1、20152016学年第一学期第一次月考高二英语试卷（考试时间：120分钟 分值：150分 命题人：肖艳茹）第I卷（共90分）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。例：How much is the shirt?A.19.15. B. 9.15 C. 9.18答案是B。1. What are the speakers doing now? A. Listening to the radio.
2、B. Having a class. C. Attending a concert.2. What is the woman planning to do?A. Buy some clothes.B. Get a haircut. C. Go to the mans home.3. Whats the man doing? A. Apologizing to the woman. B. Criticizing the woman.C. Arguing with the woman.4. How late is the woman?A. More than an hour.B. An hour.
3、C. 45 minutes.5. Why doesnt the man go out with his friends? A. He doesnt like going out.B. Things are expensive.C. He has no time.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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What
4、s Jennys problem?A. She dislikes history class. B. She does poorly in her tests.C. She does badly in assignments.7. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Teacher and student.C. Husband and wife.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. How did the man first hear about the football match? A.
5、 On the radio.B. On TV.C. From the woman.9. When will the football match be held? A. On the 4th.B. On the 21st.C. On the 28th.10. What does the woman offer to do for the man? A. Buy him dinner.B. Buy him a ticket.C. Help him study.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What is Amazon Tree Houses? A. It is a hotel.B.
6、It is a program.C. It is a company.12. Why is the woman interested in the article? A. She wants to travel in Amazon. B. She wants to run a tree house hotel. C. She wants to live in a tree house.13. What does the man think of the womans plan? A. Not practical.B. Quite good.C. Just so-so.听第9段材料，回答第14至
7、16题。14. Where does this conversation probably take place? A. In a cinema.B. In a grocery.C. In a bookstore.15. When did popcorn grow more popular? A. In 1621.B. In the 1930s.C. In 1947.16. What are the speakers talking about?A. The function of popcorn on films.B. The various uses of popcorn. C. The
8、brief history of popcorn.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What material was the valuable penny from the talk made of? A. Copper.B. Silver.C. Steel.18. What caused pennies to be made differently in 1943? A. The cost of metal.B. World War II.C. Collectors taste.19. Why was the coin so interesting and valuable to
9、 the collector?A. It was unique.B. It was from Philadelphia.C. It once belonged to Lincoln.20. What kinds of collectible items are worth the most?A. Old ones.B. Rare ones.C. Ones from the war. 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。AHenry works in a
10、factory. He comes from a poor family and was in school for only four years. He has to do the hard work, but he is paid less. He likes to watch football matches very much and spends much time on them.One afternoon there was a big football match on the playground. He borrowed some money from his frien
11、d and hurried there. There were a lot of people there. And all the tickets were sold out. He was sorry for it. He saw a pole outside the playground and climbed it quickly. A policeman came and said, “It is dangerous to stay on it! Come down!”“Wait a minute, please!” Henry said and just at that momen
12、t the policeman heard cheers on the playground and asked in a hurry, “Which team has kicked a goal?” “Ours!” “Wonderful! You can stay there. But take care!” The policeman said happily and left. When the match would be soon over, he came back again and asked, “Who has won?” “Theirs, 3:2” “Come down,”
13、 the policeman said angrily. “ Such a match is not worth watching!” Henry had to come down. But soon they heard cheers again. The policeman said in a hurry, “Climb up quickly and see who has kicked a goal.”21. From the passage we know that _.A. Henry doesnt like his workB. Henry comes from a rich fa
14、mily.C. Henry doesnt like the policeman D. Henry is paid less.22. Henry failed to get a ticket for the match that day because _.A. he had no money to buy a ticketB. he didnt want to buy a ticketC. he had no time to buy a ticket D. all the tickets were sold out 23. The policeman asked Henry to come d
15、own the pole at first because _.A. it was dangerousB. Henry had no ticketC. their team kicked a goal D. the other team kicked a goal24. From the third paragraph, we can guess that _.A. the policeman wanted to teach Henry a lesson.B. the policeman tried to please HenryC. the policeman didnt like Henr
16、y.D. the policeman was also a football fan.BOne day last winter we received our first huge snowfall. An hour later I decided to let my dog out. That was when I got the shock! My sidewalk was cleaned and my path too. I had no idea who did this good deed. I looked over to my neighbors driveway where t
17、he husband stood, open-mouthed and surprised. His sidewalk was also cleared. I asked him who did it. He just shook his head and let me know that he had no idea. A week later we had another snowfall and I promised to pay attention this time just in case we had another visit from our snow angel. It wa
