内蒙古鄂尔多斯市第一中高二下学期第一次月考英语---精校精品 Word版含答案

1、高二年级英语试题一、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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AIt is well accepted by people that eating healthy food is important. But sometimes making good food choices can be tough. Now, there are apps that can help people learn about the food they eat to improve their diets and their dining-out experience. Open TableOpen Table helps people choose restaurants when they want to eat out. Open Table is a free service that shows users restaurant availability(可用性) based on whe

2、re and when they want to dine. Open Table gives users points when they make reservations. The points can add up to discounts on restaurant visits.Max McCalmans Cheese & Wine Pairing AppWine and cheese can be a great combination. But which wines go best with which cheeses? Max McCalmans Cheese & Wine Pairing App can help. It provides information about hundreds of different cheeses and suggests wines to pair with each. Max McCalmans Cheese & Wine Pairing App is free.Epicurious AppEpicurious is a f

3、ree app and website to help users find recipes and become better cooks. The app has more than 30,000 recipes and can create a shopping list based on the ingredients(原料) in a recipe. The app rates recipes for popularity and other qualities and also informs users about vegetables in season in different areas.Local EatsRestaurant chains, like McDonalds can be found almost anywhere a person might travel. But sometimes tourists want to eat like locals. The websites and app Local Eats is designed for

4、that, which can help you find local restaurants in major cities in the USA and in other countries. It lists locally owned restaurants so users can try foods from that area.21. What can Open Table be used to do?A. To book a hotel in advance. B. To book meals ahead of time.C. To get news about shopping discounts. D. To get information about flight timetable.22. Which app will you choose if you are interested in cooking?A. Open Table. B. Local Eats.C. Epicurious App. D. Max McCalmans Cheese & Wine

5、Pairing App. 23. Where is the text probably from?A. A story book. B. A sports magazine. C. A travel brochure. D. An introduction to apps.BCastle del Monte is a unique castle built in the 13th century by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, in the Apulia region.It was in 1240 that Emperor Frederick II ordered the governor of Capitanata to build a castle. The construction of Castle del Monte lasted for a decade. It is believed that the castle was designed as a hunting cottage at the beginning. However

6、, several sources suggest that in 1249 the castle was used as a theatre when the wedding of Violante, Fredericks daughter, took place. In 1256, it was used as a prison by Frederick IIs son.The structure of the castle is on an octagonal(八边形的) plan completed by eight towers, one in each corner. The main walls of the castle are 25 meters high and the towers are 26 meters high. The center of the castle has a beautiful courtyard with eight sides. It is believed that the octagon is a symbol representi

7、ng the union of the earth and the sky.Several scholars guess that the castle had been designed by the Emperor himself and was constructed by local workers. But it is certain that there is no drawbridge or moat(护城河), which suggests that the castle was not built for a defensive purpose at all although most castles in Italy were built for the military(军事的) purpose.By the 18th century, the castle had been badly damaged. Originally, the building was characterized by beautiful marble columns and walls

8、, but most of them have vanished over the years. Later on, the castle fell into ruins and was abandoned for a very long time. At last , it was purchased by the local government in 1876, but the repair work only began in 1928.Even with its colorful history, Castle del Monte is considered to be one of the best castles in Apulia. It is a perfect example containing various cultures, which is why it was included as a UNESCO world heritage site. 24. What was Castle del Monte originally built for?A. Ho

9、using hunters. B. Attracting visitors.C. Holding prisoners. D. Celebrating wedding.25. In what way is Castle del Monte different from most castles in Italy?A. Its structure is on an octagonal plan. B. Its courtyard is unique and meaningful. C. It was not built for a defensive purpose. D. It was designed by Emperor Frederick II.26. What does the underlined word “vanished” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A. Existed. B. Lasted. C. Survived. D. Disappeared.27. Why was Castle del Monte named as a UNESCO world heritage site?A. It has a special shape. B. It involves different cultures. C. It is the best castle in Italy. D. It is a symbol of royal power. CThe England youth fly-fishing team is preparing to compete in the biggest interna

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