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1、- 1 -2018-2019 学年度上学期第一次月考测试（高二）英语试卷分值 120 分 答题时间 100 分钟 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）略 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）ADo you want to start writing? Take some writing tips from famous writers.Hilary mantel-a little pride can be a great helpThe most helpful quality a writer can develop is

2、 self-confidence - pride, if you can manage it. You write to make the world accept your ideas, and you have to believe in your own ability when the world shows no sign of agreeing with you.Leo Tolstoy and HP Lovecraft-pick the hours that work best for youTolstoy believed in starting first thing: “I

3、always write in the morning. I was pleased to hear lately that Russeau, too. After he got up in the morning, he went for a short walk and sat down to work. In the morning, ones head is particularly fresh. The best thoughts most often come in the morning after waking while you are still in bed or dur

4、ing the walk.”Or stay up late as HP Lovecraft did: “At night, when the objective world has left dreamers to their own world, there come inspirations (灵感) at quiet hours. No one knows whether or not he is a writer unless he has tried writing at night.”William Faulkner-read to write“Read, read, read e

5、verything-rubbish, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter (木匠)who works as a beginner and studies the master. Read! Youll take it in. Then write. If it is good, youll find out. If its not, throw it out of the window.”21. Which quality is needed for a writer in Hilary M

6、antels opinion?A. A strong belief. B. An open mind C. Self-confidence. D. Imagination.- 2 -22. What did Leo Tolstoy and HP Lovecraft have in common?A. They stayed up late at night.B. They chose the best time to write .C. They preferred working on the bed.D. They went for a short walk after waking.23

7、. What is William Faulkners advice on being a writer?A. Reading widely.B. Studying classics.C. Keeping on writing.D. Learning from others.BMy mother was a household servant. Through her work, she observed that successful people spent a lot more time reading than they did watching television. She ann

8、ounced that my brother and I could only watch two to three pre-selected TV programs during the week. With our free time, we had to read two books each from the Detroit Public Library and write book reports. She would mark them up with check marks. Years later we realized her marks were a trick. My m

9、other had only received a third-grade education. Although we had no money, between the covers of those books, I could go anywhere, do anything and be anybody.When I entered high school, I was an A-student, but not for long. I wanted the fancy clothes. I wanted to hang out with the guys. I went form

10、being an A- student to a B- student to a C-student, but I didnt care.One night my mother came home and I complained about not having enough shirts. She said, “Okay, Ill give you all the money I make this week cleaning floors and bathrooms, and you can buy the family food and pay the bills. With ever

11、ything left over, you can have all the shirts you want.”I was very pleased with that arrangement but once I got through allocating(分配) money, there was nothing left. I realized my mother was a financial genius to be able to keep a roof over our heads and any kind of food - 3 -on the table, much less

12、 buy clothes.I also realized that immediate satisfaction wasnt going to get me anywhere. Success required intellectual(理智的) preparation. I went back to my studies and became an A-student again. I dreamed of becoming a doctor when I was just a kid. And now I have achieved my dream.Over the years my m

13、others changeless faith in God has inspired me, particularly when I found myself faced with my own medical illness. A few years ago I discovered I had a very serious cancer; I was told it might have spread to my spine(脊柱). My mother believed in God very much. She never worried. She said that God wou

14、ld never throw me away forever; there was no way that this was going to be a major problem. The abnormality in spine turned out to be not bad; I was able to have surgery and am cured.My story is really my mothers story a woman little formal education or worldly goods who used her position as a paren

15、t to change the lives of her children.24. When the author asked his mother to buy him shirts, she .A. advised him to earn money by himself B. asked him to try to manage their moneyC. persuaded him not to buy them patiently D. agreed to buy them for him immediately25. What do we learn about the autho

16、r?A. He now works as a doctor. B. He disliked watching TV as a kid.C. He received little formal education. D. He often did housework when young.26. The underlined word “this” in the last but one paragraph refers to .A. Gods throwing me away B. my own medical illnessC. the operation on my spine D. my

17、 mothers changeless faith in God27. In writing the passage, the author mainly shows us .A. the happy relationships in his familyB. the benefits of reading for young childrenC. the importance of formal education for adults- 4 -D. his mothers great influence on his developmentCMany people go to work e

