云南省玉溪市民族中学2018_2019学年高二英语下学期月考试题.doc

1、- 1 -云南省玉溪市民族中学 2018-2019 学年高二英语下学期月考试题注意：本试卷包含、两卷。第卷为选择题，所有答案必须用 2B 铅笔涂在答题卡中相应的位置。第卷为非选择题，所有答案必须填在答题卷的相应位置。答案写在试卷上均无效，不予记分。第 I 卷一、听力(本大题共 20 小题，共 30.0 分)第一节(共 5 小题, 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 7.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题， 从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项， 并标在试卷的相应位置。 听完每段对话后， 你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Wher

2、e are the two speakers probably?A. In the football field. B. In an office building C. In a concert hall2. How do the Greens feel about moving?A. Pleased B. Unhappy. C. Regretful.3. How is the new teacher?A. Anxious. B. Strict. C. Patient.4. What do we know about Lisa and Eric?A. They dont want to ha

3、ve children for the time being.B. They got married after being together for two years. C. They had a baby two years ago.5. What is the woman afraid of?A. Breaking the window. B. Getting sick. C. Being refused.第二节：（共 15 小题， 每小题 1.5 分， 满分 22.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题， 从题中所有的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项， 并

4、标在相应位置。 听每段对话或独白前， 你将有时间阅读各个小题， 每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. What does the man tell the woman about the museum?- 2 -A. Its in another city. B. He has already visited it. C. Its really worth visiting.7. Who is probably the woman?A. A tourist. B. A hotel manager. C.

5、A museum clerk (职员).听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. How much does the man pay for the delivery?A. 5. B. 10 C. 159. When will the refrigerator be delivered to the mans house?A. By the day after tomorrow. B. By tomorrow evening. C. By tomorrow afternoon.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What is the man?A. A doctor. B.

6、 A nutritionist. C. nurse.11. What is the matter with Susie?A. She has a fever. B. She has a cough. C. She has a headache.12. What can we learn from the conversation?A. Susie doesnt like staying at home.B. Susie doesnt need to take an X-ray.C. Susie is a bit thin.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. When is S

7、ue leaving?A. Next Friday. B. Next Saturday. C. Next Thursday.14. How does the man know Jim Thomas?A. He once did the research with him.B. He used to go on summer trips with him.C. He once studied in the same college with him.15. How long will the woman stay in Europe?A. About three weeks. B. About

8、one month. C. About three - 3 -months.16. What will Sue probably do with her apartment when she is away?A. Rent it to the man. B. Rent it to Jim Thomas. C. Lend it to one of her friends.听第 10 段材料，回答每 17 至 20 题。17. What does the speaker desire to be in the future?A. A mayor. B. A lawyer. C. A preside

9、nt.18. What will the speaker first do?A. Study politics. B. Learn history. C. Learn a foreign language. 19. Why does the speaker want to go abroad?A. To take a vacation. B. To pay a visit. C. To learn a language.20. How can the speaker begin her ambition?A. By being a mayor（市长）. B. By being a senato

10、r（议员）. C. By being a member of senate.二、阅读理解(本大题共 20 小题，共 40 分)第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分） AIn 1978, I was 18 and was working as a nurse in a small town about 270 km away from Sydney, Australia. I was looking forward to having five days off from duty. Unfortunately, the only one train a day back to

11、 my home in Sydney had already left. So I thought Id hitch a ride.I waited by the side of the highway for three hours but no one stopped for me. Finally, a man walked over and introduced himself as Gordon. He said that although he couldnt give me a lift, I should come back to his house for lunch. He

12、 noticed me standing for a long time in the November heat and thought I must be hungry. I was doubtful as a young girl but he assured me I was safe, and he also offered to help me find a lift home afterwards. When we arrived at his house, he made us sandwiches. After lunch, he helped me find a lift

13、home.Twenty-five years later, in 2003, while I was driving to a nearby town one - 4 -day, I saw an elderly man standing in the glaring heat, trying to hitch a ride. I thought it was another chance to repay someone for the kindness Id been given decades earlier. I pulled over and picked him up. I mad

14、e him comfortable on the back seat and offered him some water.After a few moments of small talk, the man said to me, “You havent changed a bit, even your red hair is still the same.” I couldnt remember where Id met him. He then told me he was the man who had given me lunch and helped me find a lift

