1、- 1 -20182019 学年度下学期凤城一中高二 4 月份月考英语试题第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分 30 分）略第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分 40 分）第一节 （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。A Planning to get away? Think passport firstIf youre planning to get away from it all this year you should think passport first. Checking yo
2、u have a valid passport before you book your trip takes minutes but could save you the trouble and cost of not being able to go.Renewing（更新） your passport before it runs outYou can renew your passport up to 9 months before it can no longer be legally used. So take the time now and save the tears lat
3、er.Applying for a passport for the first timeOur eligibility (资格) checks mean that it takes a minimum of one week to issue a passport. So make sure you dont leave it to the last minute, and apply in plenty of time.Help with your application is just around the cornerSelected Post Office branches and
4、Worldchoice travel agents offer a Check and Send service that helps you with your application. Its convenient and you should receive your passport within 2 weeks.If you need to apply for or renew a passport, you can either:Pick up a Passport Application Form at Selected Post Office branches and Worl
5、dchoice travel agentsOr call the Application Form Request line on 0901 4700 100 or visit www.passport.gov.uk If your need is urgent, call 0870 521 0410 for an - 2 -appointment at one of our offices. We cant guarantee to see customers without an appointment From 14th January a guaranteed same day (pa
6、ssport renewals only) or one week service will be available from passport public counters.Calls will be charged 60p per minute and the cost per call should not normally be more than 90p.Calls are charged at national rates.21.When applying for a passport for the first time, you need to know that_ .A.
7、 passports can be legally used foreverB. passport are issued at the last minuteC. applications are selected by post office branchesD. application checks take at least one week22.According to the passage, you can meet your urgent need by_A. going to the offices directlyB. visiting www.passport.gov.uk
8、 for a guaranteeC. making a call for an appointmentD. getting in touch with Worldchoice travel agents23.What is the passage mainly about?A. Certain types of passports.B. Instructions on applying for passports.C. Advantages of holding passports.D.Different functions of passports.BDoctors say anger ca
9、n be a very harmful emotion unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that angry feelings can lead to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and possibly cancer.Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time. Some people express anger openly in a calm reas
10、onable way. Others burst with anger, losing control of themselves. But other people repress their anger. They cannot or will - 3 -not express it.For years many doctors thought that repressing anger was more dangerous to a persons health than expressing it. They said that when a person is angry, the
11、brain gives off the same hormones that are produced during tense situations. They speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure, or sugar into the blood and narrow the blood vessels to the interstices（空隙）. In general, the person feels excited and ready to act.Doctors said that repressing these feelings
12、 only makes the feelings continue. And this can lead to many medical problems. Doctors thought a person could prevent these problems by letting the anger out by expressing it freely. But recently some doctors held a different view. They said that people who express anger repeatedly and violently did
13、 become, in fact, more and not less angry.They said this, too, can cause medical problems.Some doctors say that both repressing and expressing anger can be dangerous. They believe that those who express anger violently may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who keep
14、 their anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure.Doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with anger. They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger, and then decide if the cause is serious. If it is, they say: “Do not
15、express your anger while angry. Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably.”24.What does the phrase “repress anger” mean?A. Forget ones anger. B. Express ones anger openly.C. Treat ones anger calmly and reasonably D. Keep ones anger inside.25.Rep
16、ressing anger is considered to be dangerous because of all the following EXCEPT that_.A. the heart rate increases B. the blood pressure rises- 4 -C. the blood contains sugar D. some blood vessels become thinner26. When you get angry, which of the following should you do for the good of health?A. Rep
17、ressing the anger B. Expressing the angerC. Learning how to make a deal. D. Treating the anger properly.27. What is the central topic of this passage about?A. The different ways of dealing with anger. B. The dangers of anger and the solution.C. New medical discoveries. D. The argument between the ne
