1、凤城一中高二上学期12月份月考英语试卷本试卷分三部分，卷面分数120分，考试时间为100分钟。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） 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。 ASummer Arts Camp 2018Littlest Actors and Littlest Artists (Ages 4-6)This camp is for our littlest actors and littlest artists. They may choose half- or full-da
2、y sessions. Campers staying all day must bring a bag lunch and two snacks.$325 for half day or $425 for full day, per session.Camp Location: ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 young circle.Session 1 June 11 - June 22 - Rockin SummerSession 2 June 25 - July 6 - Marvelous MonstersSession 3 July 9 - July 20 -
3、 Barnyard BoogieYoung Actors and Young Artists (Aged 6-12)This summer camp is always a favorite with kids. They may choose half- or full-day sessions. Campers staying all day must bring a bag lunch and two snacks.$325 for half day or $425 for full day per session.Camp Location: Art and Culture Cente
4、r Arts School, 1626 Harrison StreetSession 1 June 11 - June 22 Incredible SuperheroesSession 2 June 25 - July 6 Serengeti ExcursionSession 3 July 9 - July 20 Barnyard PaloozaSession 4 July 23 August 3 Time Travelers JourneyBroadway Actors (Ages 8-18)This popular full-day camp allows students to enjo
5、y both the performing and visual arts. They learn skills in character development, creative thinking, problem solving, sketch(素描) design, and artistic creation. Campers must bring a bag lunch and two snacks.$ 800 per session.Camp Location: Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe Street
6、Session 1: Disneys Lion King, JrJune11 July 6, 9am 4 pmSession 2: Peter Pan, Jr.July 16 August 10, 9 am 4 pm Specialty Week (Aged 6-12)This week will end the summer with mixed-up fun. The campers will explore art, drama，and music projects throughout the week.$200 for full day.21. When will the “Barn
7、yard Boogie” session start?A. On June 11. B. On July 9C. On July 20 D. On June 25.22. How much will you pay for two full-day sessions at Art and Culture Center Arts School?A. $850 B. $325C. $425 D. $65023. Which of the following should you choose if you are sixteen?A. Littlest Actors and Littlest Ar
8、tists. B. Young Actors and Young Artists.C. Specialty Week D. Broadway Actors.24. What type of writing is this text?A. An announcement B. A news reportC. An advertisement D. A business planBWhen rabbits first crossed into Western Australia (WA) from South Australia (SA), their progress seemed surpri
9、singly fast.Thomas Austin, an English settler in Australia, first released wild rabbits from England in 1859, at Winchelsea in southern Victoria of Australia. By 1891, 32 years later, theyd reached Fowlers Bay on South Australias southwest coast about 1,250 km away- covering an average of 40 km a ye
10、ar. But just five years later, in 1896, they were spotted 640 km further west in Twilight Cove, south of Cocklebiddy, in WA- spreading, on average, at 130 km a year.How did they more than triple(使增至三倍) their previous rate? With help, it seems, from humankind. In his 1969 book, They All Ran Wild, far
11、mer-author Eric Rolls described rabbits as generally unadventurous. Theyd much prefer a stable life in a safe place with a familiar community than to be travelling. Only floods, food shortage or very serious overcrowding force them to move.By the 1880s rabbits were spreading through SA and humans we
12、re helping them. People released rabbits for sport, food or to remind them of the old country. And they killed possible predators(食肉动物) such as wedge- tailed eagles and dingoes. Eric Rolls wrote, swaggies(流浪汉) were the main human helpers. “In that container as they walked west out of South Australia
13、 was often a nest of three-week-old rabbit kittens completely furred and beautiful, to be set down at a good big rock-hole with some grass about it.”The rabbits westward speed from the border put an end to any idea that WAs bad environment would block the invasion. They stuck close to whats now the
14、Eyre Highway, then moved southward to follow the better vegetated coastline. About the same time further north, rabbits were pouring into WA from the Northern Territory. Rabbits reached the west coast in 1907, the year the third fence was completed. The following year, when a WA Rabbit Department of
15、ficial visited the Kalbarri end of the fence, he found rabbits up and down the coast on both sides of it.25. What do we know about the first rabbits in Australia?A. They escaped from a house.B. They were from Western Australia. C. They were set free by human beings.D. They were born at Winchelsea.26
16、.How did Eric Rolls describe rabbits?A. They had a habit of changing places.B. They didnt like taking risks.C. They had a liking for travelling.D. They could hardly survive floods.27. Why did people think rabbits could not reach Western Australia at the beginning?A. The distance was too long.B. The
17、rock holes were not good shelter.C. The natural conditions were poor.D. The coastline was not their favorite place.28. What did the WA Rabbit Department official find out?A. Rabbits had invaded the west coast.B. Rabbits were jumping over the fence.C. Kalbarri was the end of the fence.D. The third fe
18、nce was damaged.CA primary school in Britain has put up signs to warn parents, who are addicted to playing with their phones, to greet their children with a smile rather than stare at their screens. It has become a common sight at the school gates to see children running up to their parents, only to
19、 find their parents are absorbed in reading news online, reading e-books, or watching their favorite videos.Now the headmaster at a primary school in Middlesbrough has put up the signs at all three entrances to the school. The signs say, “Greet your child with a smile, not a mobile.” And under the w
