1、高二 第二次英语月考题命题人： 一 阅读理解（共40分）第一节(共15小题:每小题2分, 满分30分) AOverhead bridges are found in many parts of Beijing, especially in places where traffic is very heavy and crossing the road is dangerous. The purpose of these bridges is to enable pedestrians (行人) to cross roads safely. Overhead bridges are used t
2、o very much the same way as zebra crossings. They are more efficient although less convenient because people have to climb up a long flight of steps. This is inconvenient especially to older people. When people use an overhead bridge, they do not hold up traffic. However, when they cross a busy road
3、 using a zebra crossing, traffic is held up. This is why the government has built many overhead bridges to help pedestrians and to keep traffic moving at the same time. The government of Beijing has spent a large amount of money on building these bridges. For their own safety, pedestrians should be
4、encouraged to use them instead of risking their lives by dashing across the road. Old people , however , may find it a little difficult climbing up and down the steps, but it is still much safer than walking across the road with all the danger of moving traffic. Overhead bridges serve a very useful
5、purpose. Pedestrians, both old and young, should make it a habit to use them. This will prevent unnecessary accidents and loss of life.1. What is the advantage of overhead bridges mentioned in this passage? A. Taller trucks can pass under them. B. Pedestrians can climb up and have a view of the city
6、. C. They are safer for pedestrians and can keep traffic moving at the same time. D. They are easier and more convenient for the pedestrians.2. Why were overhead bridges built in Beijing? A. Because they prevent traffic from being held up. B. Because they provide an easy way for the drivers to cross
7、 the road. C. Because they save money for the government. D. Because they save time for the pedestrians.3. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. Overhead bridges are found in every part of Beijing. B. Overhead bridges are only found in the center of Beijing. C. Overh
8、ead bridges are found in many parts of big cities in China. D. Overhead bridges are found in places where traffic is heavy.4. The underlined words a zebra crossing probably mean _. A. a safe place across a road for pedestrians to walk across the road B. a wild animal from Africa that looks like a ho
9、rse with broad dark brown and white stripes on its body C. a safe place across a road for zebras to walk across the road D. a safe place across a road for children to play a game5. What is the writers attitude towards overhead bridges? A. It is inconvenient to older people to walk across the road. B
10、. It is much safer for pedestrians though climbing up and down the steps may be a little difficult, C. An overhead bridge is more beautiful than a zebra crossing. D. To build overhead bridges is the business of the government.BMan is a land animal, but he is also closely tied to the sea. Throughout
11、history the sea has served the needs of man. The sea has provided man with food and a convenient way to travel to many parts of the world. Today, nearly twothirds of the worlds population live within 80 kilometers of the sea coast. In the modern technological world, the sea offers many resources to
12、help mankind survive (=continue to live). Resources on land are beginning to be used up. The sea, however, still can be hoped to supply many of mans needs. The list of riches of the sea yet to be developed by mans technology is impressive. Oil and gas explorations have been carried out for nearly 30
13、 years. Valuable amounts of minerals exist on the ocean floor ready to be mined . Fish farming promises to be a good way to produce large quantities of food. The culture of fish and shellfish (贝类动物) is an ancient skill practised in the past mainly by Oriental people. Besides oil and gas, the sea may
14、 offer new sources of energy. Experts believe that the warm temperature of the ocean can be used in a way similar to the steam in a steamship. Ocean currents (水流) and waves offer possible use as a source of energy. Technology is enabling man to explore ever more deeply under the sea. The development
15、 of strong, new materials has made this possible. The technology to harvest the sea continues to improve. Experts believe that by the year 2000 the problems that prevent us from exploiting fully the food, minerals, and energy sources of the sea will be largely solved.6. The major things that the sea
16、 offers man are _. A. fish and oil B. minerals and oil C. warm temperature and ocean currents D. the food, energy sources, and minerals7. The sea serves the needs of man because _. A. in provides man with food B. it offers oil to man C. it supplies man with minerals D. all of the above8. We can conc
17、lude from this passage that _. A. the sea resources have largely been used up B. the sea, in the broad sense, has not yet been developed C. the problems that prevent us from using the food, minerals, and energy sources of the sea have already been solved. D. by the year 2000 , the technology will be
