1、- 1 -河北武邑中学 2018-2019 学年上学期高二年级第一次月考英语试题第一部分：听力部分（共 30 分）第一节听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，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 was the weather like yesterday? A. Hot. B. Rainy. C. Cold.2. What does Heather do? A. She is a teacher. B. She is a writer .C. She
2、is a doctor.3. At what time was the fire put out? A. Two oclock. B. Four oclock. C. Five oclock.4. How will the woman go to the store? A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By taxi. 5. What does the woman mean? A. She doesnt care how the movie ended.B. Shed rather see a horror film next time.C. She generally di
3、slikes that type of movie.第二节听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 8 题。6. Where is the mans mother now? A. In the hospital. B. At home. C. In the office.7. Why will the man ask for a week off? A. He has to see a doctor.B. He needs to look after his mother.C. He hasnt hired anyone to help him yet.8. What does the woman t
4、hink of the man? A. He is thoughtful. B. He is helpful to her. C. He is a successful man.- 2 -听第 7 段材料，回答第 9 至 11 题。9. Where is the bank? A. Near a bus stop. B. Across from a supermarket. C. Next to a bookstore.10. How far away is the bank? A. Two blocks away. B. Three blocks away. C. Fourteen block
5、s away.11. Which of the following does the man choose to take? A. Bus No.104. B. Streetcar B-201. C. Streetcar B-102.听第 8 段材料，回答第 12 至 14 题。12. What do we know about the man? A. He got a raise .B. He just got a new job .C. He moved into a new house.13. What kind of TV set does the woman suggest? A.
6、A small one. B. A big one. C. A cheap one.14. Why does the woman give the man such a suggestion? A. Prices will go up soon.B. New products come out every year.C. His living room isnt very big.听第 9 段材料，回答第 15 至 17 题。15. What was in the womans dream? A. Her physics teacher.B. An apple tree.C. A new ho
7、use.16. Why did the woman have the dream, according to the man? A. She was hungry. B. She studied too hard. C. She exercised too much.17. What can we learn about the man? A. He never remembers his dreams.B. He knows French better than English.C. He once had the same experience as the woman.听第 10 段材料
8、，回答第 18 至 20 题。18. What does the phrase “a stones throw away” probably mean? A. Far away. B. Close by. C. Hard to find.19. Why did Mr. Brown decide to have a look at the house?A. The house was very cheap.- 3 -B. The house was very big.C. The house was in a good location.20. What can we learn from th
9、is talk? A. Mr. Brown bought the house in the country.B. Mr. Brown thought the housing agent had lied.C. Mr. Brown thought the house was closer to the city.第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分 40 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AProfessional development courses in London Business writingDelivery meth
10、od: Online, VideoPrice: 49About the course: Many people get blocked when forced to put their thoughts into words at work. This course gives you the tools and techniques to improve your writing, whether its a two-line email or a two-hundred-page report. Travel writing coursesDelivery method: Classroo
11、m, SeminarPrice: 115 (full day); 125 (evening class)About the course: Do you want to be a travel writer? Then come along to a one-day travel writing workshop or a four-week travel writing evening class. The courses help participants to write travel features and publish them in newspapers, magazines
12、or on websites. Pre-sessional programmes in EAPDelivery method: Classroom, SeminarPrice: Starting from 1,250About the course: Our five pre-sessional programmes in English for academic purposes are intended for international students who plan to study - 4 -at Aston University. These programmes aim to
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14、knowledge and skills you need to write fundraising copy that produces more impressive and profitable results.21. How is the business writing course different from the others?A. It is delivered online.B. It offers evening classes.C. It focuses on report writing.D. It is hosted by Aston University.22.
