内蒙古集宁一中2018_2019学年高二英语3月月考试题.doc

1、- 1 -内蒙古集宁一中 2018-2019 学年高二英语 3 月月考试题本试卷满分为 120 分，考试时间 100 分钟第 I 卷（选择题 共 70 分）第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第 1 节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A, B, C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。AService Trips for High School StudentsAre you a high school student who loves to be outdoors and is eager to experience new challe

2、nges, learn new skills and meet new people? Learn all about the world of building and maintaining hiking trails, and experience it in a safe, teamwork-oriented environment in various locations across the state. WTA offers first-time participants country trips and returning students have the option t

3、o go on trips in the back country(边远地区).Front Country TripsOur front country trips provide opportunities for people to experience projects near the ocean, in the scenic Cascade Mountains and in northeast Washington. All our trips provide you with experienced crew leaders, a great project, some campi

4、ng tents, sleeping bags and all your meals for the week.Advanced Back Country TripsOn these trips you will be backpacking to the work site and will have a chance to advance your trail and leadership skills under the supervision of a WTA crew leader. Approval from a previous crew leader is necessary.

5、Trip DetailsIn 2014, trip fees for WTA members will be $195 for the first trip and $145 for each additional trip. Non-members will pay an additional $40 for their first trip and can be qualified to be members in the second trip. Due to the popularity of our trips, please submit your payment and appl

6、ication within two weeks of signing up for a trip. If a trip is full and you would like to be added - 2 -to the waiting list, please call us at 206/625-1367 or email trail-teamswta.org.ScholarshipsWe believe no student should have to stay at home this summer because he or she cant afford to go outsi

7、de. Thanks to donations from members and supporters, WTA is proud to announce that we are able to offer a limited number of scholarships. Application deadline: March 1, 2014.2014 Youth Volunteer VacationYou must be 14 to 18 years old to go on one of our Youth Volunteer Vacations. We always recommend

8、 that volunteers go on a one-day trip before attending a Youth Vacation to understand what the work will be like for a week. 1. If you are going on Front Country Trips, you cant go on trips _.A. near the ocean B. in the back countryC. in the Cascade Mountains D. in northeast Washington2. How much wi

9、ll you have to pay for your second trip if youre not a WTA member?A. $145 B. $185 C. $195 D. $2353. After choosing a trip, you _.A. will naturally become a WTA memberB. can cancel your trip and get all your money backC. will be added to the waiting listD. must submit your payment and application wit

10、hin two weeks4. You must be lucky enough to obtain a scholarship if you _.A. apply before March 1, 2014 B. donate a little money to WTAC. support WTA by advertising D. volunteer in your high school5. From the text we can learn that 2014 Youth Volunteer Vacations _.A. will be the last activity of the

11、 year B. are more popular than people sayC. are open only to 14-to18-year-old children D. offer a one-day trip - 3 -for trainingBIn Antarctica, the long dark winter gives way to summer, ice begins to melt, and the sun stays in the sky all night long. Into this brightly lit world, the large gray head

12、 of a seal(海豹) appears through a crack in the ice. The seal takes several deep breaths, and then she opens her mouth and turns her head from side to side. With her teeth, she scrapes（刮掉）off bits of ice. Seals are mammals, and they need to breathe air. So seals use their teeth to make sure their brea

13、thing holes stay open. The seal makes the hole bigger. When she can fit her large body through it, she jumps out onto the ice-she is getting ready to have a baby. On the ice shelf, the seal gives birth to a pup(小海豹). The pup is about three feet long and is covered with thick fur that protects it fro

14、m the cold wind. The pup drinks its mothers milk and grows quickly. Under the seals skin is a thick layer of fat called blubber, which keeps the seal warm in the frozen world.When the pup is about two weeks old, it begins to dive with its mother. They slide through the breathing hole into the water

15、below the ice, where the pup learns to swim, diving deeper and deeper. In order to stay underwater, it must learn to hold its breath and control its heart rate.Below the ice, the sun shines brightly through the hole. Finding the opening to breathe is easy, but getting back onto the slippery ice can

16、be difficult for a young seal. With practice and its mothers help, the pup soon feels at home both on the ice and under it.The young seal spends more and more time below the ice, where it learns to hunt for food. The mother shows her pup how to catch fish, squid and octopuses. These are important le

17、ssons. When the pup is about two months old, it will have to feed itself. When the pup becomes an adult, it will swim farther out in search of food，but it will always live on or under the ice.6. What do you learn about the summer in Antarctica?A. It is not dark at all at night. B. There in no ice on

