四川省宜宾市第四中学2018_2019学年高二英语12月月考试题.doc

1、- 1 -2018 年秋四川省宜宾市四中高二 12 月考试英语试题试卷满分：150 分 考试时间：120 分钟第 I 卷（选择题 100 分）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）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. What does the man invite the woman to do?A. Go camping. B. Go to a movie. C

2、. Go to Henrys party.2. Whats the time now?A. 10:00. B. 9:53. C. 7:10.3. Whats the weather usually like in May?A. Very rainy. B. Not too hot. C. Very windy.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a hospital. B. At a restaurant. C. At a bank.5. What does the man mean?A. The woman can

3、 stay in the room for free.B. The woman can only use half of the room.C. The room will not be free.第二节（共 15 小题，每小题 1.5，满分 22.5)听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有 2 至 4 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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有 5 秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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 boy want

4、 to eat right now?A. Apples. B. Oranges. C. Ice cream.7. Where did the boy come from?- 2 -A. The school B. The restaurant. C. The ice cream shop.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What does the man do?A. Hes a clerk. B. Hes a taxi driver. C. Hes a traffic policeman.9. What is true about the airport?A. Its about

5、40 kilometers away B. It is nearer than the railway station.C. The traffic there is heavy all the time.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What is the purpose of the womans visit?A. Visiting her friend B. Attending a meeting C. taking a tour11. Where will the woman stay during her visit?A. In the university

6、B. At her friends home C. At a hotel12. Where is this conversation most probably taking place?A. At the customs B. At the university C. At the teaching forum听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?A. New roommates B. Teacher and student C. Close friends1

7、4. Where is Nancy probably living now?A. In Scotland B. In France C. In America15. What do we know about Nancys father?A. He travels a lot B. He has a big company C. He was born in England16. What does Nancys mother do?A. She is a world traveler B. She is a college professor C. She is a full-time ho

8、usewife听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What is the weather probably like?- 3 -A. Rainy B. Dry C. Hot18. Where did Matt begin his journey?A. In England B. In California C. In Hawaii19. How many hours was Matts longest flight?A. 16 hours B. 16.5 hours C. 25 hours20. What do we know about Matt?A. He is stu

9、dying at MIT B. He is a professional pilot C. He enjoyed flying in his childhood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。ATour A A Classic China and Yangtze River Cruise Private TourBeijing, Xian and Shanghai, the three most ever-lasting cities in China,

10、not only record the great changes of China just like a living history book, but at the same time give you a chance to witness the modern and trendy cities they have become. Now come along with the tourist guide and experience it.Quoted Price: U.S $2608/personTour B South West China Minority Discover

11、y Group TourYou will be amazed at how much of wonderful Guizhou you will be able to see in six short days. This tour mixes outdoor tasks, and cultural learning to create an amazing journey. And did I mention Guizhous famous cuisine?Quoted Price: U.S $735/person Single room supplement: U.S $135/perso

12、nTour C Sanya Flight + Accommodation Group PackageThe island resort of Sanya is famed for its long sandy beaches and crystal blue waters. Under swaying palms, holiday makers lay back and forget about the stresses of their everyday lives. Beyond the bars and restaurants of Sanya, spiritual nourishmen

13、t can be in Huinans many temples and much joy found in the wildlife reserves dotted around the island.Quoted Price: U.S $500- 4 -Tour D Ancient China and Splendid East Private TourIf you want to explore Chinas remarkable history and discover the differences from city to city, then this tour is just

14、right for you, From the greatest wonders of the world to classical Chinese gardens and water towns, numerous splendid scenes will definitely give you a good opportunity.Quoted Price: 2-5 person: U.S $288921. Which tour will you choose if you want to know the history of China?A. Tour A or B B. Tour B

15、 or C C. Tour C or D D. Tour A or D22. What has made Sanya well-known?A. The bars and restaurants B. Long beaches and clear watersC. Spiritual nourishment（营养品） D. The wildlife reserves23. Where does this text probably come from?A. A travel guide B. A travel diary C. A business reportD. A press comme

