1、四川省大竹县文星中学2014-2015学年高二下期5月月考英语试题考试时间：150分钟；满分：150分 第I卷（选择题）一、单项选择：共16题 每题1分 共16分1Mr. Samuel, _ president of our company, is now in _ possession of many branches across China.A.the; theB./; /C.a; theD.a; /2A 19-year-old teenager from Guangdong nicknamed Niko demanded an apology from Youku, which he
2、believed violated their copyrights as it used his teams photos without _.A.appreciationB.approvalC.assistanceD.assessment3Did Linda see the traffic accident?No，no sooner _ than it happened.A.had she goneB.she had goneC.has she goneD.she has gone4It is reported that China plans to_ its controversial
3、temporary residence permit and push forward reform of the household registration system.A.refreshB.subscribeC.abolishD.reserve5Having manners shows good character, consideration and respect for others, taking you where degrees and money cannot and _ a better world.A.meeting withB.adapting to C.makin
4、g forD.fitting into6By the time the reporter arrived at the spot, the injured _ to hospital.A.have been takenB.had been taken C.were takenD.would be taken7All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, which suggests that work and play do not _ but promote each other.A.conductB.conveyC.contradictD.conf
5、irm8Please _ that stamp, for it is quite rare nowadays.A.turn toB.come up toC.attend toD.hold on to9_ you write so well?By reading and keeping diaries every day.A.How is itB.What is itC.How is it thatD.What is it that10Most smokers say that they _ smoking to some degree, but health experts suggest t
6、hat they had better _.A.benefit from; cut it outB.benefit; cut it in C.benefit; cut it offD.benefit from; cut it away11_ is troubling me is _ I dont understand _ he said.A.What; that; whatB.It; that; whatC.That; that; whatD.what; that; which12Hi , Tom , why are you looking so tired ?Im tried. Becaus
7、e I _ the living room all day.A.paintedB.have been paintingC.have paintedD.had painted13- Where did you get to know him?- I think it was in the factory_ I worked ten years ago.A.whereB.thatC./D.when14_, she does get angry with him sometimes.A.Although much she loves her husbandB.Much although she lo
8、ves her husband C.As she loves her husbandD.Much as she loves her husband15-Dad, can we move into our new house now?-No, it _. The decoration has not been finished yet.A.was paintedB.is paintingC.is paintedD.is being painted二、完形填空：共20题 每题2分 共40分When I was a little boy, I would play outside for hours
9、 on sunny summer days and then have a deep and peaceful sleep at night. Sometimes, Id have some vivid dreams, making me 16for a moment. I would stare out into the darkness to see if anything was there and then 17over and go back to sleep. I can still remember a few times when I woke up, 18out into t
10、he darkness, and actually 19someone there. It was Mom 20over me as I slept. Each time she 21told me to go back to sleep and I closed my eyes again, feeling 22and loved.I 23asked Mom why she watched me sleep from time to time, but 24seeing my own children 25so fast, I think I know why. She wanted to
11、catch a moment in time and 26it in her heart forever. I just 27that she carried a lot of those moments with her into Heaven when she 28at only 55.Last night I was sleeping lightly 29I suddenly felt someone near me. I opened my eyes and saw Moms 30standing in the room, smiling at me. And then she was
12、 gone.Now 31may say that this was just a dream, a wish or part of an old 32. To me, though, it was 33that Moms loving spirit was still watching over me. To me, it was evidence enough to know that one day I would be 34with her and everyone I have ever loved.Trust in their love. Know that your own lif
13、e can be full of 35, too. Then joyfully go out and live it with a brave heart and a smiling soul.16A.excitedB.afraidC.worriedD.awake17A.takeB.rollC.lookD.climb18A.wentB.burstC.lookedD.found19A.metB.sawC.expectedD.dreamed20A.watchingB.treatingC.helpingD.sitting21A.angrilyB.gladlyC.silentlyD.gently22A
14、.quietB.nervousC.safeD.anxious23A.neverB.oftenC.sometimesD.seldom24A.beforeB.afterC.sinceD.for25A.bring upB.raise upC.lift upD.grow up26A.holdB.removeC.findD.cover27A.decideB.hopeC.wonderD.remember28A.ran awayB.put awayC.passed awayD.took away29A.whenB.whileC.afterD.before30A.bodyB.figureC.shapeD.sh
15、adow31A.allB.noneC.someD.any32A.dreamB.wishC.storyD.memory33A.proofB.timeC.chanceD.belief34A.reunitedB.buriedC.connectedD.joined35A.hopeB.joyC.loveD.surprised三、阅读理解：共20题 每题2分 共40分AMy mother is the only living person who has never communicated via email or text. She has never turned on a computer, re