18、w and old views about anger.CMy husband and I wanted desperately the instant transformation from typical consumers to eco-conscious people. We switched our light bulbs(灯泡) to CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs to conserve energy. We went about the house turning off lights and unplugging appliance
19、s （器具）that werent in use. But the rate of global warming exceeded our snails pace conversion(转变) to greenhood. So I pressed onward.I decided to put veganism（素食主义） at the top of our agenda. Vegans refuse any animal flesh or commercial goods made from any animal by products such as milk or fats. All t
20、he family applauded this option except for my husband. Some kind of animal needed to sacrifice its dear life for his meal or it was not dinner. I cooked up a storm, struggling to prepare nutritious meals dominated by not-so-obvious vegan dishes like bean burritos(玉米煎饼) and high-fiber vegetable stir-
21、fry(煸炒). It took a few days before he realized that he hadnt been eating any meat.“I feel like eating beef.” he announced. So that night，I took full advantage of a zucchini（一种南瓜）, cut it into chunky（粗大的） pieces and cooked them. Then I covered them with spices. My beef-starved husband had some and a
22、curious look crossed his face.- 5 -“Where beef?”“Living peacefully somewhere on an open plain where it belongs.”“I knew it,” he whispered. “Youve surely made great contributions to the boom in cattle.” His taste buds(味蕾) were developed completely around the flavor of every kind of animal: cattle, pi
23、gs, deer, lamb, chickens and ducks. Changing him was like feeding grass to a lion.Im all for preserving our planet, but what good would it do to save the earth for tomorrows generation if todays died of starvation? The next day, we went out for burgers. I was very careful to place the paper bag into
24、 our recycling bin.28.Which of the following best explains “exceeded” underlined in Paragraph 1? A. Bound B. Absorbed C. Defeated D. Distributed 29.What do we know about the authors husband from Paragraph2?A. He supported the meat-free diet.B.He was a preserver of animals.C.He played a dominant role
25、 in cooking.D. He was regarded as a meat lover.30. What do we know about the author?A. She successfully transformed her husband.B.She had a good sense of humor.C.She advocated raising more cattleD. She had a perfect recipe for cooking meals.31. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Greens or
26、Beef ?B. Discrimination or Appreciation?C. Vegetables or Jewels?D. Hunger or Anger?DNo doubt that you know about Charities. Here it is another chance for you to know more. Difficult times often bring out the best in people. And this was the - 6 -case for basketball star Yao Ming, who hosted a televi
27、sion show in Shanghai that raised US $300,000 to help researchers find a cure for SARS. Fundraising, or charity, is an act of goodwill towards others. Charities in the West have more flexible ways. Look at a typical day for Ruth, a wealthy woman in the UK, for example. Ruth wakes up in the morning a
28、nd collects her post. Theres a letter addressed to her with a picture of a half-dead, beaten horse. Its from a charity asking Ruth to donate money to save the animals. The doorbell rings and there, on Ruths doorstep, is an old woman asking for money to help the aged. She turns on the television, hea
29、rs sad music and sees a picture of a wide-eyed child dying of hunger in Africa with an appeal for money to help the child. Ruth then goes shopping for a dress to wear to that evenings large party for the rich and famous. The ticket cost her a small fortune, but she doesnt mind because most of the mo
30、ney is going to a charity that fights AIDS. She feels good about going because shes helping the sick. Within five minutes of walking down the street, Ruth has passed a charity shop. She doesnt stop because she doesnt think shed find a suitable dress there-its full of old, secondhand clothes. But, ma
31、ny other people enter and buy all sorts of bargains. Edna, a little old lady, looks after the shop. Any profit it has made goes to a cancer charity. Now that she has retired, she has plenty of spare time to offer her services for free.For people like Yao Ming, Ruth and Edna, charity is a virtue that
32、 holds the same importance in life as faith and hope. “As you look back on your life, the moments that stand out are the moments when you have done things for others,” said Scottish author Henry Drummond.32.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the story as a way of fundraising?A. Charity party
33、 B. Charity post C. Charity TV program. D. Charity for beggars33. We can infer from the passage that_.A. Yao Ming donated US $300,000 to help researchers find a cure for SARSB. Edna may not be a rich lady but she is willing to do something for others- 7 -C. Ruth leads a busy life and she feels very
