1、- 1 -内蒙古包头市第四中学 2017-2018 学年高二英语 12 月月考模拟练习试题第一卷（共 70 分）第二部分：阅读理解（共两节, 满分 40 分）第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并将正确答案填涂到答题卡上。 （共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）AWhen I was 12, all I wanted was a signet (图章 ) ring. They were the “in“ thing and it seemed every girl except me had one. On my 13th birthday
2、, my Mum gave me a signet ring with my initials (姓名首字母 ) carved （雕刻）into it. I was in heaven.What made it even more special was that it was about the only thing that wasnt being “replaced“. Wed been burnt out in fires that swept through our area earlier that year and had lost everythingso most of th
3、e “new“ stuff (东西) we got was really just to replace what wed lost. But not my ring. My ring was new.Then, only one month later, I lost it. I took it off before bed and it was missing in the morning. I was sad and searched everywhere for it. But it seemed to have disappeared. Eventually, I gave up a
4、nd stopped looking for it. And two years later, we sold the house and moved away.Years passed, and a couple of moves later, I was visiting my parents when Mum told me that she had something for me. It wasnt my birthday, nor was it Easter or Christmas or any other gift-giving occasion. Mum noticed my
5、 questioning look. “Youll recognize this one,“ she said, smiling.Then she handed me a small ring box. I took it from her and opened it to find my beautiful signet ring inside. The family who had bought our house 13 years earlier had recently decided to do some redecorations, which included replacing
6、 the carpets. When they pulled the carpet up in my old bedroom, they found the ring. As it had my initials carved into it, they realized who owned - 2 -the ring. Theyd had it professionally cleaned up by a jeweler before sending it to my mother. And it still fits me.21. The underlined word “in“ in t
7、he first paragraph probably means “_“.A. practical B. available C. fashionable D. renewable22. When she got the ring back, the writer was about _.A. 13 years old B. 15 years old C. 26 years old D. 28 years old23. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The writers family moved sev
8、eral times.B. The writer never stopped looking for her ring.C. The writers ring was cleaned up by the new house owner.D. The writer lost her ring in the morning when she took it off.24. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Lost and Found B. My New Ring C. Lost and Replaced D. An Expensive
9、 RingBHaving returned from her round trip, the angry woman stood outside the ticket office of the station. “The railway owes me 12,”she said to Harry Jenks, the young man working at the office. “You sold me a ticket for May 22nd, but there was no ship from Jersey that night. So my daughter and I had
10、 to stay in a hotel. It cost me 12.” Harry was worried. He remembered selling the woman a return ticket. “Come into the office, Madam,” he said politely. “Ill just check the Jersey timetable for May 22nd.” The woman and her little girl followed him inside. She was quite right, as Harry soon discover
11、ed. There was no sailing on May 22nd.How could he have made such a careless mistake. He shouldnt have sold her a ticket for that day. Wondering what to do, he smiled at the child. “You look sun burnt,” he said to her. “Did you have a nice holiday in Jersey? ” “Yes,” she answered, shyly. “The beach w
12、as lovely. And I can swim too!” - 3 -“Thats fine,” said Harry. “My little girl cant swim a bit yet. Of course, shes only three.” “Im four,” the child said proudly. “Ill be four and a half.” Harry turned to the mother. “I remember your ticket, Madam, ”he said. “But you didnt get one for your daughter
13、, did you? ” “Er, well.”the woman looked at the child.” “I mean.she hasnt started school yet. Shes only four.” “A four-year-old child must have a ticket, Madam. A childs return ticket to Jersey costs.let me see.13.50.So if the railway pays your hotel, you will owe 1.50.The law is the law, but since
14、the fault was mine.” The woman stood up, took the childs hand and left the office. 25. The woman was angry because _. A. she couldnt use the ticket for her round trip B. she had to return home a day earlier than she had planned C. she spent more money than she had expected D. Harry had sold her a on
15、e-way ticket but charged her for a return 26. Harry started talking to the little girl_. A. because he was in difficulty and did not know what to do B. because he wanted to be friendly to the little girl so as to win more time for thinkingC. because he had a little girl about the same age as this gi
16、rlD. because he didnt realize that he could find a way out from the little girl 27. When Harry said “The law is the law, but since the fault was mine.”,he meant that_. A. they must follow the law, even though the fault was his B. the woman had to pay him 1.50 and the railway would pay her for the ho
