1、20182019学年 第一学期高二九月月考英语试卷时量120分钟 满分150分注:请考生规范书写!阅卷结束后,对不规范的试卷,作归零处理。第I卷第一部分:阅读理解 .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A、B、C和D中,选出最佳答案, 并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AHolidaysHoliday NewsVacancies(空位) now and in the school holidays at a country hotel in Devon. This comfortable, friendly home-from-home lies near th
2、e beautiful quiet countryside, but just a drive away from the sea. The food is simple but good. Children and pets are welcome. Reduced prices for low season.The Snowdonia CentreThe Snowdonia Centre for young mountain climbers has a mountain climbing lesson. The beginners costs are 57 for a week, inc
3、luding food and rooms. Equipment is included except walking shoes, which can be hired at a low cost.You must be in good health and prepared to go through a period of body exercises. This could be the beginning of a lifetime of mountain climbing adventure.The World Sea Trip of a LifetimeOur World Sea
4、 Trip of 2019 will be unlike any holiday you have ever been on before. Instead of one hotel after another, with all its packing and unpacking, waiting and traveling, you just go to bed in one country and wake up in another.On board the ship, you will be well taken care of. Every meal will be first-c
5、lass and every cabin like your home.During the trip, you can rest on deck(甲板), enjoy yourself in the games rooms and in the evening dance to our musical team and watch our wonderful play.You will visit all the places most people only dream about from Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokoy and Hong Kong.For a
6、few thousand pounds, all youve ever hoped for can be yours. 1. What can you do if you like to go on holidays with pets? A. Choose the holiday in Devon.B. Go to the Snowdonia Centre. C. Join the World Sea Trip of 2008. D. Visit Acapulco and Hawaii.2. In what way is the Snowdonia Centre different from
7、 the other two holidays? A. It provides chances of family gatherings. B. It provides customers with good food. C. It offers a sports lesson. D. It offers comfortable rooms.3. What is special about the World Sea Trip of 2019? A. You can have free meals on deck every day. B. You can sleep on a ship an
8、d tour many places. C. You will have chances to watch and act in a play. D. You have to do your own packing and unpacking.BI travel a lot, and I find out different “styles”(风格) of directions every time I ask “How can I get to the post office?”Foreign tourists are often confused(困惑) in Japan because
9、most streets there dont have names; In Japan, people use landmarks(地标) in their directions instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers, “Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop.”In
10、 the countryside of the American Midwest, there are not usually many landmarks. There are no mountains, so the land is very flat; in many places there are no towns or buildings within miles. Instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distances. In Kansas or Iowa, for example, people w
11、ill say, “Go north two miles. Turn east, and then go another mile.”People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance on the map; they measure distance in time, not miles. “How far away is the post office?” you ask. “Oh,” they answer, “its about five minutes from here.” You say, “Yes, but h
12、ow many miles away is it?” They dont know.Its true that a person doesnt know the answer to your question sometimes. What happens in such a situation? A New Yorker might say, “Sorry, I have no idea.” But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I dont know.” People in Yucatan believe that “I dont know” is
13、 impolite. They usually give an answer, often a wrong one. A tourist can get very, very lost in Yucatan!4. When a tourist asks the Japanese the way to a certain place, they usually _. A. describe the place carefullyB. show him a map of the place C. tell him the names of the streetsD. refer to recogn
14、izable buildings and places5. What is the place where people measure distance in time? A. New York.B. Los Angeles.C. Kansas.D. Iowa.6. People in Yucatan may give a tourist a wrong answer _. A. in order to save timeB. Los Angeles. C. so as to be politeD. for fun7. What can we infer from the text? A.
15、Its important for travelers to understand cultural differences. B. Its useful for travelers to know how to ask the way properly. C. People have similar understandings of politeness. D. New Yorkers are generally friendly to visitors.CMore and more people like bicycling and it is no surprise. Its fun,
16、 healthy and good for the environment. Maybe thats why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today. Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no oil cost!If you get on a bicycle and ride it, you may discover something new all around you. Stopping and gett
17、ing off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your cars. You can bike to work and benefit from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. You dont even have to ride all the way.Folding bikes work well for people who ride the train. Just fold the bike and take it with you.
