山西省沁县中学2018_2019学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题.doc

1、- 1 -沁县中学 2018-2019 学年度第一学期第一次月考高二英语答题时间：120 分钟，满分：150 分第一部分：单项选择(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)1. It was too noisy outside. Not until _ at the top of my voice _ his head.A. I shouted; did he turn B. I shouted; had he turned C. did I shout; did he turn D. had I shouted; he turned2. _ do we go for picnics.

2、A. Certainly B. Sometimes C. Seldom D. Once3. Only _ as an interpreter _ how important it is to grasp English.A. when did I work；I realized B. when I worked；I realizedC. when did I work； did I realize D. when I worked；did I realize4. We are pleased to see the problem_so quicklyA. Settled B having be

3、en settled C be settled D settling5. Im afraid that I cant make myself_ be cause of my poor EnglishA. understand B. understanding C. to understand D. understood6. Hardly _ got out of the court _ the reporters raised a lot of questions to him.A. had he; when B. had he; than C. he had; when D. did he;

4、 than7. _ more attention, the trees could have grown better.A. Given B. To give C .Giving D. Having given8. _from space, the earth with water _70% of its surface looks like a”blue blanket”.A. Seen: covered B. Being seen; coversC .Seeing;covering D. Seen;covering9. I wont go to the party unless _. -

5、2 -A. I invited B. am invited C. being invited D. invited 10. True greatness has little, _, to do with money or power.A. if anything B. if anything is C. if there any D. if is there11. The _ look on the students face suggested that your _question made him _. A. puzzling; puzzling; puzzled B. puzzled

6、; puzzled; puzzling C. puzzling; puzzled; puzzled D. puzzled; puzzling; puzzled 12. The little boy is _ in his studies though he is _ in many other ways. A. disappointed; interested B. disappointing; interesting C. disappointing; interested D. disappointed; interesting 13.As soon as she entered the

7、room, the girl caught sight of the flowers_by her mother.A.Buying B. being bought C. were bought D. bought14. You must get the work_ before Friday.A.do B. to do C. Doing D.done15. cleaning women in big cities usually get by the hour.A.pay B.paying C.paid D.to pay第二部分：完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分)阅读下

8、面短文，理解大意，从题中所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。Many language learners think their pronunciation is good enough because their teacher doesnt correct them too often or because other students can _16_ them.Pronunciation is the area which is _17_ the least attention to in language learning. Most teachers _18_ ju

9、st let their students speak. The teachers stop them _19_ the students say something completely wrong. Working on each students pronunciation in class is just _20_ . Also, the students who are _21_ at pronunciation may be afraid that it will embarrass their classmates if they help _22_ their mistakes

10、.- 3 -Although you believe your pronunciation is good enough to _23_ , you may be _24_ when you actually go to a foreign country. One of my friends was the best student in his _25_ class in Poland. However, when he went to America, he found Americans didnt understand _26_ of what he said.Your pronun

11、ciation may still be quite _27_ that of a native speaker. If this is the _28_ , other people will find it _29_ to understand what youre saying and will not be comfortable with you. _30_ , dont think you can communicate in a foreign language _31_ youve tested your skills on real native speakers. _32_

12、 for native or nearnative pronunciation so that people you talk to can communicate with you _33_ . In order to achieve this goal, theres no 34_ that you will need to start thinking about pronunciation and 35_ time on it.16A.mistake BUnderstand CSurround Dwatch17A.paid BFound C Made Dcalled18A.usuall

13、y BEver CEven Dnever19A .even if Bas if Conly if Dso that20A.fantastic BImportant CNecessary Dimpossible21A.good BWell CPoor Dstrict22A.point out Bwork out Ctry out Dput out23A.pronounce BTravel CCommunicate Dexchange24A.happy BSurprised CSad D .excited25A English BFrench CGerman D.Polish26A.none BL

