陕西省榆林高新完全中学2018_2019学年高二英语上学期第二次月考试题.doc

1、- 1 -榆林高新完全中学 2018-2019 学年第一学期高二英语第二次月考试题时 间：120 分钟 满 分：150 分第 I 卷 选择题(共 100 分)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）AGolden Gate BridgeLocated in San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge started in the year 1933 to connect the San Francisco Peninsula with Marin County. It was finally throw

2、n open to public in 1937. It cost more than $35 million in the construction. Till the year 1957, the Golden Gate Bridge, at a length of 2,737 meters, was the longest suspension(悬浮) bridge in the world.Brooklyn BridgeThe Brooklyn Bridge is located in Brooklyn. It is one of the oldest bridges in the U

3、nited States, opened in the year 1883.The length of the bridge is 1,825 meters. The bridge has been featured in several Hollywood movies.George Washington BridgeAlso known as the Hudson River Bridge, the George Washington Bridge which connects Fort Lee to Manhattan came into use in 1931 after a cons

4、truction period of almost 4 years. It is a twolevel suspension bridge.Mackinac BridgeThis is the third biggest suspension bridge in the world at a length of 8,038 meters. The architect of this bridge was Dr. David who directed the construction of the bridge which started in the year 1954 and opened

5、to the public in 1957. People using this bridge are charged a certain amount of money.Navajo BridgeLocated in Arizona, this bridge crosses the Colorado River and is almost 250 meters long. The construction of this bridge started in the year 1927, ending two years later, costing $390,000. In the 1990

6、s a second bridge was built which was opened to the public in 1995. The first bridge is still used by pedestrians now.21. What do we know about the Golden Gate Bridge?A. It consists of two bridges.B. It costs the least of the five bridges.- 2 -C. It is the longest suspension bridge in the world.D. I

7、t takes about 4 years to complete the construction.22. Which of the following bridges was built the earliest?A. Golden Gate Bridge. B. Brooklyn Bridge. C. George Washington Bridge. D. Navajo Bridge.23. What will you do if you drive across Mackinac Bridge?A. Have to pay some money. B. Use the second

8、bridge.C. Cover nearly 250 meters. D. See the statue of Dr. David.BOne of the most famous nursery rhymes in the English language is Mary Had a Little Lamb. It has touched many children who have read it. It is about the deep love between a young girl and her pet lamb. The poem is from a true story th

9、at happened in the early part of the 19th century in the town of Sterling, Massachusetts, in the USA.Mary Sawyer (1806-1889) lived on a farm with her family. One day, when she was about nine years old, she saw a little lamb that had just been born and left behind by its mother. It was very weak and

10、looked as if it would die that very moment. Mary took pity on the lamb and spent the whole night looking after it. Eventually, it grew strong and became a very close friend with Mary, following her everywhere she went.One day, the lamb even followed Mary to school. At first she wanted to turn it bac

11、k but her brother suggested that it would be fun to take the lamb to school. During the class, she hid the lamb under her desk. But when she was called to go to the front of the class, to her shock, the lamb followed her. Though the students and the teacher thought it was funny to see a lamb at scho

12、ol, the teacher had to ask Mary to keep the lamb outside of the school.That very day, a young man called John Roulstone was visiting Marys school. He was so moved by the love between the child and her little pet lamb that he wrote a poem which he handed to Mary the next day. His poem contained twelv

13、e lines.Mary had a little lamb,Its fleece was as white as snow,And everywhere that Mary went,The lamb was sure to go.- 3 -It followed her to school one day;That was against the rule.It made the children laugh and playTo see the lamb at school.And so the teacher turned it out,but still it lingered ne

14、arAnd waited patiently aboutTill Mary did appear.Later, Sara Josepha Hale added another twelve lines to the poem and published it in 1930 under the title “Mary Had a Little Lamb”. The poem has become a classic, loved by children all over the world. The appeal of the poem lies not only in the funny i

15、dea of a sheep going to school but also in the true love between the little girl and her pet. The town of Sterling has honored Marys lamb by building a statue of the lamb with Mr. Roulstones poem below the statue.24.What is the best title for the passage?A.Mary Had a Little Lamb B.The Life of Mary S

16、awyerC.The Origin of poetry D.An Animal Friend25.Why did the poem become a classic?A.It had another twelve lines added.B.It was written by a young man.C.It describes the true love between a little girl and her pet.D.A statue of lamb was built in the town of Sterling.26.Which could be the right order

17、 of the following events according to the passage?a. The nursery rhyme Mary Had a Little Lamb became popular.b. Marys brother suggested that she take the lamb to school.c. People built a statue to honor the lamb.d. Mary found a little lamb.e. A young man was moved by the story and wrote a poem.A.d.

