1、南阳一中2015年秋高二第一次月考英 语 试 题第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhen I was growing up, I had an old neighbor named Doctor Gibbs. He didnt look like any doctor Id ever known. He never yelled at us for playing in his yard, but was always very kind.When Do
2、ctor Gibbs wasnt saving lives, he was planting trees. He had some interesting theories about planting trees. He believed in the principle: No pains, no gains. He hardly watered his new trees, which flew in the face of conventional wisdom. Once I asked why and he told me that watering plants spoiled
3、them because it made them grow weaker. He said you had to make things tough for the trees so that only the strongest could survive. He talked about how watering trees made them develop shallow roots and how, if they were not watered, trees would grow deep roots in search of water. So, instead of wat
4、ering his trees every morning, hed beat them with a rolled-up newspaper. I asked him why he did that, and he said it was to get the trees attention.Doctor Gibbs died a couple of years after I left home. Every now and then, I walked by his house and looked at the trees that Id watched him plant some
5、twenty five years ago. They were all tall and strong.I planted a couple of trees myself a few years ago. Two years of attending these trees meant they grew up weak. Whenever a cold wind blew, their branches trembled. Adversity(逆境) seemed to benefit Doctor Gibbs trees in ways comfort and ease never c
6、ould.Every night before I go to bed, I check on my two sons. I often pray that their lives will be easy. But lately Ive been thinking that its time to change my prayer. I know my children are going to meet with hardship. Theres always a cold wind blowing somewhere. What we need to do is to pray for
7、deep roots, so when the rains fall and the winds blow, we wont be torn apart. 1. With the trees planted, Doctor Gibbs often _.A. paid little attention to themB. kept watering them every morning C. talked to them to get their attention D. beat them to make them grow deep roots2. What does the author
8、think of the way Doctor Gibbs planted trees?A. Strange and harmful.B. Interesting and funny.C. Cruel and unacceptable.D. Original and reasonable.3. Which prayer does the author wish for his sons?A. Meet people like Dr Gibbs in the future.B. Be able to stand the rain and wind in their lives.C. Have a
9、n easy life, without too much to worry about.D. Have good luck, encountering less hardship in their life.4. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A. Prayers for my sonsB. Doctor Gibbs and his treesC. Growing roots D. Watering treesBIf you had a strange sound in your ear, what w
10、ould you do? One man in Wales who thought he had a fly in his ear called 999, the emergency services number in Britain. And so did a woman who was worried about her green potatoes. Could she make chips with them? Were they poisonous? She didnt hesitate about calling the local ambulance service to as
11、k. According to a recent report, more than 31, 000 non-urgent calls were made to the Welsh Ambulance Service in the last year. Inappropriate calls are a headache for health professionals everywhere. In the US, prank calls to 911 happen on a daily basis. Many callers use apps which hide their identit
12、y. But those who try to be funny shouldnt be surprised if the police have the last laugh. One man from Colorado was arrested for making more than 1,200 prank calls, according to a report on the US television station KOAATV. People who take these calls are trained to stay calm and keep a straight fac
13、e, no matter how strange the call sounds. “Theres no way for us to know whether the call is real, accidental or a prank call,” said a public safety worker interviewed by the American TV channel. The Head of Clinical Services at the Welsh Ambulance Service, Richard Lee, has a warning for prank caller
14、s. He says: “When people misuse the service, it means our precious time is being taken away from someone who really does need our help.” Indeed, these hotlines are supposed to help the seriously ill or those with a life-threatening injury. You never know, one day, the person who needs assistance cou
15、ld be you or someone in your family. 5. How does the author introduce the topic of the text?A. By listing figures.B. By telling a story. C. By giving examples.D. By making a comparison. 6. According to the text, prank calls are usually_. A. meant to be helpfulB. dealt with in timeC. thought highly o
16、fD. made to play tricks7. What does the underlined phrase “have the last laugh” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Win at last. B. Never find them. C. Laugh at them. D. Know nothing. 8. What does the author intend to suggest in the text?A. Prank calls are usually easy to identify. B. Prank calls may ca
17、use serious results. C. Operators feel annoyed by strange callers. D. Prank callers should be punished by law. CHow to Be a WinnerSir Steven RedgraveWinner of 5 Olympic Gold Medals“In 1997 I was found to have developed diabetes (糖尿病). Believing my career was over, I felt extremely low. Then one of t
18、he specialists said there was no reason why I should stop training and competing. That was the encouragement I needed. I could still be a winner if I believed in myself. I am not saying that it isnt difficult sometimes. But I wanted to prove to myself that I wasnt finished yet. Nothing is to stand i
19、n my way.”Karen PickeringSwimming World Champion“I swim 4 hours a day, 6 days a week. I manage that sort of workload by putting it on top of my diary. This is the key to success you cant follow a career in any field without being well-organized. List what you believe you can achieve. Trust yourself,
20、 write down your goals for the day, however small they are, and youll be a step closer to achieving them.”Kirsten BestPoet & Writer“When things are getting hard, a voice inside my head tells me that I cant achieve something. Then there are other distractions, such as family or hobbies. The key is to
21、 concentrate. When I feel tense, it helps a lot to repeat words such as calm, peace or focus, either out loud or silently in my mind. It makes me feel more in control and increases my confidence. This is a habit that can become second nature quite easily and is a powerful psychological(心理的) tool.”9.