17、telC. he had to be strict with the woman because of the law, although he didnt want to- 4 -D. she should pay 1.50, but since he had made a mistake, she could go without paying 28. The woman left the office without saying anything because_. A. she wanted to go home and get money for the childs ticket
18、 B. she was so angry that she didnt want to have anything more to do with the young man C. she was moved by Harrys kindness D. she knew she would have to pay 1.50 if she insistedCFor a while, my neighborhood was taken over by an army of joggers(慢跑者). They were there all the time: early morning, noon
19、, and evening. There were little old ladies in gray sweats, young couples in Adidas shoes, middle-aged men with red faces. “Come on!” My friend Alex encouraged me to join him as he jogged by my house every evening. “Youll feel great.”Well, I had nothing against feeling and if Alex could jog every da
20、y, anyone could. So I took up jogging seriously and gave it a good two months of my life, and not a day more. Based on my experience, jogging is the most overvalued form of exercise around, and judging from the number of the people who left our neighborhood jogging army, Im not alone in my opinion.F
21、irst of all, jogging is very hard on the body. Your legs and feet take a real pounding（重击）running down a road for two or three miles. I developed foot, leg, and back problems. Then I read about a nationally famous jogger who died of a heart attack while jogging, and I had something else to worry abo
22、ut. Jogging doesnt kill hundreds of people, but if you have any physical weaknesses, jogging will surely bring them out, as they did with me.Secondly, I got no enjoyment out of jogging. Putting one foot in front of the other for forty-five minutes isnt my idea of fun. Jogging is also a lonely pastim
23、e. Some joggers say, “I love being out there with just my thoughts.” Well, my thoughts began to bore me, and most of them were on how much my legs hurt.- 5 -And how could I enjoy something that brought me pain? And that wasnt just the first week; it was practically every day for two months. I never
24、got past the pain level, and pain isnt fun. What a cruel way to do it! So many other exercises, including walking, lead to almost the same results painlessly, so why jog?I dont jog any more, and I dont think I ever will. Im walking two miles three times a week at a fast pace, and that feels good. I
25、bicycle to work when the weather is good. Im getting exercise, and Im enjoying it at the same time. I could never say the same for jogging, and Ive found a lot of better ways to stay in shape.29. The underlined word “them” (Paragraph 3) most probably refers to _.A. heart attacks B. back problems C.
26、famous joggers D. physical weaknesses30. What was the writers attitude towards jogging in the beginning?A. He was strongly against it. B. He was very fond of it.C. He felt it was worth a try. D. He thought it must be painful.31. Why did the writer give up jogging two months later?A. He disliked doin
27、g exercise outside. B . He found it neither healthy nor interesting.C. He was afraid of having a heart attack. D. He was worried about being left alone.32. From the writers experience, we can conclude that_.A. nothing other than jogging can help people keep fit B. he is the only person who hates jog
28、gingC. not everyone enjoys joggingD. jogging makes people feel greater than any other sportDYour glasses may someday replace your smart phone, and some New Yorkers are ready for the switch. Some in the city cant wait to try them on and use the - 6 -maps and GPS that the futuristic eyewear is likely
29、to include.“ Id use it if I were hanging out with friends at 3 a. m. and going to the bar and wanted to see what was open,“ said Walter Choo, 40, of Fort Greene.The smart phone-like glasses will likely come out this year and cost between $250 and $600, the Times said, possibly including a variation
30、of augmented(增强的) reality, a technology already available on smart phones and tablets (平板电脑) that overlays information onto the screen about ones surroundings. So, for example, if you were walking down a street, indicators(指示灯) would pop up showing you the nearest coffee shop or directions could be
31、plotted out and come into view right on the sidewalk in front of you.“ As far as a mainstream consumer product, this just isnt something anybody needs,“ said Sam Biddle, who writes for G. “ Were used to having one thing in our pocket to do all these things,“ he added, “and the ordinary consumer isnt
32、 going to be able to afford another device (装置) thats hundreds and hundreds of dollars. “Google publisher Seth Weintraub, who has been reporting on the smart phone-like glasses since late last year, said he is confident that this type of wearable device will eventually be as common as smart phones.“
33、Its just like smart phones 10 years ago,“ Weintraub said. “A few people started getting emails on their phones, and people thought that was crazy. Same kind of thing. We see people bending their heads to look at their smart phones, and its unnatural,“ he said. “Theres going to be improvements to tha