18、You can do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase. You can also take a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by getting on airline websites. Not all airlines are bicyclefriendly to travellers.Here are some of Health Benefits of Bicycling:
19、Bicycling helps to prevent heart diseases.Bicycling helps to control your weight.A 15minute bike ride to and from work three times a week burns off five kilos of fat in a year.Bicycling can improve your mood.Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make people feel better, more relaxed and selfconf
20、ident.Bicycling is healthier than driving.8Riding your bicycle around, you may _.Apollute the environment aroundBfind something you didnt noticeCgo everywhere and use a little oilDget off your bike and begin to work9If you travel with a folding bike, you can fold it and _.Aput it at the stationBgo o
21、n airline websitesCfeel more selfconfidentDtake it onto a train with you 10Which of the following is one of the Health Benefits from bicycling?Ayou can fold the bicycleByou will be friendly to othersCyou will be more relaxedDyou may get fatter and fatter11Which is WRONG according to the passage?ARid
22、ing bikes is healthier than driving cars. BBicycling is enjoyable exercise for people.CCommon bikes can be taken by all airlines.DThere are more bicycles than cars on roads worldwide today.DLadies and Gentlemen, thank you. Well, nihao. (Laughter) It is such a pleasure and an honor to be here with al
23、l of you at this great university, so thank you so much for having me. Im here today because I know that our future depends on connections like these among young people like you across the world.Thats why when my husband and I travel abroad, we dont just visit palaces and parliaments(国会) and meet wi
24、th heads of countries. We also come to schools like this one to meet with students like you, because we believe that relationships between countries arent just about relationships between governments or leaderstheyre about relationships between people, particularly young people. So we view study abr
25、oad programs not just as an educational chance for students, but also as an active part of Americas foreign policy.Through the wonders of modern technology, our world is more connected than ever before. Ideas can cross oceans with the click of a mouse. Companies can do business and compete with comp
26、anies across the world. And we can text, email, Skype with people in the world. So studying abroad isnt just a fun way to spend a time of learning; it is quickly becoming the key to success in our times. Because getting ahead in todays workplaces isnt just about getting good grades or test scores in
27、 school, which are important. Its also about having real experience with the world beyond your bordersexperience with languages, cultures and societies very different from your own. Or, as the Chinese saying goes: “It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books.”12The spea
28、ker probably gave the talk to the audience _.Ain a university Bon the InternetCin the Parliament Hall Din a tourist attraction13According to the passage, the worlds future depends on _.Atexts and emailsBtraveling abroadCgetting good gradesDconnections among young people14In the speakers opinion, the
29、 key to success in our times is _.Astudying abroadBdoing more exercisesCgoing to a universityDgetting good test scores15Where may the passage come from?AA story. BA speech.CA news report. DA scientific magazine.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 parents can help childr
30、en with reading skillsMaking sure that your children read well can help them perform better in school and increase their confidence in their ability to communicate well. The following ways can be very helpful.Have your children read to you.Have your children choose their favorite book and sit down t
31、o read with you each evening. 16 It doesnt matter whether that starts after dinner or around the time your children go to sleep.Stock (储备) your house with reading materials.17 It is reported that children who have different kinds of books and magazines to choose from at home actually score higher on
32、 standardized tests.18 Researchers suggest having your children read signs on the road, menus, game directions, movie listings and other daily things. This will help your children try to understand the importance and applicability (适用性) of being able to read well.Pay attention to reading problems.Se
33、e how well your children can sound out words, understand what they have read and use reading context (上下文) to understand the meaning of new words.19 For example, you can take them to reading learning centers.Use other reading tools. 20 Take games as an example, try to use them as much as you can, si
34、nce they can make children look forward to and enjoy the process of improving their reading ability.A. Read wherever it is possible.B. Take your children to a library.C. Make reading an important part of each day.D. Keep some reading materials available in your house.E. Games, textbooks and books on
35、 tape are good choices.F. If your children have difficulty reading, get them some help.第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分55分)第一节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40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。Have you ever traveled around by bike? This spring my older brother and I 21 the busy city and spent a long weekend 22
36、 in the countryside. Our speed was only around 14 kph, but we didnt 23 . We hadnt come to break any speed records, 24 . All we wanted was some 25 air and a break from schoolwork. We really 26 ourselves while cycling along traffic-free country paths. There was plenty of sunshine, 27 it was quite cold
37、, 28 in the mornings. The good news was that soon we 29 as we rode along. Our only 30 was when my brakes (刹车) started making a terrible noise. But I didnt care as it gave us an 31 to visit a cafwhile a bike mechanic (机修工) had a look at it. Every few kilometers there was a 32 where we could talk with
38、 local people. One of the women was very 33 and showed us the way when we got lost. On Saturday night we were 34 at 2 a.m. by some young people. They kept singing loudly in the next room, which made us 35 all night. We felt very 36 when we got up the next morning. Soon we 37 . We were more cheerful
39、on the way when the sun came out. 38 , things like that happened only once. Anyway I still like traveling around by bike its 39 and its fun. If youre looking for a short break thats active and cheap, then cycling is a great 40 !21. A. left B. visited C. found D. reached22. A. paintingB. studying C.
