宁夏青铜峡市高级中学2018_2019学年高二英语12月月考试题.doc

1、12018-2019 学年第一学期月考试卷高 二 英语 试 题 考试时间：120 分钟 满分：150 分 第 I 卷第一部分 听力(共两节, 满分 30 分)第一节（共 5 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）1. Where does the man want to go?A. A supermarket. B. A bank. C. A bookshop.2. When will the party be held?A. On Tuesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Wednesday.3. What does the man like best?A. Pla

2、ying badminton. B. Playing bridge. C. Playing table tennis.4. Whats the womans advice?A. Doing more exercise. B. Resting for a few days.C. Being careful when riding a bike.5. How many friends will the girl invite?A. Three. B. Five. C. Six.第二节 (共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. How lo

3、ng is the mans holiday?A. Five days. B. Twelves days. C. Two weeks.7. How much will the man pay if he decides to go on the trip?A. 12,000 yuan. B. 20,000 yuan. C. 28,000 yuan.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What can we learn about the woman?A. She will get a free dinner.B. She booked the wrong room.C. She ref

4、used to change the hotel.29. How long will it take the woman if she takes a bus the following morning?A. Fifteen minutes. B. Half an hour. C. Five minutes.第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. How old is the womans son?A. Eighteen. B. Eleven. C. Five.11. Which shirt does the woman buy?A. The sky blue one. B. Th

5、e dark blue one. C. The black one.12. Where are the speakers?A. In a school. B. In a store. C. At home.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What has made the woman depressed?A. A murderer has not been caught.B. A girl has died of a rare blood disease.C. A policeman has been killed by a murderer.14. Why does t

6、he woman want to read the newspaper?A. To look for some information for her study.B. To relax.C. To increase her knowledge.15. Why does the woman feel so jealous?A. The man has just won a small prize.B. A local man won the lottery.C. She forgot to buy a lottery ticket.16. How many pieces of news are

7、 mentioned in the conversation?A. 2. B. 3. C. 4.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. When will the tour end?A. At noon. B. At 11am. C. At 10am.18. How many places will the tourists visit?A. Four. B. Five. C. Six.19. What kind of thing does the guide suggest bringing?3A. Cake. B. Camera. C. Illustrated guide.

8、20. Whose group should you join if you are interested in history?A. Tracys. B. Marys. C. Peters.第二部分 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。AIts not easy being a teenager nor is it easy being the parent of a teenager. You can make your child feel angry,

9、hurt, or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself. It is important to give your child the space he needs to grow while gently letting him know that you youll still be there for him when he needs you.Expect a lot from your child, just not everything. Except for health and safety pr

10、oblems, such as drug use or careless driving; consider everything else open to discussion. If your child is unwilling to discuss something, dont insist he tell you whats on his mind. The more you insist, the more likely that hell clam up. Instead, let him attempt to solve things by himself. At the s

11、ame time, remind him that youre always there for him should he seek advice or help. Show respect for your teenagers privacy (隐私). Never read his mail or listen in on personal conversations.Teach your teenager that the family phone is for the whole family. If your child talks on the familys telephone

12、 for too long, tell him he can talk for15 minutes, but then he must stay off the phone for at least an equal period of time. This not only frees up the line so that other family members can make and receive calls, but teaches your teenager moderation (节制). Or if you are open to the idea, allow your

13、teenager his own phone that he pays for with his own pocket money or a part-time job.21. The main purpose of the text is to tell parents _. A. how to help a teenager grow up B. how to respect a teenager4C. how to understand a teenager D. how to get along with a teenager22. What does the phrase “clam

14、 up” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. become excited B. show respectC. refuse to talk D. seek help23. The last paragraph is about how to teach a teenager _.A. to answer the phone quickly B. to pay for his own telephoneC. to share the phone quickly D. to use the phone in a sensible way24. What should

15、parents do in raising a teenager according to the text?A. Not allow him to learn driving or take drugs B. Let him have his own telephoneC. Give him advice only when necessary D. Not talk about personal things with himBLife is a process. It is said that it doesnt come the same again; it is glad that

16、the same doesnt have to come back again.In this life, what did you miss?The wife asked the husband when she was 25. Worried, the husband replied, “I missed a new job opportunity.”When she was 35, the husband angrily told her that he had just missed the bus.At 45, the husband sadly said, “I missed th

17、e opportunity seeing my close relative before his last breath.”At 55, the husband said disappointedly, “I missed a good chance to retire.”At 65, the husband hurriedly replied, “I missed an appointment with the dentist.”At 75, the wife did not ask the husband anymore, the husband was kneeling 5in fro

18、nt of the very sick wife. Remembering the question the wife used to ask him, this time he asked the wife the same question. The wife, with a smile and peaceful look, replied, “In this life, I did not miss having you!”The husband was full of tears. He always thought that they could be together foreve

19、r. He was always busy with work and something unimportant. So much had he never been thoughtful to his wife. The husband hugged the wife tightly and said, “Over 50 years, how I had allowed myself to miss your deep love for me.”In the busy city life, there are many people who are always busy with wor

20、k. These people are busy with their jobs, and sacrifice all their time and health to meet the social expectations. They are unwilling to spend time on health care. They miss the opportunity to be with their children in their growing up. They neglect the loved ones who care for them, and also their h

21、ealth.Nobody knows what is going to happen one year from now. Life is not permanent, so always live in the now. 25. According to the passage, how many years did the couple live together?A. less than 20 years B. about 30 years C. about 40 years D. more than 50years 26. Why was the husband full of tea

22、rs when his wife replied “In this life, I didnt miss having you.”?A. Because he felt his wife was responsible for him.B. Because he thought he could live with his wife forever.C. Because he felt guilty about missing her love for him.D. Because he was occupied with work and something unimportant.27.