18、ach day to a job they hate. The harmful feelings influence their entire life, putting a negative cloud over the home, their friends and many of their other activities. There is a better way to live your life. Meaningful purpose is a driving force that adds enthusiasm to your days. Here are a few ste

19、ps to get the new career rolling: Do some self-analysis. Ask yourself - What really matters to me? What problem or wrong would I like to fix? What do I enjoy? Where are my interests and hobbies? What are my priorities? What is my secret passion? What do I want to do with the rest of my life? Reviewi

20、ng these questions can give you new insight to where you want to go. Use your unique genius and talents. Every person is born with a unique set of natural abilities. Talents, such as managing, creating, researching, training others, drawing, can all seem like easy work because you have a natural fla

21、ir（才能）for them. True happiness comes from combining your natural talents, developing and excelling in them, and working in a field, job, industry that you have a passionate interest in. Make a decision. Only action can change your life. Read a book. Take vocational tests. Use a good career-managemen

22、t professional. Do some career exploration and gather all the information you need. Then make a decision and go forward. Outline the action steps to reach your career goal. Finding meaning, passion and purpose every day you go to work is the wonderful reward, so dont wait any longer. Begin right now

23、 and set in motion your own plan to live a happier, more satisfying life. 28. Which is the best title of the passage?A. Suggestions on How to Build a More Meaningful Career B. Steps on How to Live Happily and ComfortablyC. Do not Hate Your Job Any Longer.D. Find Out Your Natural Talents and Make a S

24、uccess.- 5 -29. According to the passage, by analyzing ourselves, we can .A. know the true meaning of our lifeB. understand better about the career we wantC. find out our own unique genius and talentsD. improve relations with our family and friends30. According to the passage, its easier to make suc

25、cess in the work which we .A. have much experience atB. have professional knowledge aboutC. have been performing for a long timeD. have a natural talent for31. The purpose in writing this passage is to _.A. persuade people to work hard to make a happier lifeB. reveal some wrong-doings at workC. dire

26、ct people to choose their careerD. give some solutions to deal with troubles at workDMy topic is fashion, and to make my talk more lively, I have brought along five objects. Fashion is important to all of us. Now we are all wearing school uniforms. When we go home, what do we do? We change into othe

27、r clothes. If we are going out, we like to wear fashionable clothes. So my first object is this blouse. It looks beautiful, doesnt it? It is my most expensive piece of clothing, and I love it. It costs over $600. You may say that it is too expensive, but luckily I can afford it. The more you spend,

28、the better the quality is. So you see, fashion is quite important to me, I admit it.However, Im not as fond of fashion as my elder brother. Last summer, my parents took us both to London. They wanted to show us some fashion sights. But my brother Gary did not appreciate the old buildings. He just wa

29、nted to spend all his time in the big shopping arcades, searching for the coolest pair of trousers! For him, fashion was more important than culture. These are the trousers he bought. Were they worth the expense of a trip to London to buy these? - 6 -I dont think so. I think it was a waste of time a

30、nd money.We must, however, remember that fashion is a very big business. Changes in fashion can create or lose jobs. As an example, I have brought this blonde wig to show you. Do you like it? It belongs to one of my mothers friends. She told me that in the 1960s, it was fashionable for Western women

31、 to wear wigs. But a few years later fashions changed and women wore wigs much less often. Then the wig factories closed down and hundreds of workers lost their jobs.32. The writer is at the moment _.A. selling some fashionable clothes B. buying the coolest school uniformsC. making a speech to the f

32、ellow students D. traveling to London33. According to the passage, the author showed all these objects EXCEPT _.A. the blonde wig B. the expensive blouseC. the cool trousers D. the school uniform34. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The author doesnt like fas

33、hion as much as her elder brother.B. At one time, wearing wigs was fashionable for Western women.C. Fashion is important to people who like it.D. The higher the price is, the better the quality is.35. What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph?A. Wigs were always popular in the past.

