1、2016-2017下学年音德尔一中高二月考 优班英语试题第二节 阅读理解 （共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）AWhen I was sixteen years old, I made my first visit to the United States. It wasnt the first time that I had been abroad. Like most English children, I learned French at school. I had often been to France, so I was used to speaking a foreign l
2、anguage to the people who didnt understand English. But when I went to America, I was really looking forward to having a nice easy holiday without any language problems. How wrong I was! The misunderstandings (误解) began at the airport. I was looking for a public telephone to give my American friend
3、Jenny a call and tell her that I had arrived. A friendly old man asked me if he could help me. “Yes,” I said, “I want to give my friend a ring.”“Well, thats nice,” he said. “Are you getting married?”“Who is talking about marriage?” I replied. “I only want to give my friend a ring to tell her Ive arr
4、ived. Can you tell me where theres a phone box?”“Oh!” he said, “theres a phone downstairs.”When at last we met, Jenny explained the misunderstandings to me.“Dont worry,” she said to me. “I had so many difficulties at first. There are lots of words which the Americans use differently in meaning from
5、the British. Youll soon get used to all the funny things they say. Most of the time British and American people understand each other!”21. The writer thought _ in America.A. he wouldnt have any language difficulties B. he would not understand the AmericansC. the Americans might not understand him D.
6、 he would have difficulty at the airport22. From the passage we know that “give somebody a ring” _.A. means the same in America as in England B. means “call somebody” to the old manC. has two different meanings D. means “be going to get married” in England23. In the last paragraph, the word “they” r
7、efers to _.A. the old man and the boyB. the Americans C. the BritishD. the French B New childrens books on saleImagine ThatImagine That is written for younger kids aged 3-6. One great thing about this book is that it uses real-life examples that younger children can understand easily. These examples
8、 show the magic, mystery and power within nature and within every one of us.The WaveThe Wave is a childrens story and its also a clear message to teens and adults that there is usually more to life than we see with our eyes. It also helps plant an early seed in childrens minds that spirituality (灵性)
9、 isnt just something we seek or find, but its a part of us all the time and every placeall we need to do is become aware. This book is probably better suited for older children, perhaps aged 5-10, as it talks about spiritual things.Kiss of a DolphinKiss of a Dolphin is a very touching story. This st
10、ory is actually a series of stories about the “Dreams for Kids” organization.At first, the organization helps children in Chicago, but then it becomes an organization helping all poor kids. Just as importantly, this book is about all of the volunteers and the gifts that they receive as they help the
11、se kids realize their dreams. Also, its beautiful language can be enjoyed by children over 12 years old.24. What is great about Imagine That according to the writer?A. It is written specially for older children.B. It lists examples children can understand easily.C. There are many stories about magic
12、 and mystery.D. It is about something that we cannot experience.25. The Wave is suitable for older children because of _.A. its difficult language B. the scientific topicC. its deep meaning D. the length of the story26. What is Kiss of a Dolphin mainly about?A. A story about a child and a dolphin.B.
13、 An organization named “Dreams for Kids”.C. A touching story of a poor child.D. A volunteer who helps a lot of poor children.27. How do people probably feel after reading Kiss of a Dolphin?A. Sad B. Moved. C. Relaxed. D. Curious.C After having put his famous theory (理论) forward, Albert Einstein woul
14、d tour and give lectures in many universities in the United States. He always traveled with his driver, Harry, who would go to each of these lectures while seated in the back row! One day, after Einstein had finished a lecture and was coming out of the lecture hall into his car, Harry said, “Profess
15、or Einstein, Ive heard your lecture so many times. If I were ever given a chance, I would be able to give a lecture myself!” “Very well,” replied Einstein, “Im going to Dartmouth College next week. They dont know me. You can give the lecture as Einstein, and Ill be Harry!” So Harry gave the lecture
16、in Dartmouth College the next week while Einstein sat in the back row playing “driver” as Harry did before and having a short sleep. And people found nothing wrong about the lecture.Just as Harry was walking down from the podium (讲台), however, one of the listeners asked him a question about the theo
17、ry on relativity (相对论). That was a difficult one. Harry replied to the listener, “The answer to this question is very simple! In fact, its so simple that Im going to let my driver answer it!”28. What did Harry want to do when Einstein had finished a lecture that day?A. He wanted to take Einsteins pl
18、ace as a lecturer. B. He wanted to go to Dartmouth College by himself. C. He wanted to find more people to listen to the lecture. D. He wanted to test how he understood relativity.29. How did Harry give the lecture?A. He attracted more listeners B. He gave a perfect lecture. C. He made people feel s
