1、- 1 -南昌二中 20182019 学年度上学期第三次月考高二英语试卷第一部分 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）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 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the man imply?A. He doesnt have any change.B. He cant change the bill for the woman.C. All his chang
2、e has been taken away.2. Why hasnt the woman finished typing the report?A. Because she has forgotten to type it.B. Because she has been lazy.C. Because she has been busy.3. Where are the two speakers?A. At a bank. B. At a supermarket. C. At a post office.4. For how many hours is the art exhibition o
3、pen each day?A. Eight hours. B. Nine hours. C. Ten hours.5. What does John want to do?A. Leave school this year. B. Take a part-time job. C. Take a year off school to travel.第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 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;
4、听完后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话,回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。6. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman will take the K388 train.B. The journey will take 32 hours.C. The train starts at 7:40 a. m.7. What kind of ticket does the woman buy?- 2 -A. A lower sleeper. B. A middle sleeper. C. An up
5、per sleeper.听下面一段对话,回答第 8 和第 9 两个小题。8. When does the conversation probably take place?A. On Saturday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Tuesday.9. What do we know about Bob?A. Hes wearing an attractive black coat.B. Hes wearing a green tie.C. Hes dancing with Carol.听下面一段对话,回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。10. How many McDona
6、lds were in other countries in 1982?A. 7,063. B. 5,432. C. 1,283.11. Which point is not mentioned as a reason for McDonalds popularity?A. Price. B. Convenience. C. Service.12. Why do workers buy their lunches at McDonalds?A. Because they are more tasty than home-made lunches.B. Because they are chea
7、per than home-made lunches.C. Because they are especially made for them.听下面一段对话,回答第 13 至第 16 四个小题。13. Where can a boy of 4 find his desirable toys at the mans booth?A. On the left. B. In the middle. C. On the right.14. How long have the new models been on the market?A. For a few months. B. For a few
8、 weeks. C. For a few days.15. How soon can the man deliver the goods after receiving an order?A. Within 10-20 days. B. Within 20-30 days. C. Within 10-30 days.16. What will the man do next?A. Give the woman a gift. B. Give the woman a catalogue. C. Give the woman his card.听下面一段独白,回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。1
9、7. What is the main topic of the talk?A. The structure of Hai Bao.B. The theme of World Expo 2010.- 3 -C. The mascot of World Expo 2010.18. What does the name Hai Bao mean?A. Harmony with nature. B. The treasure of the sea. C. The character of China.19. What do we know about Hai Baos hair?A. Its lik
10、e the wave of the sea.B. It shows its latitude and imagination.C. It shows its anticipation of the city.20. What do his big feet show us?A. The ability and faith of China to host the event.B. The warm welcome to friends from all over the world.C. The rising China and its huge potential.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节
11、，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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A TALENT ON PARADEIt is time for the Smithdale Student Activity Clubs yearly talent show. In the past, the club has had performers sing, dance, and play the violin, guitar, or piano. This year the show will be call
12、ed “Talent on Parade”, and we are looking for performers with great new ideas. In addition, we have planned two important changes for this years show.Two Shows Instead Of OneFirst, “Talent on Parade” will be held on two nights. Performers in the Wednesday night show will include students in Grades K
13、-5. Performers in the Friday night show will include students in Grades 6-12.Smithdale High School Hall Wednesday, May 11, 6:30 P.M. Friday, May 13, 7:30 P.M.No Tryouts (预选)- 4 -The second change is that this years performers will be chosen in a new way. No tryouts will be held. The first twenty act
14、s to sign up for each show will be accepted. Others will be put on a waiting list in case someone has an act that is not allowed. Youll be told by telephone or e-mail if your act is included.If you do not wish to perform but would enjoy helping backstage with lights or sound, print “stagehand” in la
15、rge letters at the top of the permission slip (同意书).Rules For Acts1. Each student chosen to perform must turn in a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian(监护人).2. All performers must be at the school one hour before the show time.3. Performers must provide their own transportation to and from
16、 the school.4. Each act is limited to three minutes.5. No act may have more than five people in it.6. Performers must provide their own music (tapes, CDs, or instruments) and costumes.7. Singers may sing with or without musical accompaniment, but they may not sing along with a recorded voice on a CD
