甘肃省武威第十八中学2018_2019学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题.doc

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1、- 1 -甘肃省武威第十八中学 2018-2019 学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题第一部分 阅读理解（两节 共 20 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）第一节：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。 （每小题 2 分，共 30 分）AFun DayTo celebrate the Year of the dogOrganised by Lam Tin Youth Centre and Kwun Tong High SchoolDate: 2 February 2018Time: 10 am5 pmPlace: Kwun To

2、ng PlaygroundFee: $20 (buy three get one free)Programmes: drama, lion dance, magic show and ballet performanceHighlights:1) enter the lucky draw to win a digital camera2) learn to make festival foodJoin us on the Fun Day!All are welcome!Free Soft DrinksNote: Tickets are available at the General Offi

3、ce of Lam Tin Youth Center For those who would like to be a volunteer, please contact Miss Olivia Wong one week before the activity.1. What is going to take place on 2 February 2018?A. A big event to welcome a Chinese new year. B. A social gathering to raise money for wildlife.C. A party for close f

4、riends to meet and have fun. D. A meeting of Kwun Tong High School students.2. How much do you have to pay in total if four of you go together?A. $20. B. $40. C. $60. D. $80.- 2 -3. Which of the following statements is true?A. Tickets are sold in Kwun Tong High School.B. Its unnecessary to take soft

5、 drinks with you.C. Free digital cameras are provided for everybody.D. Festival food will be served without extra charge.BAn eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money. Only a very expensive operation could sa

6、ve him now and there was no one to lend them the money.When she heard her daddy say to her tearful mother, “Only a miracle (奇迹) can save him now.” the little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully.She hurried to a drugstore with the money in her

7、hand.“And what do you want?” asked the salesman. “Its for my little brother.” The girl answered. “Hes really sick and I want to buy a miracle.” “Pardon?” said the salesman.“My brother Andrew has something bad growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a m

8、iracle cost?” “We dont sell a miracle here, child. Im sorry.” the salesman said with a smile.“Listen, if it isnt enough, I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs.”A well-dressed man heard this and asked, “What kind of miracle does your brother need?”“I dont know,” she answered wit

9、h her eyes full of tears. “Hes really sick and mum says he needs an operation. But my daddy cant pay for it, so I have brought all my money.”“How much do you have? asked the man. “$1.11, but I can try and get some more.” she answered.“Well, what luck,” smiled the man. “$1.11, the price of a miracle

10、for - 3 -your little brother.” He took up the girls hand and said, “Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Lets see if I have the kind of miracle you need.”That well-dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn

11、t long before Andrew was home again.How much did the miracle cost?4. What was the trouble in the little girls family?A. Her brother was seriously ill. B. They had no money.C. Nothing could save her brother. D. Both A and B.5. In the eyes of the little girl, a miracle might be _.A. something interest

12、ing. B. something beautiful.C. some wonderful medicine. D. some good food.6. What made the miracle happen?A. The girls love for her brother. B. The medicine from the drugstore.C. The girls money. D. Nobody can tell.7. From the passage we can infer (推断) that _.A. the doctor didnt ask for any pay.B. a

13、 miracle is sure to happen if you keep on.C. the little girl is lovely but not so clever.D. Andrew was in fact not so sick as they had thought.CA group of old classmates, who have succeeded in their work, got together to visit their teacher. Their conversation soon turned to complaining (抱怨) about t

14、he stress (压力) in their work and life. The teacher went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and many cups. Some of the cups are expensive and lovely, but some are cheap and not beautiful. The teacher told them to help themselves to the coffee.When all the students had a cup of cof

15、fee in hand, the teacher said, “Have you noticed all the nice-looking expensive cups were taken, leaving behind the cheap ones? Its OK for you to want only the best for yourselves, but that is - 4 -why you have the stress in your work and life even if youre very successful now.”“All of you really wa

16、nted the coffee, not the cups, but you chose the best cups and were eyeing each others cups.”“Now think about this: life is the coffee, and money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold life. They do not change the quality (质量) of life. Sometimes, we just care about the cup

17、s, and we fail to enjoy the coffee. So, dont let the cups drive you, enjoy the coffee instead.”8. The students who visited the teacher _.A. are satisfied with their work B. are successful in their studiesC. are strict with each other D. are successful in their work9. The teacher noticed that the stu