19、leepy. D. He forgot something important about the lecture.30. What did Einstein do when Harry gave the lecture?A. He drove a car.B. He had a rest.C. He listened to the lecture carefully.D. He helped Harry answer the question.31. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that _.A. Harry made Einstei
20、n very angryB. Harry forgot the answer to the questionC. Harry got out of the difficulty in a clever wayD. the question was really easy for Harry D South Africa is the African continents most advanced nation, yet it is reported that 3 million of its residents live without electricity. Many of them l
21、ive in remote areas. In Gwakwani that has always been a sleepy little village, electricity is available (可利用的) for the first time in 2014.Wilson Tshitande has lived in Gwakwani for as long as he can remember. He boasts that he knows every stick, every rock and every plant in the village with less th
22、an 100 people. He believes that electricity，which he knows little, will change peoples life greatly. But the 70yearold never thought he would see that electricity has finally come to his village.The local officials say they dont have enough money to bring the lines from the power station to Gwakwani
23、. Fortunately, the University of Johannesburg led an electricity project. A team from the university recently travelled 800 kilometers to the village to install (安装) solar panels donated by a local factory. There were a number of villages that were needy. Engineering lecturer MHove helped the univer
24、sity choose Gwakwani. As he said, he called it the forgotten village.The small amount of power will first start a water pump (水泵) that until now has run on diesel fuel (柴油)Godfrey Nefuluphudwe has operated the aging pump for four years. He travels once a month to the nearest town to buy the diesel f
25、uel. He said he was grateful for the small amount of electricity. With electricity, they can live easily. They dont have to move from their village to the town to charge phones or laptops. They will not always buy batteries for the radios. Now that electricity is finally coming, maybe its residents,
26、 young and old, will get a better connection to the modern world.32What was the life like in Gwakwani in the past？APeople lived a modern life. BPeople felt sleepy every day.CLife was busy and colourful. DPeople had no chance to use electricity.33What does the underlined word “boasts” in Paragraph 2
27、mean？AWrites quickly. BReports carefully.CExplains clearly. DTalks very proudly.34People in Gwakwani now get electricity from _.Asolar panels Ba local factory Cthe power station Dthe University of Johannesburg35What can we infer from the passage？AResidents can listen to the radios now.BElectricity h
28、as made peoples life easier.CGwakwani is the last village without electricity.DPeople in Gwakwani have caught up with other people in the world.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。 How to live life to the fullest“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what your
29、e going to get.” But for those who take critical decisions, life can be different. How true that is! Stare life in the face as you experience it like a roller coaster ride. 36 Life is made up of choices and decision-making is critical as each choice has both consequences and benefits. Please weigh t
30、he latter and always choose life. Always ask what you can learn and how you can move forward, and stop yourself from blaming other people if things arent the way you would like them to be.Seize the day. 37 Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery but today is a giftthats why its called the presen
31、t. Life presents us with a lifetime of opportunities, but the opportunities of a lifetime are got when right choices are followed. Be present to enjoy the moment. Each day is a fresh start with choices just waiting to be explored, so what are you waiting for? 38 This is a great way to live life. It
32、means accepting your present the way it is, and offering no resistance to it. However, it does not mean not trying to change it. It means being truly yourself, accepting the present around you, then trying to change it. Often ask yourself: “Has my resistance helped me in any way?” Remember: “Life go
33、es on.”Accept yourself. Dont judge yourself. This is the very first step you must take if you really want to live life to the fullest. Why? Because if youre judging yourself or thinking part of you is wrong, youll limit yourself. 39 40 No matter what the situation you find yourself in, always be foc
34、used on what you can be learning from it, how you can be growing, and what you can be taking away from it, so that you can respond to similar situations more effectively in the future.A. Always be learning.B. Fully accept the present.C. Go on enjoying your life.D. Show a positive attitude.E. Live ea
35、ch day as if its your last day.F. And if you limit yourself, you cant live life to the fullest.G. The meaning of your life is something you create day after day with your own actions and thoughts.第三节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）I was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was rather organized. Each of
36、 her objects had its _41_，but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled (贴标签 ) everything. I always looked for everything._42_time, Kate got neater and I got _43_. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got _44_ of each other.One evening war _45_.