40、teaching D. cycling23. A. regret B. mind C. fail D. realize24. A. at last B. as well C. after all D. at most25. A. fresh B. thin C. cool D. dry26. A. hurt B. hated C. changed D. enjoyed27. A. but B. so C. or D. unless28. A. probably B. especially C. specially D. immediately29. A. came back B. gave u
41、p C. warmed up D. calmed down30. A. wish B. problem C. decision D. memory31. A. order B. opinion C. excuse D. explanation32. A. city B. lake C. school D. village33. A. friendly B. honest C. stupid D. nervous34. A. saved B. paid C. woken D. greeted35. A. excited B. sleepless C. speechless D. frighten
42、ed36. A. shy B. busy C. bored D. tired37. A. set off B. called backC. settled down D. broke down38. A. Strangely B. DoubtfullyC. Luckily D. Naturally39. A. true B. simple C. difficult D. dangerous40. A. goal B. dream C. result D. choice第卷第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分55分)第二节(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
43、内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Mandarin(普通话) is the most 41 (use) non-European language for children to learn, the UK parents believe. It will boost(促进) their childrens career prospects (前景),according to 55% of parents, while 56% felt it would open their childrens minds 42 an “exciting and dynamic(动态的)” cultur
44、e. Arabic and Japanese, 43 were both picked by 14% of parents, were the other key non-European languages. The figures were gained after 1,138 UK adults with children aged under 18 44 (be) questioned in a survey 45 (conduct) by the Mandarin Excellence Programme (MEP).French, Spanish and German were t
45、he top choices overall for young people in the UK 46 (learn) after being picked by 57%, 54% and 40% of parents respectively.Mark Herbet, of the British Council, said: “With the global economy 47_ (become) more interconnected and the drive to boost exports, language skills are increasingly important
46、for work and life. Mandarin is one of the 48 (language) that matter most to the UKs future prosperity (繁荣).If the UK is to remain competitive on the world stage, we need far more of our young people leaving school with a good grasp of Mandarin in order to 49 (success) work abroad or for businesses h
47、ere in the UK. Learning Mandarin is also a fascinating process that brings 50valuable understanding of Chinese culture.”The MEP aims to help at least 5,000 young people in England to speak fluent Mandarin by 2020.第三部分:写作(共两节,满分55分)第一节:单词拼写. (共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)1.We were shocked by the a (声明,宣告) that
48、the mayor was resigning.2.His treatment was a c (结合) of surgery, radiation and drugs.3.It is o (显然的) that I dont need to say how important this project is.4.He found it his m_ (任务,使命) to help those who are poor.5.He is not q_ (合格的)to be a doctor.6.Ellen got a t_ (临时的) job during her last summer vaca
49、tion.7.The teaching s_(全体职员) of this college is hardworking and excellent.8.Hard work is e_(必不可少) to success.9.The problem is so complex that I think it may take a long time to _(解决) it.10.So many thousands of t(非常害怕的) people died every time there was an outbreak of cholera(霍乱).第二节:用所给的短语完成句子(共5小题;每
50、小题2分,满分10分)1.You should know exactly what _ (导致) your pressure,and then you can take measures to deal with it.2.What are the arguments_ (赞成) protecting natural areas?3.Do you really want to _(申请) that job? Im afraid you arent qualified to do that.4.I shall never forget those years when I worked in t
51、he factory with the workers, which_(对有影响) my life. 5.I thought he was _(捉弄) me.第三节: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: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改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。 W
52、hen you are in public places, you will see many smokers. And most of them were young people and even middle school student. Why do so many people enjoy smoke? Someone once told me that it made him relaxing. In fact, smoking is the bad habit. It does greater harm to our health. For smokers, it is a w
53、aste of money, and cause all kinds of diseases. Besides, many fires caused by careless smokers. So never to get into the habit of smoking, but try to stop smoking if you have the habit.第四节书面表达(满分25分)假如你是李华,针对近来不少人喜欢在写作和交流中使用网络语言的现象,你班举行了讨论会。请根据以下提示,客观地介绍讨论情况以及你的观点。40%的同学60%的同学1.有点荒诞,有时无法让人理解;2.违背了汉语
54、的语法规则,对学好汉语毫无帮助1.幽默、活泼,语言更具有多样性;2.有助于思想表达注意:1词数100左右(开头已经写出,但不计入总词数);2可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。参考词汇:荒诞的ridiculousNowadays ,with the development of the Internet,there came a kind of language called Wed language._2018-2019第一学期九月考 高二英语答案阅读理解1-3 ACB 4-7 DBCA 8-11 BDCC 12-15 ADAB 16-20 CDAFE完形填空21-25ADBCA 26-30 D
55、ABCB 31-35 CDACB 36-40 DACBD语法填空41.useful 42.to 43.which 44.were 45.conducted 46.to learn 47.becoming 48.languages 49.successfully 50.a 单词拼写1.announcement bination 3.obvious 4.mission 5. qualified 6.temporary 7. staff 8. essential 9.solve 10. terrified完成句子1. leads to 2.in favour of 3. apply for 4.ha
56、s an effect on 5.playing a trick on短文改错:1.wereare 2. studentstudents 3. smokesmoking4. relaxingrelaxed 5. . the bad habit. thea6. greatergreat 7. causecauses8. . many fires caused . fires后加are9. So never to . 去掉to10. . but try to stop . butand作文Nowadays,with_the_development_of_the_Internet,there_cam
57、e_a_kind_of_language_called_Web_language.Some people even speak Chinese mixed with English words.Therefore,this is a phenomenon worth thinking about.40 percent of students think it kind of ridiculous.In their opinion,it makes no sense in helping people comunicate or learn Chinese well.Besides,it is
58、against the Chinese grammar rules.However,60 percent of students are fond of this way.They think it of special help in expressing themselves.Moreover,it can make the language varied.As far as Im concerned,I dont think it is good to use this kind of language.It may be fashionable as some think,but you may also get your ideas confusing,leaving other people at a loss.