1、- 1 -江西省奉新县第一中学 2018-2019 学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）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）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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 称钟的时间来回答有关小题如阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Where are the two speakers?A. In a store. B. At home. C. On the street.2. Wha
2、t did the man do today?A. Watched a movie. B. Visited Susan. C. Studied at home.3. How did the woman probably feel when reading the book?A. Moved. B. Excited C. Bored.4. What does the woman probably think the man should do?A. Have the jacket returned. B. Exchange it for a red one. C. Exchange it for
3、 a black one.5. What did the man do after supper?A. He worked on his school paper. B. He searched about a trip to London,C. He surfed the Internet for entertainment. 第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 15 分，满分 225 分）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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出
4、 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。- 2 -6. What do we know about the woman?A. She will help the man carry the bag. B. She is seeing someone off. C. She didnt expect to see the man there.7. What is the man doing there?A. Seeing off his girlfriend. B. Looking for his bag. C. Waiting for his fl
5、ight.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 、9 题。8. Why wont the woman go to eat out tonight?A. Her friends are busy. B. She cant book a table in a restaurant. C. She doesnt feel like eating out tonight.9. How long will the woman and her parents stay in the Sunshine Restaurant tomorrow?A. Half an hour. B. An hour. C. One a
6、nd a half hours.听第 8 段材料,回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What do we know about the mans job?A. The pay isnt satisfying. B. It is too difficult for him. C. It makes him tired every day.11. Whats the mans plan?A. To take a vacation. B. To go back to college. C. To find a new job.12. Whats the mans problem?A. He doe
7、snt have enough money. B. He doesnt know where to go. C. He doesnt have any time.听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16 题。13. How does the woman feel for Sam?A. Interested. B. Upset. C. Surprised.14. What does the man probably think of Sam?A. Nice. B. Poor. C. Careless.15. What will the woman do this afternoon?- 3 -A
8、. Play table tennis. B. Go shopping. C. Visit her aunts home.16. How will the womans dad go to the conference tomorrow?A. By car. B. By subway C. By bus. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. How does the speaker usually go to school?A. By underground. B. By bike. C. On foot.18. How long does one class usuall
9、y last?A. 40 minutes. B. 45 minutes. C. 50 minutes.19. What time do they have lunch?A. At 11:40. B. At 12:00 C. At 12:20.20. Whats the speakers favorite subject?A. Science. B. Art. C. Music.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 ，并在题卡上将该项涂黑。 AMu
10、sicOpera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 241-2742. http:/.Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers se
11、veral concerts from March through June. Call 723-1182 for more information. http: /.Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 381-3300. Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall in summer at Riverbend. http:/www.symphony.org/home.asp.- 4 -College Conservat
12、ory of Music (CCM): Performances are on the main campus(校园) of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well-known LaSalle Quartet, CCMs Philharmonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through mod
13、ern music. Students with I.D. cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556-4183. http:/www.ccm.uc.edu/events/calendar.Riverbend Music Theater: 6295 Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (pr
14、ice difference).Big name shows all summer long! Phone:232-6220. http:/.21. Which number should you call if you want to see an opera?A. 241-2742. B. 723-1182. C. 381-3300. D. 232-6220.22. When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra?A. February. B. May. C. August. D. November.23.Where can studen
15、ts go for free performances with their I.D. cards?A. Music Hall. B. Memorial Hall.C. Patricia Cobbett Theater. D. Riverbend Music Theater.24. How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places?A. It has seats in the open air.B. It gives shows all year round.C. It offers membership discou
16、nts.D. It presents famous musical works.B History tells us that footwear was one of the first things ancient people learned to make. Footwear helped them across rocky paths or hot sands without injuring themselves. The earliest footwear we know of was simply a piece of plaited (编织的) grass or leather