37、 Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her shouting, “Take your _46_ away! Why under my bed！” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I _47_ to my feet and started shouting. She shouted back louder.The room was filled with _48_. We could not have stayed together for a single_49_ but for a phone call
38、. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could _50_right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she _51_， she quickly hid under her covers, sobbing(呜咽)_52_，that was something she should not go through alone. All of a sudden，a _53_ feeling of sympathy(同情) rose up in my heart.Slowly,
39、I collected the pencils, took back the books, _54_my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, _55_ on her side. I was so buried in my work _56_ I even didnt notice Kate had sat up.She was watching, her tears dried and her _57_ one of disbelief. Then, to my surprise, she _58_ out her hands to catc
40、h mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me. “Thanks.”Kate and I stayed _59_ for the rest of the year. We didnt always agree, but we learned the key to _60_ together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on.41. Aroom Bplace Cstation Dseat 42. AOver BDuring CWith DFor43. Auglier Bcleaner Cmessi
41、er Dlazier44. Aangry Btired Csad Dmad45. Abroke in Btook place Cset off Dbroke out46. Asocks Bclothes Cshoes Dtrousers47. Aran Bjumped Cflew Dwalked48. Aangry Bconcern Csadness Danger49. Ahour Bweek Cminute Dday50. Atell Bexpress Cforecast Dshow51. Aput up Bhung up Cheld on Dwent on52. ASurprisingly
42、 BClearly CHappily DExcitedly53. Awarm Bstrange Ccold Dfunny54. Abrought Bcaught Cmade Dchanged55. Abut Band Ceven Dso56. Athat Bwhich Cwhat Dwho57. Atongue Bexpression Csign Dposition58. Atook Bheld Creached Dthrew59. Aworkmates Bclassmates Cdeskmates Droommates60. Aliving Bstudying Cstudy Dlive第四节
43、 (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(1个单词)或括号内单词的正 确形式。 I didnt believe that the killer whales could help whalers catch huge whales until I witnessed it _61_ my own eyes many times. One afternoon at the whaling station I _62_ (hear) a loud noise coming from the bay. I saw a huge animal in the w
44、ater, _63_ was Old Tom, the killer whale. _64_ (immediate) we went to the boat and headed out for a whale hunt. The killer whale guided us to _65_ hunt. Some killers threw _66_(they) on top of the whales blow-hole _67_(stop) it breathing. Others stopped it diving or _68_ (flee). Clancy and his men k
45、illed the baleen whale with the help of the _69_(kill). After that the killers ate the lips and tongue of the _70_(die) baleen whale. 第五节 短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分15分) Dear Mr. Green,How is it going? Im Li Hua, a student whom you once teach spoken English. Now our school asks me invite you to be a spoken
46、 English teacher for the English Summer Camp during the summer holiday. Here is anything about the activity. The camp lasts from July 20 to August 10, 2011. On the morning, youll give three spoken English classes so you are expecting to prepare different topic to communicate with students. In the af
47、ternoon, therere main outside activities such that having some picnics and visiting parks and museums, etc. I hope I will accept the invitation even if you have free time. Yours, Li Hua第六节 作文（满分25分）2022年的第24届冬奥会将在中国北京和张家口举行，组委会拟在全球招聘英语志愿者，并在中国日报(China Daily)刊登了招聘广告。假设你是美国人汤姆，你看了广告后觉得自己的条件很符合要求，决定参加。
48、请你用英语写一封申请信，请求参加冬奥会志愿者服务。内容主要包括： 1祝贺中国冬奥会申办( bid)成功。2你的情况：18岁，有母语优势，热心志愿活动等。3盼望获准。 注意：1词数100左右； 2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 3开头结尾语已为你写好。Dear Sir or Madam,I am Tom, from the US. _ _ Yours, Tom 英 语 答 题 卡（优班）第二部分：阅读理解2122232425262728293031323334353637383940 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B
49、 B B B B B B B B B B B B C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D E E E E E F F F F F G G G G G 第三部分：完形填空4142434445464748495051525354555657585960 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
50、 C C D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D 第三部分：语法填空61._62._63._64._65. _66. _67. _68. _69. _ 70_第四节 短文改错 Ks5uDear Mr. Green,How is it going? Im Li Hua, a student whom you once teach spoken English. Now our school asks me invite you to be a spoken English teacher for the English Summer Camp during
51、 the summer holiday. Here is anything about the activity. The camp lasts from July 20 to August 10, 2011. On the morning, youll give three spoken English classes so you are expecting to prepare different topic to communicate with students. In the afternoon, therere main outside activities such that
52、having some picnics and visiting parks and museums, etc. I hope I will accept the invitation even if you have free time. Yours, Li Hua 优班参 考 答 案阅读理解A:ACB B: BCBB C: ABBC D: DDAB E: GEBFA 完形填空 BACBD / CBDCA / BBACC / ABCDA语法填空61. with 62. heard 63. which 64. Immediately 65. the 66. themselves 67. to
53、stop 68. fleeing 69. killers 70. dead短文改错1. teach 改成taught 2 me 后加to 3 anything 改成something 4 In the morning 中的In 改成On 5 expecting改成 expected6. topic改成 topics 7. main 改成mainly 8. such that改成 as 9. I 改成 you 10. even 去掉 书面表达Dear Sir or Madam,I am Tom, from the US. First of all, please accept my sincer
54、e congratulations on your successful bid of the 24th Winter Olympic Games which will be held in Beijing and Zhangjiakou. I have read your advertisement in China Daily that English volunteers are wanted. I am very interested in it .Im writing to apply for the job which is my dream all along.The reaso
55、n why I apply for it is that I have many advantages. For one thing, with English my native language, I can communicate well with the players; for another, I am 18 years old, energetic and willing to offer excellent service. Moreover, I have previously participated in many voluntary activities, from which I gained a lot of experience.I would greatly appreciate it if you could consider my application and offer me the chance. I am looking forward to your approval. Yours, Tom
