a short assessme
22、nt of a research paper. It can provide a guide for further reading on the topic. Trevor, C. O., Lansford, B. and Black, J. W., xx, Employee turnover (人事变更) and job performance: monitoring the influences of salary growth and promotion, Journal of Armchair Psychology, vol. 113, no.1, pp. 56-64.In this
23、 article Trevor et al. review the influences of pay and job opportunities in respect of job performance, turnover rates and employees job attitude. The authors use data gained through organizational surveys of blue-chip panies in Vancouver, Canada to try to identify the main cause of employee turnov
24、er and whether it is linked to salary growth. Their research focuses on assessing a range of pay structures such as pay for performance and organizational reward plans. The article is useful as Trevor et al. suggest that there are numerous reasons for employee turnover and a variety of differences i
25、n employees job attitude and performance. The main limitation of the article is that the survey sample was restricted to mid-level management, thus the authors indicate that further, more extensive research needs to be undertaken to develop a more in-depth understanding of employee turnover and job
26、performance. As this article was published in a professional journal, the findings can be considered reliable. It will be useful additional information for the research on pay structures.13. The research paper published is primarily concerned with_A. the way of preventing employee turnoverB. methods
27、 of improving employee performanceC. factors affecting employee turnover and performanceD. pay structures based on employee performance14. As is mentioned in the card, the limitation of the research paper mainly lies in that _ .A. the data analysis is hardly reliable B. the research sample is not wi
28、de enoughC. the findings are of no practical valueD. the research method is out-of-date15. Who might be most interested in this piece of information?A. Job hunters.B. Employees in blue-chip panies.C. Mid-level managers.D. Researchers on employee turnover.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据下列短文内容，从文章后的选项中选出能入空白
29、处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Investing in yourselfFiguring out how to invest your money can be a difficult task. This is something that you will want to learn how to do.16_ Things that will improve your knowledge, skills or health are all great investments. However, before you start, you need to be clear abou
30、t what you will gain out of doing all of these things. You may think investing in yourself means investing in your education. _17_. There are some other things you can do as well as buying a gym membership or learning a new skill. So what are some specific things you can do? _18_. Reading books can
31、really expand your mind and allow you to learn different skills and gain knowledge. Im talking about the books where you will actually learn a new skill, not fiction books. You can also take courses and attend seminars. These programs are taught by people with a high level of knowledge or skill. _19
32、_. Only in this way can you avoid being fooled by some sales presentation. Moreover, investing in yourself is a safe way to keep your money. Although a savings account is seen as the most secure investment, that isnt 100% safe. Even if you never experience your bank closing down, the return is littl
33、e when inflation(通货膨胀) is taken into consideration. _20_. But over time, they will show up in terms of your happiness level as well as your level of success.A. The benefits will stay with you.B. This is just one way.C. If you arent a reader, you should start with that.D. The more you do this, the mo
34、re valuable you will be.E. The best way to invest your money is to invest it in yourself.F. Of course, you need to do some research before investing.G. When you invest in yourself, you may not see gains right away.第二部分 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）Born in America , I spoke English ,not Chinese , the lang
35、uage of my ancestors . When I was three, my parents flashed cards with Chinese 21 at my face , but I pushed them 22 . My mom believed I would learn 23 I was ready . But the 24 never came.On a Chinese New Years Eve , my uncle spoke to me in Chinese , but all I could do was 25 at him , confused , scra
36、tching my head . “ Still cant speak Chinese?” He 26 me , “You cant even buy a fish in Chinatown .” “Hey ,this is America , not China. Ill get some 27 with or without Chinese.” I replied and turned to my mom for 28 .“Remember to ask for fresh fish, Xin Xian Yu ,” she said ,handing over a $20 bill . I
37、 29 the words, running downstairs into the streets of Chinatown.I found the fish 30 surrounded in a sea of customers. “Id like to buy some fresh fish,” I shouted to the fishman. But he 31 my English words and turned to serve the next customer .The laugh of the people behind increased 32 their impati
38、ence. With every 33 , the breath of the dragons (龙) on my back grew strongermy blood boiling 34 me to cry out . “ Xian Sheng Yu , please.” “Very Xian Sheng ,” I repeated .The crowd erupted into laughter . My face turned 35 and I ran back home 36 , except for the $20 bill I held tightly in my pocket.
39、Should I laugh or cry? Theyre Chinese. I should feel right at 37 . Instead , I was the joke , a disgrace (丢脸)to the language.Sometimes, I laugh at my fish 38 , but , in the end, the joke is on 39 . Every laugh is a culture 40 ; every laugh is my heritage (传统) fading away.21. A. custom B. games C .ch
40、aracters . D. language 22. A. ahead B. around C. along D. aside23. A. when B. before C. unless D. until24. A. success B. study C. time D. attempt 25. A. aim B. joke C. nod D. stare 26. A. cared about B. laughed at C. argued with D. asked after 27. A. right now B. from now C. at times D. in time 28.
41、A. decision B. permission C. information D. preparation29. A. repeated B. reviewed C. spelled D. kept30. A. farm B. stand C. pond D. market31. A. guessed B. forgot C. doubted D. ignored32. A. by B. as C. with D. from 33. A. second B. effort C. desire D. movement34. A. forcing B. allowing C. persuadi
42、ng D. leading35. A. bright B. blank C. pale D. red 36. A. open-mouthed B. tongue-tied C. empty-handed D. broken-hearted37. A. service B. home C. risk D. root 38. A. trade B. deed C. challenge D. incident 39. A. it B. us C. me D. them40. A. thrown B. lost C. divided D. reflected第三部分 语法与词汇（共15小题，每小题1分
43、，共15分）41. My father has never liked meat, but he always has a(n) _ for fruit and vegetables.Ainterest Bpreference Centhusiasm Ddevotion42 I dont want to say something more about it. But I want a _ answer.Aspecific Bstrange Cfixed Dsimilar43Its incredible that the scifi film, set in the space, _ adul
44、ts as well as teenagers.Aappeals to Bleads toCbelongs to Drefers to44When the pop star appeared in the street _， all the visitors were excited, cheering. Ain peace Bin the flesh Cin relief Dinrags45Despite the short stay in this foreign country, he has soon _ himself to the new environment.Aattended
45、 Badopted Cadapted Dadmitted46 Tony wouldnt lend us a hand when we were in trouble. Well, it is _ of him to be so unkind.Anormal Bordinary Cmon Dtypical47. The project _ helping young unemployed people.A. aims at B. is aimed at C. aims to D. for the purpose of48. If he _ me tomorrow, I would let you know. A. should call B. should have called C. has called D. call49. Robert wishes that h