20、ords, a picture of a woman holding a phone to her ear is crossed out in a red circle. The headmaster said, “We are trying to develop students speaking and listening skills and we think it is a simple way to get the message across. It isnt only an issue among parents, but it also emphasizes that spea
21、king and listening can help students to have discussions.”The move had different responses. Danielle Parker, a parent, said, “I think the signs are unacceptable because most parents pick their children up with phones. ” Another parent said, “Its a good thing. Greeting children with smiles can also d
22、evelop the relationship between parents and children.” Some parents when questioned were hesitant about the signs. Lindan Bradley, a pupil at the school, said he agreed with the signs, saying, “Why should children see parents playing their mobile phones all the time?”Last year, research warned that
23、parents devotion to cellphones had made some neglected children start primary school unable to hold conversations. Almost a third of children are not ready for the classroom when they start school.29. Why did the school put up signs at its entrances? A. To encourage parents to meet pupils with smile
24、s. B. To describe a common sight of its school gates. C. To remind pupils to be careful while walking. D. To introduce the primary school to parents.30. What does the underlined “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. Playing with the phones. B. Greeting children. C. Putting up sighs. D. Smiling.31. Whats
25、the third paragraph mainly about? A. Parents attitude to the school. B. Mixed opinions about the signs. C. Ideas from pupils of this school. D. Comments on playing with phones.32. What maybe the effect of parents devotion to playing phones? A. It may reduce pupils time spent on phones. B. It may dis
26、courage students from working hard. C. It may make students be addicted to computer games. D. It may cause children to lack the ability of communication.DWhen I got off the bus in Mae Hong Son in Thailand, I still felt a bit dizzy after all the curves(弯道) when coming from Chiang Mai. But when I burs
27、t into the small night market and got the astonishing view of the temple, the lights sparking in the lake right in front of it made the hardship of the bus ride a distant memory.During my six-week voluntary work, this became my favorite place. The sunsets, lights, and delicious food always drew me c
28、loser. Actually this temple turned out to be my place of living for my stay in Mae Hong Son.Thanks to Travel-to-Teach, I got the opportunity to live in a small room inside the temple area and meet all the friendly Thais who lived and worked there. Around noon I would walk down the 213 steps to go to
29、 school, where all the monks(和尚) were happy to catch as many English words or phrases as they could. After school I would walk around the town to explore the market, the shops or simply the countryside. But the 213 steps waited for me at the end of the day! I usually walked them up happily, because
30、I knew savory and traditional Thai-Yai food was waiting for me.The town itself had a special charm for me. It was the right place to escape the busy and touristy atmosphere of Chiang Mai and learn about Thai culture and language. It also turned out to be a good starting point for weekend activities,
31、 such as visiting hot springs, local villages, hiking or taking a trip to Pai. At the same time, the teaching was very rewarding. I found how fun it could be to teach students English when they became interested and got involved.I found it very sad to leave this little paradise(乐园) after spending si
32、x weeks there. And there was still a curvy bus ride waiting for me, which was the only uncomfortable fact during my stay in Mae Hong Son. Come and find on your own.33. Which word can best describe the authors bus ride from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son? A. Painful. B. Meaningful. C. Interesting. D. Rel
33、axing.34. What does the underlined word “savory” in the third paragraph most probably mean? A. Famous. B. Delicious. C. Poor. D. Terrible.35. Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A. The aim of Travel-to-teach B. The peaceful life in ThailandC. The development of tourism in Chiang
34、 MaiD. My voluntary service in Mae Hong Son第二节 （共5小题； 每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。Make an AppointmentMany westerners plan their schedules at the beginning of the day, or perhaps a day or two in advance. If you would like to meet with a westerner, you should generally call
35、at least a day in advance. If you do not, the person might plan something else during that time slot (时间空挡). _36_However, in Western culture having a schedule is stressed as an example of good planning and organization in ones life._37_Also, the person being visited has time to tidy his home, wear p
36、roper clothing, and offer drinks or snacks to the guests. Without advance notice, the westerner may not be prepared for visitors.If you make a visit in Western countries without prior (提前的)notice, the person you visit may answer the door, but not invite you in. _38_ This means he is unprepared for v
37、isitors at this time. This is not generally considered rude. _39_ However, sometimes you may succeed in making a visit without an appointment. Appointments are usually made over the phone, but can also be made in person._40_ In the West, these appointments are generally made through a secretary. App
38、ointments are also necessary for meeting professional workers, such as doctors, dentists, lawyers, barbers, hairstylists, etc.A. It is best to call ahead.B. He may speak to you at the door.C. Some people may not follow this rule.D. Most westerners enjoy a flexible schedule.E. Appointments are requir
39、ed for interviews and business meetings.F. A busy schedule means they cant delay any longer for a walk-in visitor.G. Westerners phone in advance of a visit because they all have busy schedules.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，并在答题卡上将
