1、120172018学年度下学期第二次月考高二英语试卷考试时间：100 分钟 分数：150 分 学校：_姓名：_班级：_考号：_注意事项：1、答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2、请将答案按照试卷的题号正确填写在答题卡上第 1卷一、 阅读理解（共 30分，每小题 2分）AIt was a winter morning, just a couple of weeks before Christmas 2005. While most people were warming up their cars, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to r
2、ide his bike four kilometers away from home to work. On arrival, he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does. After putting in 10 hours of labor, he returned to find his bike gone. The bike, a black Kona 18 speed, was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-h
3、our weeks to support his young family. And the bike was also used to get groceries(食品杂货),saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live. I was so sad that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story. Shortly after that, several people in our ar
4、ea offered to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, and then called my husband to pick it up. Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job. It really is an honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before. People say that a smil
5、e can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it strengthened our faith in humanity as a whole. And it has influenced us to be more mindful of ways we, too, can share with others. No m
6、atter how big or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares. And the results can be everlasting.21.Why was the bike so important to the couple?A.The mans job was bike racing.B.It was their only possession.C.It was a nice Kona 18 speed.D.They used it for work and daily life.22.We can infe
7、r from the text that _.A.the couple worked 60 hours a week2B.people were busy before ChristmasC.the stranger brought over the bikeD.life was hard for the young family23.How did people get to know the couples problem?A.From radio broadcasts.B.From a newspaper.C.From TV news.D.From a stranger.24.What
8、do the couple learn from their experience?A.Strangers are usually of little help.B.One should take care of their bike.C.News reports make people famous.D.An act of kindness can mean a lot. BGene technology is a kind of science focusing on the research of human genes. It is also called biological eng
9、ineering, which is drawing more and more attention now. Sometimes its a hot topic discussed by people.The greatest thing that gene technology can do is to cure serious diseases that doctors at present can almost do nothing with, such as cancer and heart disease. Every year, millions of people are mu
10、rdered by these two killers. And to date, doctors have not found an effective way to cure them. But if the gene technology is applied, not only can these two diseases be cured completely, but also the great amount of money people spend on curing their diseases can be saved, therefore it benefits the
11、 economy as well. In addition, human life span can be prolonged.Gene technology can help people to give birth to more healthy and clever children. Some families, with the English royal family being a good example, have hereditary (遗传的)diseases. This means their children will for sure have the family
12、 disease, which is a great trouble for these families. In the past, doctors could do nothing about hereditary diseases. But gene technology can solve this problem perfectly. Scientists just need to find the wrong gene and correct it, and a healthy child will be born.Some people are worrying that the
13、 gene research can be used to produce human beings in large quantities. In the past few years, scientists have succeeded in cloning a sheep, therefore these people predict that human babies would soon be cloned. But I believed cloned babies will not come out in large quantities, for most couples in
14、the world can have their babies in very normal way. Of course, the governments must take care to control gene technology.25.What does “these two killers” in the second paragraph refer to?A.Hereditary diseases and cancer.B.The two murderers who killed the cloned baby.C.The two diseases of cancer and
15、heart disease.D.Gene technology and another treatment of the two diseases.26.Whats the main idea of the third paragraph?3A.Gene technology can help people to give birth to a baby.B.Gene technology can be used to clone human babies.C.Gene technology can be used to treat hereditary diseases.D.Gene tec
16、hnology can solve all the problems of the English royal family.27.In what way can gene technology help to treat hereditary diseases?A.Using gene technology, human babies can be cloned.B.Using gene technology, scientists find the wrong gene and correct it.C.Gene technology helps people with hereditar