34、B. People in the east once liked wearing blonde wigs.C. Fashion is actually a business.D. Business often depends on the production of wigs.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。Why should you read every day?When was the last time you read a book? If youre one of countle

35、ss people - 7 -who dont make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out. Reading has many benefits, and just a few benefits of reading are listed below.Mental StimulationStudies have shown that staying mentally stimulated can slow the progress of Alzheimers and Dementia. _36_. Just like

36、any other muscle in the body, the brain requires exercise to keep it strong and healthy.Wider KnowledgeEverything you read fills your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might come in handy. _37_.Stress ReductionNo matter how much stress you have at work, in your personal r

37、elationships, or countless other problems, it all just slips away when you lose yourself in a great story. _38_. And an interesting article will distract you and keep you in the present moment, allowing you to relax._39_When you read a book, all of your attention is focused on the story the rest of

38、the world just falls away. Try reading for 15 to 20 minutes before work, and youll be surprised at how much more focused you are once you get to the office.Tranquility(安宁)_40_. Reading spiritual texts can lower blood pressure and bring about a sense of calm,while reading self-help books has been sho

39、wn to help people suffering from certain mood disorders or mental illnesses.A. Stronger thinking skills.B. Improved focus and concentration.C. A well-written novel can transport you to other worlds.D. Reading a good book can also bring about great inner peace.E. Thats because keeping your brain acti

40、ve prevents it from losing power.F. Reading books is also important for learning new languages and cultures.G.The more knowledge you have, the better-equipped you are to deal with your - 8 -future challenges.第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节完形填空 （共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中

41、，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。Many Tuesday mornings I have coffee with my father. Although my father is a man of few words, I really _41_ the time along with him.One recent Tuesday, I found it a bit _42_ when I rang the doorbell, no one seemed to be home. I climbed in through the window, noticing the

42、lights that shone from the kitchen, and _43_ that my dad must be there, but he wasnt. I _44_ through his home, checking every room. I tried not to _45_. Yet, upstairs, downstairs, no Dad anywhere.I was worried. _46_, my father was seventy-one years old. Anything could have happened to him. Then, I g

43、ot in my car and drove to my mothers aerobics（有氧运动）class.On the drive, I thought a lot about my father and our _47_ together. Suddenly, I was three years old and he was _48_ me up to the living room window to see the Christmas lights. In his _49_, I was safe and secure. At age ten, he used to wake m

44、e up with warm breakfast in bed. Then I was twelve and my dad was _50_ all the kids at my birthday party with his magic tricks. I was so _51_ of my father for being so _52_ and talented. Hed made my party a _53_.As I entered my mothers class. I was nervous. My mom looked at me in _54_.“Mom, wheres D

45、ad?” I asked, “Hes working in the _55_ on the side of the house!” she answered.And I hurried to my car and _56_ back to the yard. “Hey, Dad!” I yelled out and told him about my fears of the last half hour. My dad _57_ laughing his typical laugh that was always _58_. I was so thankful that I still ha

46、d my daddy. And so , as I _59_ the door to my fathers house, we - 9 -went inside for our usual cup of coffee.Thanks, Daddy, for all the _60_ and more importantly, for all your love.41. A. dislike B. share C. get D. enjoy42. A. dangerous B. unusual C. joyful D. relaxing43. A. decided B. hoped C. expe

47、cted D. wondered44. A. lived B. pulled C. hurried D. came45. A. cry B. panic C. believe D. confirm46. A. Above all B. In all C. After all D. For all47. A. journey B. family C. interest D. history48. A. holding B. picking C. calling D. bringing49. A. heart B. chest C. eyes D. arms50. A. amazing B. ch

48、eating C. inviting D. providing51. A. sure B. aware C. proud D. afraid52. A. honest B. special C. lucky D. practical53. A. feast B. prize C. secret D. success54. A. anger B. worry C. sorrow D. surprise55. A. yard B. kitchen C. room D. home56. A. fought B. raced C. looked D. fled57. A. kept B. rememb

49、ered C. began D. stopped58. A. bitter B. simple C. familiar D. tight59. A. closed B. unlocked C. kicked D. knocked60. A. memories B. chances C. assistance D. advice第二节 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）A few weeks ago I was at the corner shop, and there stood _61_ old lady in front of me in line. She