1、高阳中学2014-2015学年高二12月月考英语试卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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。1What is the man doing now?AWatching TV.BPlaying a game.CPreparing for an exam.2Why hasnt Adam
2、 come yet?AHe was absorbed in his work.BHe quarreled with the woman.CHe wasnt informed of the meeting time.3Where does the conversation take place?AAt the mans house.BAt a bank.CAt a university.4How many students are there in the speakers class?A18.B21.C20.5What are the speakers talking about?AA wor
3、kmate.BA classmate.CA neighbour.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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；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段材料，回答第6、7题。6What is beside the computer center?AThe sports center.BThe classroom building.CThe library.7Where will the spea
4、kers go next?ATo the library.BTo the sports center.CTo the computer center.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8Why doesnt the man want to watch the World Cup Final?AHe isnt good at football.BHe wont have time.CHis TV doesnt work.9What does the woman like?AFootball.BGolf.CHorse riding.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10Why is the man u
5、nwilling to go to Florida?AIts too boring.BIts too expensive.CIts too crowded.11What did the speakers do last year?AThey travelled around Sky Valley Resort.BThey attended a New Years Eve party.CThey went skiing.12How does the woman feel in the end?AAnnoyed.BPleased.CExcited.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13What i
6、s the probable relationship between the speakers?ANeighbours.BWorkmates.CPolicewoman and victim.14What is the purpose of the womans visit to the man?ATo borrow his telephone.BTo get information about a theft.CTo ask him to call the police.15What happened last night? AThe womans house was broken into
7、.BThe window of the womans house was smashed（打碎）.CThe womans car was broken into.16What did the woman do last night?AShe worked late. BShe bought a CD player.CShe went to a party.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Who pays for the meal. B. Where to eat. C. What to eat
8、.18. What does it mean if your friend says “Ill meet you at McDonalds”?A. He will treat you. B. He expects to be treated.C. Youll pay for your own meal. 19. Who did American women expect to pay for all the meals in the past?A. The owner. B. Men. C. Women. 20. Which one is true according to the text?
9、A. Men should pay for the meal as expected. B. Women should never pay for the meal. C. Its necessary to make things clear at the beginning. 第二部分：阅读理解（共2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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AOne spring, when I was 10, during one of my fathers layoffs(失业), I cou
10、ld tell my mother was unhappy. I decided to cheer her up by buying her a special Mothers Day giftOne day after school I rode my bike to the Agins, which, I learned years later, was known for its high-end fashions(时尚) and style. I introduced myself to Sylvia Agins, telling her I was looking for a Mot
11、hers Day present“Do you think shed like a purse?” she asked. I told her. I thought she might.She took out an Italian handbag made of leather. She asked me what I thought, and I told her that my mom would like it.“How much money do you have?” she asked. “Twelve dollars,” I said.“Youre in luck,” she t
12、old me. “Its only $11. You have a dollar left over for the card.” She gift-wrapped the purse and thanked me for my business, and I rode off home with the package under my arm.When my mother opened the gift the next Sunday morning, she asked in an accusing tone, “Where did you get this?”“I bought it
13、at the Agins. It cost me $11.” I saidMy mother was shocked into silenceIt wasnt until many years later, when I learned that the purse was worth several hundred dollars, that I appreciated just how wonderful Sylvia Agins had been to me. I always felt bad that I never had a chance to properly thank he
14、r“You know, my son, what really amazes me to this day,” my mother said, “Letting you have the purse for just a few dollars was unbelievable enough. But the fact that she let you leave the store with a dollar for the card was a touch of kindness that Ill never forget.”21. The author bought his mother
15、 a purse to _A. surprise his mother B. make his mother happyC. show his ability of making money D. thank his mother for buying him a bike22. Why was the authors mother shocked into silence?A. She wasnt expecting a gift from her sonB. The purse was bought from the AginsC. The author bought a card to
16、go with the purseD. The Agins charged so little money for the purse23. Sylvia Agins behavior shows that_.A. she is good at making money B. she is kind and thoughtfulC. she knows how to choose presentsD. she is critical and mean24. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. An Unfor