16、gistered an email account, used data storage media or searched the Internet. Since 1955, she has settled in Silicon Valley, married to an extremely technical specialist in applied physics and engineering, designing photometric systems for NASA . Only when Dad suffered from cancer could we convince h
17、er she needed a cell phone. Moms being separated from the information age is voluntary and deliberate.Mom is still that farm girl, and she takes the most pride in it. She sees her neighbor and her community “real”. She shows no interest in the digital and virtual life. My mother saw Depression, Worl
18、d War II and the beginning of the Cold War before reaching voting age. She enjoyed country music on “The Sons of the Pioneers”, a Canadian broadcast. The battery was so precious a resource that radio was limited to the barn because Grandma thought it helped cows produce milk. In the age when Churchi
19、ll moved millions for the first time with radio broadcasts, she only experienced live media monthly, if at all.In her early twenties, Mom completed nurses training and worked in that field before marriage, family and church became her lifes concerns. She never really warmed up to television, though
20、I think she appreciated a few of the series we watched, comedies like all in the Family. Computers, the Internet and mobile apps are simply not part of her experience.Mom disagrees with the opinion that technology simplifies life. In her life, she sees online records, email and paperless systems as
21、mysteries in which no written reference can assist her.However, I can partly understand: I like such kind of experience and relationship one has with physical books. I am a child of television who only recently switched to online viewing. Ive written down my awkward, love-hate relationship with my d
22、evices. Moms technophobia surely played a role here, but it works for her. Shes happiest as she is.36The authors mother began to use mobile phone when_.A.she found it hard to contact with her husband B.she settled in Silicon Valley for fifty years C.she got married to a technical specialist D.her hu
23、sband suffered from cancer37What is the authors mother most proud of according to the passage?A.Having so many close neighbors. B.Experiencing too much all her life. C.Living simply and in her own style. D.Being involved in modern technology.38What is the authors attitude towards his mothers such ki
24、nd of experience?A.Critical.B.Positive.C.Neutral.D.Negative.39It is implied in the underlined sentence that_.A.the author should make efforts to learn from his mother B.the author prefers watching movies online to watching TV C.Moms attitude towards technology has an effect on the author D.Mom shoul
25、d also set down the relationship with physical booksBIf it really is whats on the inside that counts, then a lot of thin people might be in trouble. Some doctors now think that the internal(内部的) fat surrounding important organs like the heart or liver could be as dangerous as the external fat which
26、can be noticed more easily. “Being thin doesnt surely mean you are not fat,” said Dr Jimmy Bell at Imperial College. Since 1994, Bell and his team have scanned nearly 800 people with MRI machines to create “fat maps” showing where people store fat. According to the result, people who keep their weig
27、ht through diet rather than exercise are likely to have major deposits(储蓄, 沉淀物)of internal fat, even if they are slim. Even people with normal Body Mass Index scores can have surprising levels of fat deposits inside. Of the women, as many as 45 percent of those with normal BMI scores (20 to 25) actu
28、ally had too high levels of internal fat. Among men, the percentage was nearly 60 percent. According to Bell, people who are fat on the inside are actually on the edge of being fat. They eat too many fatty and sugary foods, but they are not eating enough to be fat. Scientists believe we naturally st
29、ore fat around the belly first, but at some point, the body may start storing it elsewhere. Doctors are unsure about the exact dangers of internal fat, but some think it has something to do with heart disease and diabetes(糖尿病). They want to prove that internal fat damages the bodys communication sys
30、tems. The good news is that internal fat can be easily burned off through exercise or even by improving your diet. “If you want to be healthy, there is no shortcut. Exercise has to be an important part of your lifestyle.” Bell said.41What is the passage mainly about?A.Internal fat leads to many dise
31、ases.B.Internal fat is of no importance.C.Thin people may be fat inside.D.Thin people dont have diabetes.42According to the passage, which of the following is WRONG?A.Exercise can help to reduce the internal fat.B.People with heart disease all have internal fat.C.Men are more likely to have too much