15、 What can pre-sessional programmes in EAP help students do?A. Choose a suitable college student.B. Prepare themselves for university.C. Go to world-class universities.D. Only improve their academic skills.23. Which course fits John if he hopes to write inspiring words for fundraising activities?A. P
16、re-sessional programmes in EAP.B. Travel writing courses.C. Business writing.D. Masterclass.BIn high school I was very shy, content to hang around with my small group of friends and to concentrate on my courses. I was quickly labeled a “brain.” I did so well that by the end of senior year I had perf
17、ect grades and enough college credits to give up an entire quarter of coursework.- 5 -But in early June of senior year, the principal called me into office. He asked me to give a speech at gradation. I gaped(目瞪口呆地凝视)at him, my heart thumping. This was the reward for my hard work? I mumbled something
18、 and fled the office, blaming myself for staying away from physics, a subject sure to have broken up my perfect record.I finally agreed to a compromise. I would share the honor with five other students. I agreed to introduce my friend Judy, who would then give her own, full-length speech.Graduation
19、day soon arrived. Id been practicing my speech for days, and I had it memorized. The first half hour of the ceremony passed in a blur, and then my moment came. My name was announced. I managed to reach the podium without falling down. I faced my classmates. My voice trembled a little, but mostly it
20、was clear and strong. But within seconds, I was done and heading back to my seat. I accomplished something Id never dreamed ofI spoke in front of hundreds of people.Although I didnt realize it at the time, the successful completion of that speech gave me the confidence to participate in class at col
21、lege, to give verbal reports, and to eventually break free of my shyness. I never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation-or ever. But Im glad I did. I no longer hesitate when Im faced with the prospect of doing something I dread. I know it may very well turn out to be one of my shining mom
22、ents.24. Why was the writer called a “brain”?A. She was a bookworm all the timeB. She was the head of her small groupC. She was the most intelligent studentD. She did more coursework for good grades.25. What can we infer from the second paragraph?A. She ruined her health by studying hardB. She got t
23、he reward beyond expectationC. She was grateful for giving a speech- 6 -D. She wasnt good at physics at school26. How did the author feel at the beginning of the graduation speech?A. Scared B. Moved C. Excited D. Embarrassed27. What did the speech bring to the author at last?A. She had nothing to fe
24、ar in lifeB. She got rid of her sense of shynessC. She won enough college creditsD. She desired to become a speaker CElectronic devices can seem like a “third party“ in some relationships because some partners spend more time on them than with each other.When Amanda Gao, a 26-year-old white-collar w
25、orker in Beijing, went to a hotpot restaurant with her boyfriend on Friday night several weeks ago, she expected that they would have a good time together. To her disappointment, however, it did not turn out that way later. As soon as they were led to their seats and she began to order dishes, he bu
26、ried himself in his mobile phone“It seemed that his phone was making its way between us. A date that should have belonged to us turned into one where my boyfriend dated a third party and I felt left out. “ Gao said. some people, like her, have found that electronics have been sabotaging(破坏) their ro
27、mantic relationships.A study, published in the journal Psychology of Popular Media Culture in April 2017, questioned nearly 200 college aged adults who were in committed relationships to report on their and their partners smartphone dependency. The results showed people who were more dependent on th
28、eir phones were less sure about their relationships, and people who considered their partners excessively (过度地) dependent on their devices were less satisfied in their relationship. Lin Yuan, a relationship advisor in Beijing, noted that as more and more electronics come out and spice up peoples liv
29、es, they are at the same time becoming a third party in relationships, especially for young people.Lin said she knew of some people who suggest that electronics should be kept out - 7 -of bedrooms, which she considered challenging and hard to be put into practice for most couples. She recommended th
30、at if people are feeling neglected in their relationship, they need to respectfully let their partners know their feeling. “Communication is always the best and the most efficient way,” she said.28. What is Gaos feeling when entering the restaurant with her boyfriend?A. Disappointed B. Expectant C.