17、 or tape.21. The twenty-first act to sign up will be allowed to be performed only if_.A. a performer is unable to attend B. a performance is shortenedC. the performance is original D. the performer is approved22. Each person performing in the talent show is required to turn in a_ .A. telephone numbe
18、r B. musical recordingC. costume drawing D. permission slip23. When should a second grader show up at school on the show night?A. Before 6:30 P.M. B. Before 5:30 P.M. C. After 6:30 P.M. D. After 5:30 P.M.24. Where is this passage most likely to be found?A. In a city evening paper. B. On an entertain
19、ment website.- 5 -C. On a school news board. D. On the wall of a music store.BA Spanish company Siesta places to rest are already set up in other big cities in the world. But the idea would appear to work well with the culture of Spain, where people traditionally take an afternoon nap, called siesta
20、.The Madrid nap space recently opened with 19 beds. People can use them by the minute or by the hour, and they can also choose either a private or shared room. An hour of napping inside a private room costs about $15.Siesta flip (掷) a coin. Headsthe commander, and tailsthe peanuts guy. Ah! Tails, my
21、 report would be about the great man who invented peanut butter, George Washington Carver.Weeks later, standing before this unfriendly mass, I was totally lost. Oh well, I lowered the paper and sat down at my desk, burning to find out what I had done wrong. As a classmate began his report, it all be
22、came clear, “My report is on George Washington, the man who started the American Revolution.” The whole world became quiet! How could I know that she meant that George Washington?Obviously, my grade was awful. Heartbroken but fearless, I decided to turn - 7 -this around. I talked to Miss Lancelot, b
23、ut she insisted: No re-dos; no new grade. I felt that the punishment was not justified, and I believed I deserved a second chance. Consequently, I threw myself heartily into my work for the rest of the school year. Ten months later, that chance unfolded as I found myself sitting in the headmasters o
24、ffice with my grandfather, now having an entirely different conversation. I smiled and flashed back to the embarrassing moment at the beginning of the year as the headmaster informed me of my option to skip the sixth grade. Justice is sweet!28. What did the authors classmates think about his report?
25、A. Controversial. B. Ridiculous. C. Boring. D. Puzzling.29. Why was the author confused about the task?A. He was unfamiliar with American history. B. He followed the advice and flipped a coin.C. He forgot his teachers instruction. D. He was new at the school.30. The underlined word “burning” in Para
26、. 3 probably means _.A. annoyed B. ashamed C. ready D. eager31. In the end, the author turned things around _.A. by redoing his task B. through his own effortsC. with the help of his grandfather D. under the guidance of his headmasterDHave you ever noticed that the more you have the more you want？Le
27、ts face it. Thinking our life is good enough doesnt come naturally to many people. When we have high expectations of everything in life we will run into disappointment. Only when we are aware that needs are different from desires can we live with satisfaction. Here are a few ideas to help you be hap
28、pier with what you have and who you are.Focus on what you are thankful for. Most people want things to be better than they are，or when things are going well，we forget to appreciate what we have. Learn to reflect on how much better things are than they could be. Focus on what you are thankful for. Wr
29、ite down 5 things you are grateful for right now.- 8 -When we hold onto regrets from decisions we have made，it can really poison our wellbeing. Many people regret something they can no longer change，which ends up holding them back from moving forward in a more positive manner. What happened in the p
30、ast is done and gone，so work to stay present and be mindful of the current moment to find more joy and fulfillment.When we use other people as the measuring stick for our personal success and quality of life，we are likely to be less satisfied. Social comparisons can provide useful information when w
31、e try to learn from others，but they also hold our perspective in a discontented position. Compare yourself less with others so you can be satisfied more.When you are focused on your big ambitions and future goals，you might elide the daily pleasures that surround you. Learn to slow down and absorb th
32、e wonder and beauty around you. Stay present and focus on the task youre undertaking at the moment. Dont let the life pass you by because youre always on the go and distracted by ambition.Practice looking at life through the lens of contentment and it will become more natural.32. How can we live wit
33、h contentment?A. To change our lifestyle.B. To have a motivation in life.C. To give less attention to what we are grateful for.D. To realize the difference between needs and desires.33. Whats the main idea of Paragraph 3?A. Make wise decisions. B. Know the present situation.C. Let go of regrets. D.
