甘肃省临夏中学2018_2019学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题.doc

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1、- 1 -甘肃省临夏中学 2018-2019 学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题第 I 卷 （选择题）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。(A)You know that smoking is bad behaviour. But what if one or both of your parents smoke? You cant order your parents to stop smoking, but you can encou

2、rage them to quit. Here are some good reasons: smoking is bad for their health; smoking causes second-hand smoke which can damage every familys health; smoking will cause other troubles in the family. You can show articles about smoking to your parents and encourage them to find out more information

3、 about smoking. But what if your parents get angry with you because of the topic of smoking? People dont like to be reminded that they are doing something bad, so its possible your parents will be angry. Remember to be kind, respect and understand your parents. Also you should know that it is diffic

4、ult to give up smoking. Instead of shouting at them, you should tell them that you love them and want them to enjoy a happy life. One day your parents will realize you are right. And if they do agree to stop smoking, you should be their supporter. Theres something you can do to help them when they w

5、ant to smoke. Maybe you can go for a walk, do a puzzle, or listen to music with them. When they make progress, like a month without smoking, you can hold a party to celebrate it. Please say, “Go ahead, my parents!”1. The underlined word “quit” means_ .A. give away B. give up C. put up D. put off2. T

6、he parents may be angry with the child because_ .A. they dont enjoy reading any articles B. they dont love their kids any longer- 2 -C. they think they can deal with everything themselvesD. they dont like to be told their habits are bad 3. Which is NOT right for a child to treat the parents who cant

7、 stop smoking?A. Being kind to the parents. B. Keeping a respectful way to treat the parents.C. Shouting at the parents. D. Understanding the parents.4. What should a child do when his parents want to smoke?A. He should try doing something else with them.B. He should tell them hes disappointed with

8、them.C. He should ask his teacher for help.D. He should make them have more food.(B)We will be traveling to the Presidio in San Francisco to visit the newly opened Walt Disney Family Museum. Your whole family will be fascinated by over 1,400 works of art featuring Disney characters. There are countl

9、ess exhibits and even a model of the early Disneyland Park.We will have a timed entry into the museum, and then each family is free to explore at their leisure. Lunch will be on your own. So bring your lunch or money for the Museum Restaurant. The Walt Disney Family Museum is a must-see for everyone

10、 who loves Disney.Date: July 22, 2011Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pmLocation: Presidio, San FranciscoCost per person: $35.00 for adults,$25.00 for young people of 6-17 years old and seniors over 65 years old, and $10.00 for children under 6 years of age. Cost includes round-trip bus transportation to and f

11、rom Alameda and admission into the Museum.Pick-up location: Bayport Recreation Center (301 Jack London Avenue, near Ruby Bridges Elementary School)Its easy to register! You may register in person or mail the completed - 3 -form and the payments to Alamede Recreation and Park Department 2226 Santa Cl

12、ara Avenue, Alameda, 94501.Phone registrations begin from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with MasterCard or VISA only. Have your credit card and class activity number ready just before calling (510) 7477529.Fax the completed registration form with MasterCard/VISA, (510) 5234071.Registration is

13、 not accepted for anyone under 18 years of age.5The cost of the trip doesnt include_.A. the lunch at the Museum B. the transportation to AlamedaC. the transportation from Alameda D. the admission into the Museum6The Walt Disney Family Museum is open for_.A. three days B. nine hours C. two days D. se

14、ven hours7If Mr and Mrs Green visit the museum with a 9-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter, they will spend_.A. $90 B. 95 C. $105 D. $120(C)What makes one person more intelligent than another? What makes one person a genius, like the brilliant Albert Einstein, and another person a fool? Are peop

15、le born intelligent or stupid, or is intelligence the result of where and how you live? These are very old questions and the answers to them are still not clear.We know, however, that just being born with a good mind is not enough. In some ways, the mind is like a leg or an arm muscle. It needs exer

16、cise. Mental exercise is particularly important for young children. Many child psychologists (心理学家) think that parents should play with their children more often and give them problems to think about. The children are then more likely to grow up bright and intelligent. If, on the other hand, childre

