江西省宜春九中外国语学校2018_2019学年高二英语上学期第二次月考试题2018122901166.doc

1、1宜春市第九中学(外国语学校)2018-2019 学年上学期第二次月考高二英语试题卷总分：150 分 考试时间：120 分钟在试卷上作答无效，以填在答题卡上为准。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，从试题所给的 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 will the woman do this weekend? A. Go swimming. B. Camp in th

2、e mountain. C. Go hiking. 2. Who catches the fish?A. Jason. B. The man. C. The woman.3. How many people will go to the park?A. 2. B. 3. C. 4.4. What is going to be cleaned?A. The toilets. B. The bedrooms. C. The living room.5. What will the man buy?A. A cellphone. B. A computer. C. Nothing.第二节 （共 15

3、 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. Whats the mans father?A. A scientist. B. A travel agent. C. A business man.7. What does the man probably like most now?A. Scienc

4、e. B. Travel. C. Business.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. How soon must the speakers finish lunch?A. In an hour. B. In 45 minutes. C. In half an hour.9. why wont the speakers go to Daves?A. It is closed today. B. It is too far away. C. It is usually crowded.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 三个小题。10. what does the man show

5、 to the woman?A. A toy car. B. A new phone. C. An alarm clock.11. How is the new product different from others?A. It can ring and talk. B. It can roll and jump. C. It can sing and move.12. Who doesnt need the new product?2A. The man. B. The woman. C. The womans nephew.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 四个小题。13. W

6、here does the conversation probably take place？A. In a shop. B. In a travel agency. C. At the seaside.14. What does the man plan to do?A. Go traveling. B. Book a ticket. C. Buy new sunglasses.15. What will the man do first?A. Learn to swim. B. Learn to surf. C. Surf the Internet16. Why is May the be

7、st time to visit Hawaii?A. The expenses(费用)are the lowest. B. The weather is pleasant.C. The scenery is the most beautiful.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 四个小题。17. Why does the speaker give the talk?A. To announce(通知)some changes. B. To apologize for an accident.C. To inform passengers of leaving.18. From whi

8、ch platform(站台)will the train to London leave?A. 3. B. 6. C. 9.19. When will the train to Bristol leave?A. At 10:15 am. B. At 10:55 am. C. At 12:20 pm.20. What do we know about Mr. Green?A. He is travelling to London. B. He works in the luggage office.C. He lost his computer at the railway station.第

9、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 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AIn celebration of Womens History Month, here are a few of the millions of women that have broken all conventional(常规的)rules to make a difference in the world.Susan B. AnthonyBorn on February 15, 1820, Susan B. Anth

10、ony was a womens rights activist in the US. She spent many years fighting for womens right to vote. Anthony was also against slavery, helping support the passage(通过)of the Civil War Amendments. She also lent her voice to the battle for equal pay and educational opportunities for all.Anne FrankAnne F

11、rank grew up in a happy family. However, things changed when Hitler came to power. Anne and her family were forced to hide inside a tiny house, where the young girl recorded her familys fears and struggles. Even after all these years, her journal, Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, continues to

12、be popular with people across all ages and cultures.Aung San Sun KyiDetermined to bring democracy(民主)to Myanmar, Aung San Sun Kyi founded the National League for Democracy (NLD). Sun Kyis open dissatisfaction with 3the government resulted in(导致)her spending much of the time between 1989 and 2010 in

13、prison or under house arrest(软禁). In 1991, Sun Kyi received the Nobel Peace Prize. In 2015, five years after she had been freed, Sun Kyis NLD Party won a great victory in the general elections(大选).Malala YousafzaiMalala Yousafzai was born to a Pakistani educator and poet. When the Taliban declared t

14、hat girls should not be educated, the worlds youngest Nobel Prize winner decided to challenge these unfair policies(政策). On October 9, 2012, she was shot and badly injured. Since recovering, Malala continues her fight for girls education. Her bravery is encouraging young people all over the world to

15、 stand up for(支持) what they believe is right.21.Who made a great contribution to womens right to vote?A. Anne Frank. B. Malala Yousafzai.C. Susan B. Anthony. D. Aung San Sun Kyi.22. Why was Aung San Sun Kyi put into prison?A. She refused to leave Myanmar.B. She demanded that the democrats(民主党人) be f

