1、- 1 -开封十中 2019 年 3 月份高二英语月考试卷注意事项：1答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息;2请将答案正确填写在答题卡上;卷 I（选择题）一、 阅读理解 （本题共计 4 小题 ，共计 30 分 ） AWhile its the books that make a library, being in lovely surroundings may provide inspiration and help you to work a little bit harder. Here are some of the coolest libraries of the world.Li
2、brary of BirminghamBirmingham, U.K.The new Library of Birmingham is said to be not only Britains biggest public library, but also the largest in Europe. Designed by Dutch architects, this replacement for the Birmingham Central Library was opened in 2013 and has a wealth of resources within its walls
3、, including adult and kids libraries, music collections, a Shakespeare Memorial Room, and even a gym room. Gardens crown the roof, while the changing seasons bring variations in the shadows and reflections inside.National Library of FranceParis, FranceThe National Library of France, which now contai
4、ns an astonishing collection of 30 million, dates back to the 14th century and this royal library was set up at the Louvre by King Charles V. The library was moved to Rue de Richelieu site in 1868, with major design work carried out by French architects Henri Labrouste and, following his death, Jean
5、-Louis Pascal. Here, the reading rooms are elegance itself. There are more than just books to be found.State Library of New South WalesSydney, AustraliaThe public State Library of New South Wales holds the honor of being the oldest institution of its kind in Australia. It was originally set up as th
6、e Australian Subscription Library in 1826, but it wasnt until 1942 that its permanent home was ready. Designed by Sydney architect Walter Liberty Vernon and completed in 1910, the magnificent sandstone Mitchell Wing is one of the architectural highlights.Seattle Central LibrarySeattle, Washington, U
7、SASeattle Central Librarys distinctive design ensures it stands out. Architect Rem Koolhaas is one of the names attached to its design. Architects sought to envelop the 11-story building with “a layer of transparency”, using a skin of glass and metal. The finished article houses about 1.45 million b
8、ooks and other things, as well as more than 400 computers available for public use. The building, which opened in 2004, was included on the American Institute of Architects list of Americas 150 favorite buildings in 2007.1.Which of the following library has the longest history?A.Library of Birmingha
9、m.B.National Library of France.- 2 -C.State Library of New South Wales.D.Seattle Central Library.2.What can you do in Library of Birmingham?A.Attend a concert.B.Act a play.C.Take some exercise.D.Enjoy new technology.3.What do National Library of France and Seattle Central Library have in common?A.Th
10、ey have computers available.B.They were moved to a new place.C.They won awards for architecture.D.They were designed by more than one person.BMy mother had come to teach in the island school and fell in love with my father. What my father needed were sons. What my mother gave him were girls. Twin gi
11、rls! I was older than my sister by a few minutes. I always treasure the thought of those minutes. They were the only time in my life when I was the center of everyones attention. From the moment Caroline was born, she drew all the attention to herself. When my mother and grandmother told the story o
12、f our births, it was mostly of how Caroline had refused to breathe. “But where was I?” I asked my mother. “In the basket,” she said, “Grandma dressed you and put you in the basket.” Carolines true gift was her voice. Our teacher, Mr. Rice, said she should have singing lessons. I was proud of my sist
13、er, but something began to hurt me under the pride. As time went on, I suffered more and more deeply. Later, I became a nurse-midwife, the person who helps deliver（给接生）babies. I went to a town called Truitt, where there were no doctors then. People there were usually slow to accept outsiders, but th
14、ey needed my skills for all their medical problems. One night, I was helping with the birth and I guessed twins. The first babya boy came easily. But the second babya girl came head first and blue as death. The kitchen was slightly warmer than the bedroom, so I laid the second baby on some cloth on
15、the door of the oven. Then I suddenly asked, “Where is the other twin?” In my concern for his sister, I had completely forgotten him. “Hes sleeping in the basket,” said the grandmother. “You should hold him,” I said, “and let his mother look after him!”4.Why did Caroline draw all the attention after
16、 her birth?A.She was so lovely.B.She needed first aid.C.She breathed weakly.D.She was the last to come.- 3 -5.What was Carolines strong point?A.She was kind to others.B.She studied fairly well.C.She was good at singing.D.She got along well with others.6.What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A.Truitt us