14、ot CRest Dhalf27A.far from Bnear from Cnear to Dnext to28A.same BMatter CFact Dcase29A.easy BBeneficial CHard Dconvenient30A.In other words BIn conclusion CIn total DOn the contrary 31A.when BUntil CAfter Dwhile32A.Stand BLook CSearch DAim33A.truly BDifficultly CSmoothly Dpractically34A.way BNeed CW

15、onder Ddoubt35A.spend BCost CTake Dkill- 4 -第三部分 阅读理解(共 20 小题 每小题 3 分，满分 60 分)阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。AGardening can be a very relaxing hobby for many people and this wonderful experience is not just for adults. Children are interested in gardening as well, if given the chance to explore

16、 nature and science in this way. Gardening can bring joy to both children and their parents alike, especially when the experience is shared together.The time that is spent gardening together builds precious memories within their hearts and minds for years to come. When you are gardening with your ch

17、ildren, try to give them their own special area. Keep their area in the center of the best soil and light, as you want to make sure of a successful gardening experience.Plastic tools easily break and are difficult to use in the dirt, so when you are gardening with your children, give them real tools

18、 to use if possible. Even offering to let them use your tools is a way to admit the worth of the work they are doing. It is also important to talk with your children about the whole process of gardening, from planting to the harvest. They need to understand how things work and the importance of what

19、 they are doing.Show off the childrens gardening work by taking friends and visitors for a walking tour through the garden and point out the childrens particular spot. When you give attention to the childrens work, this is a great motivation（动机） for children to continue wanting to be involved. Do no

20、t force children to take part when they are in a bad mood or if they are becoming bored. Instead, allow them to do something different, like building a scarecrow(稻草人)! This makes the gardening experience even more interesting. As you work together side by side with your children, you will encourage

21、a love of the land in them, as well as create lasting memories of time spent with you.36. What is the text mainly about?A. Giving children the chance to show off- 5 -B. Sharing the joy of gardening with childrenC. Helping children realize the importance of work.D. .Teaching children how to garden.37

22、. Why should you introduce your childrens work to your friends?A. It makes your friends believe your children are smart.B.It helps you gain more confidence in your children.C. .It encourages children to continue doing such workD. It attracts your friends to take part in your gardening.38. What kind

23、of people is the text mainly written for?A. Children B. Parents C. Farmers D. TeachersBWhat does it take to be a good neighbour? Over the years I have had all kinds of neighbours, ones that were enjoyable and others that were to be avoided at all costs. One of the most important things in being a go

24、od neighbour is to respect the personal privacy(隐私). When someone new moves into the neighbourhood, youd better wait and see when and how to go to pay a visit. If you go rushing over as soon as they move in, they may think you are going to be one of those neighbours that come over at all times of th

25、e day, not respecting their privacy. It is a good idea to always be friendly to everyone in the neighbourhood. This can not only make you get along well with them, but will also be a form of protection for your family and home. If you wave as they drive by or offer a friendly hello while they are ou

26、t in their yard, it shows that you like them and try to be friendly. If you are cordial(热诚的) to them, they are much more likely to watch out for any wrong doings going on around your home while you are out and let you know if anything happens. Another way of being a good neighbour is to be helpful i

27、n times of need. If you see that they are in need of a helping hand doing something or in times of difficulty, it is good to offer your help. Even though you havent talked a lot to the people down the street, they are willing to take the time to help you because you have ever helped them when they w

28、ere in need.In conclusion, if you respect their personal privacy, treat them cordially and be helpful when you see they are in need, you will be a great neighbour and - 6 -anyone would be happy to have you next door! X 39What should we do when a new neighbour moves in?AWait and see when and how to p

29、ay a visit. BGo to say hello immediately.CWave politely through the window. DGo to offer some advice.40If we are always friendly to neighbours, we can _.Ahave our own privacy Bknow more about their lifeC keep our family members safe Dmake close friends with them41Whats the main idea of Paragraph 4?A

30、The neighbours should help each other.BEverybody sometimes gets into trouble.CA friend in need is a friend indeed.DPeople neednt talk a lot to their neighbours.42As a good neighbour, a person should always be _.Arespectful, friendly and helpful Bhelpful, strong and strictChonest, active and friendly

31、 Dbrave, honest and kindCI was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled (贴标签 ) everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty

32、clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “Take your shoes away! Why under my bed！” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yel

33、led back louder.The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled (爬 ) under her covers, sobbing.