16、reed.C. She voiced dissatisfaction with the government.D. She blamed the government for its economic policy.23. What do the women mentioned in the text have in common?A. They were brave and inspiring. B. All of them received a Nobel Prize.C. They grew up in happy families. D. All of them fought for

17、girls education.BNASAs Jet Propulsion(喷气推进) Laboratory (JPL) attracted Marlyse Reeves from an early age. Growing up in Pasadena, California, in JPLs backyard, Reeves developed a love for everything related to outer space, and the lab was a regular destination for school field trips. Even as a child,

18、 Reeves, now as an MIT senior(大四学生), knew she wanted to work in the space industry. Her love of space was cultivated(培养)at home, too. At MIT, Reeves quickly found her place in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (航空航天系)As a junior(大三学生), Reeves was selected to participate in the GordonMIT

19、 Engineering Leadership Program. The program focuses on leadership for engineerspeople who may have high technical IQs but who may be not good at expressing themselves. Reeves holds the point that in industry, people have to communicate with other engineersto explain their ideas and fit into the org

20、anizational structure.In the second year of the program, students become coaches(教练)for the new students, which means a team coach observes and instructs the younger group. So Reeves thinks its really the secondyear students who are guiding the firstyear students into how they can improve as leaders

21、.Reeves has been with Women in Aerospace Engineering (WAE) since its beginning in her sophomore(大二) year. The group builds a community for women in all aspects of aeronautics. Last month, Reeves helped organize the first WAE Day, an event for 18 high school girls in the Boston area to come to MIT to

22、 learn about aerospace engineering. Reeves says events like these are especially important for exposing(使接触) young women to the possibilities of the field.4Just as she says, “Being a person who has gone into the aerospace industry and has seen the lack of women, there are often times when I am the o

23、nly female in the room. I think its important for young women and girls to have role models, and just see that there are women doing it. I have met a lot of strong female role models for myself in industry. A lot of our events are open to men as well. We want to build a community of people who suppo

24、rt women in aerospace.”24.What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. Reeves seldom visited JPL at an early age.B. Reeves became interested in space from childhood.C. Reeves is now a new student studying at MIT.D. Reeves would like to study in the Department of Mathematics at MIT.25.What is the ai

25、m of the GordonMIT Engineering Leadership Program?A. It is aimed at developing engineers leadership.B. It focuses on increasing students technical skills.C. It tends to improve students observation abilities.D. It aims to train excellent engineers for MIT in advance.26.What is the attitude of Reeves

26、 towards women in the aerospace industry?A. She thinks women shouldnt work in the aerospace industry.B. She thinks women have a higher IQ than men in the field.C. She believes having role models has a positive effect on women.D. She feels it is difficult for women to become successful in the field.2

27、7.Why does Reeves think the WAE Day is important?A. Because its a girls dream.B. Because it makes her a leader.C. Because it helps women experience more about aeronautics.D. Because it can strengthen the community.CSandra Cisneros was born in Chicago in 1954 to a Mexican American family. As the only

28、 girl in a family of seven children, she often felt like she had “seven fathers,” because her six brothers, as well as her father, tried to control her. Feeling shy and unimportant, she retreated(躲避) into books. Despite her love of reading, she did not do well in elementary school(小学)because she was

29、 too shy to participate.In high school, with the encouragement of one particular teacher, Cisneros improved her grades and worked for the school literary magazine. Her father encouraged her to go to college because he thought it would be a good way for her to find a husband. Cisneros did attend coll

30、ege, but instead of searching for a husband, she found a teacher who helped her join the famous graduate writing program at the University of Iowa. At the universitys Writers Workshop, however, she felt lonely-a Mexican American from a poor neighborhood among students from wealthy families. The feel

31、ing of being so different helped Cisneros find her “creative voice.”“It was not until this moment when I considered myself truly different that my writing acquired a voice. I knew I was a Mexican woman, but I didnt 5think it hadanything to do with why I felt so much imbalance(不平衡) in my life, but it

32、 had everything to do with it! Thats when I decided I would write about something my classmates couldnt write about.”Cisneros published her first work, The House on Mango Street, when she was twenty-nine. The book tells about a young Mexican American girl growing up in a Spanish-speaking area in Chi

33、cago, much like the neighborhoods in which Cisneros lived as a child. The book won an award in 1985 and has been used in classes from high school through graduate school level. Since then, Cisneros has published several books of poetry, a childrens book, and a short-story collection.28. Which of the