22、WhatdoesSirStevenRedgravemainlytalkabout? A.Difficultiesinfluencedhiscareer. B.Specialistsofferedhimmedicaladvice. C.Traininghelpedhimdefeathisdisease.D.Heovercametheshadowofillnesstowin.10.WhatdoesKarenPickeringputontopofherdiary? A.Herachievements. B.Herdailyhappenings. C.Hertrainingschedule. D.He
23、rsportscareer.11.Accordingtothepassage,whatdothethreepeoplehaveincommon? A.Courage. B.Devotion. C.Hardwork. D.Self-confidence.DForeign drivers will have to pay on-the-spot fines of up to 900 for breaking the traffic law to be carried out next month. If they do not have enough cash or a working credi
24、t card, their vehicles will be clamped(扣留) until they payand they will face an additional fee of 80 for getting back their vehicles.The law will also apply to British citizens. The fines will be described officially as “deposits” when the traffic law takes effect, because the money would be returned
25、 if the driver went to court and was found not guilty. In practice, very few foreign drivers are likely to return to Britain to deal with their cases. Foreign drivers are seldom charged because police cannot take action against them if they fail to appear in court. Instead, officers often only give
26、warnings. Three million foreign-registered(注册) vehicles enter Britain each year. Polish vehicles make up 36 percent, French vehicles 10 percent and German vehicles 9 percent. Foreign vehicles are 30 percent more likely to be in a crash(相撞) than British-registered vehicles. The number of crashes caus
27、ed by foreign vehicles rose by 47 percent between 2003 and 2008. There were almost 400 deaths and serious injuries and 3,000 slight injuries from accidents caused by foreign vehicles in 2008.The new law is partly intended to settle the problem of foreign lorry drivers ignoring limits on weight and h
28、ours at the wheel. Foreign lorries are three times more likely to be in a crash than British lorries. Recent spot checks found that three quarters of lorries that failed safety tests were registered overseas. The standard deposit for a careless driving offence such as driving too close to the vehicl
29、e in front or reading a map at the wheelwill be 300. Deposits for speeding offences and using mobile phones will be 60. Foreign drivers will not get points as punishment added to their licenses (执照), while British drivers will. 12. The first paragraph serves as a(n)_. A. explanation B. background C.
30、 comment D. introduction13. The foreign drivers who break the traffic law and do not pay on the spot are likely to be fined up to . A. 980 B.300 C.900 D. 6014. We can learn from the passage that . A. many foreign drivers have been fined by British police B. 300,000 German vehicles enter Britain ever
31、y year C. 25 percent of foreign vehicles entering Britain have failed safety tests D. British drivers will be punished with points and fines for breaking the traffic law 15. The new traffic law is mainly intended to . A. get foreign drivers to appear in courtB. increase the British movements additio
32、nal income C. lower the rate of traffic accidents and injuries D. limit the number of foreign vehicles entering Britain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。Kids health: Four steps for fighting stressEverybodygetsstressedfromtime to time. 16 Some ways of dealing with stress
33、-like screaming or hitting someone dont solvemuch. But other ways, like talking to someone you trust, can lead you to solving your problem or at least feelingbetter. Try taking these four stepsthe next time you are stressed:Get support. When you need help, reach out to the people who care about you.