18、 the sea.- 4 -C. It is often rainy and windy. D. Days are longer than nights.7. What keeps the seal warm in the cold sea?A. Milk. B. Blubber. C. Skins. D. Hearts.8. We can infer that octopuses are a kind of_.A. large predator B. body fat C. sea ice D. sea creatureCRobots that can chat, find misplace

19、d glasses, draw aeroplanes and play with your children are attracting thousands of visitors during an expo in Tokyo as Japan adapts to changes in society.Robots, such as the sound, sensitive Chapit, answer simple questions and even joke with people to help them fight loneliness and stay alert in old

20、 age.Japan has one of the worlds fastest-ageing societies and the government predicts that by 2050 the proportion of people over 65 will reach 40 percent. “Many older people in Japan live alone and have no one to talk to, ”said Kazuya Kitamura representative of the expo organizer. “Communication rob

21、ots accompany people and dont mind listening to the same stories over and over again. ”Matsumotos “Personal Mobility Robot”, equipped with four cameras and a sensor to recognize the users centre of gravity, is designed to help elderly move around without pressing buttons, using joysticks(操纵杆) or rot

22、ating wheels as in traditional wheelchairs.The robot can also help find misplaced glasses by identifying them with a sensor.Other robots, such as the award-winning “DiGRO” can support busy parents who have little time to play with their children. The robot can use the Internet to find a simple image

23、 and then draw pictures, keeping children company while parents work.While Chapit, a relatively simple robot, managed to attract a corporate partner, Kiyoshi Matsumoto, a professor at the University of Tokyo, struggling to attract sponsors for more expensive projects.- 5 -“We have developed a robot

24、that can assist many people, but we still havent found a sponsor,”said Matsumoto, who added that the cost of the machine, if mass-produced, would be comparable to that of a car. “In the current economic environment there are few companies willing to invest in such a costly project,” he said.9. It ca

25、n be inferred from the text that _.A. many children lack love from parentsB. robots helpful to the old will be in great demandC. robots are the most useful to childrenD. robots do better than people in healthcare10. It is difficult to find sponsors for robots because _.A. Japan is suffering economy

26、depressionB. The robots are of poor designC. The production of robots costs a lotD. The future market is worrying11. What is the authors attitude towards the robots referred to ?A. Unsatisfied B. DoubtfulB. Favourable D. RegretfulDWhen Columbus “sailed the ocean blue in 1492” he wasnt looking for Am

27、erica. He was searching for a route from Spain to China; America just got in the way.The Spanish were after the riches of Asia: silk, dates, spices. Until later adventurers discovered how to sail to the Far East, trade with China depended on the Silk Road. The trade between China and Europe brought

28、huge wealth, so the Spanish had a strong desire to find a new way to the East. Eventually a way appeared; as sea traffic developed from the 17th Century onwards, the overland route diminished.Now China is seeking to revive(复兴) the Silk Road and is preparing to invest 4 trillion pounds in new roads,

29、rail links, oil pipelines and other basic facilities. It is hoped that goods can be shipped westwards by land far more - 6 -quickly and economically than by sea.But the plan is also to attract more tourists. Actually, China does pretty well for tourists already; its the worlds fourth most visited co

30、untry. Two citiesBeijing and Shanghaipossess the tourism business, with significant interest in destinations such as Xian and Chengdu. While Beijing is modern, cities such as Lanzhou and Dunhuang have one foot planted firmly in old China.Other places featured include Xian, the former capital of Chin

31、a, where you can come face to face with the Terracotta Army built to protect Chinas first emperor in the afterlife. From Lanzhou tour members take the train to Jiayuguan, Chinas western gateway and a key location on the Silk Road.There is also a fourday coach journey along the original Silk Route th

32、rough the Xinjiang region to Kashgar. Along the way, at Kurla, you can visit the ruins of the Iron Fortress.12. What does the underlined word“diminished” in Paragraph 2 mean?ADiscovered. BDisappeared.CDisturbed. DDisplayed.13. What is the purpose of reviving the Silk Road?ATo rebuild the ruins of th

33、e Iron Fortress.BTo construct new roads and other basic structures.CTo make transportation westwards faster and cheaper.DTo draw more inland tourists attention to the western gateway.14. What can we learn about the Silk Road?AIt is nothing but a trade route.BIt may destroy some cities ancient style.

