1、宜昌一中高二年级2月月考英语试题考试时间: 120分钟 总分: 150分 命题：高万英 向玲第卷第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。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1.5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. Which place does the man stay at during lunch time these days?
2、A. A store.B. The library.C. His office. 2. Where have the speakers probably been? A. A flower show. B. A restaurant. C. A concert.3. What happened to the woman? A. Someone knocked her down.B. Her friend just had an operation.C. Something was stolen from her.4. Who is the man playing the game with?
3、A. His friend Samantha.B. The woman.C. A stranger.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Rules for winning a prize. B. How to lose weight. C. A special diet.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
4、。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What does the woman hope to buy? A. A medium blue shirt. B. A medium blue bag. C. A small blue bag.7. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The man is a shop assistant.B. The woman will come back herself next week.C. The man has ordered more products the woman wan
5、ts.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why was the woman on the news? A. She won a music contest.B. She sang a song for charity. C. She wrote a song for the TV station.9. What is her plan about singing? A. She decides to be a professional singer.B. She will stick to it whatever happens.C. She will just sing in her sp
6、are time.听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。10. What are the speakers doing? A. Watching ads on TV.B. Reading ads in a newspaper.C. Looking for an office building.11. What products does Culture Flash sell? A. Cloths.B. Lamps.C. Books.12. Whats one of the requirements of the job offer? A. Rich experience. B. Being abl
7、e to travel.C. Being independent.13. What will the man probably do later? A. Look for a different job. B. Go to the companys office.C. Go to class.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Where did the woman take her pictures? A. In Australia.B. In America.C. In Africa.15. How much money did the man save by buying his
8、camera in Japan? A. $200.B. $400.C. $500.16. What mistake did the woman make? A. She didnt save her own pictures.B. She thought the man had saved his pictures. C. She accidentally broke the mans camera.17. How did the man sound in the end? A. Angry. B. Surprised. C. Relieved.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Wh
9、at is the talk mainly about? A. Why people laugh.B. The benefits of laughing.C. Different funny things in life.19. What does the speaker suggest people do? A. Spend time with children and pets.B. Tell jokes with their funny neighbors.C. Watch funny movies a lot.20. Why should people have “full belly
10、 laughs”? A. To live longer.B. To entertain others.C. To make your belly smaller.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。A Long ago a Native American chief named Shenandoah lived with his tribes in what is now the state of Virginia. Little is kno
11、wn about Shenandoah, but in some way, the soft sound of his name was given to a river. The Shenandoah River still flows in a deep valley between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains, just as it did when Chief Shenandoah lived. It is a slow moving river, soft and as beautiful as its name. Some word
12、 experts believe the word “Shenandoah” means “spruce river” because the waters of the river run through great forests of spruce trees. And this explanation could be correct. However, there is an old Native American story which is far more beautiful than that of the experts. Centuries before European
13、s came to the New World, there was a great lake of blue water hidden in the mountains of Virginia. For hundreds of years, Native American tribes lived near this lake, feeding on the fish from its clean waters. The Native Americans often climbed up the mountains and camped there during their long hun
14、ts for food. In the evenings they sat near their camp and looked down at the beautiful lake. On a clear, starry night you could see thousands of stars shining and dancing on the water below. The Native Americans loved this lake, and because they could see the stars in it, they called the lake, “Clea
15、r Daughter of the Stars.” In their language, the word for this was “Shenandoah.” One day the lake started to disappear. Its water ran out of the valley, through a break in the mountain side. The waters ran on and on until they joined another river known as the Potomac. At last, the lake was gone. In
16、 its place was only a river. It is the beautiful Shenandoah River today. However, the word Shenandoah becomes well known to people because someone wrote a song about it some years ago. “Shenandoah” is perhaps one of Americas most recognizable folk songs. Some say the song refers to the river. Others
17、 say it is about the daughter of Chief Shenandoah. Regardless of what the song is about, “Shenandoah” remains an American classic. “O Shenandoah, I love your daughter, Away you rolling river; O Shenandoah, I love your daughter, Away Im bound to go, Cross the wide Missouri ”21. According to the text,
18、 “Shenandoah” may be the following EXCEPT_. A. “spruce river” B. the Potomac C. “Clear Daughter of the Stars” D. an American chiefs name 22. “Shenandoah” is familiar to Americans mostly because of _. A. pure and refreshing water B. a great historical character C. an American classic song D. the myst
19、erious disappearance of a lake23. The most suitable title of the passage is _. A. Shenandoah and Its Native American RootsB. An American Chiefs Romantic Tale C. The Mystery of a Missing LakeD. A Beautiful American SongBDoes happiness have a scent? When someone is happy, can you smell it? You can usu
20、ally tell when someone is happy based on seeing them smile, hearing them laugh or perhaps from receiving a big hug. But can you also smell their happiness? Surprising new research suggests that happiness does indeed have a scent, and that the experience of happiness can be transmitted through smell,