34、 following is TRUE about Cisneros in her childhood?A. She had seven brothers. B. She felt herself a nobody(小人物).C. She was too shy to go to school. D. She did not have any good teachers.29. The graduate program gave Cisneros a chance to _.A. work for a school magazine B. run away from her familyC. m

35、ake a lot of friends D. develop her writing style30. According to Cisneros, what played the decisive(决定性的) role in her success?A. Her early years in college. B. Her family members.C. Her feeling of being different. D. Her childhood experience.31. What do we learn about The House on Mango Street?A. I

36、t is quite popular among students. B. It is the only book ever written by Cisneros.C. It wasnt success as it was written in Spanish. D. It won an award when Cisneros was twenty-nine. DAlthough most hitchhikers (搭便车的人) are people, passers-by tend to ignore them because they are cautious about giving

37、rides to strangers. But what will they do if they come across a hitchhiking robot? Will they take it to its destination or will they just leave the helpless machine by the wayside?That is the answer Canadian professors, Smith and Zeller, who study the relationship between humans and technology, are

38、seeking for after they came up with the idea of building a hitchhiking robot.HitchBOT is built with cheap household items. Thanks to a PC tablet, GPS tracker and camera, hitchBOT not only can send its thoughts and pictures to the general(普通的) public, but also can answer general questions and keep dr

39、ivers entertained with small talks. The smart robot is even able to quote(引用) interesting facts about the areas it has passed through.Not surprisingly, many people are doubtful about hitchBOTs ability. Most people think the cute robot will be damaged by someone. Actually, they are all wrong. The rob

40、ot hitchhiked all the way from Halifax to Victoria, a distance of 3,700 miles. It was first picked up on July 27th by an elderly couple. It not only reached its destination on August 21st, but also had some amazing adventures along the way. It visited national parks, went fishing, went camping, 6and

41、 even attended a wedding where it experienced its first dance and interrupted the brides(新郎)speech.In addition to helping it get to its destination, its Canadian fans have gone out to ensure its safety from covering the robot with a plastic cape (披肩) to help keep it dry to ensuring that it stays hea

42、lthy with motor oil.32. Why is the hitchhiking robot built?A. To help passers-by reach their destinations. B. To find out how people might react to it.C. To see if it will give rides to strangers. D. To entertain drivers on their way.33. The hitchBOT can do all of the following except . A. talking w

43、ith the driver B. dancing with peopleC. sending its thoughts and pictures D. answering any question raised34. How long did it take the hitchBOT to reach its destination?A. Nearly a month. B. Over one month.C. Two months. D. One week.35. What can we learn about the hitchBOT?A. It was ignored by an el

44、derly couple.B. It didnt meet with any danger along the way.C. It experienced a long and amazing journey.D. It will be put into the market quickly. 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。How to Keep a Relationship Healthy and StrongAre you new to experiencing relationsh

45、ips? Well, let me give you advice on having a healthy and possibly long-term relationship.36 Do not hide things from them, do not lie. Dont be afraid to say things that isnt very flattering(奉承的)about yourself. Getting them to trust you is the most important element(元素) in any relationship. If theres

46、 no trust, theres nothing there. So please be honest and theyll learn to open up to youMake sure you give them respect. Now respect isnt just simply treating her or him nicely. Theres a lot more to it. You have to learn to adjust to their liking. 37 Dont just think about yourself, think about what y

47、our partner needs out of it as well.38 Always be willing to help them and give them honesty and positivity at the same time. Make them feel you are someone they can really rely on and build a future with. This is an important step in a relationship. Your partner has to be able to rely on you when ne

48、eded. Make sure you have a good sense of humor with them. Laughter is the key to happiness. Laugh a lot with them, joke with them. Laughter may seem silly, but its the secret to a lot in life. It will keep the sparks(火光)alive. 39 Make sure the communication is good. This goes along with trust, but a

49、lways communicate how you feel, even if its something that upsets you. Instead of screaming, talk to them. 40 Its important to communicate this to them，not keep it bottled up(憋在心里).7A. Show them your personalityB. Be an honest person with themC. Make sure you are reliable to your partnerD. Laughter keeps the relationship strong and lastingE. Dont start to neglect them and make them feel unwantedF. Basically, learn to study your partners mo