32、 internal fat.D.People can get rid of internal fat by improving diet.43From the last paragraph, we can find that _.A.internal fat leading to disease has been provedB.it is easier to burn off internal fat than external fatC.thin people usually have internal fat even if they are slimD.exercise plays a
33、n important role in peoples life for keeping healthy44The underlined part in the last paragraph means _. A.long roadB.clear difference C.short distanceD.easy wayCResearchers are placing robotic dogs(机器狗)in the homes of lonely old people to determine whether they can improve the quality of life for h
34、umans. Alan Beck, an expert in human-animal relationship, and Nancy Edwards, a professor of nursing, are leading the animal-assisted study concerning the influence of robotic dogs on old peoples depression, physical activity, and life satisfaction. “No one will argue that an older person is better o
35、ff being more active, challenged, or stimulated(刺激),”Edwards points out. “The problem is how we promote(使成为现实)that, especially for those without friends or help. A robotic dog could be a solution.”In the study, the robot, called AIBO, is placed for six weeks in the houses of some old people who live
36、 alone. Before placing AIBO in the home, researchers will collect baseline data for six weeks. These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activity before and after AIBO. Then, the researchers will review the data to determine if it has inspired any changes in the life of its owner
37、.“I talk to him all the time, and he responds to my voice,” says a seventy-year-old lady, “When Im watching TV, hell stay in my arms until he wants down. He has a mind of his own.”The AIBOs respond to certain orders. The researchers say they have some advantages over live dogs, especially for old pe
38、ople. Often the elderly are disabled and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it. A robotic dog removes exercise and feeding concerns.“At the beginning, it was believed that no one would relate to the robotic dog, because it was metal and not furry(毛皮的).” Beck says. “But its amazi
39、ng how quickly we have given up that belief.”“Hopefully, down the road, these robotic pets could become a more-valuable health helper. They will record their masters blood pressure, oxygen levels, or heart rhythms. AIBOs may even one day have games that can help stimulate older peoples minds.”44The
40、purpose of Beck and Edwards study is to_.A.understand human-animal relationship B.make lonely old peoples life better C.find the causes of old peoples loneliness D.promote the animal-assisted research45In the research, the old people are asked to_.A.note the activities of AIBOs B.keep AIBOs at home
41、for 12 weeks C.record their feelings and activity D.analyze the collected information46What is the advantage of AIBO over live dogs?A.It is easier to keep at home. B.It can help the disabled people. C.It responds to all the human orders. D.It can watch TV with its owner.47The author seems to suggest
42、 that the future robotic dogs may_.A.cure certain diseases B.keep old people active C.change peoples beliefs D.look more like real dogsDCarrot juice, because of its many healthy benefits, is commonly called the magic juice. It has been found that adding carrot juice to peoples diets greatly improves
43、 their health. And its delicious taste makes it popular with all members of the family as a beverage.Carrot juice is one of the richest sources of vitamin A that can be used in the daily diet. Lack of vitamin A can cause dryness and damage to the skin, nails and hair. Drinking carrot juice to increa
44、se the vitamin A in the diet is said to be good for many parts of the body, including the bones and teeth.Drinking carrot juice is thought to be extremely helpful to the liver (肝脏), because vitamin A helps to clean the liver and reduce fat in it. And it is suggested that drinking carrot juice should
45、 be done regularly, rather than just from time to time.Drinking carrot juice is also thought to improve the eyesight because of the vitamin A in the juice. Lack of vitamin A can lead to night blindness, which can be very dangerous, especially when the person is driving a car. An easy way to find out
46、 if you are lacking in vitamin A is to walk from a bright room into a dark room. Your eyes may have some trouble in getting used to the change of light if you are lacking in vitamin A.How can you make carrot juice? Wash some carrots well in cold water. Scrape (刮) them lightly, but do not peel them,
