1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家第二次月考英语试题【新课标版】第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，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和D）中，选出最佳选项。AMany experts say that Billy Wilder changed the history of American movies. He is often called the best movie maker Hollywood has ever hadHe was known for making movies that offered sharp soc
2、ial commentWilder was one of the first directors to do thisBetween the middle l930s and the l980s，Billy Wilder made almost fifty moviesDuring that time he received more than twenty nominations(提名)from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesHe won six of the Oscar awardsHis movies have been s
3、een by people around the world In l944，Billy Wilder made the film Double IndemnitySome critics said this movie established him as one of the greatest Hollywood directorsWilder directed The Lost Weekend in 1945Ray Milland plays the part of an alcoholic writer in the movieIt shows that alcohol rules h
4、is life，yet he does not admit itHe hides alcohol in his home and says he is not drinking In l950, Wilder made Sunset BoulevardThis movie told of an aging actress in silent moviesShe plans to return to movies though facing many problemsIn l954，Billy Wilder became an independent producerThe next year，
5、Wilders first movie as an independent filmmaker was a huge successIt was The Seven Year IhchIn this movie，a married man wants to cheat on his wife with some of his friendsIn l959，Wilder made a funny movie that was very popularIt was Some Like It HotIt tells about two jazz musicians being chased by c
6、riminalsThey decide to wear womens clothes and join a band in which all the musicians were women Wilder died in March，2002He was ninetyfiveA current Hollywood producer said：“Billy Wilder made movies that people will never forget”1The text is mainly about _ Athe background of American movies BWilders
7、 achievements in American movies CWilders attitude to American movies Dthe development of American movies2What was Wilder famous for according to Paragraph 2 ? ASharp remarks on society in his movies BHis unique style of making movies C. More than twenty awards he received. D. Almost fifty movies he
8、 produced himself 3Which of the following made Wilder among the greatest Hollywood directors? AThe Lost weekend BSunset Boulevard CDouble Indemnity DSome Like It Hot BUnemployment in the United States is still high at 67 percent. But for job seekers，especially those with college educations，researche
9、rs say finding a job can be as easy as logging on to a computerIt used to be that looking for a job meant hurrying around，knocking on doors and turning to adsBut thats changing，thanks to the InternetA new report says，for college graduates，looking for a job is getting easierMore than 80 percent of th
10、e jobs are available online At the height of the depression(萧条)，when USunemployment peaked at 10 percent，just a little more than two million jobs were being posted each monthBut as the recovery takes hold，the job picture looks increasingly bright Thats great news for HamiltonOnly once has he ever ap
11、plied in person for a job at a shopping mall. He said，“I think my generationthe idea of going door to door, out knocking and saying，hey are you hiring? like thatdoesnt exist anymorethose days are gone, Just go onlineKim Dancy recently graduated with a masters degree in Public PolicyShe found her dre
12、am job as an education policy researcherBut she says finding the perfect job online takes a lot of perseveranceHe said，“It can be really frustrating and it takes a long time，but if you applied for enough positions and really do your homework you will get somewhere The reports findings suggest career
13、s in Science，Technology，Engineering and Math provide the greatest opportunities，with salaries that range between $30 to $45 an hourBut for maximum income and satisfaction，workers must be prepared to move and change jobs at least every five years4The highest unemployment rate in the depression in the
14、 USwas _.A7 B67 C6 D10 5In what way does Hamilton find his jobs in most cases? AApplying in person BTurning to the Internet CSearching papers DGoing door to door6What can we learn from Dancys experience? A. Job applicants should do much housework. B Finding a dream job is really excitingCOnly online
15、 can an applicant find a job DOnline jobhunting calls for perseverance 7How can you get a high salary according to the text? ABy switching jobs regularly BBy sticking to your work CBy surfing the Internet DBy hurrying around CUsing too much water or throwing rubbish into our rivers are clear ways th
16、at humans can put our water supply in danger, but we also affect our water supply in less obvious ways. You may wonder how paving (铺砌) a road can lead to less useable fresh water. A major part of the water we use every day is groundwater. Groundwater does not come from lakes or rivers. It comes from
17、 underground. The more roads and parking lots we pave, the less water can flow into the ground to become groundwater.Human activity is not responsible for all water shortages (短缺)Drier climates are of course more likely to have droughts (干旱) than areas with more rainfall, but in any case, good manag
18、ement can help to make sure there is enough water to meet our basic needs.Thinking about the way we use water every day can make a big difference, too. In the United States, a family of four can use 1.5 tons of water a day! This shows how much we depend on water to live, but theres a lot we can do t
19、o lower the number.You can take steps to save water in your home. To start with, use the same glass for your drinking water all day. Wash it only once a day. Run your dishwasher (洗碗机) only when it is full. Help your parents fix any leaks in your home. You can even help to keep our water supply clean