18、s a good plan, but I got busy inside and forgot to keep a look out. Sure enough when I remembered to look out the snow had once again been cleared away. Now I became determined to find my guardian(保护人) of the snow. Some three weeks went by when the snow started to fall again. I went to get a book an
19、d sat at the window just as the snow tapered off and my reading was interrupted by the sound of a shovel(铲子). I got to my feet to look out and was so choked up that I just stood there. My snow angel was an eight-year-old boy who lived a few houses away from me. A month after the snows, I called him
20、over and asked him if he knew of anybody who shoveled for me. He said, I guess it was someone who likes you. So without taking credit for his good deed, he turned and left,25. When the author saw her sidewalk was cleaned, she felt _. A. excited B. surprised C. discouraged D. satisfied26. The second
21、time the author failed to check who cleaned the snow, because she_. A. was busy cooking inside B. was not at home then C. was too busy to pay attention D. stood too far to see anything27. From the boys answer I guess it was someone who likes you, we can infer that the boy_. A. wanted to keep the tru
22、th a secret B. might be a relative of the authors C. wanted to make a good impression D. wanted to make friends with the author28. What can we learn from the passage? A. It snowed every week where the author lived. B. The author intended to praise the boy. C. The author didnt like to clean snow. D.
23、No one knew who helped clean the snow at last.CPlan on traveling around the USA? There are a number of outstanding websites that can make your American dream come true.www. 101usaholidays. co. ukThis is the latest offering that features 101 holiday ideas to the USA. Its a diverse selection, ranging
24、from touring in the footsteps of Martin Luther King to a golfing break in Arizona and a cycling and wine-tasting trip in Californias Napa Valley. Narrow down what youre looking for whether by price, region, theme and who will be traveling and then just the photos of the relevant holidays remain on v
25、iew. Its a really clever design.http:/byways. OrgThe National Scenic Byways Program covers 150 memorable roads. Some are natural scenic routes, such as Route l along the California coast. Others focus on history (such as Route 66) or man-made attractions (the Las Vegas Strip). For each, youre provid
26、ed with a map telling the routes length and how long is allowed.www. oyster. comThis is the best website for reviews of hotels in US cities and tourist sites. There are photos of each hotel. Importantly, these are not promotional photos provided by the hotels, but more honest and revealing ones take
27、n by inspectors. From the 243 hotels reviewed in New York, you can narrow down what you are looking for by locations, facilities and styles, or just pick out a selection of the best.http:/seaworldparks. com.SeaWorld in San Diego can make dreams come true, but the price is not affordable for the majo
28、rity of people. So turn to long-established, giving big discounts on tickets, hotel and dining at SeaWorld.29The text is probably from _.Aa science reportBa news articleCa travel brochureDa book review30. Travel ideas for wine lovers are available at _.Awww. 101usaholidays. co.ukBhttp: /byways. orgC
29、www. oyster. comDhttp:/seaworldparks. com.31What can be inferred from the text?AYou can see some man-made attractions driving along Route 66.BThe National Scenic Byways Program covers all American roads.CPhotos on www. oyster. com can be trusted by tourists.Dhttp:/seaworldparks. com is a newly estab
30、lished website.DIn China, many people are leaving the countryside to find jobs in the cities, because the countryside is much poorer than the city, and often there isnt much work there. Services such as hospital and transport are usually much better in the city than in the countryside. They hope tha
31、t their lives will improve when they move to the city. But in the big cities of Europe like London or Paris, people are moving out of the city. These rich families want to live a quieter life. They are tired of the noise and the dirt of the city, and they are tired of the crowded streets, crowded tr
32、ains and buses. They dont want to live in the cities any more. They want a house with a garden in the countryside, and breathe the fresh air there. So they move out of the cities. Some dont go very far, just a little way out of the city, to the towns near the cities, other people move to the real co
33、untryside with sheep, cows and green fields. There, they start new lives and try to make new friends. Not all those who move from the city to the countryside are happy. After two or three years, many people who have done this feel that it is a big mistake. They dont make so much money and there isnt
