1、- 1 -内蒙古包头市第四中学 2017-2018 学年高二英语下学期第一次月考模拟练习试题第一部分：听力理解（略）第二部分：阅读（共 20 小题，每题 2 分，满分 40 分）第一节，阅读理解（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，共 30 分）A Every morning Grandpa got up early sitting at the table, reading his book. His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to copy him in every way he could. One day the grand
2、son asked, “Grandpa, I try to read the book just like you, but I dont understand it, and I forget what I understand as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the book do?” The grandpa quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and replied, “Take this coal basket down to the river and br
3、ing me back a basket of water.”The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked(漏) out before he got back to the house. The grandpa laughed and said, “Youll have to move a little faster next time,” and sent him back to the river with the basket to try again.This time the boy ran faster, but agai
4、n the basket was empty before he returned. Out of breath, he told his grandpa that it was impossible to carry water in a basket, so he went to get a bucket instead.The grandpa said, “I dont want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. Youre just not trying hard enough.”The boy again dipped the
5、basket into the river and ran hard, but when he reached his grandpa the basket was empty again. Out of breath, he said, “Grandpa, its useless !”“So, you think it is useless?” the grandpa said, “Look at the basket.”The boy looked at the basket and for the first time he realized that the basket was di
6、fferent. It had been transformed from a dirty old coal basket and - 2 -was now clean. “Grandson, thats what happens when you read the book. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, youll be changed, inside and out.”21. What puzzled the grandson most was _.A. what kind o
7、f book he could understandB. why he forgot what he read soonC. whether it was useful to read books D. how he could read books like his grandpa22. Why did Grandpa ask his grandson to fetch a basket of water? _A. To punish him for not reading carefully.B. To get him to realize the use of reading books
8、.C. To train him to run faster.D. To clean the dirty basket in the river.23. What lesson can we learn from the story? _A. It is foolish to carry water with a basket.B. The old are always wiser than the young.C. You cant expect to remember whatever you read.D. Reading books can change a person gradua
9、lly.24. What can be the best title for the text? _A. Grandpa and grandson B. Carrying water in a basketC. Reading for total changing D. Baskets and booksBFour Simple Keys to Transform（改变） Your LifeThe Power of ChoiceEvery one of us makes countless choices every dayEvery choice we make has an effect
10、on our livesEven insignificant choices can affect what we experience and how we feelWhen hunger strikes, we can reach for a healthy, nutritious snack, or we can choose the sugar high of junk foodThe more important the decision, the greater its effectFor instance, how do I act towards that person who
11、 treated me badly? Do I generally choose to be - 3 -passive, or do I actively set clear intentions(意图） and create what I want in my life? Every choice we make, however big or small, affects us in some wayHow Do You Make Choices? If you are interested in living a richer, fuller life, there is a found
12、ation upon which you can base all of your decisions which can make life better not only for you, but also for those around youThis foundation is to choose based on whats best for allImagine a world where every parent, spouse（配偶） , friend, teacher, businessperson, and politician truly did their best
13、to choose whats best for all involved in every decision they made We would certainly live in a more caring, supportive worldIts the Intention“But how do I know what is really best?“ you might askThe answer is simpleIt doesnt matterWhat matters is not the choice you make, but rather the intention beh
14、ind your choiceWhat matters is that whatever decision you make, you are clear in your intention of choosing based on whats best for allIf it later turns out that you made what appears to have been a bad choice, theres no need for guiltKnowing that you did your best to choose with a sincere desire fo
15、r whats best for all, your conscience stays clear and openThis then allows you to more easily learn from your mistakes, and to live with a clear heart and mindWhats Best for Me, Too! Choosing whats best does not mean you have to always sacrifice yourself for othersAn over-exhausted mother can lose h
16、er temper（脾气） easilySome time off for this mother might seem selfish, yet in the long run, it can help her to be a better mother to her childrenSo as we move through each day of our lives, let us remember to include ourselves as we do our best to choose whats best for all25Which of the following is
