1、1巴彦淖尔市第一中学 2018-2019 学年第一学期 10 月月考高二年级英语试题说明：本试题分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题） ，考试时间为 100 分钟，卷面总分为 120 分。第一部分 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。AVisiting Joshua Tree National Park, CaliforniaJoshua Tree National Park is nearly 800,000 acres (英亩) large an
2、d surrounds parts of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in South-central California. Although deserted at first sight, the park is full of wildlife and provides a variety of entertainment activities from hiking to climbing. Within a three-hour drive, Joshua Tree National Park takes at least a full day
3、to visit.Things to doHiking opportunities within the park include several choices, from 12 self-guided nature routines to all-day back-country hikes.Joshua Tree NP has nine camping grounds, and back-country camping is also allowed.Rock climbing is a popular activity in the park, which has 10 mountai
4、ns greater than 5, 000 feet in height.When to visitJoshua Tree NP is open 365 days a year, although the best time to visit is October through April, when temperature is milder. The peak season is when the wild flowers bloom, and the summer months are the least crowded.What to bringIn addition to you
5、r camera and telescope, be sure to carry lots of water. Park and guiding maps can be picked up at any of the three visitor centers.FeesParking fees: You can buy a seven-day vehicle permit (周票) for $ 15, a single entry permit for $ 5, or Joshua Tree National Park annual (每年的) pass for $ 60.2Camping f
6、ees: They vary by camping ground1. When is the best time to visit Joshua Tree NP? A. September. B. March. C. June. D. May. 2. If one goes to Joshua Tree NP by car and stays there for 9 days, how much at least one should pay for the parking fees? A. $25 B. $60 C. $45 D. $303. What can be inferred fro
7、m the text? A. There are guides for nature trails.B. The camping fees at the nine camping grounds are different. C. Tourists can easily visit the whole park within a day.D. Tourists must take park and trail maps with them when they visit the parkBMy First Marathon（马拉松）A month before my first maratho
8、n, one of my ankles was injured and this meant not running for two weeks, leaving me only two weeks to train. Yet, I was determined to go ahead.I remember back to my 7th year in school. In my first P.E. class, the teacher required us to run laps and then hit a softball. I didnt do either well. He la
9、ter informed me that I was not athletic.The idea that I was not athletic stuck with me for years. When I started running in my 30s, I realized running was a battle against myself, not about competition or whether or not I was athletic. It was all about the battle against my own body and mind. A test
10、 of wills!The night before my marathon, I dreamt that I couldnt even find the finish line. I woke up sweating and nervous, but ready to prove something to myself.Shortly after crossing the start line, my shoe laces(鞋带) became untied. So I stopped to readjust. Not the start I wanted!At mile 3, I pass
11、ed a sign: GO FOR IT, RUNNERS!By mile 17, I became out of breath and the once injured ankle hurt badly. Despite the pain, I stayed the course walking a bit and then running again.By mile 21, I was starving!As I approached mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. She is my biggest fan. She never m
12、inded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a.m. or questioned my expenses on running.I was one of the final runners to finish. But I finished! And I got a medal. In fact, I got the same medal as the one that the guy who came in first place had.3Determined to be myself, move forward, free of shame and world
13、ly labels(世俗标签), I can now call myself a marathon winner.4. A month before the marathon, the author _. A. was well trained B. felt scared C. lost hope D. made up his mind to run 5. Why did the author mention the P.E. class in his 7th year? A. To acknowledge the support of his teacher. B. To amuse th
14、e readers with a funny story.C. To share a precious memory. D. To show he was not talented in sports. 6. How was the authors first marathon? A. He made it. B. He quit halfway. C. He got the first prize. D. He walked to the end.7. What does the story mainly tell us? A. A man owes his success to his f
15、amily support. B. Failure is the mother of success. C. A winner is one with a great effort of will. D. One is never too old to learn.CThe meaning of silence varies among cultural groups. Silences may be thoughtful, or they may be empty when a person has nothing to say. A silence in a conversation ma
16、y also show stubbornness, or worry. Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable; therefore attempts may be made to fill every gap(间隙) with conversation. Persons in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary for understanding a persons needs. Many Native