34、 much work to do. People in the countryside are very different and arent always very friendly. As a result, quite a lot of people who have moved to the countryside move back to the city. Its wonderful to see crowds in the streets and cinema lights, they say.32. Which is NOT the reason for people mov
35、ing to the cities in China?AThe countryside is much poorer than me city.BPeople in the countryside have nothing to eat.CPeople in the countryside dont have much work to do there.DServices in cities are usually much better than those in the countryside.33. Why do some rich families in Europe move to
36、the countryside?ABecause they will find good jobs. BBecause they are tired of living in the city.CBecause they can make more money there.DBecause they like feeding sheep and cows in the green fields.34.The underlined sentence in the last paragraph shows _Athey are happy to move back to the city Bthe
37、y miss their friends in the countrysideCthey still want to move to the countryside Dthey are tired of the noise and the crowded streets in the city35. The best title of this passage may be “_”A. A happy life! BLiving in the city C. Moving out or moving back ? DLiving in the countryside!第二节（共5小题；每小题2
38、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。（注意：此题36-40的答案要涂到卡上71-75）Tips for taking care of friendshipsSome people are meant to come and go from your lives quickly. Other friends may grow with you as your life changes. One way to keep friendships of any level strong is to take good care of the
39、m.Send handwritten notesJust find a note card, write something by hand, and then mail it._36_. Since electronic communication is becoming popular these days, a handwritten note can really make an impression.Be active in contacting(联系)friendsMany people call up friends only when they need something.
40、The problem with this is it makes it look as if you dont really care about your friend._37_. Regularly check in with your friends so they know you are sincere.Call up friendsElectronic communication is great, but there is nothing like hearing your friends voice to give you a lift. Make a point to ca
41、ll up friends and check in with them._38_. Just a few minutes every month can make a difference in your friendship.Give meaningful giftsPut some thought into the gifts you give a friend. _39_. In fact, often the smallest but most thoughtful ones are the biggest hit._40_People who argue from time to
42、time actually have healthier friendships than those who never discuss their points of conflict. Learn how to argue in a healthy way and work through the issues in your friendship.A. Talk things outB. Get together with friendsC. The phone calls dont have to be longD. The presents dont have to be larg
43、e or expensiveE. This will really stand out in your friends mailboxF. Discuss your issues with the goal of making your relationship healthierG. Remember to call up friends or send an email to see how they are doing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
44、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）We are often warned by our teacher not to waste precious time, because time _41_ will never return. I think it quite _42_. What does time look like? Nobody knows for we cant see it or _43_ it and no amount of money can _44_ it. Time is abstract, so we have to _45_
45、 about it. Time passes very quickly. Some students say they dont have _46_ time to review all their lessons. It is because they dont know how to make _47_ of their time. They waste it in going to theatres, cinemas and parks, and doing _48_ things. Why do we study every day? Why do we _49_? Why do mo
46、st people would rather _50_ buses instead of walking? The _51_ is very simple. We wish to save time because time is _52_. Today we are living in the 21st century. We look upon time as _53_. When a person dies, his life _54_. Since life is short, we must _55_ our time and energy to our study so that
47、we may be able to _56_ the people well in the future. Laziness is the _57_ of time, for it does not only bring us failure but also _58_ us other harm. If it is necessary for us to do our work today, let us do it today and not _59_ it until tomorrow. Remember that time is much more _60_ than money.41
48、. A. lost B. found C. expected D. made42. A. false B. true C. abstract D. valuable43. A. get B. have C. see D. touch44. A. find B. buy C. sense D. realize45. A. worry B. discuss C. advise D. think46. A. enough B. little C. valuable D. useful47. A. up B. light C. use D. fun48. A. other B. another C.
49、some D. any49. A. drink B. eat C. think D. work50. A. borrow B. get C. make D. take51. A. question B. answer C. problem D. method52. A. valueless B. precious C. endless D. fast53. A. money B. life C. gold D. water54. A. comes to B. begins C. ends D. lives55. A. waste B. devote C. put D. value56. A.