20、 by recycling batteries instead of throwing them away.8Which of the following is most likely to lead to less groundwater?A. Using river water. B. Paving parking lots. C. Throwing batteries away. D. Throwing rubbish into lakes.9What can be inferred from the text?AIt takes a lot of effort to meet our
21、water needs. BAll water shortages are due to human behavior.CThere is much we can do to reduce family size.DThe average family in America makes proper use of water.10The last paragraph is intended to _.A. show us how to fix leaks at home B. tell us how to run a dishwasher C. suggest what we do to sa
22、ve water at home D. prove what drinking glass is best for us11The text is mainly about _.A. why paving roads reduces our water B. how human activity affects our water supplyC. why droughts occur more in dry climates D. how much we depend on water to live DWhen something goes wrong，it can be very sat
23、isfying to say，”Well, its so-and-sos fault.” or “I know Im late，but its not my fault；the car broke down.”It is probably not your fault，but once you form the habit of blaming somebody or something else for a bad situation，you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the s
24、ituation. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy the situation. This is the winners key to success.Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke down, maybe
25、you need to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if your colleague causes you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his
26、 irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. Ask to work with a different person, or dont rely on this person. You should accept that the person is not reliable and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your colleague fails to do his job well.This is what b
27、eing a winner is all aboutcreatively using your skills and talents so that you are successful no matter what happens. Winners dont have fewer problems in their lives; they have just as many difficult situations to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and
28、opportunities to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on “whose fault it is.” Once you are confident about your power over bad situations, problems are just stepping stone for success.12. According to the passage, winners . A. blame themselves rather that othersB. meet with fewer difficultie
29、s in their livesC. have responsible and able colleaguesD. deal with problems rather than blame others13. The underlined word remedy in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .A. improve B. accept C. avoid D. consider14. When your colleague brings about a problem, you should .A. blame him for his lack
30、of responsibilityB. find a better way to handle the problemC. tell him to find the cause of the problemD. ask a more able colleague for help15. When problems occur, winners take them as A. excuses for their failures B. barriers to greater powerC. chances for self-development D. challenges to their c
31、olleagues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。请将该题答案转涂到答题卡71-75对应位置。How to pass an important testWhether its a first grade science test or College Entrance Exam, all tests have one thing in common: you have to pass. _71_ Stuck in a situation where you dont know what to do? T
32、his article can help.Tips1. Once you get the study guide, make plans right away to study as soon as possible. No excuses! Killing time with friends isnt worth it，since you can always hang out with them any other day.2. Get plenty of rest. _72_ If you walk into the classroom sleepily, youll most like
33、ly not finish the test because you are so tired.3. Eat a good meal for breakfast. _73_ Some healthy breakfast suggestions are oatmeal (燕麦片), high fibre food, and grapefruit with the fresh fruit salad.4. Bring all necessary materials. _74_ Bring pencils, pens, pencil sharpeners, snacks (if allowed)，e
34、rasers, the calculator (if allowed) and anything else youll need for the test.5. _75_ Showing up late cuts back the time youll have to take for the test if its already testing hours. Youll probably miss any important information needed in completing the test. In some tests，late comers are not allowe
35、d to take the test.AThe exam tests vocabulary, reading and maths skills.BStudies show that if you get enough sleep, your brain will be much more efficient.CFailing the test wont help you in the long run, so its important to know how to prepare to pass that big test.DShowing up without something as s
36、imple as a pencil can make a big effect on your test.EOne piece of cheese probably wont last until test time.GDont forget to set your alarm clock and show up on the test day on time.FThis test is a challenging one and every year many students are unable to qualify it just because of lack of guidance
37、.第二部分 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。 Burglars are probably the most unpopular visitors to your house. But how do you know if your home is an easy target for burglars(窃贼)? Around the holidays, many families dont consider taki
38、ng proper21to prevent their homes from suffering holiday thefts. With just a few simple22, you can better make sure of the23of your home during all of the holiday celebrations. Here are a few tips for making it difficult to24you are away from home.Either have a trusted neighbor25your mail and newspa
39、pers, or tell your mailman to hold your mail until you26. Make sure27says “Hey, were not home!” like when your post-box is filled with all kinds of mail and you have many different newspapers in your driveway. 28several different lights in your house on random timers. Do not leave your29lights on al