18、 good enough to exploit all the sea resources9. The underlined words Oriental people in the fourth paragraph probably mean _. A. the people in Asia B. African people C. European people D. American people10. The best title for this passage is _. A. Sea Harvest B. Sea Food C. Technology for Exploiting
19、 the Sea D. Man and the SeaCA HOLIDAY jet pilot (飞行员) said that he would land and call the police after a woman refused to stop smoking. He warned Maureen Harkavy, “Put that cigarette out, or Ill land the plane and have you arrested.” Maureen, 47, was so shocked she wrote to the airlines chairman. B
20、ut his reply was even ruder. “You seem to think you have a God-given right to pollute your neighbors atmosphere,” wrote John Ferriday of Paramount Airways. (a)Said Maureen, “I only found out about it when I was checking in. Im a nervous flyer so I lit a cigarette during the flight. A stewardess (空姐)
21、 asked me to put it out, but I said I wanted to carry on as there was no rule against smoking on the plane.” She was just finishing her cigarette when the pilot arrived. (b) Ive never seen such an unpleasant letter. She said, “I dont think Ill ever fly again.” But there was a funny side. Maureen exp
22、lained, “We were offered duty-free (免税) cigarette from the stewardess on the plane!” (c) Mr. Ferriday went on; “Believe me, you havent. Especially when you travel on my planes.” Maureen and her husband Michael were moved to Paramount flight just before they left Portugal. But they were not told of t
23、he company s (公司的) no smoking policy. (d) “He was loud and rude,” said Maureen. “He said if I lit another cigarette he would land the plane at Bordeaux and hand me to the French police.” Later, from her home in Mosely, Birmingham, Maureen wrote to the company and received the rude reply.11. The seco
24、nd half of the story has been in wrong order. (Parts a-d) Choose the rearranged order which you think is right. A. a, c, b, d B. c, a, b, d C. c, a, d, b D. d, a, b, c12. What was Maureen Harkey warned to do by the pilot? A. The pilot said that she must throw her cigarette out of the plane, or he wo
25、uld get heroff the plane. B. The pilot said she must stop smoking immediately, otherwise he would bring down the jetand hand her to the police. C. The pilot said that she couldnt lit another cigarette after her first one. D. The pilot said that he would get her arrested by the police if she kept on
26、smoking.13. Maureen Harkavy _ on the plane. A. accepted the warning B. agreed to the warning C. refused to do what she was told to D. was so shocked that she wrote to the airlines chairman14. In the answer letter to Maureen Harkavy, the airlines chairman _ . A. made an apology to her for his workers
27、 rudeness B. made sure that he would solve the problem C. said that she had the right to smoke on his plane because the right is given by God to everyone. D. actually completely agreed with what the pilot said15. From the story we can see that the writer probably takes the side of _ . A. the pilot B
28、. the airlines chairman C. the stewardess D. Maureen Harkavy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。DTaking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways 16 Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are st
29、udying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. 17 Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a
30、selective process. 18 The following methods may work best for you.Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts. Write your notes in your own words. 19 Note any questions or ideas you may have a
31、bout what was said or written.As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. 20 A. Use words, not complete sentences.B. There are three practical note-taking methods.C. You must write your notes
32、 on separate paper.D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.E. you will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for
33、 you to understand and remember it.二.完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21-40各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。 Last spring, I was fortunate to be chosen to participate in an exchange study program. In my application letter, I was careful to 21 how much I wanted to see France; evidently
34、, my excitement really came through in my words. Once I 22 that I was going, all I could think about was the fun of foreign travel and making all sorts of new and 23 friends. While traveling was inspiring and meeting people was 24 , nothing about my term in France was what I 25 . The moment I arrive
35、d in Paris, I was 26 by a nice French couple who would become my host parents. My entire experience was joyous and exciting 27 I received some shocking news from my program coordinator（协调人）: there had been a death in my host parents extended family. They had to travel outside France for several week