15、all those years ago. It was Gordon.21. The author had to hitch a ride one day in 1978 because .A. the town was far away from Sydney. B. her work delayed her trip to Sydney. C. she missed the onlytrain back home.D. she was going home for her holidays.22. Which of the following did Gordon do according

16、 to Paragraph 2?A. He bought sandwiches for the girl. B. He watched the girl for three hours.C. He gave the girl a ride back home. D. He helped the girl find a ride.23. The reason why the author offered a lift to the elderly man was that A. she wanted to repay the kindness she once got.B. she was go

17、ing to the nearby town.C. she realized he was Gordon.D. she had known him for decades.24. What does the author want to tell the readers through the story?A. Good manners bring about happiness.B. Giving sometimes produces nice results.C. People should offer free rides to others.D. Those who give ride

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19、trition.Paperback, published by Random House, $ 16.79Zeroes -by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah BiancottiNew York Times bestselling author Scott Westerfeld teams up with Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti in the book about six teenagers with amazing abilities. These teenagers have power

20、s that set them apart. They can do things ordinary people cant.Paperback, published by Simon & Schuster, $12.99Mighty Jack -by Ben HatkeJack dislikes summer. But hes got a good reason: summer is when his single mom takes a second job and leaves him at home to watch his sister, Maddy. Its lots of res

21、ponsibility, and its boring, too, because Maddy doesnt talk. But one day, at the market, Maddy does talk-to tell Jack to trade their moms car for a box of mysterious seeds. Its the best mistake Jack has ever made.Hardcover, published by First Second, $ 14.15Only Daughter -by Anna Snoekstra Shes caug

22、ht stealing. Shes homeless and on the run. But she happens to look the same as a girl who went missing a decade ago, Rebecca Winter. She assumes (冒充 ) Rebaccas identity, using it as a way out. She doesnt know anything about her new life as Rebecca is itself a prison and it looks like a killer might

23、be after her.Kindle edition, published by Harlequin Enterprises, $8.8825. Who wrote a book to help you cook a meal?A. Anna Snoekstra B. Martha Stewart C. Ben Hatke D. Scott Westerfeld- 6 -26. How much should readers pay for a story about a boys amazing experience?A. $8.88 B. $14.15 C. $12.99 D. $16.

24、7927. How is Zeroes different from the other books?A. It tells a story. B. Its in paperback.C. Its a co-written book. D. Its quite popular.28. What do we know about Only Daughter?A. Its heroine enjoys her life on the run. B. It is written by Harlequin Enterprises.C. It provides different kinds of ed

25、itions. D. Its heroine lives with a false identity.CA ten-year-old from Howell, Michigan is being praised as a hero thanks to his persistence (坚持) that led to saving the life of an elderly neighbor. The event happened late in an evening when Danny DiPietro was being driven home from hockey practice

26、by his mom.Thats when the young boy noticed an open garage (车库) and a figure that he believed was a dog outside an apartment building near his house. Given the freezing cold weather, the young boy got a feeling that something was not right. But instead of dismissing it like most kids his age would h

27、ave, he insisted that his mother, Dawn, find out what was going on. Dawn tried to make Danny believe that no one would leave a dog out in such cold weather, but he refused to take no for an answer.Dawn finally gave in and decided to drive to the area with the family dog and see if there was any trut

28、h to Dannys hunch (直觉). Sure enough, as she got closer to the apartment building she noticed a garage that was wide open and someone waving madly for help. Upon getting there, she realized that it was not a dog the young boy had seen, but Kathleen St. Onge. The 80-year-old had fallen down on some ic

29、e in her garage and had been lying there for two hours, unable to - 7 -get up.Dawn rushed home to get her husband to help and called 911. The two then returned with some blankets to cover Ms. St. Onge, while they waited for the ambulance (救护车) to arrive. Though still in hospital, the elderly woman i

30、s recovering well and forever grateful to Danny, for following up on his hunch!29. When seeing a figure in an open garage, Danny _.A. thought something was wrong. B. thought it was a homeless dog.C.recognized it was an old man. D. believed it was nothing important.30. Which of the following can best

31、 describe Danny?A. Brave and patient.B. Friendly and honest.C. Persistent and warm-hearted.D.Considerate and optimistic.31. What could be the best title for the text?A. Always follow your hunchB. Be ready to help save the elderlyC. Unknown hero brings love and hopeD. 10-year-old saves elderly neighb