47、as this will take away valuable vitamins and minerals that lie close to the skin.48Lack of vitamin A can lead to _.A.broken bonesB.complete blindnessC.skin drynessD.liver cancer49.According to the passage, carrot juice _.A.does a lot of good to the teeth and other parts of the body B.is popular beca
48、use it is a magic cure for many diseases C.can wash away the waste from the body D.may be harmful to the body if its drunk too much50We can learn from the fourth paragraph that _.A.you will find it easy to get used to the change of light if you lack vitamin A B.driving cars at night may lead to nigh
49、t blindness C.walking from a bright room into a dark room may lead to night blindness D.drinking carrot juice helps to protect your eyesight51Which would be the best title for this passage?A.Tips on How to Make Carrot JuiceB.The Great Benefits of Carrot Juice C.The Way to Keep Good HealthD.A Healthy
50、 Diet for PatientsEAs a young child I never really thought about my parents lives in Irvine, how small their world must have seemed, never extending beyond the Dragon Cafe. Every day my parents did the same jobs in the restaurant. I watched the same customers come for meals, for morning coffee, for
51、afternoon soft drinks and French fries. For my parents one day was like the next. They settled into an uneasy and distant relationship with each other. Their love, their tenderness, they gave to me.But my life was changing. I became taller and bigger, my second teeth grew in white and straight. At s
52、chool I began to learn about my adopted country. I spoke English like a native, without a trace of an accent. I played, thought, and dreamed in the language of our Irvine neighbors. A few years later and I would no longer remember a time when I didnt speak their words and read their books. But my fa
53、ther and Uncle Yat still spoke the same halting English. My mother spoke only a few words. I began to translate conversations they had with the customers, switching between English and Chinese. Whenever I stepped outside the restaurant it seemed I was entering a world unknown to my family: school, c
54、hurch, friends houses, the town beyond Main Street. I found it hard to imagine a year without winter any more, a home other than Irvine.For my mother, though, home would always be China. In Irvine she lived among strangers, unable to speak their language. Whenever she talked about happy times, they
55、were during her childhood in that distant land. A wistful smile would soften her face as she told me about sleeping and playing with her sister in the attic above her parents bedroom. She once showed me a piece of jade-green silk cloth that was frayed and worn around the edge. In the center was a wh
56、ite lotus floating in varying shades of blue water, the embroidery so fine that when I held it at arms length the petals looked real. I had been helping her store away my summer clothes in the brown leather suitcase from Hong Kong when I noticed a piece of shiny material in the corner and asked her
57、what it was. She took it out and spread it on her lap. My mother embroidered this herself. I was going to have it made into a cushion, but then my life changed and over here there seems to be no place for lovely things. Its all I have that reminds me of her, she said. Maybe, Su-Jen, one day you will
58、 do something with it. I admired the cloth some more, then she carefully folded it and stored it back in her suitcase.There was so little left from her old life. She said it was so long ago that sometimes it felt as if it had never happened. But she described her life with such clarity and vividness
59、 that I knew all those memories lived on inside her. There was so little in this new country that gave her pleasure. The good things she found were related in some way to China: an aria from a Chinese opera, a letter from a relative back home or from Aunt Hai-Lan in Toronto, written in Chinese, a fa
60、miliar-looking script that I couldnt read and that had nothing to do with my life in Canada.There were times when I felt _about my own happiness in Irvine. We had come to Canada because of me, but I was the only one who had found a home.52The primary purpose of the second paragraph is to _.A.provide
61、 insight into the motivations of the narrators parents and uncle B.recapture the pleasure the narrator experienced in learning a new language C.emphasize the extent of the transformation the narrator undergoes D.describe the complex interrelationships in the narrators family53The writers mothers mem
62、ories of China are portrayed as _.A.distant yet enduring B.occasional yet overwhelming C.lively but confused D.wistful and indistinct54Fill in the blank of the last paragraph with one of the following words that best fit the context and the theme.A.confusedB.exhilaratedC.concernedD.guilty55Which of