36、s. That afternoon, I had to 28 out of one familys house into another. The exchange coordinator told me Id have a 29 this time and asked whether I could share a bedroom with an English speaker. To avoid the temptation(诱惑) to 30 my native language, I asked not to be 31 with an English-speaking roommat
37、e. When I got to my new room, I 32 myself to my new roommate Paolo, a Brazilian the same age as I, whom I was surprised to find playing one of my favorite CDS! In just a few hours, we knew wed be good friends for the rest of the 33 . I left France with many 34 , so when people asked me what my favor
38、ite part of the trip was, they are always 35 to hear me talk about my Brazilian friend Paolo and scores of weekdays in class, weeknights on the town, and weekends 36 France we enjoyed together. I love how people 37 seem so different, but end up being so 38 . The most valuable lesson I gained from st
39、udying in France wasnt just to respect the friend people 39 to respect all people, for your next best friend could be just a continent away. I would recommend an exchange program to anyone who wants to experience foreign cultures and gain meaningful 40 . 21. A. discuss B. express C. announce D. argu
40、e 22. A. approved B. knew C. warned D. denied 23. A. stubborn B. anxious C. universal D. interesting 24. A. boring B. upsetting C. exciting D. promising 25. A. expected B. liked C. doubted D. feared 26. A. sponsored B. witnessed C. greeted D. supported 27. A. until B. when C since D. while 28. A. mo
41、ve B. travel C. walk D. rush 29. A. housekeeper B. leader C. roommate D. colleague 30. A. learn B. appreciate C. speak D. master 31. A. combined B. fitted C. involved D. placed 32. A. added B. introduced C. devoted D. adapted 33. A. term B. week C. month D. vocation 34. A. presents B. suitcase C. st
42、ories D. dreams 35. A. surprised B. disturbed C. embarrassed D. concerned 36. A. analyzing B. exploring C. describing D. investigating 37. A. need B. shall C. must D. can 38. A. generous B. independent C. similar D. distant 39. A. and B. but C. or D. so 40. A. instructions B. friendships C. facts D.
43、 data 三语法填空题（每空1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，根据上下文填入适当的词语，或使用括号中的词语的适当形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡上标号的相应位置。 Finishing their shopping at the mall, a couple discovered that their new car _41_ (steal) .They filled a report_42_ the police station and a detective drove them _43_ to the parking lot to look for evidence. To their _
44、44_ (amaze), the car had been returned _45_ there was a note in it that said: “I apologize for taking your car. My wife was having a baby and I had to rush her to the _46_. Please forget the inconvenience. There are two tickets _47_ tonights Mania Twain concert.”Their faith in humanity restored. The
45、 couple attended _48_ concert. But when they returned home, they immediately found _49_their house had been ransacked (洗劫). On the bathroom mirror was _50_ note: “I have to put my kid through college somehow, dont I?” In the United States, there were 222 people _41_ (report) to be billionaires in 20
46、03. The _42_ of these is Bill Gates, worth at least $ 41 billion, who made his money _43_ starting the company Microsoft. Mr. Gates was only 21 years old _44_ he first helped to set up the company in 1976. He was a billionaire _45_ the time he was 31. _46_, there are still some other people who have
47、 made lots of money at even _47_ (young) ages. Other young people who have struck it rich include Jackie Coogan and Shirley Temple. _48_ of these child actors made over a million dollars _49_ (act) in movies before they were 14. But _50_ youngest billionaire is Albert von Thurn und Taxis of Germany,
48、 who, in 2001, inherited (继承) a billion dollars when he turned 18! 四短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。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. 每句不超过两个错误； 2. 每处错误及其修改均公限一词； 3. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Today we had a chemistry test. I found th
49、e test difficulty, but I tried hardly to do it. Suddenly Mary, my best friend, asking me to let her to copy my answers. After think for some time, I let her copy my answers. But after the test, all of us were called to the teachers office. The teacher was angry because we had same answers in the tes
50、ts. We were warned not to cheat again so she would need to see our parents. I was very upset. I didnt cheat. I was just helping a friend. Why does she punish me?五写作（15分）Directions: Write an English composition in 120 - 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.某海外学校举办英语夏令营，开设了如下
51、课程：园艺（gardening）、烹饪（cooking）、防身术（self-defence）、急救（first aid ）。假如你是王跃华（不可以用自己的真实姓名），写一封申请信，报名参加其中一门课程的学习。信的内容必须包括：你感兴趣的课程你期望从这门课程中学到什么为什么想学这些内容高二第二次月考英语答案阅读1-5 CADAB 6-10 CBCDD 11-15GEFAD完型16-20 BBDCA 21-25 CAACC 26-30 DBAAA 31-35 BDCBB语法填空36 had been stolen 或stolen 37 at 38 back39 amazement 40 and 4
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