17、gettable Event B. A Considerate MotherC. A Priceless Mothers Day Gift D. A Kind-hearted Shop OwnerBThe Chinese art of paper cutting has a long history. The United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization has recognized the art, called Jianzhi, on its Intangible Cultural Heritage List
18、(无形文化遗产). But Jianzhi is at risk of disappearing. Voyo Woo, a Chinese immigrant(移民) to the US, hopes to bring the art back to life.Voyo Woo loves paper cutting. And she works hard to celebrate the ancient art form. On a recent Saturday, Ms. Woo held a paper cutting show at a shopping center near Was
19、hington. She demonstrated the art for hours to crowds at the center.Voyo Woo began to study the art of Jianzhi as a 14-year-old in her hometown in southeastern China. She says all the students at school had to learn the art. But she says she discovered a special love for it. So, her teacher gave her
20、 extra training after class. Later, she won second prize in a national painting and calligraphy competition. Ms. Woo came to the U.S. after she finished college in 2008. Soon after, she became involved in an event to support and expand understanding of Chinese paper cutting. She has been invited to
21、demonstrate the art at a wide collection of events. She also has shown her skill at famous museums like the Smithsonian Institutions Freer and Sackler art galleries in Washington. Ms. Woo says paper cutting represents Chinese cultural values, history and stories of peoples lives. She uses the art as
22、 a tool to present Chinese culture to people who know little about it.Ms. Woo placed examples of her art around her as she demonstrated paper cutting at the shopping center. Some shoppers, like Ann Russ, took part in a workshop. Ms. Russ was struck by the finely detailed nature of the work. She said
23、 it put her at ease. Voyo Woo says Chinese art is for all people. “It is amazing how Chinese art can resonate, can echo with people from other cultural backgrounds.”25. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?A. Paper cutting is popular now in the US.B. Jianzhi isnt regarded as cultural heritage in the w
24、orld.C. Ms Woo hopes to make the art of Jianzhi come back to life.D. Paper cutting has a long history in the US.26. Ms Woo held a paper cutting show at a shopping center to _.A. earn more money B. do her job for the United NationsC. celebrate an art festival D. make paper cutting well-known27. What
25、is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Ms Woos success as a paper cutting artist.B. Ms Woos experience as a Jianzhi artist.C. The story of Ms Woo and her teacher.D. The school life of Ms Woo in China.28. The events mentioned in Paragraph 3 are developed _.A. in order of time B. in order of spaceC. by giving
26、 examples D. by comparison(比较)CLondon is one of the most expensive cities in the world to stay in, but there are many budget hotels that offer accommodation(膳宿) at a reasonable cost. Please take careful note of the facilities (设施)described for each budget hotel; the very cheapest accommodation may o
27、ffer good budget deals but a minimum(最少量) of facilities. The higher the price per room, the greater the number and quality of facilities you can expect. Arriva Hotel This 2-star Arriva Hotel lies at the heart of the city centrejust a short walk from Kings Cross Tube station Londons famous attraction
28、s are all easily accessible by foot or public transport. A short stroll(闲逛) will bring you to the British Museum and the fashionable area of Bloomsbury.With 75 en-suite rooms(浴室套间) available, the Arriva Hotel is a large budget hotel that offers accommodation for tourists at a very reasonable price.
29、Also, Wi-Fi Internet（无线网络） connection is available in most rooms and a Continental(欧式) breakfast is included in the rates.From: $ 50.00 Accommodation Rating: Beaconsfield HotelThe Beaconsfield Hotel is situated on Green Lanes, North London, famous for its Turkish community. The Beaconsfield Hotel is
30、 housed in an attractive Victorian building, which is also home to a traditional pub(客栈；酒馆)if you want to experience real British culture, an afternoon in the pub is the place to do it! Manor House Station is just a short walk to Beaconsfield Hotel, so you will find traveling around the city quick a
31、nd easy. The Beaconsfield Hotel offers ten comfortable rooms, each with a television, fridge and kettle. There is a shared kitchen where you can prepare your meals. Bathroom facilities at Beaconsfield Hotel are also shared, but there are enough facilities for all guests to use.From: $ 30.00Accommoda
32、tion Rating: unrated29. What might be the purpose of writing the text?A. To show the problems of London hotels.B. To give warnings to some illegal hotels. C. To blame the travel industry of London.D. To tell us two budget hotels.30. Budget hotels attract guests mainly because of their _. A. good ser
33、vice B. low pricesC. convenient locations D. accommodation conditions31. Compared to the Arriva Hotel, the Beaconsfield Hotel _. A. is smaller B. is rated higherC. is more expensive D. is nearer to the city centerDSome colors people see late at night could cause signs of clinical（临床的）depression(沮丧).