17、 tied to the feet.- 5 -The ancient Egyptians seem to have invented the first footwear with a firm sole (鞋底) sandals. Egyptian royalty usually wore sandals that had a different style from those with lesser status (身份), while slaves were not allowed to wear anything on their feet. The sandal is still
18、the basic form of footwear in many countries, particularly those with a hot climate, whereas（然而）in cold climates, an entirely different type of shoe appeared the moccasin a slipper-shaped shoe made of soft but strong leather.The Greeks were the first to develop shoes with heels (鞋跟). Then, in the Mi
19、ddle Ages, shoes with long points at the toe became very chic for the nobility（贵族）. These shoes were often very difficult to wear. Other trends followed, with square-toed shoes, wide shoes, and even shoes that could make a woman stand two feet taller. Not surprisingly, these sometimes led to acciden
20、ts. Even today, fashion rather than comfort often leads to the kind of shoes women wear.Mechanical shoemaking appeared in the 1800s in North America. Until then, shoes had been made with the same kinds of hand tools used by the ancient Egyptians. And in 1858, a machine was invented that could stitch
21、 (缝合) the sole of a shoe to the upper part. Now it was possible to make shoes that were shaped to fit either the left or right foot. Toward the end of the 1800s came a new type of shoe that was specifically designed for sports the sneaker and it soon become an all-time favorite.25. What did shoes of
22、ten show in ancient times?A. The rich resources. B. Peoples different beliefs.C. Peoples status in society. D. The changeable climates.26. What does the underlined word “chic” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Valuable. B. Convenient.C. Fashionable. D. Comfortable.27. Before mechanical shoemaking appe
23、ared, _.A. shoes were often very difficult for people to wearB. all the shoe patterns made by the Greeks were the same- 6 -C. the only function of footwear was to protect peoples feetD. people wore the same-shaped shoes on their two feet 28. How does the text mainly develop?A. By providing examples.
24、 B. By making comparisons.C. By following the order of time. D. By following the order of importance.C The coffee giant Starbucks is once again a popular search on the internet, and there are people who think that coffee is now replacing tea as the most popular drink in China. But, is that really so
25、?Starbucks opened its biggest caf shop in the world in Shanghai this Wednesday. The coffee giant says this will not only give customers the usual great coffee, but also give them the full experience of how the magical coffee beans get roasted to become those wonderful drops that make up your favorit
26、e drinks. It is like the Willy Wonka factory for coffee lovers. The company is expanding aggressively, and opening a new store every 15 hours on average in China.China has very rich and splendid tea culture. What seems like the most enjoyable thing is to drink a cup of tea on a quiet day that is ful
27、l of “Zen“(禅)spirit. But the fast-pace of life sometimes doesnt allow that. So there are tea shop owners locating their shops in the downtown area in order to provide quick service for customers. Take Heytea for example. Its one of the most highly rated tea shops and it has now opened several new br
28、anches in the business areas of big cities like Beijing. Waiting in lines for longer than one hour is common. Chinas consumption of tea is immeasurable. According to a research of USC Institute, in China, the average person consumes 400 cups of tea per year. So it is unlikely that coffee can replace
29、 tea as the countrys main drink any time soon. The expanding coffee shops are not there to replace tea, but to provide people with another choice that they can use to enjoy life.- 7 -29. Which of the following statements is correct about Starbucks?A. The shop opened in Shanghai simply works as a dri
30、nking place.B. Starbucks can only be seen in the downtown area of a city.C. Starbucks holds a certain share of Chinese drinking market.D. Starbucks supplies the world with the best-tasting coffee.30. What can be concluded from the third paragraph?A. Tea culture is rooted in the hearts of Chinese cit
31、izens.B. The enjoyment of tea drinking can only be experienced in a quiet place.C. Tea consumption holds the largest share of world drinking market.D. The fast pace of modern life makes tea drinking no longer pleasant in China.31. What is the authors attitude to coffee and tea in China?A. Tea may br
32、ing more pleasure to Chinese citizens life.B. Coffee will replace tea in Chinese drinking market.C. Both coffee and tea will make peoples life enjoyable.D. Coffee and tea gain the same popularity in China.DIt has long been believed that the smart phones in our pockets are actually making us duller（迟