18、dents _.A. liked the cheap cups B. only took the best cupsC. were drinking coffee D. preferred the coffee to the cups10. Why did the students have the stress in the work and life?A. Because they really wanted coffee.B. Because they didnt have good cups.C. Because they didnt pay enough attention to l

19、ife itself.D. Because they didnt have money to buy coffee and cups.11. From the story, we know the teacher wanted the students to enjoy _. A. the cups B. the coffee C. life D. money and positionDSome scientists say that animals in the oceans are increasingly threatened by noise pollution caused by h

20、uman beings. The noise that affects sea creatures comes from a number of human activities. It is caused mainly by industrial underwater explosions, ocean drilling and ship engines. Such noises are added to natural sounds. These sounds include the breaking of ice fields, underwater earthquakes, and s

21、ounds made by animals themselves. Decibels (分贝) measured in water are different from those measured on land. A noise of one hundred and twenty decibels on land causes pain to human ears. In - 5 -water, a decibel level of one hundred and ninetyfive would have the same effect. Some scientists have sug

22、gested setting a noise limit of one hundred and twenty decibels in the oceans. They have observed that noises at that level can frighten and confuse whales (鲸鱼). A team of American and Canadian scientists discovered that louder noises can seriously injure some animals. The research team found that p

23、owerful underwater explosions were causing whales in the area to lose their hearing. This seriously affected the whales ability to exchange information and find their way. Some of the whales even died. The explosions had caused their ears to bleed and become infected (被感染的). Many researchers whose w

24、ork depends on ocean sounds are against a limit of one hundred and twenty decibels. They say such a limit would mean an end to important industrial and scientific research. Scientists do not know how much and what kinds of noises are harmful to ocean animals. However, many scientists dont think that

25、 noise is a greater danger than they believed. They want to prevent noises from harming creatures in the ocean. 12. According to the passage, which of the following is increasingly dangerous to sea creatures?Athe sound of cars. Bthe sound of voices.Cmanmade noise pollution.Dthe sound of steps.13Acco

26、rding to the passage, natural sounds include all of the following EXCEPT_.Asounds made by animals themselvesBocean drillingCunderwater earthquakesDthe breaking of ice fields14Which of the following is discussed in the third paragraph?AThe same noise level produces a different effect on land and in t

27、he ocean.BDifferent places may have different types of noises.CThe decibel is not a right unit (单位) for measuring underwater noise.DDifferent ocean animals may have different reactions to noises.- 6 -15According to the passage, what will scientists most probably do in the future?AThey will work hard

28、 to reduce ocean noise pollution.BThey will protect animals from harmful noises.CThey will try to set a limit of 120 decibels. DThey will study the effect of ocean noise pollution.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。Getting along with parentsMom and dad are the mo

29、st important people in your life, and theyre likely to influence you more than anyone else in your lifetime. Its a parents job to love and guide kids, and most parents will do this as long as they live. 16 Here are four ways you can stay close, get along, and build a strong relationship.Spend time t

30、ogether. It might be easy to be physically in the same place with your mom and dad. 17 Instead of playing a computer game or watching TV by yourself, maybe you should ask your mom and dad to play with you. You can go outside together, try a board game, or read a book together. 18 Many kids say they

31、would like their parents to help them when theyre upset. But your mom and dad might not know that youre having a problem. Tell your parents if youre sad or struggling with something. If you dont usually do this, give it a try and you will be glad.Be kind. Little things might mean a lot to your mom a

32、nd dad. 19 Its also lovely when a kid offers to help fold the laundry or cleans up his or her room without being asked. And if you try not to fight with your brothers or sisters, your parents might be so excited!Show your care. Some families are always kissing, hugging, and saying “I love you”. 20 I

33、n addition to kisses and hugs, kids and parents can show their love by respecting each other, being caring, polite, and thoughtful.- 7 -A. But how much time do you spend just enjoying each others company（陪伴）?B. Its important to show that you care for each other.C. But parents do a lot more than just

34、 pass down their hobbies.D. Share your feelings and ask for help. E. Talk on the phone and email each other to stay in touch.F. You can brighten your parents day with a hug, a card or a joke.G. That means you have many years to share with your mom and dad.第二部分 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分） 阅读下面的短文

35、，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。Charlotte was in her late 50s when she developed cancer. The illness quickly 21 to her lungs and then to her brain. She was so 22 that she had to lie in bed. She was 23 to even cook for herself. “The last year of her life was 24， ” her sister B