34、 That was the finding of a study that builds on earlier study findings. They show that individuals(个人) who live or work in low levels of light overnight(整夜) can develop clinical depression. Doctors use the word “clinical depression” to describe severe form of depression. Signs may include loss of in
35、terest or pleasure in most activities, low energy levels and thoughts of death or suicide.In the new study, American investigators designed an experiment that exposed hamsters（仓鼠）to different colors. The researchers chose hamsters because they are nocturnal, which means they sleep during the day and
36、 are active at night.The animals were separated into four groups. One group of hamsters was kept in the dark during their night-time period. Another group was placed in front of a blue light, a third group slept in front of a white light, while a fourth was put in front of a red light.After four wee
37、ks, the researchers noted how much sugary water the hamsters drank. They found that the most depressed animals drank the least amount of water.Randy Nelson heads the Department of Neuroscience at Ohio State University. He says animals that slept in blue and white light appeared to be the most depres
38、sed. “What we saw is that these animals didnt show any sleep uneasiness(不安) at all but they did mess up biological clock genes and they did show depressive sign while if they were in the dim（微弱）red light, they did not.”Randy Nelson notes that photosensitive（感光）cells in the eyes have little to do wit
39、h eyesight. He says these cells send signals to the area of the brain that controls what has been called the natural sleep-wake cycle.He says theres a lot of blue in white light. This explains why the blue light and white light hamsters appear to be more depressed than the hamsters seeing red light
40、or darkness.32. Researchers use hamsters in the experiment because _.A. they are similar to humans in dealing with colorsB. they are easy to observe and studyC. they are sensitive to colors like human beingsD. they are active at night and sleep during the day33. What sign shows that the hamsters are
41、 being depressed?A. They drink less sugary water.B. They dont sleep well.C. Their eyesight becomes worse.D. Their energy level becomes low.34. _ tends to cause hamsters to be depressed.A. Dim light B. Red lightC. Blue light D. Darkness35. What can help people who work late at night to avoid being de
42、pressed?A. Not being exposed to dim red light when using computers.B. Equipping their computer screens to put it more in the reddish light.C. Living or working in low levels of light overnight.D. Going to see doctors of clinical depression regularly for help.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
43、空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。（注意：此题36-40的答案要涂到卡上71-75）The Internet has opened up a whole new online world for us to meet, chat and go where weve never been before.But just as in face-to-face communication, there are some rules of behavior that should be followed when on line. 36 Imagine how youd feel if you
44、 were in the other persons shoes.For anything youre about to send: ask yourself, “Would I say this to the persons face?” If the answer is no, rewrite and reread. 37 If someone in the chat room is rude to you, your instinct (本能) is to fire back in the same manner. But try not to do so. 38 If it was c
45、aused by a disagreement with another member, try to fix the situation by politely discussing it. Remember to respect the beliefs and opinions of others in the chat room. 39 Offer advice when asked by newcomers, as they may not be sure what to do or how to communicate. When someone makes a mistake, w
46、hether its a stupid question or an unnecessarily long answer, be kind about it. If its a small mistake, you may not need to say anything. Even if you feel strongly about it, think twice before saying anything. Having good manners yourself doesnt give you a license to correct everyone else. 40 At the
47、 same time, if you find you are wrong, be sure to correct yourself and apologize to those that you have offended(冒犯).It is not polite to ask others personal questions such as their age, sex and marital status(婚姻地位). Unless you know the person very well, and you are both comfortable with sharing pers
48、onal information, dont ask such questions.A. Its natural that there are some people who speak rudely or make mistakes online.B. Repeat the process(过程) till you feel sure that youd feel comfortable saying the words to the persons face.C. Everyone was new to the network once.D. The basic rule is simpl
49、e: treat others in the same way you would want to be treated.E. When you send short messages to a person online, you must say something beautiful to hear.F. You should either ignore the person, or use your chat software to block their messages.G. If you do decide to tell someone about a mistake, poi
50、nt it out politely.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。（注意：此题41-60的答案要涂到卡上41-60）Forty-three years seems like a long time to remember a mere acquaintance(相识)I have forgotten the 41 of an old lady who was on my paper route when I was a twelv