17、FALSE?AWhenever hunger strikes, we will reach for a junk snack BEvery choice, however big or small, has an influence on usCEven small choices affect how we feel DWe make choices every day26How should we make choices?ATo be interested in a richer, fuller life BTo make life better for ourselvesCTo ima
18、gine a world where everyone did their bestDTo choose based on whats best for all - 4 -27Why does the author say, “What matters is not the choice you make, but rather the intention behind your choice“?ABecause the choice you make is not importantBBecause you may have made a bad choiceCBecause this al
19、lows you to stay clear and improve D. Because there is no need for guilt28How to choose what is best for us?AWe need to devote all our life to others BWe need to put away some time for ourselves CWe need to sacrifice ourselves for othersDWe need to be selfless every minuteCWindbreaks are barriers（屏障
20、） formed by trees and other plantsFarmers plant these barriers around their fields，which help prevent the loss of soil，and stop the wind from blowing soil awayThey also keep the wind from damaging or destroying cropsBesides，extra trees and plants can be cut down and used or sold for woodWindbreaks c
21、an be highly valuable for protecting grain cropsFor example，in parts of West Africa grain harvests were as much as twenty percent higher in fields protected by windbreaks compared with fields without themBut here is something interesting about windbreaksThey seem to work best when they allow some wi
22、nd to pass through the barrier of trees or plants around a fieldIf not，then the movement of air close to the ground will lift the soilThen the soil will be blown awayFor this reason，a windbreak works best if it contains only 60 to 80 percent of the trees and plants that would be needed to make a sol
23、id lineAn easy rule to remember is that windbreaks can protect areas up to 10 times the height of the tallest trees in the windbreakThere should be at least two lines in each windbreakOne line should be large treesThe second line，right next to it， can be shorter trees or other plants with leavesLoca
24、lly grown trees and plants are considered the best - 5 -choices for windbreaksTrees reduce the damaging effects of wind and rainTheir roots help protect soil from being washed awayAnd trees can provide animals outdoors with shade from the sun29. The advantages of building a windbreak are as follows
25、except _. A. providing humans with shade from the sun B. increasing the production of grain harvestsC. keeping the wind from destroying grain crops D. reducing the damaging effects of wind and rain 30. The author thinks windbreaks are interesting because _. A. windbreaks can stop the wind getting th
26、roughB. the movement of air lifts the soil C. large trees are lined with short ones D. windbreaks allow some wind to pass through 31. If the trees grow to a height of 30 feet, the areas the windbreak can protect are _. A. 150 square feet B. 100 square feet C. 300 square feet D. 240 square feet32. Wh
27、at can be inferred from the text? A. The environment is going from bad to worse. B. Windbreaks can contribute to agriculture harvests. . C. Trees and plants from abroad are the best for windbreaks. D. Extra trees and plants can be cut down for woodDThirteen-year-old Greg Hoffman had been begging his
28、 parents for an iPhone all year. So on Christmas morning he was thrilled to find the object of his desire under the tree, but there was a catch.The phone came with an 18-point set of terms and conditions that he had to agree to before the phone could be his. And the agreement did not come from Apple
29、 or the phone provider, it was from his mother.- 6 -His mom, Janell Hoffman, included a contract（协议） along with the iphone that listed eighteen conditions or rules that Greg has to follow if he wants to keep it. Some of the rules limit the time he can use the phone; not after 7:30 p.m , and he cant
30、take it to school. He also has to promise not to send “hurtful” text messages and e-mails to people; give his passwords to his parents, and always answer the phone when his mom or dad calls. Greg also has to use his own money to replace the phone if its broken or lostJanell says the idea behind the
31、contract is to teach her son to have a sense of responsibility and to learn to “co-exist with technology, not be ruled by it. She told him not to use this technology to lie, fool, or cheat another human being.Most of the terms do not just apply to the iphone, but to life. She also advised him to, “k
32、eep your eyes up. See the world happening around you,” “Stare out of a window. Listen to the birds. Take a walk. Talk to a stranger. Wonder without Googling.”“You are growing up in a fast and ever changing world. It is exciting and enticing. Trust your powerful mind and giant heart above any machine