34、Obviously, that was something she should not go through alone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didnt notice Ka

35、te had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her - 7 -expression one of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me. “Thanks.” X k B 1 . c o mKate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didnt always agree, but we learned

36、the key to living together: giving in cleaning up and holding on.43What made Kate so angry one evening?AShe saw the authors shoes beneath her bed. BShe heard the author shouting loud.CShe got the news that her grandma was ill. DShe couldnt find her books.44The author tidied up the room most probably

37、 because _.Ashe was scared by Kates anger Bshe wanted to show her careCshe hated herself for being so messy Dshe was asked by Kate to do so45How is Paragraph 1 mainly developed?ABy analyzing causes. BBy describing a process.CBy showing differences. DBy following time order.46What might be the best t

38、itle for the story?ALearning to Be Roommates BHard Work Pays OffCHow to Be Organized DMy Friend KateDDo you know how to prepare for and survive a major earthquake? According to Department of Conservation scientists, it is important to have the right answer to that question.How to Be PreparedElectric

39、ity, water, gas and telephones may not be working after an earthquake. The police and fire departments are likely to be tied up. You should be prepared to tend_for yourself for at least three days, preferably for a week. Youll need food, water and so on. Its also a good idea to decide ahead of time

40、how and where your family will reunite if separated during a quake. You might choose an outofthearea friend or a relative that family members can call to check on you._If youre indoors, stay there. Get under a - 8 -desk or a table. The kitchen is a particularly dangerous spot. If youre in an office

41、building, stay away from windows and outside walls and do not use the elevator. If youre outside, get into the open. Stay clear of buildings, power lines or anything else that could fall on you. If youre driving, move the car out of traffic and stop. Avoid parking under or on bridges or overpasses.A

42、fter an EarthquakeCheck for fire. If you smell gas, shut off the main gas valve (阀). If theres sign of damage to electrical wiring, shut off the power at the control box. If the phone is working, only use it in case of emergency. Avoid driving if possible to keep the streets clear for emergency vehi

43、cles. Be careful that things may fall out of cupboards when the door is opened, and also that chimneys can be weakened and fall with just a touch. Listen to the radio for important information and instructions. Remember that aftershocks, sometimes large enough to cause damage in their own right, gen

44、erally follow large quakes. If you leave home, leave a message telling your friends and family your location. 47The underlined phrase “tend for” in the second paragraph probably means “_”Alook for Bthink of Cbe proud of Dtake care of48Which of the following would be the best subtitle for the third p

45、aragraph?ABefore an Earthquake BAfter Making PreparationsCDuring an Earthquake DWhile Staying at Home49What should you do when an earthquake happens?AWe should turn off the power . BWe should drive on a bridge.CWe should stay away from the kitchen. DWe should listen to the radio frequently.50Accordi

46、ng to the passage, why doesnt the author advise driving after an earthquake?ABecause it is dangerous to drive as there will be aftershocks.BBecause your car will be easily damaged in the streets full of blocks.CBecause you cant find a place to park your car.DBecause you should make way for emergency

47、 vehicles.EMany years ago in a small village, a poor farmer owed（欠） a moneylender a - 9 -large sum of money. The moneylender, old and ugly, fell in love with the farmers beautiful daughter. So he said he would give up the money if he could marry the farmers daughter._51_. So the moneylender suggested that they let providence（天意）decide the matter. He told them that he would put a black pebble and a white pebble int