23、The husband missed lots of things in his life because_.A. he wanted to catch the bus and see a dentistB. he needed a job opportunity and a chance to retireC. he didnt treasure what he had because of social challengesD. he was not willing to take good care of his health and children28. Which of the f

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31、 to treat their pets better30What does the hospital specially offer to pets?A .Pet licenses and timely care B. Clinic rooms and pet playmatesC .Good pet doctors and full services D. The best medicine and treatment31What is the most important for pet health?A. Food and exercise B. Nutrition and preve

32、ntionC. Technology and equipment D. Experience and patienceDThe number of insects in the world has fallen by 45 percent in the past 35 years. Scientists say this could be dangerous for humans. A report on insect numbers has been published in the journal “Science”. It says the human population has do

33、ubled since 1980 while the number of insects has nearly halved. One of the biggest reasons for this loss of insects is the act of cutting down trees or burning them. Many of the places where insects live are disappearing because of new cities and land being used for farming. Another reason is global

34、 warming. Scientists say that in the UK, the number of butterflies, bees and wasps(黄蜂) has fallen by up to 60 percent. Many countries are worried about the disappearance of them. Scientists say the decline in insect populations will lead to many problems for humans. One of the biggest dangers is tha

35、t there will be fewer insects to pollinate flowers. This means that farmers will have problems growing food. The lead author of the report, Professor Rodolfo Dirzo, said falling numbers of insects could also lead to more diseases in humans. He said rats and mice would 8have less food to eat so they

36、will move to cities and bring diseases with them. Dr. Ben from London University said we needed to stop more insects from dying. He added that scientists must understand what species(物种) are winning and losing in the fight for survival. He said this knowledge would help us to protect the “helpful” i

37、nsects. 32. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The number of insects has fallen by 35 percent in the past 45 years.B. The human population on the earth has nearly halved since 1980.C. The number of insects has been twice as large as that in 1980.D. Bee and butterf

38、ly numbers have fallen by 60 percent in the UK.33. Which of the following is NOT the reason for insect disappearance?A. Global warming. B. Terrible weather. C. Appearance of new cities. D. Loss of trees.34. What does the underlined word “pollinate” mean in the second paragraph?A. 播种 B. 采摘 C. 授粉 D. 捕

39、食35. What can be inferred from the passage?A. More diseases will be brought to cities by rats and mice.B. Dr. Ben reminded us to prevent more insects from dying.C. Research on the survival of insects may be helpful to humans.D. In the future, it isnt important for farmers to grow food without insect

40、s.第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 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。Tips to stay safe and make smart choicesEven if youre a genius (天才) at school, you still might be lost when it comes to getting from point A to point B. Dont get caught in a strange place without these basic safety tips.Know wher

41、e youre going.9Before you set out in an unfamiliar area, go to Google Maps to plan your journey and print it out. 36 Make sure that the location services are turned on on your phone, just in case you get lost.Know where your stuff is.Never leave your backpack or shopping bags out of your sight. Carr

42、y your wallet in your front pocket or keep it close to your body. 37 A fun day out can turn into the worst headache ever if you realize youve left something behind. 38 If you have the choice between a busy street and a deserted one, always pick the busy one. You are more likely to be attacked on dar

43、k, empty sidewalks than on ones with a crowd.Travel in packs.Dont go anywhere especially an unfamiliar place without a friend or two. 39 Dont let your music drown you out.Theres nothing wrong with listening to your iPod as you walk around town, but keep it at a low enough volume (音量) so you can stil

44、l hear passing cars. Losing concentration puts you at risk from accidents, attacks and getting lost. 40 Dont do it. Keep your head up and pay attention to the people and things going on around you. A. Pick your streets smart.B. Always choose your own ways.C. Be sure youve got everything at all times

45、. D. Take out your phone and call the police.E. This also goes for texting while walking.F. You can also use your phones GPS to map the route.G. If you must go out alone, be sure to tell someone where youre going.完形填空 （共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 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10空白处的最佳选项，并在答

46、题卡上将该项涂黑。When I was growing up, I loved playing sports. This is partly 41 my dad was a high-school athletic 42 who passed his love of sports down to me. The problem was that in the 1960s there werent any organized sports for young 43 . In the seventh grade, I finally had a 44 to try out for a team-t

47、he cheerleading team (拉拉队 ). It was the only sport my junior school offered girls, and that was 45 to support the boys basketball team. I really wanted to play sports, but I devotedly tried out for cheerleading. Actually, trying out for cheerleading was a really big 46 . It 47 a very organized tryou

48、t and a lot of rehearsing (排演练习 ). I practiced in front of the mirror in my bedroom for days. “I was very 48 and I was an athlete. Why wouldnt I 49 the cheerleading team?” I thought to myself. When the results were posted on the locker-room (衣物间) door, my name wasnt on the 50 . I was so 51 about suc

49、h a failure. For a week, I didnt want to go to school. I 52 myself as a great athlete, 53 I couldnt even make the cheerleading team! My parents encouraged me. They 54 me that 55 I got to high school, Id have a chance to play sports. I would go on with life and do just fine. It was my first lesson in coming back from 56 . When I got to high school, I played on the field-hockey (曲棍球) and basketball teams. I got a scholarship to play basketball in c