33、. I hope that you understand it is my job to raise you into a well rounded, healthy young man that can function in the world and coexist with technology, not be ruled by it,” “I love you. I hope you enjoy your awesome new iPhone. Merry Christmas!”33. The underlined word “catch” in the first paragrap
34、h means “_”A. great secret B. piece of equipmentC. hidden difficulty D. piece of paper 34. Mom gave her son the 18-point contracts with the iphone in order to _A. keep in touch with him at any timeB. teach him to have a sense of responsibilityC. let him learn to use new technologyD. adjust himself t
35、o the ever changing world- 7 -35. Which of the following may NOT be one of the 18 rules? _A. Do not use this technology to lie, fool another human being.B. Do not ever ignore a phone call if the screen reads “Mom” or “Dad”. Not ever.C. I will always know the password.D. Take it to school but turn it
36、 off or silence it while having classes 第二节， 七选五（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，共 10 分）Ways of Loving Your ParentsEven though you think that your parents are meanspirited at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. _ 36_ And they are in part a source of who you are. Here are some ways to
37、love your parents.Tell them you love them every morning. A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, you might still wander at a unknown corner in an unknown world.Respect them more and cherish these moment
38、s. You can use these moments to learn from them when youre off on your own. Its OK to get angry but angry actions dont help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, write down your feelings, or talk to a friend. _37_ Obey their requests. It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect
39、from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you dont get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when its cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes. _ 38_ Since you can f
40、orgive your friends, why not forgave your parents!_39_ Do things with your parents like watching TV, or going somewhere with them. Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can. Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.Some people
41、 simply may not be able to love their parents. _40 _ Seek - 8 -help if you are being abused in any way. Parents do not have a right to harm you.A， Parents will in turn express their love to you.B， Keep company with them.C， There can be realistic reasons for this ,family violence for example.D， Pleas
42、e remember parents are as important as friends.E， After this , share your feelings with your parents.F， You love them for the fact that they created and raised you.G， Forgiveness is the key .第三部分；知识运用（共两节，45 分 ）第一节， 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）In my second year of high school, our class was arrang
43、ed to run the mile. I will always remember that day. Because of the scars from operation on my leg, I had not worn 41 for two years for fear of being laughed at. Yet that day, it didnt 42 . I was ready to wear shorts, heart and mind. I had no sooner got to the starting line than I heard the loud whi
44、spers. “How fat!” “How ugly!” I 43 it.Then the coach shouted, “Ready. Go!” I rushed out like an arrow, 44 I was determined to finish first. As I came around the 45 of the four laps, there were students all over the 46 . By the time I started the third lap, only a few of my classmates remained there,
45、 and I began limping (蹒跚前行). When I was running the fourth lap, I was 47 . Then I realized that nobody had given up. 48 , everyone had already finished. As I ran that last lap, I 49 . I realized that anyone else in my class had 50 me. 12 minutes and 42 seconds after starting, I crossed the finish 51
46、 , fell to the ground and was flooded with sweat.Suddenly my 52 ran up to me and picked me up, yelling, “You did it! You finished!” He looked at me 53 , waving a piece of paper in his hand. It was my goal for the day. He read it in a 54 voice to everyone. It simply said, “I will 55 running the mile
47、tomorrow. No pain or defeat will 56 me. I am sure to make it and I 57 finish.” My face 58 . My tears went away and I had a smile on my face. And my classmates cheered. It was then - 9 -that I realized winning isnt 59 finishing first. Sometimes 60 is just finishing.41. A. trousers B. skirts C.shorts
48、D. socks42. A. matter B. care C.suffer D. mind43. A. ignored B. worked C.turned D. picked44. A. although B. so C. because D. while45. A. first B. last C. third D. fourth46. A. ground B. track C. field D. earth47. A. pleased B. absent C. alone D. lonely48. A. Besides B. Instead C. Otherwise D. Theref
49、ore49. A. cried B. laughed C. cheered D. shouted50. A. won B. hit C. struck D. beaten51. A. line B. track C. limit D. lap52. A. mother B. sister C. coach D. companion53. A. Angrily B. Calmly C. excitedly D. sadly54. A. low B. soft C. loud D. deep55. A. start B. finish C. walk D. win56. A. stop B. find