34、CIt attracts foreign investment of 4 trillion.DIt promotes the tourism industry of China.15. What is the best title for the text?AThe Charming of the Silk RoadBThe Function of the Silk RoadCThe Origin of the Silk RoadDThe Future of the Silk Road 第二节 （共 5 小题 每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）- 7 -根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空

35、白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Getting along with parentsMom and dad are the most important people in your life, and theyre likely to influence you more than anyone else in your lifetime. Its a parents job to love and guide kids, and most parents will do this as long as they live_1._. Here are four waysyou can

36、 stay close, get along, and build a strong relationship.Spend time together. It might be easy to be physically in the same place with your mom and dad._2._ Instead of playing a computer game or watching TV by yourself, maybe you should ask your mom and dad to play with you. You can go outside togeth

37、er, try a board game, or read a book together._3._ Many kids say they would like their parents to help them when theyre upset. But your mom and dad might not know that youre having a problem. Tell your parentsif youre sad or struggling with something. If you dont usually do this, give it a try andyo

38、u will be glad.Be kind. Little things might mean a lot to your mom and dad. _4._Its also lovely when a kid offers to help fold the laundry or cleans up his or her room without being asked. And if you try not to fight with your brothers or sisters, your parents might- 8 -be so excited!Show your care.

39、 Some families are always kissing, hugging, and saying “I loveyou” ._5._ In addition to kisses and hugs, kids and parents can show their love by respectingeach other, being caring, polite, and thoughtful.A. But how much time do you spend just enjoying each others company?B. Its important to show tha

40、t you care for each other.C. But parents do a lot more than just pass down their hobbies.D. Share your feelings and ask for help.E. Talk on the phone and email each other to stay in touch.F. You can brighten your parents day with a hug, a card or a joke.G. That means you have many years to share wit

41、h your mom and dad.第二部分：英语知识运用（共二节，满分 45 分）第 1 节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每题 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，选出最佳选项。As a kid I loved everything about school. I loved books,_21_, tests and homework. Most of all I longed to someday march down the aisle (通道) to receive my_22_ . That seemed more ap

42、pealing even than getting married. But at 15, I had to_23_because my parents_24_ afford tuition. My hope of getting a diploma was dead. Pretty soon, I married. I had three children, and I thought, “There_25_ my diploma.“ Even so, I wanted my children to be educated. But Linda,our youngest child, had

43、 juvenile arthritis (幼年型关节炎) in her_26_and knees, which made it_27_for her to function (活动) in a normal classroom. One day, I saw an ad in the newspaper for evening courses.“Thats the answer,“ I said to myself. Linda always felt_28_ in the evening, so I would just sign her up for night school.Linda

44、was busy_29_out enrollment(入学) forms when the secretary said: “Mrs Schantz, why dont you come back to_30_ ?” I _31_，“Theres no way! Im55!“- 9 -_32_he insisted, and before I knew what I had done, I was enrolled for classes in English and crafts. “This is only an experiment,“ I_33_him, but he just smi

45、led. To my surprise, both Linda and I thrived (茁壮成长) in evening school. I went back again the next semester, and my grades_34_improved.It was_35_going to school again, but it was no game. Sitting in a class full of kids was awkward,_36_ most of them were respectful and encouraging. During the day, I

46、 still had loads of housework to do. But when I was down, Linda encouraged me, “Mum, you cant_37_ now!“ And when she was down, I_38_ her. Together we saw it through. At last, I got my diploma._39_, my classmates voted unanimously (致地) for me to be class speaker, and I got a $ 3,000 college scholarsh

47、ip.Yes, Mum, I was late for school, but I got there_40_. 21. A. parents B. teachers C. trees D. flowers22. A. job B. present C. certification D. diploma23. A. drop out B. watch out C. keep out D. find out24. A. wouldnt B. couldnt C. shouldnt D. neednt25. A. goes B. comes C. exists D. breaks26. A. ha

48、nds B. head C. eyes D. stomach27. A. likely B. frequent C. easy D. impossible28. A. worse B. excited C. better D. annoyed29. A. giving B. taking C. filling D. sending30. A. work B. school C. home D. office31. A. laughed B. told C. argued D. shouted32. A. And B. But C. Although D. So33. A. informed B

49、. asked C. warned D. convinced34. A. regularly B. happily C. steadily D. naturally35. A. interesting B. disappointing C. concerned D. exciting- 10 -36. A. as if B. even if C. in case D. if only37. A. continue B. rest C. quit D. hesitate38. A. raised B. discouraged C. cheered D. defeated39. A. To my sur