32、ors lifeDThe arts, especially music, should be part of every schools lessons at every grade level. Students would be much smarter if they had some musical experience. They could improve their classroom skills, like paying attention and following directions. People develop all these skills when they

33、learn music. Making music also lets children use their imagination. It provides students with a chance to try out their own ideas.Music not only makes children better students, but also gives them something positive to do. In a music program, children can be part of a band instead of joining a gang

34、(团伙). Parents can enjoy listening to their childrens music - 8 -instead of seeing them glued to a computer or TV screen. In a school band, students get to be part of a team. They can get along well with old friends and make new friends through music.Music builds self-confidence, too. It gives childr

35、en a sense of achievement and success. Making music is something for them to be proud of, and it lets kids practice performing in front of an audience. Music gives children an opportunity for self-expression, and that helps develop their self-confidence.Once again, music is important because it can

36、make children better students, give them something positive to do, and build their character. That is why music should be offered in every single grade in every school.32. According to the passage, music could make students smarter by _.A. improving their classroom skills and paying attention.B. imp

37、roving their attention, direction and imagination.C. improving their classroom skills and imagination. D. learning music, making music and trying out their own ideas.33. What does the underlined phrase “glued to“ in the second paragraph mean?A. unwilling to turn on B. always lookingC. always playing

38、 D. unwilling to leave 34. The third paragraph mainly tells us that music could _.A. give children self-expression and self-confidence. B. develop childrens self-confidence. C. give children something to be proud of . D. bring to children achievement and success.35.Whats the best title of this passa

39、ge？A. Music makes students much smarter B. Music builds childrens self-confidenceC. Music is a must as a course at school D. Learning music and making music- 9 -第二节 （共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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 for Upcoming Senior TwoPeople often describe Senior Two as a

40、year with “much more homework, more frequent exams and more fierce competitions”. 36 1. Manage your time carefully and make full use of it.Try to study not hard but efficiently. Make a to-do-list for your time after school. Dont just spend quite a long time on only one subject. 37 Remember to take b

41、reaks when you feel exhausted.2. Treat Competition in Class in a right way.Dont treat your classmates as potential(潜在的 )enemies. Competition cannot be avoided, but everyone wants to study and live in a friendly environment. 38 By helping others solve problems, you inspire others, enrich your own kno

42、wledge and gain lasting friendship.3. 39 Dont let your former rankings limit you. What really matters is how you treat exams and ranking. Forget the class ranking or grade rankings, but compete with yourself. In a while, you will see yourself climbing in scores and rankings.All in all, the coming ne

43、w school year is sure to be full of challenges. Too much worry only adds to your difficulties in your development. 40 Wish you the best of luck in the new academic year!A. Instead, divide the hours into small periods for different subjects B. Learn for yourself, not for others.C. If you keep my advi

44、ce in mind, you will achieve a lot and lead a happy life.D. Have a right attitude towards your rankings.E. Good time management skills are very important.F. So when they turned to you for help, just share your wisdom immediately.G. When you prepare for the battle, some advice from me may be of help.

45、- 10 -三、完形填空(本大题共 20 小题，共 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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 As a boy I was always small for my age. I was five years younger than one of my brothers and seven years younger than the other._41_, I often felt left out when their friends came over to_42_. I was too_43_fo

46、r whatever they were doing and they didnt want me to listen to their conversations either. More often than not I found myself outside playing _44_and feeling forgotten.I remember one Spring afternoon I felt especially_45_as I sat in the yard behind our house. We lived miles from town and I_46_saw my

47、 own friends outside of school. I_47_my brothers laughing from_48_the house and felt a single tear coming down my face. At that moment I saw a large brown dog_49_me. He was wagging (摇摆) his tail_50_. He greeted me like a long lost_51_, licking (舔) my hand and sitting beside me on the grass,_52_he di

48、dnt know me. I petted and_53_this four-legged angel (天使). He let me pour out all my troubles and_54_my deepest thoughts before he kissed me goodbye. I went back inside feeling happy,_55_that no matter what life might hold I was loved. I_56_that the dog was sent in that moment of_57_to remind me just how much I was loved.In truth, nothing brings us greater_58_than knowing we are loved. Knowing we are loved gives us the_59_to love others as well. It also he