21、 reports Phys.org. For the study, 12 young men were shown videos meant to bring about a variety of emotions while researchers gathered sweat samples from them. All of the men were healthy and none of them were drug users or smokers, and all were asked to abstain from drinking or eating smelly foods
22、during the study period. Those sweat samples were then given to 36 equally healthy young women to smell, while researchers monitored their reactions. Only women were selected to smell the samples, apparently because previous research has shown that women have a better sense of smell than men and are
23、 also more sensitive to emotional signalingthough its unclear why only men were chosen to produce the scents. Researchers found that the behavior of the women after smelling the scentsparticularly their facial expressionsindicated a relationship between the emotional states of the men who produced t
24、he sweat and the women who sniffed them. “Human sweat produced when a person is happy brings about a state similar to happiness in somebody who breathes this smell,” said study co-author Gun Semin, a professor at Koc University in Turkey. This is a fascinating finding because it not only means that
25、happiness does have a scent, but that the scent is capable of transmitting the emotion to others. The study also found that other emotions, such as fear, seem to carry a scent too. This ensures previous research suggesting that some negative emotions have a smell, but it is the first time this has p
26、roved to be true of positive feelings. Researchers have yet to isolate(分离) exactly what the chemical compound for the happiness smell is, but you might imagine what the potential applications for such a finding could be. Happiness perfumes, for instance, could be invented. Scent therapies（香味疗法）could
27、 also be developed to help people through depression or anxiety. Perhaps the most surprising result of the study, however, is our broadened understanding of how emotions get communicated, and also how our own emotions are potentially managed through our social context and the emotional states of tho
28、se around us. 24. What is the main finding of the new research? A. Men produce more sweats. B. Negative emotions have a smell. C. Pleasant feelings can be smelt out. D. Women have a better sense of smell.25. The underlined part “abstain from” in Paragraph 3 probably means _. A. avoid B. practice C.
29、continue D. try26. What is the application value of the new research? A. Perfumes could help people understand each other. B. Some smells could be developed to better our mood. C. Perfumes could be produced to cure physical diseases. D. Some smells could be created to improve our appearance.27. We c
30、an learn from the last paragraph that . A. happiness comes from a scent of sweat B. positive energy can deepen understanding C. people need more emotional communication D. social surroundings can influence our emotionsCConventional wisdom is a major barrier to innovation(创新) that threatens the survi
31、val of companies everywhere. Its based on the assumption that old ideas will always work, so they shouldnt be challenged. While this may be a valid（有效的） assumption in situations that dont change, its unlikely to hold true in a changing situation. In todays rapid changing global environment, old meth
32、ods often dont work, and stubbornly using them can lead to major problems.Most people seem to agree with conventional wisdom because it gives one a false sense of security. If everyone else believes it, then it must be true. Individuals who use conventional wisdom are certain that they are right, an
33、d being right is good. They want to continue using old ideas rather than take risks with changes that might not work. In 1977, Ken Olsen, co-founder and CEO of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), stated “There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home.” Despite being a dominant
34、 leader in the computer industry, DEC no longer exists.People seem to forget that since innovation is a change, there can be no innovation without change. Unfortunately, conventional wisdom prevents leaders, followers and companies from changing and therefore innovating. If companies dont innovate,
35、but their competitors do, the future is likely to be problematic. Breaking from conventional wisdom has led to many of the most innovative companies and products in history across many industries, so it has a powerful effect on business success.Ted Turner (founder of CNN) knew little, if anything, a
36、bout the news business, but he knew it was inconvenient to watch news only at the dinner hour, as was common before CNN. Turners solution was to create a cable channel dedicated to news 24 hours a day. The news establishment reflected conventional wisdom at the time, and predicted his idea would fai
37、l because no one wanted to watch the news all day. However, it doesnt take a rocket scientist to understand that viewers dont have to watch the news all day for the CNN to work. Viewers just have to watch when they want to get information. Due to conventional thinking, the critics failed to recogniz
38、e the opportunity that was clear to Ted. They assumed that only what was familiar to them could work in the future.Conventional wisdom prevents creativity, flexibility and risk-taking, so unconventional leaders enthusiastically break from it. To survive, thrive and maintain competitive advantage, co
39、mpanies must be flexible when reacting to change. 28. DEC has disappeared probably because _. A. the consumers didnt like its products B. the leaders lacked the sense of security C. the CEO stuck to the conventional ideas D. the employees took many risks with changes29. The founding of CNN is used a
40、s an example to prove _. A. missing opportunities could lead to failure B. changing could contribute to business success C. watching news at the dinner hour is convenient D. conventional wisdom influences business success30. What does the underlined part probably mean? A. Rocket scientists can ensur
41、e the CNN works properly. B. Most of the viewers dont like to watch the news at work. C. Its necessary to understand when people watch the news. D. Its easy to know people neednt watch the news all the time.31. The passage is mainly written to tell us that _. A. old methods are changing with time B.