40、该项涂黑。A few years ago, our manager Julie advertised a position for a sales person and Jane applied. First glance told us she was having a _41_ time. Although she dressed clean and smartly, her clothes were out of date and her _42_ although clean were down at heel and in need of replacement. _43_ , sh
41、e performed well at the interview and Julie_44_ to give her the job. In reality Jane had reached the bottom of her life. She complained about all the _45_ , about the failure of her business, about the increasing bills_46_ for her to pay. But after she went into the office, she came to _47_she could
42、 either continue in this blame culture _48_ take responsibility for herself and her life. _49_ , she chose the latter. Over a period of time she came to realize the problem was that she _50_ beliefs in herself. Once she acknowledged to herself that her life wasnt right , _51_ was possible and automa
43、tic. Julie got her to _52_ what she was good at. Her ability to build relationships was very good. Her honesty and her genuine love for others _53_ us. Her sales ability was great and she sold more and more products, and her _54_ returned. Later, Jane got back on her feet again. She _55_all her debt
44、s and took a Mortgage(抵押) on a small flat. She is now confidently realizing her _56_. When you lack confidence and you seem to get _57_ in a downward spiral(恶性循环) ,how do you get your confidence _58_? Do what Jane did and believe in yourself. Put yourself in a positive _59_ where you have to improve
45、 yourself day in day out and _60_ you will regain your confidence and reach your dream. 41. A. appealing B. positive C. normal D. tough 42. A. shoes B. trousers C. sweaters D. socks 43. A. But B. However C. Therefore D. Though 44. A. declined B. pretended C. decided D. attempted 45. A. life B. socie
46、ty C. company D. world 46. A. looking B. waiting C. calling D. expecting 47. A. recognize B. imagine C. realize D. discover 48. A. or B. nor C. and D. but 49. A. Initially B. dramatically C. slowly D. Fortunately 50. A. concentrated B. challenged C. lost D. suspected 51. A. emotion B. change C. cour
47、age D. charm52. A. focus on B. make up C. take in D. turn to 53. A. shocked B. involved C. inspired D. impressed 54. A. attitude B. passion C. confidence D. status55. A. decreased B. repaid C. recovered D. deposited 56. A. dream B. determination C. power D. schedule 57. A. left B. hurt C. forgotten
48、D. caught58. A. aside B. back C. away D. off 59. A. fact B. platform C. position D. target 60. A. gradually B. constantly C. roughly D. cautiously 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式（不超过三个单词）。With todays technology developing, its is hard to find teens _61_ (interest) in othe
49、r things than cell phones. Even small children have cell phones today, _62_ I think is ridiculous. Reading is one of the most important fundamental skills _63_ (need) to become successful in life. It not only expands your vocabulary but also motivates your creation. The school _64_ I attended before
50、 is one that requires reading to be done as a part of English lessons. The _65_ (require) is easy, but still, kids are cheating because they dont want to read. Ever _66_ I was young, I have had a true passion for reading, especially novels. I was definitely unsatisfied _67_picture books. As I _68_ (
51、grow), so did the size and reading level of my books. I was always reading above my grade level. Nowadays, I have to tell myself to stop spending my paycheck on books. It is _69_ (true) addictive. It seems that _70_ knowledge attained and the power of the words will live in your mind forever.第四部分 写作
52、 （共两节，满分35分）第一节 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，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。作文中共有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单词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的单词下面划一横线，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10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。The Colombian people are very warm-heart. The typical greeting, i
53、f it is with a companion or a dear friend, is to give each other a hug and a kiss on cheek. Men usually shake hands to each other. Traditional, old people are shown large amount of respect because of their age and wisdom; at the dinner table they are serving food and drink first. Another thing I wan
54、t to share it with you, which also remind me of China, is that people love their dogs. In the morning or evening, that is not uncommon to see people in parks with their beloved pets.第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）假如你是李华， 使英国某高中的交换生。为了让同学们增强保护濒危野生动物的意识， 学校要求同学们做一份宣传海报， 请根据下列要点写一篇短文。主要内容：1. 濒危野生动物的现状；2. 野生动物面临的原因；3.
55、 呼吁保护濒危野生动物。 12月份月考Keys: A.)-BADC B)- CBCA C)-ACBD D)-ABD 36-40 CGBAE41.DABCD 46.BCADC 51.BADCB 55. ADBCA61. interested 62. which 63. needed 64. which/that 65. Requirement 66. since 67.with 68. grew 69. truly 70 the第一行 warm-heart 改为warmhearted， if 改为whether第二行 on 后加the第三行 to 改为with； Traditional 改为tr
56、aditionally amount 改为amounts或large前加a第四行 serving 改为served第五行 it 划去 ； remind 改为reminds第六行 that 改为itNowadays, the rapid loss of wild animals is alarming. It is estimated that thousands of species are facing the threat of extinction worldwide. There are several major reasons why wild animals become end
57、angered. Humans are to blame for destroying animal habitats in a number of different ways. For example, some rare birds may lose habitats if we cut down too many trees. Whats more, pollution and climate change have a bad impact on many species. To make matters worse, many wild animals are over-hunted for their meat, fur and other parts that are considered as valuable products. Being an important part of our nature, the endangered wild animals are disappearing. It is time that we made efforts to protect them.