1、- 1 -淇滨高中 2018-2019 学年上期第三次月考高二英语试卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）省略第二部分：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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AFestivals around the worldRaksha BandhanThis is a Hindu festival held in August. Sisters give their brothers a rakhi, a bracelet made of thre
2、ad. In return，the brothers promise to care for their sisters.MoombaThis takes place each year in Melbourne, Australia. There are boat races in the Yarra River, parades and art shows.US Independence DayThis is held on 4th July. The US flag is flown from buildings and people hold parties to celebrate
3、the birth of the nation.Bastille DayOn 14th July, people in France celebrate this occasion with flags and fireworks. It marks the start of the French Revolution.May DayThe 1st of May is the day when northern Europeans welcome spring. People wear green leaves and dance outdoors.Carnival in Rio de Jan
4、eiroThis is a fourday festival when thousands of people in costume dance the samba through the streets.Joan of ArcJoan of Arc, the French girlsoldier is honored on the 30th of May. It was the day she was burnt to death by the English in 1431.- 2 -21Which of the following is NOT one of the activities
5、 in the Moomba festival?ABoat races. BParades. CArt shows. DDancing the samba.22Which festival marks the day when the nation was set up?AUS Independence Day. BMay Day.CBastille Day. DCarnival in Rio de Janeiro.23Which festival is held in memory of a famous person?AMoomba. BBastille Day. CRaksha Band
6、han. DJoan of Arc.BBetween the innocence of babyhood and seriousness of manhood we find a delightful creature called a “boy”. Boys come in different sizes, weights, and colors, but all boys have the same belief: to enjoy every second of every minute of every hour of every day and to fill the air wit
7、h noise until the adult males pack them off to bed at night.Boys are found everywhere on top of, under, inside of, climbing on, swinging from, running around, or jumping to this and that! Mothers spoil them, little girls hate them, older sisters and brothers love them, and God protects them. A boy i
8、s TRUTH with dirt on its face, BEAUTY with a cut on its finger, WISDOM with chocolate in its hair, and HOPE of the future with a snake in its pocket.When you are busy, a boy is a troublemaker and a noise. When you want him to make a good impression, his brain turns to jelly or else he becomes a wild
9、 creature bent on destroying the world and himself with it.A boy with mixture he has the stomach of a horse, the digestion of stones and sand, the energy of an atomic bomb, the curiosity of a cat, the imagination of a superwoman, the shyness of a sweet girl, the brave nature of a bull, the violence
10、of a firecracker, but_when_you_ask_him_to_make_something,_he_has_five_thumbs_on_each_hand.He likes ice cream, knives, saws, Christmas, comic books, woods, water (in its natural habitat), large animals, Dad, trains, Saturday morning, and fire engines. He is not much for girls, overcoats, adults, or b
11、edtime.Nobody else is so early to rise, or so late to supper. Nobody else gets so much fun out of trees, dogs, and breezes. Nobody else can put into one pocket a rusty knife, a half eaten apple, a threefoot rope, six cents and some unknown - 3 -things.A boy is a magical creature he is your headache
12、but when you come home at night with only shattered pieces of your hopes and dreams, he can mend them like new with two magic words， “Hi, Dad！”24The whole passage is in a tone of _.Ahumor and love Brespect and harmonyCambition and expectation Dconfidence and imagination25What does the underlined sen
13、tence in Para. 4 probably mean?AHe has altogether five fingers. BHe is slow, foolish and clumsy.CHe has become clever and smart. DHe cuts his hand with a knife.26What does the writer feel about boyhood?ACurious. BTiring. CDelightful. DUnsafe.27The writer is probably _.Aa envious sister Ba sharply ob
14、servant fatherCa appreciative fond mother Da spoiled naughty kidCFor one tired out from work, autumn is one of the best times to step into the open air to kickback and enjoy some great music. And thats what many Beijingers have done this past weekend.Family, friends, laughter; beautiful grass, fresh
15、 air and live music echoing (回响) off the forest and the Great Wall that surround this place. A weekend in this music paradise (乐园 ) just seems too short. Besides, a brand new worldclass outdoor theater has just been open at this years festival, which will surely make the festival a better and more p
16、ermanent experience.A full house is before the new outdoor amphitheater (圆形剧场). Even the thunderstorm couldnt break up the crowd completely absorbed in the music. Thanks to the new theater, this years Great Wall Forest Festival offers even more superb acoustics (音效的) and an overall outdoor theatrica
17、l experience, even though the project is still half complete.The festival is now in its fourth year. Since its first show in 2010, the festival has seen a steady increase in festivalgoers and has expanded its length from two days to four days, divided over two weekends. It has also been experimentin
18、g with a variety of styles, from classical to pop, with this years - 4 -theme “Celebrating 20 Years of Chinese Folk Song.” Folk Song legend Lao Lang explains how folk songs have helped encourage more amateur folks to express themselves through music.“Before music was reserved for the professionals.