42、 opportunities lead to business success C. conventional wisdom limits innovation D. successful companies need wise leaders DIndoor PlantsAs with any house guests, indoor plants require a certain amount of basic, regular attention if they are going to feel at home. The first consideration when purcha
43、sing plants is to make reasonably sure that they are suitable for the condition in which they are going to be housed. A general rule for most plants being brought indoors for the first time is to ensure that they have reasonable temperature of not less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit, a position out of c
44、old air, safe from pets and not exposed to strong sunlight. Plants love company. When plants are growing together, they create an atmosphere of damp around themselves which is far more beneficial than hot dry conditions. A group of plants will also present a more pleasing picture and provide an oppo
45、rtunity for a creative arrangement. There is no secret to this. Just rely on your natural feeling for harmony. Watering and feeding plants are probably the two areas of care that are the least well understood, but, again, if you follow a few simple rules, your plants should do well. Cold water direc
46、t from the tap can have a frightening effect on the roots of delicate plants. Slightly warm water is therefore the answer. It is usually better to pour water on to the soil on the surface of the pot rather than put the water into the pot holder at the bottom. Avoid giving small amount of water at re
47、gular intervals- it is much better to wet the soil right through the pot in one go and then to allow it to dry noticeably before giving it a further watering.The majority of indoor plants will be in active growth from March until October, and during this time, the established ones will benefit from
48、regular feeding. This may mean feeding with a weak liquid fertilizer(肥料) at each watering or at intervals of a week or ten days with fertilizer at a standard strength. It is important, however, to ensure that plants are not fed when growth is inactive, when the soil in the pot is dry, or too soon af
49、ter the plants has been potted up.32. In Paragraph 2, the author mainly tells us to_. A. buy plants that help clean indoor air B. create a new environment with plants C. put plants on the sunny side of the room D. make sure of suitable conditions for plants33. Whats the benefit of plants growing tog
50、ether? A. It provides owners good company. B. It helps the air around them slightly wet. C. It makes it convenient to look after them. D. It allows owners to draw a pleasant picture.34. While watering the plants, what should we remember to do? A. Use water that is a little warm. B. Pour the water in
51、to the pot holder. C. Give small amount of water at one time. D. Consider further watering in dry weather.35. What is the best time to feed the plants? A. When the soil is dry. B. When their growth is active. C. When the temperature is high. D. When they have just been planted.第二节：七选五(共5小题;每小题2分,满分为
52、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，其余两项为多余选项。According to statistics published by the University of Scranton, about 45 percent of Americans usually make New Years resolutions-and the most popular resolution is losing weight. Of those who make resolutions, a mere 8 percent achieve them. 36 Are we just
53、 setting ourselves up for failure? Learn how to make realistic resolutions and how to overcome the roadblocks along the way. Setting a resolution to lose pounds isnt a goal thats achievable now. It may be a good long-term goal. 37 Registered dietitian Elisa Zied says“ to be real when you make a reso
54、lution. Its okay to shoot for the stars like making a resolution, but why not set a smaller goal and train smart?”The same concept applies to weight loss. 38 These goals should help develop healthy habits that will finally help achieve your long-term resolution.Notice that these goals are simple and
55、 achievable. “Instead of going from zero to 60, from never going to the gym to going four to five times a week, why not start with three days a week, get consistent and build from there,” Zied says. Set yourself up for success and map out your course by making appointments with yourself to be active
56、. 39 You also need to be aware of your current exercise and eating habits to make achievable goals. Keeping a diary of your food and exercise habits can help. Record everything you eat and drink for three to five days and review it. 40 For example, if you notice a tendency to snack on unhealthy fare
57、, set a goal to eat a fruit or vegetable with each snack. Building on these smaller goals over time can help you achieve your long-term goal. A So why do so many of us fail to achieve our goals?B Once you notice your not-so-good habits, start fixing them.C Set between one to three weekly goals that
58、you want to achieve. D Resolutions usually involve a commitment to sticking to your goals.E However, in order to reach it, you need to take baby steps to get it down. F If you treat your goals like set appointment, youre more likely to achieve them. G. Losing weight, as well as getting a better job,
59、 is among the most popular resolutions for adults.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节， 满分30 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Insight Without SightAt the age of eighteen I couldnt wait to get my first job, which meant I made the first step toward adulthood.But it w
60、as difficult to get a work permit. One day I was dropped off by my parents at the 41 , where applicants took their physical tests for work permits. Although I had night blindness, my eyesight was clearer during the day, which helped me walk 42 by myself. Then the doctor began the 43 . He looked into
61、 my eyes with a bright light. “I 44 your parents take you to an eye specialist,”he said,“I suspect you have a retinal(视网膜) disease. If you do, youll never 45 a day in your life” My parents did take me to specialists. After much time and money spent seeking an 46 result, it was determined that I had
62、an eye disease that slowly 47 a person of sight. But still, during daylight, I could walk without 48 . I could read, but not for hours. My eyes began to 49 and words slipped off the page when I read more than a few pages. However, no matter how tired my eyes became, I never gave up reading. I knew t
63、he 50 of great writers as well as I knew the most popular music stars. Their words were powerful, which 51 me to try writing. Soon writing brought me a lot of 52 each time I completed a paper. Then an important phone call from an editor changed my life. An article I 53 appeared in a local newspaper.
