1、1吉林省白城市通榆县第一中学 2018-2019 学年高二英语下学期第二次月考试题1.本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共 150 分；考试时间 120 分钟。2.本试卷各试题答案必须在答题纸上规定的答题区域内作答，否则无效。第 I 卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节（共 5 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）请听下面 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。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the man offer the woman?A. A strange present. B. A bir
2、thday present. C. A precious present.2. What does the woman speaker imply?A. He can have a rest today.B. The boss will be angry about it.C. He should finish his work on time.3. What day is it today according to the conversation?A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.4. What can we learn about Salinger?A.
3、 He will see his son off at the airport. B. His son has been given a job In Montreal. C. His son has been offered a job in Toronto.5. How many books has the man bought?A. 18. B . 19. C. 80.第二节 （共 15 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）请听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6
4、至 7 题。26. What is the man?A. A gardener. B. A doctor. C. A chemist.7. Where does this conversation most probably take place?A. In a garden. B. In the womans house.C. In the mans office. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。8. What does the woman want to be?A. A fashion model. B. A stewardess. C. A pilot.9. Why does
5、 the woman think she has no chance?A. Because her English is poor.B. Because she isnt good-tempered. C. Because she is short and ordinary-looking.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Why did Susan call?A. To say hello to her sick brother.B. To discuss her business plan.C. To ask about her family.11. Where is
6、Susans mother now?A. At home. B. In a hospital.C. At a shopping center.12. When will Susan probably come back home?A. In one week. B. In two weeks. C. In three weeks.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What should a physician assistant do?A. Help a doctor do experiments. B. Perform surgeries with the doctor.
7、 C. Help a doctor do some little things.14. How long does the schooling take?A. 6 years. B. 2 or 4 years. C. 8 or 10 years.15. Where does a physician assistant practice doing the work?A. In a doctors office. B. In a hospital. 3C. In a college.16. Where does a physician assistant work?A. A physics la
8、b. B. A large hospital. C. A doctors office.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What are the students going to do on Wednesday?A. See a film. B. Go sightseeing. C. Do sports.18. When are the students leaving for London?A. On Sunday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.19. What is the purpose of the mans speech?A.
9、To introduce some detail about the students trip. B. To tell the student about job. C. To tell the students the rules they should follow. 20.What is John Brown?A. He is a student.B. He is a teacher.C. He is a social organizer.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
10、和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AMonthly Talks at London Canal MuseumOur monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you dont need to book. They end around 21:00.November 7thThe Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recogni
11、zed as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will 4explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early civil engineers.December 5thIce for the Metropoli
12、s, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how Londons ice trade grew.February 6thAn Update on the Cotsword Canals, b
13、y Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.March 6thEyots and Aits- Thames Islands,by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of
14、 them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/bookMore into:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatsonLondon Canal Museum12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RTwww.canalmuseum.org.ukwww.canalmuseum.mobiTel:020 - 7713083621. When is the talk on James Brindley?A. Febr
15、uary 6th. B. March 6th. C. November 7th. D. December 5th.22. What is the topic of the talk in February?A. The Canal Pioneers. B. Ice for the MetropolisC. Eyots and Aits- Thames Islands D. An Update on the Cotsword Canals23. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames.A. Miranda Vickers B. Ma
16、lcolm Tucker C. Chris Lewis D. Liz PayneBWe dont know how different our future will be in the future. We can 5only try to imagine it.At first we think about relationship. In the year 2050, we will use computer almost every day. We will be making new friends through the Interneteven our husbands or w
17、ives will be met in this way. It will be much faster and easier for us. On the other hand, our relationships with people wont be as important as they are today we will feel a little lonely.Computers will also help us in many other activities in 2050. For example, they will be used by the children at
18、 school to make their learning easier. In addition, there will be much more other machines which will play a similar role as computers, like robots which will do the housework for us.Spending holidays will also be completely different. Traveling to other planets or to the moon will be available for
19、everyone. Means of transport will, of course, change, too. We will be using solar-powered cars, which will be much more environmentally friendly.We could expect that the faster technological progress would lead to a more polluted environment. But it isnt true. We will pay more attention to protectin
20、g the environment. And, scientists will probably find cures for many dangerous diseases, like cancer or AIDS. Therefore, our surroundings as well as health will be in a better condition.Although we cant predict the exact changes which will be made in the world, we often think about them. We worry ab
21、out our and our childrens future; we have expectations, hopes as well as fears. But I think we should be rather sanguine about our future. We should be happy and believe good things will happen.24. Why will people probably feel a little lonely in 2050?A. Because the number of people will become much
22、 smaller.B. Because there will be less face-to-face communication.C. Because people wont like making friends with each other.6D. Because people wont communicate with each other much often.25. The third paragraph mainly tells us _.A. that computers will do all the things for human beings.B. how peopl
23、e will use computers to communicate with each other.C. that machines like computers and robots will help people a lot.D. how people will use robots to do the housework.26. According to the passage, which of the following will happen in 2050?A. The relationship between people will be more important t
24、han today.B. The way of spending holidays will be the same as that of today.C. It wont be difficult for people to travel to other planets.D. Our environment will be much more polluted with a growing number of cars.27. The underlined word “sanguine” in the last paragraph most probably means “ ”.A. di
25、sappointed B. surprised C. curious D. optimisticCIn the 19th century Americans from the eastern states moved out west to settle in the rich new land along the Pacific Coasts. The most difficult part of their trip was crossing the “Great American Desert” in the western part of the United States.The w
26、estern desert can be very dangerous. There is little water and there are few trees. But the desert also has scenery of great beauty. Tall towers of red and yellow stones rise sharply from the flat, sandy valley floor.At Lake Powell, the red stone arch（弓形）of Rainbow Bridge rises high above the blue l
27、ake. Many areas of Lake Powells shore can only be reached by boat or on foot. But hikers sometimes find very old Native American pictures, painted on the rocks.In Death Valley, California, the summer temperature rises to 130165 degrees Fahrenheit. There is less than two inches of rain each year. In
28、the 71800s, many travelers died when they tried to cross this waterless valley in the terrible heat.Although the desert is dry and seems empty, there is plenty of life if you look closely. Small insects, snakes, and rats have learned to live underground and come out at night when it is cool. Plants
29、like cacti（仙人掌）which need very little water live here. When it rains, such plants grow quickly, and flowers open in a single day. For a short time, the desert is covered with brilliant colors.Modern visitors to the Great American Desert havent the same problems as early travelers had. They have air
30、conditioning and can carry plenty of water in their cars. They enjoy the change from the crowded city. And there is nothing more beautiful than the color of a desert sunset.28. The fifth paragraph mainly tells us that .A. only those plants which need no water can live in the dry landB. although the
31、desert is very dry, therere still some animals and plants in the desert.C. it rains once or twice each year averagely in the desertD. travelers can often see that the desert is covered with brilliant colors29. Which of the following can be learned from the passage?A. There are many kinds of wildlife
32、 in Death Valley.B. Travelers may possibly see some pictures at Lake Powell.C. The temperature is always 130165 degree Fahrenheit in Death Valley.D. Rats can live in the desert and come out even at hot night.30. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Death Valley?A. Hot. B. Deadly. C. Waterless.