17、 Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of communicating among people, just as some traditional Chinese and Thai persons do. Therefore, when a person from one of these cultures is speaking and suddenly stops, what maybe implied(暗示) is that the person wants the listener to consider what
18、has been said before continuing. In these cultures, silence is a call for reflection.Other cultures may use silence in other ways, particularly when dealing with conflicts among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of power. For example, Russian, French, and Spanish persons ma
19、y use silence to show agreement between parties about the topic under discussion. However, Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her. In still another use, persons in Asian cultures may view silence as
20、a sign of respect, 4particularly to an elder or a person in authority.Nurses and other care-givers need to be aware of the possible meanings of silence when they come across the personal anxiety their patients may be experiencing. Nurses should recognize their own personal and cultural construction
21、of silence so that a patients silence is not interrupted too early or allowed to go on unnecessarily. A nurse who understands the healing(治愈) value of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients from their own and from other cultures.8.What does the author say about silence
22、in conversations?A. It implies anger.B. It promotes friendship.C. It is culture-specific.D. It is content-based.9.Which of the following people might regard silence as a call for careful thought?A. The Chinese.B. The French.C. The Mexicans.D. The Russians.10.What does the author advise nurses to do
23、about silence?A. Let it continue as the patient pleases.B. Break it while treating patients.C. Evaluate its harm to patients.D. Make use of its healing effects.11.What may be the best title for the text?A. Sound and SilenceB. What It Means to Be SilentC. Silence to Native AmericansD. Speech Is Silve
24、r; Silence Is GoldDIf we were asked exactly what we were doing a year ago，we should probably have to say that we could not remember. But if we had kept a book and had written in it an account of what we did each day, we should be able to give an answer to the questionIt is the same in historyMany th
25、ings have been forgotten because we do not have any written account of them. Sometimes men did keep a record of the most important happenings in their country, but often it was destroyed by fire or in a war Sometimes there was never any written record at all because the people of that time and place
26、 did not know how to writeFor example，we know a good deal about the people who lived in China 4,000 years ago，because they could write and leave written records for those who lived after themBut we know almost nothing about the people who lived even 200 years ago in Central Africa，because they had n
27、ot learned to writeSometimes，of course，even if the people cannot write，they may know 5something of the pastThey have heard about it from older people，and often songs, dances and stories have been made about the most important happenings, and these have been sung，acted and told for many generations，f
28、or most people are proud to tell what their fathers did in the pastThis we may call “remembered history”Some of it had been written down. It is not so exact or so valuable to us as written history is，because words are much more easily changed when used again and again in speech than when copied in w
29、ritingBut where there are no written records，such spoken stories are often very helpful 12. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage? A. “Remembered history” , compared with written history, is 1ess reliableB. Where there are no written records of the past, there is no historyC. A writ
30、ten account of our daily activities helps us to remember the events that happened in the pastD. Written records of the past play a most important role in our learning the humanhistory13. Why do we know little about what happened in Central Africa 200 years ago? A. People there had not known how to w
31、rite in those days B. There was nothing worth being written down at that timeC. The written records were perhaps destroyed in a fireD. People there ignored the importance of keeping a record14. “Remembered history” is regarded as valuable only when A. it is written down B. it proves to be trueC. peo
32、ple are interested in it D. no written account is available 15. It can be inferred from the passage that we could have learned much more about our past than we do now if our ancestors had A. told exact stories of the most important happeningsB. not burnt their written records in warsC. kept a writte
33、n record of every past event D. made more songs and dances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。To Drive out Your Back PainIs your back bothering you，and are you wondering how to get rid of your back pain？If the phrase “Ouch，my back！” is a regular part of your life，your