17、n are left alone a great deal with nothing to do, they are more likely to become dull and unintelligent.Parents should also be careful with what they say to young children. - 4 -According to some psychologists, if parents are always telling a child that he or she is a fool or an idiot, then the chil

18、d is more likely to keep doing silly and foolish things. So it is probably better for parents to say very positive (helpful) things to their children, such as “That was a very clever thing you did.” or “You are such a smart child.”8. According to the context we can guess that a genius is _ while an

19、idiot is _.A. a normal person; a funny personB. a strong person; a weak personC. a highly intelligent person; a foolish or weak-minded personD. a famous person; an ordinary person 9. A person _ is more likely to become a genius.A. whose parents are cleverB. often thinking about difficult problemsC.

20、often helped by his parents and teachersD. born with a good brain and putting it into active use 10. It is better for parents _.A. to praise and encourage their children more oftenB. to be hard on their childrenC. to leave their children alone with nothing to doD. to give their children as much help

21、 as possible 11. Which of the following is NOT true according to the article?A. Parents play an important part in their childrens growth.B. The less you use your mind the duller you may become.C. Intelligence is obviously the result of where and how you live.D. What makes a person bright or stupid i

22、s still under discussion.(D)Researchers carried out a series of studies which showed those who countedmoney before taking part in an experiment where they would accept low levels of pain felt less discomfort than- 5 -those who did not. Handling a hand of cash may be better at killing pain than aspir

23、in, their study suggests. The study showed that counting notes and coins helps to reduce pain by improving feelings of self-worth and self-satisfaction.Previous studies have shown those with a greater sense of self-worth may be more likely to bear pain. Britain spends at least 500 million a year on

24、over-the-counter(非处方) painkilling pills and the figure is increasing every year. But scientists remain puzzled by why some people seem to feel pain more easily than others. In the latest study, a group of students were asked to count out a hand of cash consisting of 80 one-hundred dollar bills, or j

25、ust 80 pieces of blank paper. They had been told that researchers were simply testing their dexterity(熟练) in handling the notes. Each volunteer was then asked to dip their hands into a bowl of very hot water, to see how painful they found it and how long they could last. The results, published in a

26、recent edition of the journal Psychological Science, showed those who had counted money reported less pain and lasted longer. The results support other studies about how the brain can be used to reduce pain without the use of pills.A University of Los Angeles team of scientists found just looking at

27、 a photograph of a loved one can also be a powerful form of pain relief. They recommended anyone visiting hospital for painful tests or examinations should bring a picture to help them cope. And patients who have hada big operation, such as a knee ore hip replacement, can reducehalf the amount of pa

28、inkilling medicine they need simply by touching a pet, according to tests at Loyola University in Chicago.12. What can we learn about counting money according to Paragraph 1?A. We cant live without money.B. We can feel confident in our value.C. We can do everything with money.D. We can afford the pa

29、inkilling medicine.13. Why did researchers tell students they were simply testing their dexterity i- 6 -n handling the notes?A. They didnt want the students to know their real purpose.B. They wanted the students to forget painkilling medicine.C. They didnt want to know how carefully the students cou

30、nted money.D. They wanted to know how skillful they were when counting money.14. Which of the following isnt mentioned in pain relief according to the passage?A. Patting a pet lightly.B. Talking with doctors.C. Counting money.D. Bring a picture of a loved one.15. What does the writer mainly want to

31、tell us?A. Money works the same as aspirin.B. Money makes life easier and healthier.C. Money brings comfort to pain sufferers.D. Money has a magic power in curing patients.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。请将答案涂到 71-75Reading books is one of the best hobbies. It not

32、 only helps you pass your time but also helps you increase your knowledge in a meaningful manner. 16 Here we will give you a few tips that can help you. Fall into the habit of borrowing books to read.This is a very old school practice but still it can be highly effective. When you borrow a book, the

33、re is obviously a deadline set. 17 Read everywhere.Keep a book in your bag and read it anywhere you go. This will help you to pass your time in a very productive manner. 18 Anyway, you can read your book 24 hours a day. 19 - 7 -This can easily be described as a new school technique. You can read out