16、ntBAunt KELLY always had a special place in my heart. When I was growing up. I knew I could rely on her to have room for me on her lap and words of love and encouragement when I needed to hear them. When she died five years ago, I was devastated. The whole family was still in shock when her husband,

17、 Uncle Ronnie, died a week later. I longed to have a small item of Aunt KELLYs to remember her by, but seeing her children and grandchildren overcome by the grief（悲痛）of this double loss made me shy away from asking.A few months after Aunt KELLYs death, I was on my way to work when I saw Rescued Trea

18、sures, a local second-hand store. I only had a couple of dollars on me and didnt really intend to buy anything, but I stopped anyway just to look inside. I had been shopping around for a few minutes when a small, black handbag caught my eye. It wasnt fancy or special. I didnt really need a handbag a

19、nd continued to look around the store, but something kept drawing me back to that handbag. Finally, I checked the price tag（标签）. It was just one dollar.- 5 -The handbag stayed in the back of my car for weeks until I came upon it during a car clean-up. I opened it up. I couldnt believe it. They hadnt

20、 even cleaned it out. It was still full of junk, old candy wrappers, old receipts（收据）and used paper. Usually the store emptied things inside, so there wouldnt be any surprises for a new owner.I threw away some wastes, and sorted through the receipts, when I found one item in the small inside pocket.

21、 It was an insurance card with the name “KELLY” written on it. I began to cry. My beloved Aunt KELLY. This was her handbag.24. What do we know from the passage?A. Karens husband survived her by five years.B. Karens children refused to give any item to the author.C. The author was very shy when she w

22、as young.D. Karen had been very kind to the author.25. The underlined word “devastated” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_”.A. very worried B. extremely sad C. a little lonely D. slightly disappointed26. The author made up her mind to buy the handbag because _.A. she just needed to buy a handbagB. it

23、happened that it was cheap and she could afford itC. someone else persuaded her to buy itD. the bag looked strange and special27. As soon as the author opened the handbag, she felt very _.A. sick B. excited C. surprised D. nervousCThe most common problem that worries all of us today is the fear of i

24、nsecurity. Life has become so competitive that every now and then we are struck (遭遇) by the fear of the unknown. With every new turn of events our self-confidence takes a blow. The biggest challenge before every person today is not to lose confidence in ones ability.- 6 -There are several reasons th

25、at affect a persons self-confidence. The most important reason is lack of success. Not being able to succeed affects ones self-confidence greatly. This is when one begins to doubt his own ability. In many cases ones self-confidence is low when he feels rejected by society. For example, a person who

26、loses his job gives a wide berth to other people for fear of being questioned about his work. However, this isnt right at all. One needs to think along positive lines in spite of failures. After all it is your life and you have every right to live your life as you wish.The challenge lies in not allo

27、wing your self-confidence to decrease. It is very important to believe in yourself. Self belief is the secret to success. When success doesnt come to you, you should not allow your self-belief to be affected. Always keep in mind that success is sure to come in time. So, there is nothing wrong with y

28、our ability. Whenever lack of success causes you to doubt your ability, dont forget to remind yourself that quick success does not last long. Also remember not to compare yourself to others. These tips will do a world of good to your confidence.In order to be self-confident, you need to have a lifes

29、tyle that is right for you. Create one and live a life as you want to. Leave others to themselves.28. According to the text, what causes people to fear the unknown?A. The low abilities. B. The lack of security.C. The loss of self-confidence. D. The severe competition in life.29. What does the underl

30、ined phrase “gives a wide berth to” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Introduces something to. B. Holds a birthday party for.C. Makes friends with. D. Keeps away from.30. What is the function of the first paragraph ?A. To explain the meaning of self-confidence.B. To explain why self-confidence is important.C.