51、e-year-old boy. Yet it seems like just yesterday that she taught me a lesson in 42 .One afternoon, a friend and I were 43 rocks onto the roof of the old ladys house to observe how the rocks 44 to missiles(导弹；发射物) as they rolled to the roofs edge and shot out into the yard like comets(彗星)falling from
52、 the sky. I found myself a perfectly smooth 45 and threw it out. The stone was too smooth, however, it 46 from my hand as I let it go and headed straight for a small 47 on the old ladys back porch(门廊). We knew we were in 48 and ran away as fast as we could. I was too 49 of getting caught that first
53、night. However, a few days later. I was sure that I hadnt been discovered, I started to feel 50 for her misfortune. She still greeted me with a smile 51 but I was no longer to feel 52 in her presence.I made up my mind that I would 53 my paper delivery money, and in three weeks I had seven dollars. I
54、 put the money in an envelope with a note 54 that I was sorry for breaking her window and hoped that the seven dollars would 55 the cost for repairing it. I waited until it was dark, then put the envelope through the letter slot in her door. The next day, I 56 the old lady her paper and was able to
55、57 the warm smile that I was receiving from herShe thanked me for the paper and said, “Here, I have something for you.” It was a bag of cookiesI thanked her and ate the cookies as I continued my way. After several cookies, I 58 an envelope and pulled it out. When I opened the envelope, I was very 59
56、 . Inside was the seven dollars and a short note that said, “Im 60 of you.”41. AnameBstoryClifeDexperience42. AfriendshipBforgivenessCcourageDpatience43. AremovingBliftingCputtingDthrowing44. AchangedBflewCconnectedDdevoted45. AdollBglassCstoneDbranch46. AdisappearedBmovedCslippedDcame47. AbuildingB
57、houseCroomDwindow48. AtroubleBsilenceCfailureDfreedom49. AcertainBscaredCawareDfond50. AgratefulBsensitiveCcalmDguilty(有罪的)51. Aas usualBfor sureCon purposeDat least52. AhopelessBstrangeCcomfortableDfunny53. AspendBsaveCgiveDhide54. AexplainingBinstructingCpersuadingDdeclaring55. AspareBcontainCchar
58、geDcover56. AboughtBawardedChandedDowed57. ArequireBreceiveCreturnDrepeat58. AfoldedBfeltCreplacedDignored59. Acautious(谨慎的)BpleasedCsurprisedDnervous60. AhappyBproudCconfidentDafraid第卷（共60分）第三部分：英语知识运用第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填人一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空（不多于3个词），并将答案填
59、写在答题纸的相应位置上。Carl: Morning, Andy. How do you like the party last night?Andy: Great. I really 61 （enjoy）myself there. It is a few years 62 I had such a good time. And you will never guess whom I met there. 63 was Keyeast.Carl: You 64 be kidding me. You mean you met Keyeast, the one ever 65 (act) Du Mi
60、njun. Oh, no. I cant believe it. If I hadnt been so busy 66 my work last night, I must have met my idol. I couldnt be more regretful now.Andy: Hey! Cheer up. He hasnt left Anyang yet. In addition, he mentioned that he was 67 (like) to attend the charity party to be held by our university 68 next eve
61、ning.Carl: Wonderful! I couldnt wait 69 (see) him. He is the most handsome god I have ever seen. And you will go there with me then, wont you?Andy: Why not? He is my idol, too. By the way, dont forget to take your camera, for you would never like to miss the chance to take 70 with him.Carl: OK. I wo
62、nt.第四部分 写作（共三节，满分45分）第一节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）71. The painter does not _ (试图) to paint objects as we see them with our eyes.72. All his_ (财产) were lost in the earthquake. 73. It will _ (吸引) to those who love Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings.74. _ (灵活的) schedules work well for many pe
63、oples lifestyles.75. I have offered to paint the house in _ (交换) for a weeks accommodation.76. The race organizers are trying to attract _ (赞助人). 77. We forgave his bad temper because we knew that his sons illness had put him under great _ (压力).78. Jack has been _ (禁止) from driving for a year.79. Wh
64、en I was young, I didnt know much about the harmful _ (影响) of smoking on people.80. She was _ (感到惭愧的) of having lied to her mother.第二节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。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：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改
65、10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。My niece Mary is a Senior 3 student, who devoted herself to her lessons every day. Last Saturday, as usual, she went to several class. In the evening, she continued to study at home until deeply into the night. She was too sleepy and tired that she couldnt work effectively. In Sund
66、ay morning, she was about to do her lessons while her father came up and advised her to take a break. Soon they came up a good idea. They decided to go cycling in the countryside. Mary enjoyed herself, competing and chatting with her father, and felt relaxing in the open air. On the Monday, Mary was
67、 energetic but active in class. She spent the whole day in the country-side, and Mary said what she had done was worthwhile.第三节：书面表达（满分25分）假如你叫李华，你的英国朋友Jack来信说下学期要到你校学习，向你寻求建议。请你给Jack写回信，在下面几方面给出建议，并希望他在你们学校里过得愉快。（1）与同学见面要主动向同学问好，并做自我介绍（姓名、国籍等）。（2）多与别人交流，并友好相处。（3）如果方便的话帮助同学学英语。（4）积极参加一些学校活动，比如艺术节、运动