63、the following best characterizes the narrators development over the course of the passage?A.She grows apart from the cultural tradition of her parents. B.She overcomes the fear she felt about the new land. C.She begins to view the inhabitants of Irvine from her mothers perspective. D.She becomes les
64、s and less interested in her mothers stories.四、七选五：共5题 每题2分 共10分I teach economics at UNLV. Last Monday, at the beginning of class, I cheerfullyasked my students how their weekend had been. 56He then asked me why I always seemed to be so cheerful.His question reminded me of something Id read somewher
65、e before: “Every morning when you get up, you have a choice about how you want to approach life that day,” I said.“_ 57_”“Let me give you an example,” I continued. This university is 17 miles down the freeway from where I live. One day I only had to drive another quarter mile down the road to the co
66、llege. _ 58_I tried to start it again, but the engine wouldnt turn over. So I put my flashers on and marched down the road to the college.”“As soon as I got there .I arranged for a tow truck to meet me at my car after class. A teacher asked me what had happened. This is my lucky day, I replied, smil
67、ing at her. _ 59_What do you mean? She continued to ask. I live 17 miles from here. My car could have broken down anywhere along the freeway. It didnt. Instead, it broke down off the freeway, within walking distance of here. Im still able to teach my class and arrange for the tow truck to meet me af
68、ter class. I explained to her. ”“Her eyes opened wide, and then she smiled. _ 60_” So ended my story.I scanned the sixty faces. Despite the early hour, no one seemed to be asleep. Somehow, my story had touched them. In fact, it had all started with a students observation that I was cheerful.A. I cho
69、ose to be cheerful.B. Youre your own master.C. But just then my car died.D. I smiled back and headed for class.E. Ones life depends on ones attitude.F. Your car breaks down and today is your lucky day?G. One young man said that his weekend had not been so good.第II卷（非选择题）五、短文改错：共10分62In order to help
70、 students developing their abilities in all fields, our school now has asked the teachers to make some change in the grading system. The students final score will be made up of 5 parts. About 30% of them will come from your test results. 20% comes from your notes, and other 20% is decided by how you
71、 do your homework. If you take the active part in classroom activities, you can get another 20% of the score. Teamwork in class are also important. If you want a high score, you should be good at working together with your classmates.In my opinion, our school has made a good decision. To begin with,
72、 this new grading system has been changed the way the students performances in school only depended upon their test results. It will also certain help to improve ourselves in many ways.六、书面表达：共35分63你校学生会举办捐助活动以资助贫困地区儿童上学。请你为国际部的外籍学生写一份英文通知：1、介绍活动的目的2、号召大家踊跃捐款、捐物(书籍、文具、衣物)，并参加义卖活动3、义卖时间、地点：周六上午9点，校阶梯
73、教室注意：1. 词数100左右；2 可适当加入细节，以使内容充实、行文连贯。提示词：义卖：Charity Sale； 阶梯教室：lecture hall_参考答案1-5 BBACC 6-10 BCDCA 11-15 ABADD 6-20 DBCBA 21-25 DCABD 26-30 ABCAB 31-35 CDAAC 36-40 DCBCC 41-45 BDDBC 46-50 ABCAD 51-55 BCADA56-60 GACFD61. 【答案】In order to help students their abilities in all fields, our school now h
74、as asked the teachers to make some in the grading system. The students final score will be made up of 5 parts. About 30% ofwill come from your test results. 20% comes from your notes, and 20% is decided by how you do your homework. If you take active part in classroom activities, you can get another
75、 20% of the score. Teamwork in class also important. If you want a score, you should be good at working together with your classmates.In my opinion, our school has made a good decision. To begin , this new grading system has been changed the way the students performances in school only depended upon
76、 their test results. It will also help to improve ourselves in many ways.62. 【答案】NOTICEThe Students Union of our school is scheduled to hold a Charity Sale on Saturday to raise money for children in the poverty-stricken area. The efforts to be made are to support the children to continue their schoo
77、l education.You are also asked to donate some of your books, stationeries and clothes, which might be of some use to the kids in those areas. At 9 a.m. this Saturday, the Charity Sale starts at the lecture hall of our school. We are expecting you to come and offer a helping hand. Remember, all the money will go to the support of those needy children and every donation makes a difference.The Students Union