18、b. e. c. a B.d. b. e. a. c C.d. e. b. c. a D.d. e. b. a. c27.Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?A.Marys mother was also fond of the little lamb.- 4 -B.Mary and the little lamb developed a very close friendship.C.Mary wrote to John Roulstone and asked him to write the

19、poem.D.All children were allowed to take their pets to school in America.CI was in a terrible mood. Two of my friends had gone to the movies the night before and hadnt invited me. I was in my room thinking of ways to make them sorry when my father came in. “Want to go for a ride, today, Beck? Its a

20、beautiful day.”“No! Leave me alone!” Those were the last words I said to him that morning.My friends called and invited me to go to the mall with them a few hours later. I forgot to be mad at them and I came home to find a note on the table. My mother put it where I would be sure to see it. “Dad has

21、 had an accident. Please meet us at Highland Park Hospital”.When I reached the hospital, my mother came out and told me my fathers injuries were extensive. “Your father told the driver to leave him alone and just call 911, thank God! If he had moved Daddy, theres no telling what might have happened.

22、 A broken rib(肋骨)might have pierced(穿透)a lung.”My mother may have said more, but I didnt hear. I didnt hear anything except those terrible words: Leave me alone. My dad said them to save himself from being hurt more. How much had I hurt him when I hurled those words at him earlier in the day?It was

23、several days later that he was finally able to have a conversation. I held his hand gently, afraid of hurting him.“Daddy I am so sorry”“Its okay, sweetheart. Ill be okay. ”“No,” I said, “I mean about what I said to you that day. You know, that morning?”My father could no more tell a lie than he coul

24、d fly. He looked at me and said. “Sweetheart, I dont remember anything about that day, not before, during or after the accident. But I remember kissing you goodnight the night before. ”He managed a weak smile.My English teacher once told me that words have immeasurable power. They can hurt or they c

25、an heal. And we all have the power to choose our words. I intend to do that very carefully from now on.- 5 -28.The author was in bad mood that morning because _.A.his father had a terrible accidentB.he couldnt drive to the mall with his friends.C.his friends hadnt invited him to the cinemaD.his fath

26、er didnt allow him to go out with his friends29.Why did the author say sorry to his father in the hospital?A.Because he didnt go along with his father.B.Because he was rude to his father that morning.C.Because he failed to come earlier after the accident.D.Because he couldnt look after his father in

27、 the hospital.30.The reason why the authors father said he forgot everything about that day is that _.A. he had a poor memoryB. he didnt hear what his son saidC. he just wanted to comfort his sonD. he lost his memory after the accident31.What lesson did Beck learn from the matter?A. Dont treat your

28、parents badly.B. Dont hurt others with rude words.C. Dont move the injured in an accident.D. Dont be angry with friends at small things.DThe idea that you can use humor, laughter, and play to make you healthier probably seems too simple to be true. However, it is really true and simple. The sense of

29、 humor, laughter and play has an important part in keeping you healthy.Use “the best medicine” to treat the blues with a sense of humor, which is closely tied to laughter. Laughter is infectious. Have you ever heard a big laugh of a young child and been able to keep yourself from smiling? When laugh

30、ter is shared between people, it makes them closer to each other and increases their happiness. Smiling is the beginning of laughter and a smile is also just as infectious as laughter is. You can experience something by smiling at everyone around you, and you will feel happier just by sharing a smil

31、e, even with a stranger.- 6 -Play is an important part of making sure that we stay healthy. We are often encouraged to make sure our children play, and are told of the benefits of being out playing. However, what we often forget is that it is just as important for old people to make play be part of

32、their life as its for children. Physical play is important for the old and it certainly helps prevent illness. While the studies are still in the early stages, the studies that have been done have shown that physical play certainly plays a part in preventing cognitive(认知的) falling.Anyway, adding hum

33、or, laughter, and play to our life will influence us mentally, physically and socially and bring us many advantages. So we should make full use of humor, laughter and play to make our life more active, interesting and happier. 32.What does the underlined word “infectious“ in Paragraph 2 probably mea

