1、- 1 -河北省行唐县三中 2018-2019 学年高二英语 11 月月考试题一、 阅读理解（20 题，共 40 分）（1）Before you make friends, you have to decide who you want to be your friends. Most people like to have friends who like to do the same kind of things they do.The quickest way to make a friend is to smile. When you smile, people think you a
2、re friendly and easy to talk to. It may not be easy at first to smile, but remember most people will stay away from a scared or angry looking face.One easy way to start a conversation with someone is to say something nice about him. Think about how great you feel when someone says something nice to
3、you. Doesnt it make you want to keep talking to that person?Ask your new friends questions about themselves. Whos their favorite singer, where do they live, what do they do after school are all good questions to start a conversation. Make sure you have something to add to the conversation, too. When
4、 someone asks you a question, do have an answer for them. Theres nothing that will stop a conversation quicker than a shrug (耸肩) for an answer.Kids who show an interest in other kids and who are kind and friendly make good friends. Remember, everyone wants to be around people who like to do similar
5、things and people who are nice to them.1.This passage gives us some advice on _.A.how to make friends B.what kind of person you can make friends withC.how to start a conversation D.the importance of smile2.Most people like to make friends with those_.A.who are sad every day. B.who share the same int
6、erestC.who are fond of talking D.who say bad things to them3.According to the third paragraph, most people enjoy talking to one _.A.who is always smiling B.who seems to be friendlyC.who praises them D.who points out their shortcomings.4.The underlined (划线的) part in this passage means “_”.A.being ver
7、y proud B.making no answerC.knowing nothing D.not hoping to answer（2）Australia has a lot of interesting animals. Here is some information about these animals.The emu is a big bird. It cant fly. It is the second biggest bird in the world. The emu can be 2 meters tall. It has long legs and it can run
8、very fast. The emu eats grass and small insects. It can live weeks without food. The emu lives in all places in Australia. It doesnt like places with many people. The emu doesnt sleep for long. It wakes up very often. The emu is important for - 2 -Australian culture. You can find it on Australian mo
9、ney. The name emu is an Arabic word for a large bird.The echidna lives in Australia and New Guinea. To make babies it lays eggs. It lays one egg at a time. The baby comes in ten days and it cant see and has no hair. The echidna usually eats ants and termites(白蚁). It doesnt have teeth. The name echid
10、na is from Greek mythology(神话).There are many kangaroos in Australia. They live everywhere in Australia. If you live on a farm, the kangaroo is your friendly neighbor. The kangaroo is a national symbol of Australia. You can find it on Australian money. The name kangaroo is from an Aboriginal(土著的)wor
11、d, which means “I don t understand you”.The koala is a symbol of Australia for tourists. People love the nice animal. People also call it the koala bear, but its not a bear. The name koala is from an Aboriginal word. It means “no drink”. Koalas dont drink. They eat gum trees. They live in eastern an
12、d south-eastern Australia. They have gray hair and big ears. They can live in trees very well. Koalas are active for only two hours a day. They sleep a lot.5.We can learn from the text that the emu_.A.runs very fast B.has no teeth C.sleeps a lot D.likes people6.We can learn from the text that the wo
13、rd “echidna” is_.A.Australian B.Arabic C.Aboriginal D.Greek7.Which of the following names means “I dont understand you”?A.The emu B.The echidna C.The kangaroo. D.The koala8.Which two animals pictures are on Australian money?A.The emu and the echidna B.The emu and the kangarooC.The kangaroo and the k