19、But folk songs made young people realize that they can express themselves through music as well. And thats what characterizes folk songs. Its popular music and it always has a story.” said Lao Lang.Unlike some of the other outdoor festivals, the Great Wall Forest Festival appeals to a wide range of
20、audiences. Its a rare place where teens, parents and families can all enjoy the outdoors and have a great time.Great music and scenery aside, many childrens workshops, master music classes, and interactive art activities have also been introduced this year. If music is the reason to come to the fest
21、ivals, youll find even more reasons not to leave.28What is the meaning of the underlined phrase “kick back” in Paragraph 1?ATo hit with legs. BTo work harder.CTo relax oneself. DTo make people leave.29Which of the following is NOT true?AThe place where the Festival is held is near the Great Wall.BTh
22、e completed project adds to the attraction of this years Festival.CThe audience attending the festival bury themselves in the music.DThe year 2010 saw the beginning of the Great Wall Forest Festival.30The 2014 Great Wall Forest Festival has got improved in the following aspects except that_.Ait has
23、included different types of musicBit has attracted a wide range of audiencesCit has introduced more activities besides musicDits has been expanded from 2 days to 4 days in a week31According to Lao Lang, we can know that _.Afolk songs can help amateur singers become famous easilyBfolk songs are the o
24、nes just intended for the professionalsCa folk song, always with a story, belongs to popular musicDpopular songs are used by the young to express themselves- 5 -D“The days when the management in Western companies presented gold watches to longserving employees to thank them for loyal service is now
25、just a memory.” says the Educational and Training Support Agency.This new development in the shape and movement of the workforce throughout Western businesses is partly a result of the way that layers of middle management are being removed, leaving more workers responsible for their own development.
26、“Having workers take responsibility for their own development might be dramatic, but it is now the rule， ” says the Educational and Training Support Agency.“Today, not only are workers more mobile, they have to run to keep up with changes.” says the Govemmentfounded agency. “It is no longer enough f
27、or a worker to gain a set of skills. Workers need the ability to react and get used to changes.”This new system is also being pushed along by the way that industry is looking to its workers to renew their own skills. In the United States, some companies have contracts (合同) which repair their employe
28、es to show regularly how they have their skills up to date.Contrary to this traditions of the past, employers in the West are now looking for autonomous learners as recruits, people who can develop their own continuing education beyond the school and university system. At the same time, businesses a
29、re developing the capacity for workers to take up autonomous learning on site in workplace, so that the skills and abilities of all workers in a business continue to improve and increase. “This, of course， ” says business theory, “will also improve the productivity (生产率) of the workers and therefore
30、 the profits of the company.”32The management in western companies no longer presents gold watches to their employees because_.Athey are not loyal to companies Bother rewards replace gold watchesCthe way proves to be a failure D serving a company for life is rare now33The western workforce frequentl
31、y changes their jobs partly because - 6 -_.Ahopping from job to job has become a new trendBemployees are expecting to have more experiences in their lifeCworkers have to take more responsibility for themselvesDit is easy to complete themselves by doing so34The passage seems to suggest that the prese
32、nt situation in society requires that workers should _.Ashow more loyalty to their companiesBtry to develop their skills to fit in with changesCgo to college to have their skills up to dateDbe quick in changing their careers if there is the possibility35The phrase “autonomous learner” in the last pa
33、ragraph means _.Apeople who have received higher educationBpeople who study hard themselvesCpeople who learn things very quicklyDpeople who continue their study beyond regular education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。Everyone sleeps. However, taking the time to de