68、会等。（5）其他建议。Dear Jack，Im glad to know youll come to our school next term._ Yours, Li Hua改错：1. devoteddevotes 2. classclasses 3. deeplydeep 4. tooso 5. InOn 6. whilewhen 7. up后加with 8. relaxingrelaxed 9. On the Monday去掉the 10. butand书面表达: one possible versionDear Jack,Im glad to know youll come to our
69、 school next term. Here is my advice.Firstly, please say hello to your classmates and introduce yourself about your name and nationality. Secondly, communicate with others frequently and get on well with them. Thirdly, help others study English if it is convenient to you. Besides, you can take an ac
70、tive part in the school activities such as a sports meeting or an art celebration. Last but not least, if you feel puzzled to adapt to the life in China, you can come and talk with me. I will do my best to help you whenever you are in trouble.May you have a wonderful term in our school. Yours, Li Hu
71、a听力部分录音稿1W: John, why dont you watch NBA games on TV?M: Oh, Im studying for a Chinese test tomorrow.2M: Where is Adam？He was supposed to meet us here half an hour ago, but he hasnt come yet.W: Ive just phoned and weve had a quarrel. He was busy with the contract and didnt notice the time.3M: May I h
72、elp you?W: Yes, Id like to apply for a loan. We need the loan to build an addition to our house.M: All right. Ill give you an application form. You can fill it out here, or take it home if you like.4M: Hello, Kate. Do you know how many students will go to the mountain?W: Our monitor said that the wh
73、ole class will go except Tom. He has something urgent to do. That is, 20 students.M: Oh, 18 students have been there by now.5W: Chris, did you know about Gemma Hudson? Have you heard that shes leaving?M: Really? How do you know that?W: She told me. Shes leaving next month.M: Actually, Im not surpris
74、ed. I didnt think she was very happy working here.6W: What is the tall building over there?M: Its the library, which houses over half a million books. It also has computer labs and quiet study spaces.W: And the building next to it?M: Thats the computer center. The IT facilities are really advanced t
75、here. Some of its classrooms are open 24 hours a day.W: Is there a sports center on campus?M: Of course. The sport facilities are excellent. A stadium is on the northeast side of the campus. A 50-metre swimming pool is just beside it. There is a football match this afternoon. Lets go there and have
76、a look.7W: So, do you like watching the World Cup?M: Um, no. I cant stand it.W: Mmm, I hate it too. But I want to watch the World Cup Final this weekend. But our TV wont work.M: I cant play, thats my problem. If Im not very good at a sport, I dont like watching it.W: So, what do you like, then?M: I
77、play golf.W: Oh, right. My husband plays too. Im not interested in it, though. I go horse riding.M: Id love to have a go at riding if I have time. I bet its good fun.8M: So, Sally, we should probably start thinking about our winter vacation plans.W: Yeah, I think we should fly down to Florida for a
78、couple of weeks.M: Uh, Id really prefer not to. Those holiday travel packages cost way too much.W: Well, how about skiing up at Sky Valley Resort for a week or so?M: Id rather not. We did it last year. Remember?W: And we had a really good time. Do you have any suggestions?M: Umm you know, I never ha
79、ve any good ideas.W: OK. Heres something different. How about going to the New Years Eve party in New York City? Weve always wanted to do that.M: But I dont really like big parties. Theyre always crowded.W: Youre driving me crazy, Tom! All right. Lets just stay home for two weeks!M: No way! That sou
80、nds too boring! Cant you think of anything else?9W: Andy, are you busy at the moment?M: Oh, hi. Well, actually Im expecting an important call from the office any minute but go ahead.W: Im sorry, but its really important. Its about the car. It was broken into last nightM: Oh, no!W: I want to know if
81、you saw or heard anything.M: Did I see anything? Where?W: In the road. Did you see anybody looking suspicious?M: No, I dont think I looked out of the window.W: Can you remember if you heard anything? They cant have done it completely silently. I came back late from a party and I parked it at about 1
82、1:30, and then I had a shower and went to bed.M: No, Im sorry. What have they taken?W: Well, this morning I found the drivers window smashed. Theres glass everywhere, and the CD player has gone.M: How annoying! Is anything else missing?W: Well, it could have been worse. Luckily, there wasnt much in
83、the car anyway.Text 10When eating out with English speaking people, an important question is who pays for the meal. If a friend suggests you have lunch with him, you might simply say something like this, “Im afraid itll have to be some place inexpensive, as I have very little money.” The other perso
84、n may say, “Ok, Ill meet you at McDonalds.” This means the two will go Dutch. That is, each person pays for himself. He may also say, “Oh, no. I want to take you to lunch at Johnsons”, or “I want to try the steak there. Its great.” This means he will pay the bill. If you like it, you may simply say “Thank you. That would be very nice.” American women used to expect men to pay