17、ed to lack medical services.B.The small town Truitt welcomed strangers.C.The author went to Truitt to learn to deliver babies.D.People in Truitt had many medical problems.7.Why did the author put the second baby in the kitchen?A.The temperature there was a little higher.B.It was convenient to rescue
18、 the baby there.C.The space was big enough to care for the baby.D.There were some other things she needed.CI started to study English when I was a child because of Michael Jackson. He has been my idol (偶像) since 1991. I really wanted to understand him and his music. I used to use a dictionary to lea
19、rn the meanings of words of songs written by him. There was a lot of work to do to learn English, but I never felt tired. At first I learned about pronunciation, which was the hardest part for me. Because music was my only source (来源) of spoken English, sometimes I had to use a pronunciation diction
20、ary. Then I made lists of words in order to remember them and their meanings. I would spend hours learning English grammar. Whats more, I read a lot. I also tried to translate texts, dialogues and songs. Because of my hard work, my English improved a lot. In the end, I entered a college and had a gr
21、eat chance to further improve my English. Now I am an English teacher. And I am still making progress in English.8. The author started to study English to _.A. enter a college B. be an English teacherC. sing English songs D. know about Michael Jackson and his music 9. What was the most difficult thi
22、ng for the author when he was studying English?A. Pronunciation. B .Listening.C. Reading. D. Grammar.10. Which way of learning English is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Listening to music. B. Joining an English club. C. Translating texts, dialogues and songs. D. Reading a lot.11. The author mainly
23、wants to talk about _. - 4 -A. Michael Jackson and his musicB. the importance of learning EnglishC. his experience in learning EnglishD. ways to remember words DFranklins life is full of charming stories which all young men should knowhow he sold books in Boston, and became the guest of kings in Eur
24、ope; how he was made Major General Franklin, only to quit because, as he said, he was no soldier, and yet helped to organize the army that stood before the trained troops of England and Germany.This poor Boston boy, without a days schooling, became a master of six languages and never stopped studyin
25、g; this overlooked apprentice conquered（征服）the lightning, made his name famous, received degrees and diplomas from many colleges, and became forever remembered as “Doctor Franklin”, philosopher, scientist and political leader.Self-made, self-taught, the candle makers son gave light to all the world;
26、 the street bookseller set all men singing of liberty; the apprentice became the most sought-after man across the world, and brought his native land to praise and honor him.He built America, for what our nation is today is largely due to the management, the forethought, the wisdom, and the ability o
27、f Benjamin Franklin. He belongs to the world, but especially he belongs to America. The people around the world honored him while he was living; he is still regarded as the most outstanding man by the common people today after his death. And he will live in peoples hearts forever.12.We can learn fro
28、m the passage that Franklin _.A.didnt take sides in conflictsB.was ready to fight for his homelandC.quit his job as a book publisherD.used to serve in the German army13.Which is close in meaning to the underlined word “apprentice” in Paragraph 2?A.Researcher. B.Learner.C.Applicant. D.Dircctor.14.Why
29、 did Franklin become forever remembered as a scientist?A.Because of his talent in language.B.Because of his plentiful degrees and diplomas.C.Because he invented the lighting conductor.D.Because he was first to make candles.15.Whats the main idea of the last paragraph?- 5 -A.How American people honor
30、 Franklin.B.The personality of Franklin.C.Franklins contribution to science.D.Franklins influence on America and the world.二、七选五 （本题共计 1 小题 ，共计 10 分 ） 根据短文内容, 从短文后的七个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。Everyone cant live without money. 16_ However, money cannot buy everything. You cant buy the following th
31、ings only relying on money you have. TimeMoney is a tool for trade. We spend most of our time on this earth getting, spending, worrying and fantasyingabout money. 17._Instead, money takes away your time that could have been spent playing with your children or having a long walk with your friends. Wh
32、en the sun sets, a day goes away from our life forever. No money has power to bring that back to life. Self-respectThere are a lot of examples to prove that no money can buy self-respect. 18._ If you are your worst enemy, lots of money cant save you from the self-destruction you add to yourself. Hea