34、velop a sleep habit is probably the last thing on your mind and some sleep advice simply cant be forgotten. _36_Watching TV until you fall asleep.It has nothing to do with what you watch TV news isnt a better presleep choice than TV series. _37_ The bright light keeps you awake all the night. So eve
35、n if you nod off (in front of the TV, for example), you probably wont stay asleep for long.Sleeping with pets._38_ They get comfortable, and then they move. This goes on all night, and whether you admit it or not, it interrupts your ability to get the level of sleep needed to feel rested.Eating fatt
36、y, heavy foods too close to bedtime.Heartburn(烧心，胃痛) strikes anyone of any age, but its the most common GI disorder(胃肠失调) in older adults. If youve ever tried to go to sleep after - 7 -eating a fatty meal, youve probably found the discomfort of stomach preventing you from falling asleep or staying a
37、sleep._39_Remember how poorly you sleep when you have a fever turning over and over again, never really feeling rested? Well, heavy exercise too close to bedtime has the same effect it raises your body temperature so that your sleep is disturbed until your body temperature drops to normal, which may
38、 take several hours.Accepting snoring(打呼噜) as normal sleep behavior.Snoring may seem as common as breathing, but its considered the biggest sleep killer, and its linked to several causes sleeping on your back, being overweight, having a cold, drinking, or taking drugs. _40_ For the snorer, it distur
39、bs sleep by awakening him/her every so often in order to breathe normally. For the partner, the noise can be unbearable.AExercising heavily too close to bedtime.BHere are some suggestions youll need to follow.CReducing your body temperature before bedtime.DRather its the TVs bright light that is the
40、 criminal.EHere are some bad habits you need to get rid of.FMost seriously, its caused by a dangerous illness.GPets sleep most of the day, and they move a lot when sleeping.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。All of us live in an incr
41、easingly connected world. I believe East and West will coexist _41_ when each admits it needs to learn from the other. _42_ side is better. Were all each others _43_ and each others students. Music is just one example of this.Sales of pianos are falling in the United States for the time being, but t
42、hey are _44_ quickly in China. The human need for music is about a(n) _45_ for immortality (不朽). _46_ there is one person left on the earth, there will be _47_.- 8 -Over the years I have _48_ that being number one is not the only _49_ a person should have. There is no _50_ that I am extremely proud
43、of all I have _51_ through my hard work. The only thing that always _52_ me to overcome the difficulties was my _53_ for music and my love for playing the piano. _54_ music is like breathing for me. I cannot _55_ the meaning of my life without music.As I look ahead I know that my goals _56_ helping
44、young people discover the power of music the joy of making or listening to it. I have _57_ a foundation (基金会 ). My foundation will _58_ education for musical training people and provide scholarships for _59_ people from all over the world.As my own fingers _60_ over the keyboard, I hope that the mus
45、ic I play opens up doors and minds. This is as important to me as being number one.41A. fast Bwell Cbadly Dbriefly42A. Any of BNo one CEvery DEach43A. friends Bbrothers Cteachers Drelatives44A. rising Breducing Copening Dkeeping45A. try Border Chabit Ddesire46A. As long as BAs soon as CAs for DAs th
46、ough47A. love Bhope Cmusic Ddream48A. doubted Blearned Cimagined Dinformed49A. test Bhobby Cdecision Dgoal50A. denying Btelling Csaying Dtalking51A. saved Bachieved Cdevoted Dexpected52A. forbade Bforgave Chelped Dasked53A. celebration Bchoice Cpity Dpassion54A. Selecting BReading CMaking DChanging5
47、5A. understand Bpredict Cconclude Dcreate56A. annoy Bimagine Cpretence Dinclude57A. set off Bset down Cset out Dset up58A. support Bidentify Cdemand Dstress59A. curious Byoung Cdisabled Dpoor60A. swim Bhold Cfly Dstop- 9 -第二节（共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Its said that
48、a giant rock was located in the North Sea but once many boats and ships _61_ (strike) it and sank.About a century years ago, a kind and imaginative minister came up with an idea to have a buoy(浮标 ) _62_(fasten) to the rock. On the top of the buoy _63_(place) a bell, _64_ would ring whenever any ships got closer. When hearing the bell ringing, sailors knew where the rock was and stayed safe. One day, a sea robber Rover happened