34、 Talkto “trusted adult, such asparents or other relatives.17They might have had similar problems, such as dealing with a test, or the death of a beloved pet.Dont take it out on yourself. Sometimes when kids are stressed and upset they take it out on themselves. Oh, dear, thats not a good idea. Remem
35、ber that there are always people to help you. Dont take it out on yourself.18Try to solve the problem. After youre calm and you have support from adults and friends, its time to get down to business.19Even if you cant solve it all, you can solve a piece of it.Be positive. Most stress is temporary(暂时
36、的).Remember stress does go away, especially when you figure out the problem and start working on solving it. These steps arent magic, but they do work. And if you can stay positive as you make your way through a tough time, youll help yourself feel better even faster.20A. Then, find a way to calm do
37、wn.B. And dont forget about your friends. C. You need to figure out what the problem is. D. Ah, it feels so good when the stress is gone. E. Different people feel stress in different ways. F. Notice your friends feelings and find a way to help them.G. Ask for a helping hand to get you through the to
38、ugh situation. 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分65分）第一节：完形填空 (共20小题，每小题1分, 满分20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。I grew up in a community called Estepona. I was 16 when one morning, Dad told me I could drive him into a 21 village called Mijas, on condition that I took the car in to be 22
39、 at a nearby garage. I readily accepted. I drove Dad into Mijas, and 23 to pick him up at 4 pm, then dropped off the car at the 24 . With several hours to spare, I went to a theater. 25 , when the last movie finished, it was six. I was two hours late!I knew Dad would be angry if he 26 Id been watchi
40、ng movies. So I decided not to tell him the truth. When I 27 there I apologized for being late, and told him Id 28 as quickly as I could, but that the car had needed major repairs. Ill never forget the 29 he gave me. “Im disappointed you 30 you have to lie to me, Jason.” Dad looked at me again. “Whe
41、n you didnt 31 , I called the garage to ask if there were any 32 , and they told me you hadnt yet picked up the car.” I felt 33 as I weakly told him the real reason. A 34 passed through Dad as he listened attentively. “Im angry with 35 . I realize Ive failed as a father. Im going to walk home now an
42、d think seriously about 36 Ive gone wrong all these years.” “But Dad, its 18 miles!” My protests and apologies were 37 . Dad walked home that day. I drove behind him, 38 him all the way, but he walked silently.Seeing Dad in so much 39 and emotional pain was my most painful experience. However, it wa
43、s 40 the most successful lesson. I have never lied since.21. A. lonely B. small C. distant D. familiar22. A. serviced B. washed C. watched D. kept23. A. agreed B. planned C. determined D. promised24. A. village B. community C. garage D. theater25. A. However B. Then C. Therefore D. Still26. A. reali
44、zed B. found out C. thought D. figured out27. A. went B. ran C. walked D. hurried28. A. started B. left C. arrived D. come29. A. word B. face C. look D. appearance30. A. feel B. decide C. believe D. find31. A. come outB. drive out C. go away D. turn up 32. A. questions B. problems C. mistakes D. fau
45、lts33. A. surprised B. frightened C. nervous D. ashamed34. A. nervousness B. sadness C. silence D. thought35. A. you B. myself C. me D. yourself36. A. where B. how C. why D. when37. A. meaningless B. useless C. helpless D. worthless38. A. asking B. persuading C. begging D. following39. A. physical B
46、. practical C. personal D. natural40. A. indeed B. always C. also D. almost第二节：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。War started in our house in late July with a month to go before my first day of college. It was a battle of wills over what college I w
47、as to attend. Mom wanted me to attend a famous 41 school, and I wanted to go to a small writing college. Every night for two weeks, we argued, shouted and gave 42 treatments until both sides went to bed with regrets.It was mostly my 43 . Since my junior year of high school, I had 44 at being a nurse
48、. I took all the science courses, and even worked as a 45 in my towns local hospital. My 46 was to help the sick and be superwoman to the world.Yet, 47 graduation and college neared, it all changed. Treating the sick was 48 , but not what I was meant to do for the 49 of my life. I could picture myse
49、lf in hospitals, making rounds, and taking 50 , but I couldnt picture myself happy. It wasnt the 51 I wanted.Then, I realized I had been creating and writing stories for as long as I could 52 . I loved it, and writing was what I had been doing as a 53 . It was going to be my career. And it had to be
50、.On August 1st, Mom and I sat down at the dinner table and I told her that she had every 54 to choose where to spend her money, just like I had every right to decide where I wanted to go to school. If it was her choice not to 55 any of my college education, then I would take a year off to work and e
51、arn money so I could go to the college I wanted.Standing by my decision to be a writer had 56 my firm belief to my mom. Finally we were at 57 , and she decided to support me, which 58 the world to me.Before that time, I had never stood up 59 my parents on any major decision. Choosing which college t