34、t, and this a step there. “33. One of the possible functions of the smart phone-like glasses is to _.A. program the opening hours of a bar B. supply you with a picture of the futureC. provide information about your surroundingsD. update the maps and GPS in your smart phones34. According to Sam Biddl
35、e, the smart phone-like glasses are _.A. expensive for ordinary consumers B. attractive to New Yorkers- 7 -C. available to people worldwide D. necessary for teenagers35. We can learn from the last two paragraphs that the smart phone-like glasses _.A. will be improved by a new technology B. are as co
36、mmon as smart phonesC. are popular among young adults D. may have a potential market 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，并将其答案标号涂在答题卡上对应题目的选项处。选项中有两项为多余选项。What Teenagers Can Do To Earn More RespectAs teenagers continue to grow and develop into young adults, the transition(过渡) into a
37、dulthood has begun. With so many physical and emotional changes going on, certain manners are often forgotten and other adult traits(特征) are not yet accepted as a way of life. 36 By doing the following things, you will earn more respect.Contribute to the householdAt the very least, clean up after yo
38、urself. As a teenager, you are old enough to clean up after yourself. When you make a mess, clean it up. 37 All housework that you do help to reduce the load of the person who did them before. Now that youre old enough, why shouldnt you contribute to the household? 38 Be responsible39 Whether they a
39、re basic things, like brushing your teeth or doing your homework, or more involved chores that contribute to the household, simply fulfill your responsibilities on time. When adults know that they can rely on you, their trust and respect for you will increase.Solve more of your own problem without a
40、sking for helpInstead of taking the easy approach and asking for help, make an effort to solve your problems on your own first. The “easy way” is only easy for you, but it is an extra task for the person from whom you are seeking help. Seek help - 8 -only after you have made an honest effort to solv
41、e your own problems. 40 When you become a good problem solver, you will earn more respect.A. Everyone has certain responsibilities.B. By being aware of these manners and traits, you can manage them sooner.C. The people doing the housework before will greatly appreciate the help.D. This includes, but
42、 is not limited to, your dishes and your room.E. It will make your life more pleasant.F. Depending on the problem, 15 minutes of effort is usually a good guideline.G. When speaking to a group, speak loud enough.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:每小题 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
43、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。The passengers on the bus watched with sympathy as Susan made her way carefully up the steps. She paid the driver and then, using her hands to 41 the seats, settled in one of them.It had been a year since Susan became blind. As the result of an accident she was suddenl
44、y thrown into a world of 42 . Susans husband Mark watched her 43 into hopelessness and he was 44 to use every possible means to help his wife.Finally, Susan felt ready to 45 to her job, but how would she get there? She used to take the bus, but she was now too 46 to get around the city by herself. M
45、ark 47 to ride the bus with Susan each morning and evening 48 she could manage it by herself.For two weeks, Mark 49 Susan to and from work each day. He taught her how to rely on her other 50 , specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and how to adapt to her new 51 .At last, Susan decided
46、 that she was ready to try the trip 52 . Monday - 9 -morning arrived. Before she left, she hugged her husband 53 , her eyes filled with tears of gratitude（感激）.She said good-bye and, for the first time, they went their 54 ways. Each day went perfectly, and a wild excitement 55 Susan. She was doing it
47、!On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work 56 . As she was getting off the bus, the driver said, “Miss, I sure 57 you.” Curious, Susan asked the driver 58 .“You know ,every morning for the _59_ week, a fine-looking gentleman in a military uniform has been standing across the corner watching you
48、until you enter your office building safely,” the bus driver said.Tears of happiness poured down Susans cheeks. She was so lucky for he had given her a gift more powerful than _60_ . That is the gift of love that can bring light where there is darkness.41.A. touch B.grab C.count D.feel42.A.weakness B. sickness C.darkness D.sadness43.A.run B.sink C.jump D.step44.A.inspired B.determined C.honored D.pleased45.A.return B.adjust C.contribute D.stick46.A.dred B.astonished C.depressed D.frightened47.A.volunteered B.attempted C.continued D.struggled48.A.when B.as