64、 The newspaper, to my 54 , continued to print my work. Next, a book series published several of my essays. I got interested in writing and 55 up with each acceptance. On the pages, readers never knew of my blindness 56 I chose to present it. For me, finding my voice through writing gave me the pride
65、 and satisfaction I 57 so many years ago. Now, I have numerous essays and articles in 58 . Should I be thanking that misguided doctor? By falsely predicting that I could never work a day, he fueled my 59 into success. He set the bar too 60 and focused on what I wouldnt be able to do. Yet I proved wh
66、at I could do.41. A. stationB. hospitalC. companyD. lab 42. A. silentlyB. suddenlyC. proudlyD. easily43. A. operationB. examinationC. argumentD. treatment44. A. desireB. orderC. suggestD. imagine45. A. workB. liveC. restD. sleep46. A. urgentB. obviousC. ordinaryD. accurate47. A. robsB. warnsC. remin
67、dsD. informs48. A. medicineB. allowanceC. balanceD. assistance49. A. danceB. shineC. tearD. widen50. A. housesB. namesC. addressesD. habits51. A. askedB. forcedC. encouragedD. permitted52. A. troubleB. pleasureC. stressD. worry53. A. admittedB. wantedC. describedD. penned54. A. delightB. admirationC
68、. shameD. disappointment55. A. gaveB. cameC. litD. put56. A. unlessB. althoughC. sinceD. after57. A. fearedB. broughtC. soughtD. rejected58. A. printB. timeC. useD. mind59. A. opinion B. motivationC. responsibilityD. personality60. A. farB. longC. closeD. low 第卷第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处
69、填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。On Oct. 6th, 2011, a piece of breaking news hit the world: Steve Jobs, the founder of the Apple Company, 61 (pass) away after years of battle against pancreatic cancer. I as well as many people 62 (be) sad at the news. We saw him make miracles again and again, and we hoped t
70、hat he would always give us a surprise. We enjoy using an iPod to listen to music and we like to play games with 63 iPad. We love to communicate with our friends by iPhone. 64 seemed that Jobs always understood what we really wanted. So he could dedicate himself to his career by creating the amazing
71、 products constantly. But now he quietly left, 65 (leave) us a great pity.U.S. President Barack Obama called Jobs a visionary（有远见的） 66 (lead) and one of the greatest U.S. innovators. He said in a statement, Steve was brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world
72、, and 67 (talent) enough to do it. Steve Jobs family said in a statement, “Steve died 68 (peace) today surrounded by his family. We are grateful 69 the support and kindness of those 70 share our feelings for Steve. We know many of you will mourn with us, and we ask that you respect our privacy durin
73、g our time of grief.”第四部分 写作（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）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 There are a lot of experience in our livesThe most unforgettable one for me i
74、s the speech competition holding last yearIm interested in EnglishWhen my English teacher told me that I had chosen to take part in the speech competition，I devoted me to the preparationI was determined to win the first prizeI was such nervous when I stood on the stage that I forgot everythingSudden
75、ly I caught a sight of my English teacher, that was looking at me , smilingFinally，I do a good jobWhen I heard I got the first prize，my heart was filled in joy and tears rolled downThrough this speech competition，I understand that it is confidence which makes people successful第二节 书面表达（满分25分）4月23日是“世
76、界读书日”（World Reading Day），假如你是班长，请你起草一份倡仪书，号召全班同学以实际行动迎接“世界读书日”的到来，为创建“书香校园”，多读书、读好书，养成课外读书的好习惯。字数120左右。倡仪书应包括以下内容：1现状（ 看电视、上网时间更多）2列举一些阅读的好处；(丰富知识，完善自我)3建议每位同学每学期至少读12本好书。 开头已给，不计入词数。Good morning! Boys and girls, As we know, World Reading Day which falls on April 23rd is drawing near._DCBADBCCBDCACD
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