34、tiredD. Ruth is angry because so many people ask her for money every day34. Whats the writers attitude towards charity?A. The writer thinks its something only people like Ruth can afford to do.B. The writer just wants to inform us of the different ways to practice charity.C. The writer thinks its a
35、virtue and admires the people who practice it.D. The writer doesnt make it clear in the story.35. The underlined part in the last paragraph probably means that_.A. when you look back sometimes, you need stand outB. when you want to do something for others, you need stand outC. the moment you stand o
36、ut, you can do something for othersD. what impresses people deeply is what they have done for others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。Is Technology Making Us Rude?Have you ever been so focused on texting with a friend that you ignored the one sitting right next to
37、you? 36 , but some people think its changing the way we behave, both online and in person. While were focused on our devices, do we forget our manners? Do the comments we make to people online match how we would speak to them face-to-face? 37 We asked TIME for Kids readers to weigh in on this weeks
38、debate question: Is technology making us rude? Here, two students tell us what they think.YES!By Tirath Kaur, 10 Dublin, California Technology is making many people rude. 38 People post rude comments about others or make fun of people online, Digitally tampered（篡改） photos are - 8 -posted to embarras
39、s someone or even to threaten them! Cheats use fake identities to collect personal information and steal peoples money. Because of all this, kids should only make accounts on safe websites, and parents should monitor their kids social-media moves.Technology can be good, but too many people use it fo
40、r bad purposes. 39 NO!By Alex Bachelor, 12Schaumburg, IllinoisTechnology does not make us rude. Yes, cyberbullies (网络欺凌) are common. But people can anonymously（匿名） report bullies online so the bullies get in trouble without knowing who told on them. People can be mean, but they can also be nice. Plu
41、s, social media helps us remember important dates, such as birthdays. This allows us to share experiences with other people. Also, technology helps us socialize. 40 I think technology is making us kinder. Some people believe technology is pulling us apart, when actually it pulls us together.A . Some
42、 people browse webs all the time. B . We can communicate with each other without traveling long distances.C.We already have great applications that play music and let us browse the web.D. Its our responsibility to avoid wrongdoing by not being rude online.E. When we interact on screens, its easy to
43、forget that theres a real person on the other side.F. Technology can be a useful toolG. Some people use it to spread misleading information and post inappropriate things.第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 45 分）- 9 -第一节 完形填空 （共 20 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 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。Bear
44、is a strayed (流浪的 ) dog and he was found on the streets with several wounds and injuries. Bear spent his days in a shelter, but he 41 a forever home. As the days grew longer and Bear was still 42 , Wonder Dog Rescue saw his potential and 43 to find him a loving home. With their help, Bear 44 to heal
45、 both physically and emotionally. Weeks passed, 45 , Bear didnt find his forever home 46 Michelle and Jonathan contacted Wonder Dog Rescue. Michelle was still 47 from the death of her previous dog, and 48 if she was ready to open her heart up to another dog. “After meeting the Bear, we made a 49 to
46、give Bear a chance to be a(n) 50 of our family,” she says. “The first month at home, Bear was still 51 of strangers and nervous around the house. We 52 that he didnt make any eye contact. He had no 53 in playing with toys and would 54 wake up to check if we were still here.”Now, 55 some care and pat
47、ience, Bear is coming alive almost four months after his 56 . He smiles whenever the family goes for walks and 57 to play with favorite Chuckit ball. “Bear is now making friends, with both dogs and humans! From living on the streets with fear and wondering why he didnt have a(n) 58 , Bear is now liv
48、ing life as a happy dog. My husband and I are 59 at the fact that with simple act of kindness, a dogs whole life 60 .” 41. A. recognized B. desired C. designed D. realized 42. A. helpless B. lifeless C. homeless D. tireless43. A. managed B. demanded C. expected D. offered 44. A. learned B. pretended
49、 C. continued D. failed 45. A. however B. anyway C. meanwhile D. otherwise46. A. when B. unless C. until D. though47. A. ashamed B. annoyed C. regretful D. heartbroken 48. A. discussed B. wondered C. consulted D. questioned- 10 -49. A. compromise B. difference C. decision D. suggestion50. A. part B. guest C. ins