34、e not alone：65 million Americans have back pain. 16 Stand Better6Standing for long periods can be stressful on your lower back.If you have to stand for work，try placing one foot on a stool or other low objects. 17 . This will help take the pressure off your lower back.Wearing cushioned shoes or stan
35、ding on a thick rubber mat can also help relieve pressure when you have to stand for long hours.Start Exercise Gradually18 But if youve been inactive for a while，start slowly. Begin with a lowimpact exercise such as walking，stationary biking，or swimming for about 30 minutes a day.Adding gentle stret
36、ching or yoga may also help your muscles.Sit ComfortablyIf your job requires you to sit for long periods，make sure your chair has a straight back，an adjustable seat，and armrests. 19 If you need extra support，place a rolled towel behind the lower part of your back.Resting your feet on a low stool can
37、 also help ease back pain when sitting.Choose the Best Sleep PositionSleeping on your side is the most common sleeping position.Placing a small pillow between your knees helps keep the back in a good position.If you must sleep on your back，try using a pillow under your knees.Avoid sleeping on your s
38、tomach，as this can make back pain worse.20 Carrying extra weight on your body means more work for your lower back muscles.This is especially true if the extra pounds are around your waist. The heavier you are，the more impact there is on your back with each step.Losing weight can also help protect th
39、e muscles and joints in your knees and hips.AThen change feet every so often.BDont push with straight arms.CYour work station can affect your backs health.DKeep Your Weight DownESome people prefer more support than others.FHere are some ideas for you to prevent the pain.GExercise is a great way to k
40、eep your back healthy.第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节：完形填空（共 20 小题，每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）No one is born a winner. People make themselves into winners by their own 21 .I learned this lesson from a(n) 22 many years ago. I took the head 23 job at a school in Baxley, Georgia. It was a small school with a weak fo
41、otball program. It was a tradition for the schools old team to play against the 24 team at the end of spring practice. The old team had no coach, and they didnt 7even practice to 25 the game. Being the coach of the new team, I was excited because I knew we were going to win, but to my disappointment
42、 we were defeated. I couldnt 26 I had got into such a situation. Thinking hard about it, I came to 27 that my team might not be the number one team in Georgia, but they were 28 me. I had to change my 29 about their ability and potential.I started doing anything I could to help them build a little 30
43、 .Most important, I began to treat them like 31 .That summer, When the other teams enjoyed their 32 ,we met every day and 33 passing and kicking the football.Six months after suffering our 34 on the spring practice field, we won our first game and our second, and continued to 35 .Finally, we faced t
44、he number one team in the state. I felt that it would be a 36 for us even if we lost the game. But that wasnt what happened. My boys beat the best team in Georgia, giving me one of the greatest 37 my life！From the experience I learnt a lot about how the attitude of the leader can 38 the members of a
45、 team. Instead of seeing my boys as losers, I pushed and 39 them. I helped them to see themselves 40 ,and they built themselves into winners.Winners are made, but born. 21. A. efforts B. tests C. luck D. nature22. A. experiment B. show C. visit D. experience23. A. operating B. coaching C. consulting
46、 D. editing24. A. successful B. new C. strong D. excellent25. A. cheer for B. finish with C. help with D. prepare for26. A. describe B. agree C. believe D. regret27. A. permit B. claim C. realize D. demand28. A. depending on B. looking for C. reacting to D. caring about29. A. attitude B. conclusion
47、C. decision D. intention30. A. fortune B. culture C. pride D. relationship31. A. winners B. partners C. leaders D. learners832. A. rewards B. honor C. health D. vacations33. A. risked B. practiced C. considered D. missed34. A. accident B. decline C. defeat D. mistake35. A. relax B. defend C. expand
48、D. improve36. A. victory B. burden C. shame D. favor37. A. chances B. offers C. concerns D. thrills38. A. surprise B. affect C. interest D. serve39. A. impressed B. observed C. encouraged D. protected40. A. honestly B. differently C. calmly D. individually第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）Stephen Hawking, who is the most famous physicist, was born in Britain on January 8th, 1942. As a child, he was enthusiastic about designing complicated(复杂的) toys .As a teenager,_41_(expose) to maths and physics, he showed gr