31、To show the main topic to be self-confident.D. To show the reasons that affect ones self-confidence.31. In the authors opinion, its important that one _.A. should not forget his failures B. should follow others adviceC. should not lose heart D. should believe lifeD- 7 -From the first use of the rock

32、et to carry satellites into space to the setting up of space stations, human beings have been putting great effort into space research. And so far, we have achieved many successes. But there are still numerous tasks in front of us and we should not stop trying to progress.The international space sta

33、tion (ISS) is an important step we should take in space exploration. It is not only helpful but also necessary. It provides a proper space environment for many experiments that we have wanted to do for a long time. It is also a base for the observations of the earth and the universe. It could also b

34、e an important base for later travel to the moon and Mars. In a word, if we want to explore space more, the first thing we should do is to set up a space station.As the space station costs a lot of money, it is hard for one country alone to establish one. The USA seems to be the only country that ha

35、s the ability to build a space station alone，and it has tried to do so, but not very successful. So it aggregated many other countries to work on it together. Though it is still extremely expensive, it is much cheaper than doing it alone. It is really a job that needs everyones effort and will benef

36、it everyone.Led by the U.S. and Russia, the ISS is a joint project between six space agencies involving 16 countries. Called the greatest achievement in human cooperation, the ISS has come to the end of a ten-years hard work in construction. China has applied for taking part in the project many time

37、s. Unfortunately all the applications were rejected, which drove China onto the path of independent development. As the Long March -F/T1 carrier rocket blasted off (leave the ground) and successfully carried the Tiangong-1 into space on September 29, 2011, China takes a big step toward its Space Sta

38、tion Era.Some West media suggested that the successful launch of Tiangong-1 would disturb the balance of global space power, raising concerns about “China threat”. Chinas space project is not designed for military (军事的) purpose but for developing space technology to explore space resources and make

39、use of them for mankinds well-being.- 8 -32. From Paragraph 2 we learn that _. A. the necessity of building the international space station is not realized nowB. the international space station is necessary for people to explore space moreC. many experiments have been done in the international space

40、 stationD. people have traveled to Mars from the international space station33. Which of the following is NOT a reason for countries cooperation in building the international space station?A. That it is too far away from the earth. B. That it requires a lot of money.C. That it needs everyones effort

41、. D. That it will benefit every participating country.34.The underlined word “aggregated” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by “_”A. scolded B. allowed C. united D. forbade35. China wants to build its space station in order to _.A. break the balance of global space power B. make use of space peacefully

42、 for mankinds well-beingC. show that China can build space station aloneD. raise international concerns about “China threat”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。No matter how old you are, your mom will always remain as one of the most important people in your life. May

43、be you dont know how to express your appreciation and love to her on an ordinary day. 36 Here are several things we can do this Mothers Day to show how much we appreciate and care for our mothers.- 9 -Give her flowers. 37 You can show your love to your mom by giving her flowers that match her person

44、ality. Or, if you do not know your moms favorite, carnations(康乃馨) could be your best choice.Cook for her. Mothers usually are the ones who cook for us. Your mom will absolutely love it if you surprise her by taking over the kitchen and cooking something for her. Just make sure you clean up afterward

45、s.38 You can just do so describing how much your mother means to you. It can be very effective that your mom will keep them and always be reminded of how important she is to your lives as a family member.Travel with her. Mothers work hard, so traveling can help her to relax and forget her problems.

46、She will treasure the moment wherever you go, just your presence. 39 .Take her to a spa. Massages or spas（按摩保健） are for moms of all ages, and she will enjoy breaking the boredom of staying indoors the whole day. 40 Mothers Day is coming. It is a time to let Mom know shes special to you.A. Write her

47、a letter.B. Remember her wedding anniversary.C. A lot of us forget that the best gift to give her is ourselves.D. Almost every girl appreciates flowers and so does your mother.E. She remains the center of attention and respect for a child for a long time.F. And this will offer your mom comfort and a

48、n increased sense of well-being.G. However, Mothers Day is the special time when you can let her know how important she is to you.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。One afternoon, a woman I didnt know stood in front o

49、f our door.She was not all right. So, I wondered, what was I 41 to do?This moment of decision had 42 me before. For almost nineteen years, weve lived here at a highway branch 43 the highway often leads exhausted cars onto our house. Lately, cell phones have reduced the 44 ,but weve still met many people in n