33、 D. Lifeless.31. What can we know from the last paragraph?A. Settlers have no problems living in the desert.B. Visitors like the brilliant colors of the desert sunset.C. People from cities like the hard condition of the desert.D. The Great American Desert has become a tourist attraction.8DBooks have
34、 great power. Between their pages, readers can be transported to anywhere imaginable and become just about anyone or anything. Unfortunately, many children all over the world dont access to books!For several years till now, Maria Keller, a 14-year-old girl from Minnesota, has been changing that fact
35、. When she was 8 years old, Maria already loved reading. She also noticed that some of her classmates didnt read as much as she did. When she asked he mother why that could be, her mother said that they might not be able to afford books. Maria had never thought of this. She could not believe that so
36、me children might not have bedtime stories read to them. She became determined to change this.With her mothers help, Maria created Read Indeed. Read Indeed is a non-profit organization aiming to collect and distribute books to children in need. During the early stages of Read Indeed, Maria set the g
37、oal to collect and distribute 1 million books by the time she is 18. It didnt take that long for hr to reach that goal!Today, at age 14, she has collected over 1.8 million books and has shipped them to many states and countries around the world. She says: “I cannot live without books. As I continue
38、my mission, I have learned that the number of kids who have no books is in the hundreds of millions. So I just cant give up, Even after reaching my original goal of 1 million books distributed.”Shes recently set a new goal: to distribute books to kid in need in every state in the United States, and
39、every country in the world. She keeps track of her progress on a large map at the warehouse where she stores and sorts books. Maria believes that she can get support from even more people!32. What had Maria never thought of before she was eight?A. Some of her classmates had no textbooks.B. Some of h
40、er classmates didnt like reading. C. Some children had no money to buy books.9D. Some children couldnt afford to go to school.33. What can we know about Read Indeed from Paragraph 3?A. It raises money to buy books for children. B. It is a company which sells books to kids.C. It collects and gives bo
41、oks to poor children.D. It is a program which encourages kids to read.34. Marias original dream .A. has been achieved in advanced B. will be realized when she is 18C. will be realized in a few months. D. was achieved when she turned 1435. Which word can best describe Maria?A. Smart. B. Optimistic. C
42、. Determined. D. Courageous.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。Tips for taking care of friendshipsSome people are meant to come and go from your lives quickly. Other friends may grow with you as your life changes. One way to keep friendships of any level strong is to
43、 take good care of them.Send handwritten notesJust find a note card, write something by hand, and then mail it. 36 Since electronic communication is becoming popular these days, a handwritten note can really make an impression.Be active in contacting friends.Many people call up friends only when the
44、y need something. The problem with this is it makes it look as if you dont really care about your friend. 37 Regularly check in with your friends so they know you are sincere.Call up friendsElectronic communication is great, but there is nothing like hearing 10your friends voice to give a lift. Make
45、 a point to call up friends and check in with them.38 Just a few minutes every month can make a difference in your friendship.Give meaningful gifts.Put some thought into the gifts you give a friend. 39 In fact, often the smallest but most thoughtful ones are the biggest hit.40 .People who argue from
46、 time to time actually have healthier friendships than those who never discuss their points of conflict. Learn how to argue in a healthy way and work through the issues in your friendships.A. Talk things out.B. Get together with friends.C. The phone calls dont have to be long.D. The presents dont ha
47、ve to be large or expensive.E. This will really stand out in your friends mailbox.F. Discuss your issues with the goal of making your relationship worse.G. Remember to call up friends or send an email to see how they are doing.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
48、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。Most people agree that a pet adds joy to a persons life. Scientists are now finding that having a pet may keep its owner 41 . And good health may add years to a persons life. Scientists have been 42 the tie between pets and health for years. In 1990,a s
49、tudy was done with people aged 65 and older. It 43 that pet owners went to the doctor less than people 44 pets. Do pets make people 45 ? Are people able to handle their everyday lives better? Alan beck, who 11is a researcher, says that 46 the answer to these questions is yes, then having pets may be a good idea.Can pets also help people live longer? Rebecca Johnson did a study to 47 . Johnson teaches nurses how to care for 48 people. Her study shows that having pets may ca