50、ask B. remember C. save D. serve57. A. friend B. maker C. mother D. thief58. A. brings B. does C. takes D. sends59. A. leave B. forget C. remain D. stay60. A. useful B. cheap C. heavy D. valuable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
51、多于3个词），并将答案填写在答题纸的相应位置上。Keeping a diary in English is one of the effective ways _61_(improve) our English writing ability.Compared with other forms of writing, it is shorter and takes _62_(little) time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English. If we persist (坚持) in this practice,
52、gradually well learn how to express ourselves in English. In keeping a diary in English, we certainly run up against many _63_ (difficult). In the first place, it often happens that we have trouble _64 _(find) appropriate words and phrases to give expression to our mind. Secondly, there _65_ (be) ma
53、ny idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese. And it is extremely hard for us to put them into English _66 _(proper).As far as I am _67 _(concern), my suggestion is _68_we should always have a notebook and a Chinese-English dictionary within easy reach. Whenever something beats us, we can first put
54、 it down in our notebook and then consult our dictionary. We can also ask our English teacher _69_ help, if necessary. In short, I believe that it is of great use to keep a diary in English for _70_ development of our writing skills.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 companies have
55、 to train their representatives to live and work in space _(定居)72. For _(方便)，it is divided roughly into three zones.73. I was very nervous and _(不确定) at first.74. The greatest historical treasure of all is London with its museums, art _(收藏)， theatres, parks and buildings.75. He became inspired when
56、he thought about helping ordinary people _(暴露) to cholera.76. He also suggested that the earth was _(旋转) as it went round the earth.77. Destruction of the environment is one of the most _(挑战) we face.78. No _(以前) experience is necessary for the job.79. The trip was cancelled through _(缺乏) of interes
57、t.80. He _(推断出)from their remarks that they were not in favor of the plan.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10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Dear Sir , Thank you for invite me to
58、the summer English courses in your school .As for your choice among the two courses ,I prefer the four-week course because of it will allow me more time to do traveling and make a little new friends . Of all the subject Im learning at school, I like English best. I had been learning English for elev
59、en years but my spoken English is poorly .So I really hope to take this chance to improve them. .If possible, Id like to stay with a family for a couple of days in order that I can know some customs in England, that Im particularly interested in. I believe I will have good time this summer.第三节 书面表达（
60、满分25分） 假如你是李华，你的美国笔友Bob来信，希望了解你家乡西安的情况。 请你根据给出的信息，用英语写一封回信。地理位置陕西中部面积10108平方公里人口约858万主要景点钟楼（the Bell Tower）、兵马俑博物馆（the Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses）、 华清池（Huaqing Pool）相关信息小吃独特、交通便利、气候适宜注意：1.词数120左右（开头已给出，但不计入总词数）； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Bob,Im pleased to have received your letter. Now Im
61、 writing to tell you something about my hometown Xian._Welcome to my hometown! Yours Li Hua20142015学年第一学期期中考试高二英语参考答案听力： 1-5. CBA AB 6-10. BCABC 11-15. CBAAB16-20. CABAB阅读理解：21-24 DDAD 25-28 BCAB 29-31 CAC 32-35 B B A C 36-40 EGCDA完形填空：41-50 ABDBD ACADD 51-60 BBBCB DDBAD语法填空：61. to improve62. less 6
62、3. difficulties64. (in)finding65. are66. properly 67. concerned 68. that 69. for7 0. the单词拼写：71-75 settlements convenience uncertain collections exposed76-80 spinning challenges previous lack concluded短文改错： invite- inviting among- between 去of little-few subject- subjects had-have poorly-poor them-it
63、 that-which have a书面表达：Dear Bob,Im pleased to have received your letter. Now Im writing to tell you something about my hometown Xian.Located in the central part of Shaanxi province, Xian is one of the oldest cities in China. It covers an area of 10,108 square kilometers and has a population of about
64、 858 million.There are many places of interest around Xian, such as the Bell Tower, the Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Huaqing pool, etc. Meanwhile, you can enjoy local special snacks there. It is convenient to get there by bus , train or plane. The climate is pleasant, neither too hot in
65、 summer nor too cold in winter. Therefore, it is a perfect city for vacations and living.Welcome to my hometown! Yours LiHua听力原文Text 1W: The piano sounds terrible.M: I wish I could ask for my money back. This concert is really bad.Text 2M: Hi, Mary. Where are you heading?W: Oh, hi, Chris. Im off to