31、Annoyed D. Uneasy29. Which of the following may Lin Yuan agree with?A. Gaos boyfriend is addicted to playing gamesB. Most couples can keep electronics out of bedroomsC. Partners should communicate more to understand each other betterD. Couples should stop using electronics to avoid the problem menti
32、oned above30. Why was the case of Amanda Gao mentioned?A. To explain who the “third party” isB. To stress the importance of electronic devicesC. To encourage advisors to talk about the caseD. To introduce the phenomena of excessively depending on electronics31. Which of the following can be the best
33、 title for the text?A. Are devices killing romance?B. How to beat smartphoneC. The romantic story of Miss GaoD. The relationship between man and smart phoneDYou might make a disgusted face when you notice that the person waiting in their car at the red light next to you is picking their nose,but adm
34、it it,you do it too.And while it might be the natural option when there isnt a box of tissues around,it can be bad for you.The main reasons people feel the need to pick their nose is to clear it of dried liquid,stop an itch（痒）,or just because it feels good.Boogers（鼻屎）form when dried liquid and cilia
35、,the tiny hairs that line the nostrils（鼻孔）,trap the dust,dirt,and other things.When - 8 -boogers build up in your nose,it can be uncomfortable,and sometimes just blowing into a tissue（纸巾） doesnt do the trick.Otolaryngologist Erich P.Voigt,MD,told Business Insider that picking your nose can cause inj
36、uries and bleeding within your nostrils.Thats not terribly damaging,but when the bacteria from your hands get into your body,it can cause a cold and flu.So doctors strongly suggest not picking the nose.If dry winter air is causing the dirty liquid to harden in your nostrils,making you want to pick,c
37、onsider damping the air at home,or taking a steam shower to soften things up in there.Children,who are most famous for having a finger up their nose,sometimes dont realize how much injury theyre causing,and sometimes it.can lead to nose bleeds.So,next time you go to pick your nose,think about how ma
38、ny bacteria are on your hands and in your boogers, and maybe reach for a tissue instead.Even if you re alone,and not waiting for the light to turn green,please,use a tissue.32.Why do people pick their nose?A.Because they want to disgust others. B.Because they have the need to do it.C.Because they ha
39、ve nothing else to do. D.Because they dont have tissues around.33.Which of the following can replace the underlined part “ do the trick“ in Paragraph 1?A.act B.stop C.play D.help34.Which can help people avoid a cold and flu according to the text?A.Stopping nose picking. B.Using tissues regularly.C.T
40、aking a shower every day. D.Keeping the air wet at home.35.What should you do when you have to pick your nose?A.Be careful not to cause bleeding. B.Use a tissue instead of bare fingers.C.Wait for the light to turn red if you are driving. - 9 -D.Wash up your hands and clear your fingernails.根据短文内容，从短
41、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 Become an Activist (活动家)Activists are people who see the need for change and devote their time to doing something about it. 36 If you are interested in it you can do so.37 This could be anything from a student club to a national organization (like the American
42、Civil Liberties Union or the National Organizers Alliance). Most activist organizations offer different levels of involvement, so you can do whatever you feel most comfortable with, whether that means attending meetings and demonstrations or just donating a little money when you can.Volunteer your t
43、ime. One of the best ways to make a difference is to volunteer your time. Reach out to organizations in your community that do work for your cause, and ask how you can help.Donate money or supplies. 38 If you cant afford to donate money to an organization that supports yours cause, you may be able t
44、o donate other thing, they need, like clothing or canned food.Reach out to family and friends. Tell your family and friends about your cause, and invite them to get involved. If they are interested, share literature about your cause or just talk to them about what you have learned. 39 Promote your c
45、ause on social media. You can use social media to help keep your friends and followers informed about the causes you support. 40 Also, you can invite your friends to attend events or donate to fundraisers for your cause.A. Take classes on issues related to your cause.B. Join an organization that sup
46、ports your cause.C. They are driven by passion and a vision for a better future.D. If you do volunteer work, invite them to volunteer with you.E. Most activists or charitable organizations need resources to do their work.- 10 -F. Post useful articles and write about what you are doing to stay involv
47、ed.G. If you cant reach out to them in person, then try connecting to people online.第三部分 语言知识运用（共 30 分）In elementary school, I was living with my parents and my brother in a rented apartment in New York City. At the time, I never thought of myself as comfortable or 41 it was just the way life was.Ev
48、erything 42 before I started the sixth grade. Our landlord (房东) kicked us out 43 notice. My family had to 44 to the Life Family Shelter. We had a private room to sleep in at the shelter, which housed 90 45 , but it was a quarter of the size of our 46 living space, so we always 47 crowded.I didnt ful
49、ly understand what was happening, but after a few weeks, it 48 sank in: I was homeless. I felt so 49 that I didnt tell anyone at school. I felt like I could never truly be myself and open up to friends, because I carried around this secret. It was a 50 time.The only good part about living in the shelter was that I got to go to a(n) 51 program that was run by the Coalition for the Homeless. It was a quiet place where I could do my 52 or arts.After three years, my parents finally 53 affordab