17、y diseases to live longer.D.Doctors can cure cancer and heart disease with the help of technology.CWanted, Someone for a KissWere looking for producers to join us in the second of London 100 FM. Youll work on the stations music programmes. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along wit
18、h rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply (申请) in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.Father Christmas Were looking for a very special person preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December
19、17 to December 24 except Sunday, 10:30-16:00.Excellent pay.Please contact (联系) the Enterprise Shopping Center, Station Parade, Eastbourne.Accountants Assistant When you join them in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing wi
20、th post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.Wealden District CouncilSoftware Trainer If you are aged 24-45 and have experience in teaching and
21、 training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make our decision, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of 15000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV
22、 (简历) to Mrs R.Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.28.Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?A.Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.B.Mrs R.Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.C.The Enterprise Shopping CentreD.Wealden District Council.29.We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre
23、 needs a person who .A.is aged between 24 and 40B.may do some training workC.should deal with general duties4D.can work for about a month30.Which position is open to recent school graduates?A.Producer,London Kiss.B.Father ChristmasC.Accountants AssistantD.Software Trainer31.What kind of person would
24、 probably apply to Palmace Limited?A.One with GCSE grade C level.B.One with some office experience.C.One having good computer knowledgeD.One trained in producing music programmes.DDoes Fame Drive You Crazy?Although being famous might sound like a dream come true,todays stars,feeling like zoo animals
25、,face pressures that few of us can imagine. They are at the center of much of the worlds attention. Paparazzi (狗仔队) camp outside their homes, cameras ready. Tabloids(小报) publish thrilling stories about their personal lives. Just imagine not being able to do anything without being photographed or int
26、errupted for a signature!According to psychologist Christina Villarreal, celebritiesfamous peopleworry constantly about their public appearance. Eventually, they start to lose track of who they really are, seeing themselves the way their fans imagine them, not as the people they were before everyone
27、 knew their names. “Over time,” Villarreal says,“they feel separated and alone. ”The phenomenon of tracking celebrities has been around for ages. In the 4th century B. C. , painters followed Alexander the Great into battle, hoping to picture his victories for his admirers. When Charles Dickens visit
28、ed America in the 19th century, his sold-out readings attracted thousands of fans, leading him to complain (抱怨) about his lack of privacy. Tabloids of the 1920s and 1930s ran articles about film-stars in much the same way that modern tabloids and websites do.Being a public figure today, however, is
29、a lot more difficult than it used to be. Superstars cannot move about without worrying about photographers with modern cameras. When they say something silly or do something ridiculous, there is always the Internet to spread the news in minutes and keep their “story” alive forever.If fame is so trou
30、blesome,why arent all celebrities running away from it? The answer is there are still ways to deal with it. Some stars stay calm by surrounding themselves with trusted friends and family or by escaping to remote places away from big cities. They focus not on how famous they are but on what they love
31、 to do or whatever made them famous in the first place.Sometimes a few celebrities can get a little justice. Still, even stars who enjoy full justice often complain about how hard their lives are. They are tired of being famous already.532.It can be learned from the passage that stars today_.A.are o
32、ften misunderstood by the publicB.can no longer have their privacy protectedC.spend too much on their public appearanceD.care little about how they have come into fame33.What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?A.Great heroes of the past were generally admired.B.The problem faced by celebrities has a lo
33、ng history.C.Well-known actors are usually targets of tabloids.D.Works of popular writers often have a lot of readers.34.What makes it much harder to be a celebrity today?A.Availability of modern media.B.Inadequate social recognition.C.Lack of favorable chances.D.Huge population of fans.35.What is t