66、the hairdressers. I think I need a new hairstyle.M: Well, have a good time! Why dont you come over to my house afterwards for a coffee?Text 3M: Sorry, Im late. You know. the traffic was so heavy.W: Well, do you think I will believe the same old excuse? No way!M: Oh, dear, forgive me, please. I will
67、be punctual next time.Text 4M: This is the last time! You are always late. Im through with this.W: Sorry, dear. Im just a little late. Relax.M: We were supposed to meet at 7:00. What time is it now?W: 7:45? 8:00?M: Wrong. Its a quarter past eight.Text 5W: Why do you always refuse to go anywhere with
68、 us?M: Well, havent you considered the fact that everything costs a lot of money?Text 6W: You know, Im a little concerned about Jennys poor grades on her history tests.M: Well, I am too. Its strange that on all her assignments she seems to be doing fine, but when it comes to writing the test, she fr
69、eezes or something.W: Maybe we need to help her study better, like quiz her before each exam. She seems to like the class all right.M: And maybe we should talk to the teacher to see if shes noticed anything strange about Jennys grades.Text 7M: I need to study really hard these next two weeks. Otherw
70、ise, I might fail the biology test!W: I guess you dont want to see the football match next weekend then?M: What? Its next weekend? The radio announcement said it was on the 28th at 5:00 p.m.W: The schedule was changed due to a conflict with the television networkits going to take place a week earlie
71、r at the same time.M: My grade in biology is more important than one little football game, but I have been waiting for this match all year.W: Maybe you should stay home all next week studying. Ill help you. Then we can go to the game on Saturday together.M: Great!W: But you have to buy my dinner, OK
72、?M: Fine.Text 8M: What are you reading?W: An article about Amazon Tree Houses.M: Wow, people in the Amazon live in trees?W: Thats not what Im talking about. Amazon Tree Houses is a company that specializes in the design and construction of tree houses.M: So? Why do you care?W: Well, Im thinking abou
73、t opening a tree house hotel.M: Thats a little too ambitious, dont you think?W: I have a feeling that tree houses will be really popular in the future.M: Where did you get that feeling?W: Well, Im a forward thinker. Thats all.M: Okay. I bet youre going to throw that idea away within one week.W: I wo
74、nt.M: Sooner or later, you will realize that it is impossible.W: Why?M: You dont even have enough money to buy yourself a small apartment, let alone tree houses.W: Im going to work harder.M: Sweetie, its good to have a dream, but not so good to have an unrealistic one.Text 9W: Do you have the time,
75、Alfred?M: Its 7:20.W: We are early. The film starts at 7:30. Lets have something to drink.M: Thats a good idea.W: Something smells good.M: Right, thats popcorn. Would you like some popcorn?W: Yes, Id love some. Do you know who invented popcorn?M: I heard that popcorn was first eaten by the Indians o
76、f North America.W: When did they start eating it?M: Thousands of years ago.W: I see.M: Did you know that the Indians not only ate popcorn, but they also used popcorn to make headdresses and necklaces, and in religious ceremonies?W: Yes, I have seen that in films. And a deerskin bag full of popcorn w
77、as served at the first Thanksgiving dinner at Plymouth Rock in 1621.M: You know, popcorn grew more popular during the Great Depression in the 1930s. But it became really popular when movie theaters across the continent started serving the snack. By 1947, 85 percent of movie houses were selling popco
78、rn.W: Wow, you are kind of an expert on popcorn! Oh, the movies about to start. Lets go.Text 10When does one penny equal 170 million pennies? In Time for Kids, Kristi Martin reported that a 1943 U.S. penny that was made in Denver has sold for $1.7 million. That single coin is thought to be the only
79、copper coin made in Denver that year. Only a handful of copper pennies were made at the other money-making facilities that same year.Pennies were made of steel in 1943 because copper was in short supply for use in equipment to help fight World War II. That was the only year that Lincoln pennies were
80、 not made of copper.A wealthy coin collector was eager to pay the huge sum for the coin because it was one of a kind. And that collector already had a 1943 copper penny from each of the other two facilities in Philadelphia and San Francisco.You might be surprised to learn what some of your own coins are worth. The more rare any collectible item is, the higher the value tends to be. Its not likely, but it is possible that you might have a small fortune sitting in your pocket right now!版权所有：高考资源网()