40、l the time.30, put your outside lights on timers to be on only during the31. If an outdoor light32on for days at a time, it means that nobody is home to turn it off.If you have pets that you are not taking with you on vacation, 33them with a friend, 34having someone coming into your house every day
41、to take care of them. When burglars see a neighbor or friend 35your house every day, they will know you are not home.Close all your36when you leave town. This is effective to 37possible burglars, as no one can see what is in your house. If they dont know what there is to take, then the 38is even gre
42、ater for them to break in.This article just has suggested a few tips to help you keep your house safe while you are on 39. Nothing can truly protect your home unless you have it 40by a professional home security system.21. A. qualifications B. measures C. issues D. patterns22. A. steps B. paces C. w
43、ords D. manners23. A. safety B. tidiness C. attraction D. structure24. A. say B. tell C. speak D. predict25. A. pull up B. take up C. pick up D. bring up26. A. exist B. escape C. disappear D. return27. A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing28. A. Choose B. Give C. Set D. Make29. A. outdoo
44、r B. indoor C. inside D. kitchen30. A. Therefore B. However C. Instead D. Again31. A. days B. weekends C. weekdays D. nights32. A. repeats B. remains C. lasts D. happens33. A. find B. turn C. leave D. hold34. A. other than B. rather than C. or rather D. or else35. A. cleaning B. protecting C. evalua
45、ting D. entering36. A. windows B. doors C. curtains D. eyes37. A. improve B. discourage C. inspire D. frighten38. A. chance B. desire C. reward D. risk39. A. holiday B. board C. duty D. trip40. A. monitored B. guided C. strengthened D. collected第卷 答题卡第三部分 英语知识运用第二节 （共10分；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适
46、当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Do you like travelling? Staying 41 (health) while 42 (travel) can help to ensureyour trip is a happy and enjoyable one. 43 you are travelling abroad, here are the tips you need to make your trip much 44 (easy):Make sure you have got signed passport(护照) and visas. Also, befor
47、e you go, fill in the emergency information page of your passport! Make two copies of your passport identificationpage. This will help a lot if your passport 45 (steal). Leave one copy at home with friends or relatives. Carry the other 46 you in a separate place from your passport. Read the Public A
48、nnouncements or Travel Warnings for the countries you plan to visit. Get yourself familiar with local laws and customs of the countries to 47 you are travelling.Leave a copy of your itinerary(旅行日程) with family or friends at home so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency.Do not accept pack
49、ages from strangers. Do not carry too much money or 48 (necessary) credit cards. If we make enough 49 (prepare), we will succeed. Have 50 good time! 41_ 42_ 43_ 44_ 45_46_ 47_ 48_ 49_ 50_第四部分：写作(共两节，满分35分) 第一节短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)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
50、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 Mr. Johnson,Ive learned from a newspaper that some clerks are wanting in your company. I am eagerto being one of them. So I am writing the letter. My name is zhang Hua. I was born in theHebei Province and I am in good health. Ive just graduated in
51、 the Computer Department ofWuhan University. I did very good in all subjects and I am especial good at computer studiesand English. I can read science books in English and doing some writing in English as well. Beside, I know a little French. And in my spare time ,I enjoy playing basketball. As is s
52、aid thatyour company is very famous and Ill very glad if you let me work for it. My telephone numberis 027-89276628I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.第二节 书面表达(满分25分)假定你是红星中学高三（2）学习委员，你常看到你班有很多同学抄袭作业，针对这种现象，你将在下周的班会上组织全班同学进行讨论，并以 “My opinion on copying others homework” 为主题作中心发言。请你用英语写一篇发言稿
53、。发言稿须包括以下内容要点：1抄袭的主要原因；2抄袭的危害及解决办法；3简要表明自己的态度。注意：1. 词数不少于120；2发言稿的开头已给出，不计入总词数。May I have your attention, please?My topic today is about copying others homework. As we know, some students copy others homework. _参考答案七选五：71-75 CBEDG语法填空：41.healthy 42. travelling 43. IfWhenWhile 44. easier 45. is stole
54、n 46. with 47. which 48. unnecessary 49. preparations 50. a短文改错：Dear Mr. Johnson,Ive learned from a newspaper that some clerks arewantingin your company. I wantedam eager tobeingone of them. So I am writing the letter. My name is zhang Hua. Ibewas born in the Hebei Province and I am in good health.
55、Ive just graduatedinthe fromComputer Department of Wuhan University. I did verygoodin all subjects and I am wellespecialgood at computer studies and English. I can read science books in Englishespeciallyanddoingsome writing in English as well. Beside, I know a little French. And in my do Besidesspar
56、e time, I enjoy playing basketball. Asis said that your company is veryItfamous and Illvery glad if you let me work for beit. My telephone number is 027-89276628I am looking forward to hearing from you写作：One possible version: May I have your attention, please? My topic today is about copying others
57、homework. As we all know, some students copy others homework. On the one hand, we students have todo masses of homework both at home and at school. Sometimes we do have some problems, too hard to work out. On the other hand, lazy and uninterested in their lessons, some students copy othershomework not only to finish the assignments but also please their teachers.高考资源网版权所有，侵权必究！