34、 to your brother or sister and this will enable you to finish your book as well as increase the knowledge and understanding of your brother or sister. Choose your books very carefully.20 Thus choose your books very carefully in order to enjoy your time and also finish your book effectively. If you c

35、hoose a good book that can keep you interested for a longer period of time, there is no way that you are going to leave it incomplete.A Therefore, it is necessary to develop the reading habit.B Realize the importance of reading books.C Read out to someone else.D Find an excuse to read every day just

36、 by visiting book clubs.E. This can encourage you to read it often to finish the book on time.F. It doesnt matter whether you are traveling or are about to sleep.G. Yes, life is too short to read a book that doesnt impress you.第二部分完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A, B, C, D）中，选出可以填入

37、空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Last week after a long day of traveling, I found myself delayed at a bus station. The bus was running two hours late! I was a little 21 and had to wait there reading a book. Just then a woman 22 and asked me if I had any spare change to help her 23 a bus ticket.“Oh, sure,” I sai

38、d. With the words, I reached into my bag for some 24 . As I handed her five dollars I 25 her stomach rumble (发出辘辘声) and I knew she was very 26 .I then reached back into my 27 and brought out a Danish pastry (酥皮糕点) I had bought earlier and 28 it to her with a smile. She took the pastry and gave me a

39、bus ticket to Milwaukee to show her 29 . I dont live in Milwaukee and the ticket will probably 30 be used, but I took it. A look of 31 spread over her face. Then she went to get her 32 and I - 8 -went back to my 33 .She came back a few 34 later, apologized, and told me there were five dollars 35 . I

40、 gave her the money and slipped (悄悄地塞) a twenty 36 . She thanked me and went back to the counter. 37 I went back to my book.Five minutes later she came back again and 38 to return my twenty. 39 I said it was for her so she could get something else to eat and that I wasnt taking it back, she 40 cryin

41、g and hugged me.From then on, I always help others in trouble, because I believe I am really making a difference to them!21. A. worried B. terrified C. interested D. moved 22. A. looked around B. came up C. walked about D. ran away23. A. exchange B. check C. find D. get 24. A. books B. newspapers C.

42、 money D. food 25. A. felt B. heard C. imagined D. proved 26. A. weak B. sick C. tired D. hungry 27. A. bag B. counter C. pocket D. suitcase 28. A. handed B. showed C. lent D. sold 29. A. trouble B. thankfulness C. kindness D. belief30. A. always B. ever C. never D. still31. A. surprise B. relief C.

43、 excitement D. fear32. A. luggage B. pastry C. coffee D. ticket 33. A. speech B. seat C. book D. room34. A. days B. minutes C. hours D. weeks35. A. short B. missing C. available D. unused36. A. as well B. in return C. with anger D. by chance 37. A. Sometimes B. Once C. Again D. Often38. A. refused B

44、. pretended C. agreed D. tried 39. A. Since B. After C. Though D. If 40. A. forgot B. considered C. started D. avoided- 9 -第 II 卷(非选择题)第三 部 分 英语知识运用（共三节满 分 40 分）第一节 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。(共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分)There is no doubt 41._ the earth is becoming warmer and that 42._ is human a

45、ctivity that has caused this global warming. All scientists subscribe 43._ the view that the increase in the earths temperature is due to the burning of fossil fuels. Dr Janice Foster explains that we add huge 44._ （quantity）of extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which causes the global temper

46、ature to go up. We know that the levels of carbon dioxide 45._ (increase) greatly over the last 100 to 150 years. Another scientist 46._ (call) Charles Keeling made accurate 47._ (measure) of the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.But the attitudes of scientists towards this rise are 48._ (c

47、omplete) different. Many think the trend would lead to a catastrophe 49._ some believe we shouldnt worry about it. In fact, no one exactly knows 50._ effects of global warming. 第二节 短文改错(共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10处语言错误，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面

48、写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：每处错误及其修改仅限一词，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分The aim of this report is to show the opinions on reading paper books. On the one hand, reading paper books do bring us benefits. First, its much more convenience to read paper books but we can take notes in places where we want to express our opinions. Second, it does less harm to your eyesight. Third, it helped us develop the habit of reading.On the other hand, paper books have some disadvantage. For exampl