14、oala D.The koala and the echidna（3）Now many young people are travelling around the world on their own, not because they have no one to travel with, but because they prefer to go alone.Kristina Wegscheider from California first traveled alone when she was at college and believes that it was something
15、 everyone should do at least once in their life. “It opens up your mind to new things and pushes you out of your comfort zone.” Wegscheider has visited 46 countries covering all seven continents.In foreign countries, with no one to help you read a map, look after you if you get ill, or lend you mone
16、y if your wallet is stolen, it is challenging. This is what drives young people to travel alone. It is seen as character building and a chance to prove that they can make it on their own.Chris Richardson decided to leave his sales job in Australia to go traveling last year. He set up a website, The
17、Aussie Nomad, to document his adventures. He says he wished he had traveled alone earlier. “The people you meet, the places you visit, or the things you do, everything is up to you and it forces you to grow as a person,” said the 30year-old.- 3 -Richardson describes traveling alone like “a shot in t
18、he arm”, which “makes you a more confident person that is ready to deal with anything”. He said: “The feeling of having conquered something on my own is a major part of what drives me each day when Im dealing with a difficult task. I walk around with my head up because I know deep down inside that n
19、othing is impossible if you try.”The great 19th century explorer John Muir once said: “Only by going alone in silence can one truly get into the heart of the wilderness.”9.Why is it challenging to travel alone?A.It will finally build your character. B.You have to make things on your own.C.It is hard
20、 for you to prove yourself to others. D.You depend on yourself whatever happens.10.Which of the following will Kristina Wegscheider agree with?A.Traveling abroad helps people to find new things.B.It is more meaningful to travel in foreign countries.C.It is comfortable to travel around without a frie
21、nd.D.Traveling alone is a necessary experience for everyone.11.What can we infer about Chris Richardson?A.He started traveling at an early age. B.He was once shot in the arm.C.He used to work as a salesman. D.His website inspires others a lot.12.What is the best title for other passage?A.Travel Wide
22、 and Far B.Travel UnaccompaniedC.Travel Light D.Travel Abroad（4）Mr. Brown worked in a factory of a small town.He had been there for twenty years before one day he was sent to the capital for important business.He was quite excited because he had never been there before.Before he set off,he asked his
23、 wife and three daughters if they wanted him to buy something for them in London.Mrs. Brown began to think it over and then she said she wished her husband would be able to buy a nice umbrella for her,and so did their three daughters.As he was afraid he would forget it,he drew an umbrella on a piece
24、 of paper.To his regret,he lost it at the station.On the train Mr. Brown sat opposite to an old woman.The womans umbrella was so nice that he carefully looked at it and said to himself not to forget to buy a few umbrellas like it.When the train arrived at the station in London,he said good-bye to th
25、e old woman,took his bag and her umbrella and was going to get off.“Wait a minute,sir,”shouted the old woman.“Thats my umbrella!”Now Mr. Brown noticed that he had taken her umbrella.His face turned red at once and said in a hurry,“Oh,Im very sorry,Madam! I didnt mean it!”Seven days later Mr. Brown l
26、eft the capital.To his surprise,he met the old woman and sat opposite to her again.Looking at the four umbrellas,the old woman - 4 -was satisfied with herself.It seems that I had a better result than the other four women.” She thought.13.The underlined word “it” in the first paragraph refers to _.A.