34、he authors attitude toward modern celebrity?A.Sincere.B.Sceptical.C.Disapproving.D.Sympathetic.二 七 选 五（10 分，每题 2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。Here are some ways to help you have a happier and more successful life:36._ Instead of saying, “Why is this happening to me?“ you say, “What can
35、I learn from this?“ Trust that anything difficult in life is temporary. Then life will get better. 37._ Without lifes challenges, we would never know what we are truly made of. Therefore, we become stronger and more confident in the process.38._ It actually works! Dont say it doesnt work until youve
36、 tried it. We all have a blueprint for our lives and making plans will help us realize it.Take care of people around you honestly. 39._ If you truly care about your friends, family or someone else, theyll stick with you through high and low because they know you care about them.Refuse to compare you
37、r progress with others. It will only serve to destroy your confidence. Everyone is at different stages in their lives. If you understand that youre right where youre supposed to be, then it wont matter what others are doing. You are unique with special qualities, talents, skills and so on. 40._A. Pa
38、y attention to your imagination.B. The power of making plans cannot be ignored.C. Try to learn from the difficult situations you meet.D. Everything youve experienced has been in preparation.6E. There is no one like you, so how can you compare yourself to others?F. It is through the toughest times th
39、at we learn what were capable of doing.G. People can see right through you and can feel whether youre honest or not.三完形填空（30 分，每题 1.5分）阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Years ago,when we first went to Canada,we were driving to Colorado with our two little children.We thought we would fi
40、nd a motel(汽车旅馆)on the way and had not made a 41 .As it was getting late,we started looking for a motel,only to find out that all the motels were booked.Finally,around 9 p.m,we stopped at a gas station to 42 the car.My husband asked for a phone book and told the cashier at the 43 that we were trying
41、 to find a motel.He tried for 15 minutes,but with no luck.Another clerk,Linda,said her family lived nearby and would be happy if we spent the 44 at her home.My husband was 45 by her kind offer and said we had two kids 46 in the car. 47 she had to stick to her post at the gas station till midnight,sh
42、e called her son to 48 us.Soon a truck arrived and we 49 it.When we reached their home,her husband 50 us.He took out two sleeping bags for the children.He invited us to have coffee and chat 51 we waited for his wife.She came past 12 p.m.We asked if we could slip away in the morning so as not to 52 t
43、hem.They said we were now 53 and we would have to have breakfast with them.Next morning,we woke up to a table set for breakfast.Theyd made a mountain of pancakes and bacon.Linda sent her son to get 54 milk from the neighbours farm.When we were leaving after breakfast,my husband asked if he could off
44、er some 55 .They refused and 56 that everything was free.We left, 57 touched by their spirit of hospitality.We were amazed that they would 58 a family of total strangers from a different country.We kept in 59 for many years,and also invited them to our home.In recent years,we have lost contact, 60 h
45、ave never forgotten their kindness.41.A.decision B.promise C.reservation D.choice42.A.check B.fuel C.repair D.wash43.A.counter B.entrance C.exit D.garage44.A.day B.week C.money D.night45.A.moved B.worried C.upset D.confused46.A.quarreling B.sleeping C.jumping D.crying47.A.When B.Before C.Since D.Unl
46、ess48.A.remind B.replace C.direct D.transport49.A.left B.missed C.ignored D.followed50.A.greeted B.enjoyed C.expected D.showed51.A.as long as B.while C.so that D.until752.A.annoy B.amaze C.disappoint D.disturb53.A.guests B.relatives C.hosts D.customers54.A.boiled B.expensive C.sweet D.fresh55.A.advi
47、ce B.payment C.help D.service56.A.admitted B.warned C.insisted D.charged57.A.hurriedly B.nearly C.partly D.deeply58.A.bring in B.give up C.take in D.turn down59.A.touch B.mind C.shape D.line60.A.and B.but C.or D.thus四语法填空（15 分，每题 1.5分）阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。I am a junior in high school
48、. There is a lady at my school 61. job is to hand out call slips(借书单)and prevent students from leaving campus 62. permission. Before today I had never seen her smile. The other day my friends and I were eating in the cafeteria and I saw her 63. (walk) around. When she came 64. (close) to us I could
49、see that she was crying. She pulled out a tissue and quickly wiped her eyes. I thought to myself that this lady is so under-appreciated and needs recognizing for all her hard work. So I 65. (write) a note telling her that the students appreciated everything she did and 66. her contribution to our school made a difference in all of our lives. I