34、n?A.Playing an important role. B.Keeping people in high spirits.C.Quickly influencing other people. D.Preventing illness from spreading.33.What can laughter increase according to the author?A.Cognitive ability. B.Good relationships.C.A sense of humor. D.Sorrow and trust.34.What does the author think

35、 the old should do?A.They should have a good rest.B.They should play like children.C.They should prevent cognitive falling.D.They should take part in physical play.35.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A.Humor, Laughter and Play for HealthB.Always Keep Our Body HealthyC.Have

36、 an Active and Happy LifeD.Let Our Body and Mind Relax第二节 七选五（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最佳选项，其中有两项为多余选项。Do you know how to pick a good book youll really like? Here are some tips. - 7 -_36_. Reading on your own isnt like reading for school. You can pick something that you love to read,

37、not for school. They can be ancient martial (武术 ) arts, computers, or fashion design. You name it, there are books about it.Whats Your Type? _37_. Fiction books, like novels, can transport you to another world or help you imagine something beyond your own experience. Nonfiction books give you the wh

38、o, what, when, and why of something. They tell stories using facts but that doesnt mean theyre boring. Many of them read like novels from start to finish.Read the description. The reviews and quotes on the back and inside covers of many books give you an idea of what the book is about. They can also

39、 help you pick future books, too. If you find a book you really like, take a minute to read the quotes and see which authors praised the book. _38_.Find a Family Favorite. Which book did your mother love best when she was at your age?_39_. Find out and give them a read then you can share your though

40、ts about the book.Finally, youll probably enjoy what youre reading a lot more if you find a quiet place and make time for the book. _40_. You can put on some good music, get yourself some tea and let yourself be carried away by the book. Youll see that time does fly when youre reading something you

41、love! A. How about your brothers and sisters?B. Often, theyll have similar styles and you might find books you like by those authors, too.C. Read for School.D. Most reading is best enjoyed when you can concentrate on it.E. Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction (or both)?F. Nonfiction books are always

42、more popular.G. Start with Your Interest.第三部分 完型填空 (共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分)I used to be a very self-centered person, but in the past two years I have really changed. I have started to think about other people 41 I think about myself. I am happy that I am becoming a 42 person.I think my 43 started

43、 when I was at Palomar College. At first, I just wanted to get my 44 and be left alone. I thought I was smarter than everyone else, so I hardly ever 45 to anyone in my classes. By the end of my first semester, I was really 46 . It seemed as if everyone but me had made friends and was having fun. So

44、I tried a(n) 47 . I started asking - 8 -people around me how they were doing, and if they were having trouble I 48 to help. That was really a big 49 for me. By the end of the year, I had several new friends, two of 50 are still my best friends today. A bigger cause of my new 51 , however, came when

45、I took a part-time job at a Vista Nursing Home. One old lady there who had Alzheimers disease became my 52 . Every time I came into her room, she was so 53 because she thought I was her daughter. Her real daughter never 54 her, so I took her place. She let me 55 that making others feel good made me

46、feel good, too. When she died, I was 56 , but I was very grateful to her.I think I am a much 57 person today than I used to be, and I hope I will not 58 these experiences. They have 59 me to care about other people more than about myself. I 60 who I am today, and I could not say that a few years ago

47、.41.A.since B.before C.or D.unless42.A.famous B.simple C.different D.skilled43.A.education B.career C.tour D.change44.A.balance B.homework C.degree D.interest45.A.talked B.wrote C.lied D.reported46.A.careful B.lonely C.curious D.guilty47.A.argument B.game C.experiment D.defence48.A.dared B.offered C

48、.hesitated D.happened49.A.dream B.problem C.duty D.step50.A.us B.which C.them D.whom51.A.attitude B.hobby C.hope D.luck52.A.friend B.partner C.guide D.guest53.A.polite B.happy C.strange D.confident54.A.bothered B.answered C.visited D.trusted55.A.explain B.guess C.declare D.see56.A.homeless B.heartbr

49、oken C.bad-tempered D.hopeless57.A.quieter B.busier C.better D.richer58.A.forget B.face C.improve D.analyze59.A.forced B.preferred C.ordered D.taught60.A.miss B.like C.wonder D.expect第 II 卷（非选择题 共 50 分）第一部分 语法填空 （共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。语法填空为分层题目，以下篇章仅限 A 层学生作答。- 9 -Art is_