27、his ticket B.his bag C.his drawing D.his umbrella14.Why did Mr. Brown take the womans umbrella?A.Because he was lost in thought. B.Because it was much like his own umbrella.C.Because he thought the woman would not notice it.D.Because the woman misplaced it beside Mr. Brown.15.When looking at Mr. Bro
28、wn with four umbrellas,the woman felt _.A.happy B.sad C.surprised D.angry16.How did Mr. Brown get the four umbrellas?A.He picked them on the train. B.He brought them from his small town.C.He stole them from four women. D.He bought them in London.（5）An old gentleman who lives a few doors away from me
29、 can always be seen with a bag. He goes out by himself and picks up plastic bottles, plastic bags and pieces of paper everywhere. He does it all carefully and never complains.The children in the nearby school are probably responsible for some of that litter (废弃物 ). “There will come a time when they
30、know better,” he said. “Its just not yet. So, Ill do it for them.”Well, this morning I was out walking my neighbors dog when I saw another neighbor, a much younger man, out doing the same thing! He had his two little sons with him and they were having good fun trying to pick up the litter.When I com
31、mented on what a good job he was doing, he said, “Well, an older fellow in our street does this. And my friend and I thought it wasnt fair that he had to do it all the time, so now we take turns.” Not only was he taking a turn, not only did he have a friend join in as well, but he was passing on the
32、 lesson to the next generation!By the time I had returned the dog to my neighbor I looked again and his childrens friends had joined in! This man was teaching a whole group of young children to keep their own street tidy. An older man had set an example for him and now he was passing it on the next
33、generation is doing what he did and the generation to come after that!17.The old gentleman picks up the litter _A.to make money B.to help the cleanersC.to keep the environment clean D.to set an example to children18.The younger man did the same thing as the old gentleman because _.A.it was his turn
34、B.he wanted to share the job with the old manC.it was interesting for him D.he wanted to pass it on to his children19.From the text, we can infer that the author _.A.believed more people would join in the cleaningB.called on readers to protect the environment- 5 -C.felt sorry for not giving a hand t
35、o the old manD.thought it unfair for the old man to do the cleaning alone20.What can we learn from the text?A.No pains, no gains. B.Like father, like son.C.The power of example is endless. D.Two heads are better than one.二、 七选五（5 题，共 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。(答题卡，ABCD 正常涂，E=AB,
36、 F=AC, G=AD)How to Make FriendsFriendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship(陪伴), improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new
37、town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. _21_But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.1. Associate with others.The first step to making friends is associating with o
38、ther people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.2.Start a conversationStarting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. _22_You can always start the conversation. Bei
39、ng able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people. 3._23_Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.4.Let it grow.It is a
40、 good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out(使筋疲力尽)and finally you may lose your friend._24_. The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.5.Enjoy your friendshipThe best way to enjoy your fri
41、endship is to allow your friends to be themselves._25_Try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.A. Be cheerful. B. Do things together. C. Do not wait to be spoken to. D. Try not to find fault with your frien
42、ds.E. Making new friends comes easy for some people.F. For a friendship to develop you need to stay in touch.- 6 -G. So you will need to give your friend time to react to you. 三、完形填空（20 题，共 40 分） Recently my wife and I were faced with a difficult situation while traveling by car in the mountains wit
43、h our hired drive. It was going to be a long ride and we were 26 . Just as we began to doze(打盹), the engine made a strange , loud noise and then 27 working.The sun was just setting and the air was getting 28 . We tried communicating with the driver but with little 29 . He told us he was going to get
44、 30 and then left.In a(n) 31 location(位置) with no houses in sight, we started to hear the cries of wild animals. We also didnt have much food and it was getting colder and darker. I began to 32 confidence. Should we leave the car and seek shelter? Would our driver ever 33 ? Was he a trustworthy man?
45、 We were very 34 .A couple of hours passed. 35 , the headlights from another car could be seen in the 36 . An unfamiliar man got out of the car. He looked 37 at first until his mouth opened with a big friendly smile. He asked us to get into the 38 with him. He had such a kind face, so we knew we cou
46、ld 39 him. We climbed into the car.Before we left, he put a note on the windshield(挡风玻璃) of our car with his phone number on it. Then he drove us to a nearby village, and we 40 his family. They offered us tea and local foods, and everyone asked us questions and were thrilled to have 41 guests.Later
47、that evening, the phone rang. It was our 42 . He had kept his work and 43 the car. We prepared to leave and thanked our new friends.I will never forget the 44 and hospitality(好客) we received on that day because we relied on a(n) 45 for help.26.A.afraid B.tired C.bored D.nervous27.A.stopped B.began C
48、.continued D.kept28.A.fresher B.hotter C.cooler D.drier29.A.patience B.luck C.success D.fun30.A.food B.help C.fuel D.light31.A.exact B.secret C.special D.distant32.A.lose B.express C.build D.share33.A.visit B.believe C.return D.fail34.A.disappointed B.ashamed C.puzzled D.worried35.A.Gradually B.Immediately C.Suddenly D.Formally36.A.air
