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1、- 1 -20182019 学年度第二学期高二第一次月考英语试卷满分：150 分 考试时间：120 分钟 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.Who ate the cake, according to the boy?A.A cat. B. His mother C. His brother Todd.2.How does t

2、he woman feel about the shoes?A. Theyre a bit big. B. Theyre too expensive. C. She doesnt like the color.3.Why was Julia late?A. She missed the bus. B. Her grandma was sick. C. The bus was in an accident.4.What was the woman probably trying to get?A. A prize in a movie. B. A part in a play. C. A job

3、 as a model.5.Where are the speakers?A. At a market. B. In a restaurant. C. At a hotel.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 2 至 4 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 5 秒 钟的时间阅读各个小题；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。听第 6 材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。6.Why is May upset?A. She fai

4、led the test.B. She didnt study for the test.C.Jerry did better than her on the test.7.What score did Jerry get on the test?A. 59% B. 70% C. 79% 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。- 2 -8.Why is Alice called Little Miss Sunshine?A. She is helpful B. She is beautiful C. She sings very well.9.Who is the youngest in

5、the class? A. Jane B. Bob C. Jim.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10.What did the woman dream about?A. She lost 100 dollars.B. She found 100 dollars.C. She won 100 dollars in a contest.11.What does the man think of the womans dream?A. Realistic B. Ridiculous C. Magical12.What will the woman do with the money?

6、A. Invite the man to have a big meal.B. Buy some clothes for herself.C.Try to return it to the owner.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13.What day is it today?A. Friday B. Saturday C. Sunday 14.What does the man advise the woman to do?A. Take a break.B. Go in another room.C.Watch the show after shes done.15.Wh

7、at does the woman really want to do?A. Talk with her friends.B. Finish some schoolwork.C.Try to look at the TV program.16.When will the woman probably do her homework?A. Tonight B. Tomorrow morning C. Tomorrow afternoon 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17.How often is Halloween？A. Once a year B. Once a month

8、 C. Every other year18.What day is All Hallows Eve？A. December 31st. B. November 1 st. C. October 31st.19.Why did people dress strangely？- 3 -A. They wanted to have fun.B. They wanted to frighten away spirits.C.They wanted to frighten their neighbors.20.How did people act on Halloween？A. They acted

9、wildly. B. They hid their houses. C. They handed out gifts.第二部分 阅读理解（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。（共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）AThe cost of living in countries like the U.S., Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed(飞涨) in recent years. However, if you

10、 are willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move.Ecuador Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a p

11、opular American getaway. They even use the U.S. dollar for their currency. In this country, it is cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the U.S. You can even buy a property for around $50,000 and hire someone to tend to it while you are away.MexicoAlthough the country is

12、 known for its poverty-ridden streets, there are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $700 to $800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing.ArgentinaArgentina has been a popular tourist desti

13、nation for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, it is not very expensive to live there. A decent sized home can cost around $139,000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States.Vietnam Vietnam has also become a pop

14、ular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest - 4 -flat or small home for around $25,000 to $50,000 if you search in the right areas.21.How much does it take at least to live in Mexico for six months?A. About $4,200.B. Ab

15、out $8000.C. About $8,400.D. About $9,800.22.What does Argentina and Vietnam have in common?A. They both have great restaurants.B. The cost of living in them is both expensive.C. People are all fond of travelling to the two countries.D. The middle-sized homes both cost around $139,000.23. In which c

16、ountry did the purchaser probably pay extra money after he left?A. Ecuador. B. Mexico. C. Argentina. D. Vietnam.BIt was a cold winterThe wind blew all night and the snow was blindingWhen morning came，my three children and I got up and made our way to the windows. As we looked out the window, we saw

17、that the henhouse was goneOur three hens had been blown away by the cold windI looked at the emptiness outsideThen I saw all three chickens sat around the edge of a white bucketI couldnt believe my eyes! How was this violent wind not blowing them into the field beyond？I quickly pulled on long snow p