33、lthAs I write this, I find out that one of my best friends has brain cancer, and it is in the last period. 19._ But no money can buy insurance for his life. We buy insurance for just about everything including our life but money can never bring life back. HappinessThis is controversial (有争议的). Money
34、 can buy happiness if it is spent bringing greater financial safety for the family. 20._Going after money every day can never find its destination with frequent eagerness to get more. A. Show your respect for others. B. Self-respect is got from within. C. Money can buy a lot of things. D. You cant b
35、uy the time or save it in your storeroom. E. Of course money can get him the best health care possible. F. So you should not try your best to earn money without caring about your health. G. But money cant buy happiness if the purpose is to make money to make other - 6 -people happy.三、 完形填空 （本题共计 1 小
36、题 ，共计 30 分 ） About six years ago I was going through a tough time, trying to work two jobs to afford my rent. On a cold Sundaymorning, I went to GameStopa video game retailer, to（21）_ the game Id reserved. A woman in a car parked outside called me when I（22）_ the store. Though it was in broad daylig
37、ht, I was（23）_ about it and kept some distance when I walked over. She said she couldnt walk and（24）_ me to purchase a Kinect, a popular game, for her as her（25）_ Christmas gift. Due to her leg disease it was（26）_for her to move around. She called ahead but the employee wasnt willing to（27）_. She ga
38、ve me about $100 in cash and her credit card.I walked back in and bought the Kinect. Then it occurred to me that this woman, a complete stranger,（28）_ me. What was it that stopped me from lying about the payment method and just（29）_ her cash? She couldnt know I wasnt a（30）_; and how could she possib
39、ly have so much（31）_ someone?I handed her the cash back,（32）_ I had to pay with her cardit was above $100 at the time, and handed over the（33）_ and her credit card. “This is what my sons been longing for. Thank you! By the way, just from（34）_ at you, I know you are the one wholl be a friend to someo
40、ne（35）_.You have a face of an angel!“ she said. She gave me $10 and（36）_ to take it back. Then she（37）_, saying Merry Christmas!She had no idea how much of a（38）_ even $10 made. I was able to buy a few cheap groceries for the week and it really made a（39）_ time in my life a little better. She may th
41、ink I helped her;（40）_ I truly feel like the one who was being gifted something amazing.( ) 21. A.donate B.cancel C.win D.return( ) 22. A.kept B.approached C.decorated D.exited( ) 23. A.shy B.crazy C.disappointedD.positive( ) 24. A.forbade B.encouraged C.requested D.allowed( ) 25. A.mothers B.employ
42、ers C.husbands D.sons( ) 26. A.painful B.convenient C.funny D.secure- 7 -( ) 27. A.order B.share C.help D.pay( ) 28. A.fooled B.trusted C.inspired D.annoyed( ) 29. A.throwing B.tearing C.pocketing D.losing( ) 30. A.video maker B.porter C.game seller D.cheat( ) 31. A.patience withB.faith in C.respect
43、 for D.mercy on( ) 32. A.arguing B.lying C.promising D.explaining( ) 33. A.game B.cheque C.ticket D.change( ) 34. A.laughing B.glancing C.yelling D.pointing( ) 35. A.in need B.in public C.in return D.in danger( ) 36. A.offered B.managed C.refused D.decided( ) 37. A.came over B.drove away C.fell down
44、 D.pulled up( ) 38. A.difference B.living C.bargain D.profit( ) 39. A.happy B.carefree C.confusing D.hard( ) 40. A.finally B.therefore C.however D.otherwiseII 卷（非选择题）四、 语法填空 （本题共计 1 小题 ，共计 15 分 ） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Mistakes are great teachers. Success comes to those41._ are willing to
45、 risk42._（commit） mistakes to pursue their goals and able to learn from those mistakes. Mistakes can be greatly43._（value）, but when you try to get others to pay for your mistakes, then you get rid44._ me opportunity to learn. When something goes wrong, its usually very easy to find someone else to
46、blame, but what does that45._（real）make sense?Much of46._ value of mistakes arises from the fact that they demand a cost that must be paid. The person who learns the most from a mistake is the person who pays the price for that mistake.When you make a mistake, the last thing47._（do） is run away from
47、 it. You need to accept it because you can learn a lot from it. Since the mistake48._（make）, make the most of it. Pay the price, learn the lesson, and grow that much49._（strong）.- 8 -When you make a mistake, dont look back at it long. Remember the reason for it, and then took forward. The past is un
48、changeable. The present is still in your power. Take full advantage of your50._（mistake） to achieve your goals.五、 改错题 （本题共计 1 小题 ，共计 10 分 ） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文作文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（）并在其下面写出该加的词删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分Dear Bob，The problem you face was very common nowadaysI have working parents tooSo I would like to give some advice from my own experienceFirstly，you must try to understand what your parents work so hardIt is sure becau