36、arbara said. “The worst part was seeing her sit in a chair in her living room, waiting to 25. For the first time in her life, I saw her so 26.”One day, Barbara, 27 seeking some way to help, asked Charlotte if it would be OK to do her makeup. Barbara said, “I want to make you look better.”Charlotte r

37、eplied, “You cant. Its too 28.” But she agreed at last. So weak was Charlotte that she could 29 hold her eyes open. Finally, when she did open her eyes, she looked in the mirror in 30 . Her face looked beautiful for the first time in years. “I look pretty! Take my 31！” she shouted. After the photos

38、were taken, Charlotte looked at Barbara and said, “Promise me you will do this for others while I am 32.” With tears in her eyes, Barbara said, “I 33.” Charlotte spent her 34 days with a smile on her face. “She 35 herself again， ” Barbara said. “And I never saw her sit in that chair in her living ro

39、om again. 36，she moved out to sit in her backyard in sunny days.”37 Charlottes death, Barbara kept her promise in a big 38. She sold everything in her own store. Charlotte gave Barbara a greater 39. She wanted to do something to 40others.21A. spread Bdevoted Cappealed Dlinked 22A. clever Bserious Cs

40、illy Dweak- 8 -23A. pleased Bunable Cunwilling Dready24A. peaceful B busy Cterrible Dordinary25A.die Brecover Carise Dsupport26A. sensitive Bcalm Chappy Dhopeless27A. actually Btechnically Cdesperately Dbriefly28A. late Bearly Cfunny Dstrange29A. surely Bsimply Chardly Dsoftly30A. wonder Bfear Creli

41、ef Ddisbelief31A.cigarette Bhand Cpicture Dtemperature32A. well Bdead Calone Dabroad33A. disagree Bignore Cdoubt Dpromise34A. remaining Btiring Ctraining Dworking35A. relied on Blooked into Ccared about Dstared at36A. Therefore BStill CThough DInstead37A. Before BWith out CAfter DAbout38A. way Bsens

42、e Cworld Dcompany39A. present Bpurpose Coccasion Dchance40A. save Bhelp Ccure Dtest第三部分：语法填空(每空 1.5 分，共 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。Did you grow up in one culture, your parents came from another, and you are now living in a 41 (total) different country? If so, then you are a third-culture

43、 kid.The term “thirdculture kid” 42. (use) in the 1960s for the first time by Dr. Ruth. She first came across this phenomenon while 43. (research) North American children living in India. In general, third-culture kids benefit from 44. (they) intercultural experience and they often reach excellent a

44、cademic results.Yet many 45 (difficulty) may arise from this phenomenon. Third-culture kids may not be able to adapt themselves completely 46 their new surroundings. Also, they often find it hard 47 (develop) new friendship. - 9 -Additionally, for a third-culture kid, it is often easier to move to a

45、 new country 48 to return to his homeland. For example, after living in Australia for many years, Louis finally returned to the country 49 she was born. She didnt know anything about current TV shows 50 fashion trends. And shedidnt share the same values as other teens of her age.第四部分：短文改错(共 10 小题;每小

46、题 1 分,满分 10 分)Last week, I take part in the show of “Beautiful Villages around Beijing” in our school. In Sunday morning, my parents and I went to the suburbs to get some informations for my poster. On arrive at the destination, we were impressed by the beautifully scenery and peoples living conditi

47、ons. I took many photos. Then we chatted with a farmer, that told us about some recent changes. The farmers can get online to learn agricultural science and trade his products now. And in their spare time, they can enjoy various leisure activity, like table tennis and chess. The next day and I put m

48、y pictures and an article on the school wall newspaper. I felt proud the development of our country.第五部分：书面表达（满分 25 分）假设你叫李华，你的一位朋友John刚从国外归来，邀请你参加本周日在他 家举办的朋友聚会，但你不能参加。请你根据以下要点给他写一封电子邮件：1. 表达想参加的意愿；2. 忙于准备期末考试；3. 由于感冒，身体不适；4. 表示歉意并另约时间。注意：1.词数：100-120，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；2. 可适当增加细节，以便行文连贯；Dear John, I am extremely sorry to tell you that I am unable to go to your party this Sunday. - 10 -I m looking forward to your reply.Yours, Li Hua答案阅读理解 1-3 A C B 4-7 DCAA 8-11 DBCC 12-15 CBAB七选五 16-20 G A D F B完型填空21-25 ADBCA 26-30 DC