52、o attend 60 me to become a separate and complete adult. I am now finished with my first semester as a Professional Writing major and I cannot wait to see what comes next.41. A. cookingB. gardening C. nursing D. writing42. A. medical B. warm C. mental D. silent43. A. success B. duty C. faultD. turn44
53、. A. wondered B. aimed C. pointed D. looked45. A. student B. graduate C. volunteer D. doctor46. A. goal B. job C. task D. post47. A. before B. after C. until D. as48. A. rough B. mild C. noble D. tough49. A. rest B. part C. whole D. half50. A. notices B. examinations C. temperatures D. drugs51. A. f
54、uture B. effect C. practice D. idea52. A. see B. wait C. find D. remember53. A. process B. hobby C. rule D. business54. A. chance B. right C. time D. ability55. A. finance B. expect C. raise D. offer56. A. doubted B. followed C. shaken D. proven57. A. play B. war C. ease D. peace58. A. meant B. appl
55、ied C. devoted D. attached59. A. for B. against C. over D. by60. A. forced B. allowed C. promised D. reminded第三节 （共10个小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The woman often called the First Lady of New York died on August. Brooke Astor was 105 years old. The extremely wealthy and famou
56、s New Yorker spent much of her life 61 (help) the needy in her beloved city.She was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. She was the only child of a high level military officer. After two earlier 62 (marry), she married Vincent Astor in 1953 again. He came from a family 63 had been rich for at least o
57、ne hundred years. Among other things, he owned many buildings in New York City. Brooke Astor became one of the 64 (rich) women in the world when Vincent Astor died. She also became head of a huge charity organization 65 (found) by her husband. He 66 (repeat) had told her she would have fun giving 67
58、 his money. And apparently she did. Miss Astor 68 (give) tens of millions of dollars mainly to places and people in New York City. She said it was the sensible choice because that was where the money had been made. She gave financial support to the citys cultural centers, the poor and disabled as 69
59、 as to many other smaller charities. When she died, the mayor of New York said the city would not be what it is today 70 her support.第三部分：写作（共三节，满分45分）第一节：完成句子 (共10小题; 每小题1分, 满分10分) 71. Without any (犹豫), he jumped into the river to save the drowning child.72. Healthy teeth can help us pronounce (准确)
60、.73. Shes very (自立)and lives all alone.74. Hes always (找茬) my work, which troubles me a lot. 75. It was only when the war was over _the soldier returned to his hometown. 76. (瞥一眼)the clock, she realized that she was late.77. (判断) byher accent, she must be from Sichuan.78. In other words, everybody (
61、错误) believes that they are not prejudiced.79. Lost: one diamond ring. Finder (酬谢).80. When he came to himself, he found himself (包围) by a great many strangers. 第二节：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，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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：
62、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10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。Research shows the most students often communicate with their parents, but there are still some which think it embarrassing to share their ideas with them. Actually everyone should attach importance on family communic
63、ation. It can strengthen the bond of the whole family and bridge the gap between child and parents. Besides, share your personal problems and emotions will great help reduce your pressure and build up your confidence.As for my family, we had a special dinner together every Saturday evening. Everyone
64、 takes turns to share one problem when the others try suggest solutions. In this way the whole family can enjoy every single bit of life. I think your family will stick to the tradition forever.第三节：书面表达(满分25分)请根据下面的英文短诗，展开适当的想象，写一篇短文，标题为：My Teacher MrMoore。Theres a teacher Mr. Moore,Who is lovely an
65、d thirty-four.Always encouraging us to try,He leads us to a world of why”.We all admire him more and more.注意： 1必须结合短诗的内容，发挥想象，适当展开。2必须突出短诗的主题，结构完整，语意连贯。3词数：120左右。 高二月考英语试题答案1-5 ADBCC 6-10 DABDC 11-15 DDADC 16-20 EBGCD21-25 CADCA 26-30 BDDCA 31-35 DBDBB 36-40 ABCAC 41-45 CDCBC 46-50 ADCAC 51-55 ADBBA
66、 56-60 DDABB 61. helping 62. marriages 63. that/which 64. richest 65. founded 66. repeatedly 67. away 68. gave 69. well 70. without 71. hesitation 72. accurately 73. independent 74. finding fault with 75.that 76. Glancing at 77. Judging 78. Mistakenly 79. will be rewarded 80. surrounded1. 去掉most前the
67、 2. which改为who/that 3. on改为to 4. child改为children 5. share改为sharing 6. great改为greatly 7. had改为have 8. when改为while 9. suggest前加to 10. your改为my One possible version:My Teacher Mr. MooreOf all my teachers, Mr. Moore is the one who impresses me most. Though he is 34, he looks very young for his age. And
68、hes one of the most popular teachers in our school.Compared with other teachers, Mr. Moore pays more attention to his way of teaching. He tries various ways to make his classes lively and interesting. In his opinion, we should not only know what, but also understand why. So, instead of giving us answers immediately, he encourages us to think by ourselves whenever he puts forward questions. With his help, weve learned how to analyze and settle problems. What a wonderful world of why he leads us to!He is such a learned person that we all admire him very much.