18、ants and heavy winter coat, wrapped a scarf around my neck and stuck my feet into large bootsI shouted at the wind as it blewI was alone，save for my childrenThey stared out the window into the vast white sea of snow, their eyes peeled for any sign of movement. Outside I heard the sound of my boots a

19、s I walked against the wind As the snow circled around me，I steadily made my way to the soft cluck-cluck-cluck sound my hens always madeWhen I reached them，I saw that their little feet were holding on to the edge of the bucket，heads bent forward and away from the wind. I gently lifted each hen and p

20、ut it carefully into the warm insideThen I began the freezing walk back to the small shed directly behind - 5 -our house. One by one I laid my chickens on the cold floor，and they began to cluck softlyAs I shut the shed doors，my eyes went directly to the window where my children were watching. They j

21、umped up and down cheering，and so did I! I wasnt some dragon slayer(屠龙者) from a fairy tale. I was simply a mom，but the look on my childrens faces told me that they thought I was a hero mom 24. Seeing all three chickens sitting around the bucket, the author felt?A. worried. B. incredible. C. shy. D.

22、confident.25. From the story, we know that_.A. the authors children liked dragon slayers.B. the author enjoyed herself in the snow.C. the author struggled to be a hero.D. the children watched their mother all the way.26. How does the author reach the hens?A. By following the sound of the hens.B. By

23、wearing protective clothes.C. By searching for the white bucket7.D. By shouting at the henhouse.27.What might be the best title for the text?A. Weather in extreme. B. Hens in trouble. C. Kindness in need. D. Hero in the snow. CBlack Friday is the day after Thanksgiving Day and the Friday before Cybe

24、r Monday in the United States. It is not a federal holiday, but is a public holiday in some states. Many people take a day of their annual leave on the day after Thanksgiving Day. Some people use this to make trips to see family members or friends who live in other areas or to go on vacation. Others

25、 use it to start shopping for the Christmas season. Many organizations also close for the Thanksgiving weekend.Shopping for Christmas presents is also popular on Black Friday. Many stores have special offers and lower their prices on some goods, such as toys. Public - 6 -transit systems may run on t

26、heir normal schedule or may have changes. Some stores extend their opening hours on Black Friday. There can also be congestion on roads to popular shopping destinations.Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days in the USA. There are two popular theories as to why the day after Thanksgiving Da

27、y is called Black Friday. One theory is that the wheels of vehicles in heavy traffic on the day after Thanksgiving Day left many black markings on the road surface, leading to the term Black Friday. The other theory is that the term Black Friday comes from an old way of recording business accounts.

28、Losses were recorded in red ink and profits in black ink. Many businesses, particularly small businesses, started making profits prior to Christmas. Many hoped to start showing a profit, marked in black ink, on the day after Thanksgiving Day.32. How do people usually spend Black Friday? A. Take a da

29、y off as a federal holiday. B. Travel around the world.C. Close their organizations. D. Shop for the Christmas season.33. Which of the following is most likely to happen on Black Friday? A. Shoppers enjoy special offers in every store.B. Parents buy toys for their kids at a discount.C. Some store ow

30、ners shorten their opening hours to enjoy the day.D. Subways and buses are closed earlier than usual.30. What does the underlined word “congestion” (Para. 2) probably mean? A. money B. people C. crowd D. disaster31. According to the second theory, Black Friday gets its name because _A. wheels of veh

31、icles left black markings on the road.B. the air is often filled with black smog on the day.C. businesses begin to earn money after Thanksgiving Day.D. people use up their money on the day and feel sad.D - 7 -Why do some people live to be older than others? You know the standard explanations: keepin

32、g a moderate diet, engaging in regular exercise, etc. But what effect does your personality have on your longevity? Do some kinds of personalities lead to longer lives? A new study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society looked at this question by examining the personality characteristics

33、of 246 children of people who had lived to be at least100.The study shows that those living the longest are more outgoing, more active and less neurotic（神经质的） than other people. Long-living women are also more likely to be sympathetic and cooperative than women with a normal life span. These finding