34、Remember the past.34. The underlined word “elide” in Paragraph 5 probably means “ ”A. enjoy B. change C. create D. neglect35. What should you do to put yourself in a good mood?A. Make time for simple pleasures. B. Learn from successful people.C. Focus on your future goals. D. Create chance to learn
35、more.第二节 七选五（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。- 9 -Earth is home to around 7,000 languages, around half of which are expected to disappear by 2100.Languages disappear for many reasons. Sometimes younger generations stop learning a language because parents want children
36、 to fit in. _36_ Native American children of the late-19th century were required to attend boarding schools where educators forbade them from speaking their native languages.The United Nations ranks endangered languages according to their risk level. For example, a “critically endangered“ language i
37、s one that even grandparents dont speak often. New Yorks Onondaga language is an example with only 50 speakers left. An “extinct“ language has no speakers. It is gone forever. Alaskas Eyak language is one example. _37_38_In the same way, different languages contribute to cultural diversity. Saving t
38、hese languages benefits our understanding of other cultures. Languages can show how a society looks at the world and what it values. A language may describe something in a way that is funny, too. In Welsh, it rains not cats and dogs, but old wives and walking sticks.The Endangered Language Alliance
39、wants to save languages from disappearing. _39_ However, its efforts are limited. If an endangered language is going to make a real comeback, itll probably get its start in schools. For nearly 100 years, public schools in Hawaii did not teach the Hawaiian language. Now students can keep learning in
40、Hawaiian from elementary schools to college and beyond._40_ At least one did. In 1881, a Jewish linguist named Eliezer Ben-Yehuda brought the 3,000-year-old language Hebrew back to life. Today it is one of the official languages of the country of Israel, with more than 4 million speakers.A. The last
41、 person who spoke it died in 2008.B. Why should we save endangered languages?C. Various animals and plants benefit our environment.D. With just 5 speakers left, it is absolutely endangered.- 10 -E. Can a language with zero native speakers come back to life?F. Sometimes societies force minorities to
42、give up their language.C. The nonprofit group finds native speakers and records their stories.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。When I first met my new parrot, Chico, his wings
43、 had been cut short and he was stuck on the earth just like us humans. When the weather turned nice, I would take Chico outside. I _41_ him on a branch of a tree, hoping to make him happier. At first he seemed confused. He walked back and forth on the branch looking _42_ . He didnt even flap his win
44、gs in an/a _43_ to fly. Somehow he knew he was incapable.One day Chico got especially excited. He paced back and forth and made an _44_ amount of noise. Then all of a sudden he stopped and let out an even louder scream. He started _45_ flapping his wings for the first time everthen he lifted off the
45、 _46_ like a space shuttle! I was amazed and _47_. Little did I know his feathers had been growing back, and Chico had been waiting until the moment was ripe for _48_!Two days later Chico returned. First I tried to _49_ him back with food, but he would not come near me. Then I took his _50_ and put
46、it awaystill he would not come. Finally, I made him a firm promise that I would let him out every day if the weather was nice as long as he did come back. _51_, he flew onto my shoulder.From that day on, whenever the weather was good I would let him _52_ early and he would fly around and be back bef
47、ore dark. The routine lasted for two months _53_ suddenly Chico became _54_. The vet said that he had been infected with a disease from the pigeons in the _55_. Within a few days he died.I was very sad. The _56_ crossed my mind that if I had not set him free - 11 -to fly, he would be still alive. Bu
48、t what _57_ is there in being a bird if you cant fly?Chico made his first _58_ for freedom on a late Monday afternoon in April. When will you make yours? You too can take a _59_ when the conditions are right, knowing you too, in your own way, were built to fly. If you dont set yourself free, what wi
49、ll be the _60_ of your life?41. A. brought B. seated C. caught D. chased42. A. comfortable B. painful C. patient D. anxious43. A. attempt B. stage C. journey D. path44. A. serious B. first C. incredible D. accessible45. A. slowly B. gently C. madly D. gracefully46. A. ground B. branch C. window D. house47. A. moved B. shocked C. delighted D. excited4