33、钝） ； but now there is evidence for it.Researchers at the University of Texas discovered that people are worse at conducting tasks and remembering information if they have a smart phone within eye shot（视野）. In two experiments they found phones sitting on a desk or even in a pocket or handbag would di
34、stract（使、 、 、 、分心） users and lead to worse test scores even when it was set up not to disturb test subjects. The effect was measurable even when the phones were switched off, and was worse for those who were more dependent on their mobiles.The researchers tested 520 university students on their memo
35、ry and intelligence when in the presence of a smart phone to see how it affected them. Participants were told to complete tests in mathematics, memory and reasoning with - 8 -their smart phones either on their desk, in their bag or pockets, or in another room. Those who had their phones on the desk
36、recorded a 10 per cent lower score than those who left them in a different room on operational tasks, which measures working memory and focus* Those who kept their phones further out of sight in their pockets or their bags scored only slightly better than when phones were placed on desks.The researc
37、hers found that the negative effect of having a phone within eye shot was much greater among those who said they were dependent on their smart phones. Participants who had expressed sympathy with phrases such as “I would have trouble getting through a normal day without my cellphone ” and “using my
38、cellphone makes me feel happy” performed as well as others when their phone was in a different room, but worse when it was placed on their desk.The researchers said the effect arises because part of a smart phone users mind is devoted to trying not to think about distractions such as whether they ha
39、ve any messages when the smart phone is in their sight.32. For the people who scored the lowest, where did they put their cellphone?A. On the desk. B. In their bags. C. In their pockets. D. In a different room.33. Which of the following will the researchers most probably agree with?A. People shouldn
40、t have a smart phone.B.Phones wouldnt distract users when switched off.C.Those depending on mobiles are more likely to be distractedD.Their research has completely changed peoples view on smart phones.34. According to the study, why did cellphones affect the participants?A.Using cellphones made them
41、 feel happy.B.They focused on trying to ignore distractions.C.They spent much time on the received messages.D.They couldnt get through a day without cellphones.35. Where does the text probably come from?A. Book review. B. A Science fiction. C. Cellphone advertisement. D. - 9 -A news report.第二节（共 5 小
42、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。Every morning is a struggle. 36 But did you know that drinking water can make you more energetic and productive than drinking coffee? It helps to balance your nervous system. Drinking water on empty stomach especially if its hot can improve
43、 the health of your nervous system. 37 At this moment, if you just have a glass of warm water, it can properly offer water to your nervous system，which will help it function properly. It prevents mild headaches. 38 So just by increasing your water intake, you are basically preventing your chances fr
44、om suffering from them. 39 Water can help release bacteria and other harmful elements from your system. This, in turn, can help your body fight the effects of certain chemicals which can cause your looking older. Furthermore, your skin will feel refreshed, which can help it maintain a flexible appea
45、rance. It improves your appetite（胃 口）. Early in the morning, with your stomach totally empty, it is natural you will feel hungry. So another benefit of drinking water is preparing you to have the most important meal of the day 一 breakfast. 40 .So now you know the benefits of drinking water on empty
46、stomach. Just add a glass of warm or hot water to your schedule after you wake up and see all the health benefits it will bring to your life.A. It prevents body aging.B. It promotes mental fitness.C. Early morning, the stomach is most thirsty.D. Generally, we think that a cup of coffee would make th
47、ings rightE. The importance of drinking water cant be emphasized too much.F. Besides, having a healthy desire for food is good for overall health. :- 10 -G. Doctors say they result from the removal of water among various reasons.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
48、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。In 2009 we were staying at our cousins house in Triora, Italy. Settled just above a window was a birds nest which my 41 said had been there for many years. Each year, different families of starlings (椋鸟) came back to make it their 42 . We knew they were 43 because the chattering (鸣叫) of six newly hatched chicks 44 us early every morning. Standing on a chair, I 45 to look into their nest. The first time I looked, the chicks were 46