34、s are in agreement with what you would expect from the evolutionary theory: those who like to make friends and help others can gather enough resources to make it through tough times.Interestingly, however, other characteristics that you might consider advantageous had no impact on whether study part

35、icipants were likely to live longer. Those who were more self-disciplined, for instance, were no more likely to live to be very old. Also, being open to new ideas had no relationship to long life, which might explain all those bad-tempered old people who are fixed in their ways.Whether you can succe

36、ssfully change your personality as an adult is the subject of a longstanding psychological debate. But the new paper suggests that if you want long life, you should strive to be as outgoing as possible.Unfortunately, another recent study shows that your mothers personality may also help determine yo

37、ur longevity. That study looked at nearly 28,000 Norwegian mothers and found that those moms who were more anxious, depressed and angry were more likely to feed their kids unhealthy diets. Patterns of childhood eating can be hard to break when were adults, which may mean that kids of depressed moms

38、end up dying younger.Personality isnt destiny, and everyone knows that individuals can learn to change. But both studies show that long life isnt just a matter of your physical health but of your mental health.28. What finding of the study might be out of our expectation?A. Helpful people can live a

39、 relatively long life.B. Being self-discipline makes no difference to longevity.C. Readiness to accept new ideas offers more possibility to enjoy longevity.- 8 -D. Personality characteristics that prove advantageous actually vary with times.29. What does the recent study of Norwegian mothers show?A.

40、 Mothers anxiety may affect their childrens life spans.B. People with unhealthy eating habits are likely to die at a young age.C. Mothers may have a longer influence on children than fathers.D. Childrens personality characteristics are always shaped by their mothers.34. What can we learn from the fi

41、ndings of the two new studies?A. Anxiety and depression more often than not cut short ones life span.B. A persons lifestyle is largely related to his or her health. C. Personality plays a decisive and significant role in how healthy one is.D. A mixture of mental and physical health produces longevit

42、y.35. According to the author, outgoing and sympathetic people _A. have a good understanding of evolution.B. are probably more active and neurotic.C. are more likely to recover from hardship.D. generally appear more resourceful.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。Peop

43、le all have good days and bad days. And some of the bad days happen due to events beyond your control. 36 One way to increase the possibility that you have a good day is to join “gratification(喜悦)” activities , which you enjoy and youre good at. 37 However, if you dont have the type of job, you can

44、take part in other activities and find the same result.38 There are many little pleasures you can add to your life, such as tea, a warm bath, a walk in the park and so on. As long as you enjoy them, they can really brighten your every day. Laughter is also part of having a good day. Thats why its im

45、portant to do what you can to create joy for you. 39 After all, if you are humorous, you can more easily center on fun things.If you dont have much time, one way can be used during a stressful day. 40 You should achieve this by making your plan flexible and checking that - 9 -everything in your plan

46、 is necessary. Being busy is okay, but wasting time and energy on too many unnecessary things can just lead to stress.A. Often, bad days come from overweight stress.B. Some people experience joy and happiness at work.C. Good moods enable us to notice more chances.D. Lifes pleasures are also able to

47、add a quick lift to your mood.E. However, people do have power in creating better days.F. So its important -especially if youre a busy person-to stay balanced.G. Besides, developing a sense of humor also helps you have a good day.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，掌握其大

48、意，然后从 4160 各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。I would lose things. One 41 , my parents bought me a brown coat with a matching separate 42 to protect me from the snowy weather. They had 43 to buy me a coat with a hood(连衣帽) because they knew my weakness but I begged and promised that I would not lose the ha

49、t.One day my father came home from work and asked me if I would 44 my new coat and hat. Upstairs I rushed two steps at a time, 45 to put on a fashion show. I pulled on the coat but I couldnt find the hat. I 46 looked under my bed and in the closet, but it was 47 . Maybe he wouldnt 48 that I wasnt wearing it.I flew 49 and spun around 50 on a stage, posin