1、清远市第一中学实验学校2015-2016学年度第一学期高二级第一次月考英语试卷(本试卷分为第卷选择题和第卷非选择题试卷总分150分考试时间120分钟)第一部分 阅读理解(共15小题,每小题2分,满分30分)来源:学+科+网阅读下列两篇短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。来源:Zxxk.ComA The famous American gorilla(大猩猩) expert Diane Fossey had a completely new way to study gorillasshe pretended to be one of them. She copied
2、their actions and way of lifeeating plants and getting down on her hands and knees to walk the way a gorilla does. It was a new relationship. Diane Fossey was murdered in Rwanda in 1985 and her story was made into the popular film Gorillas in the Mist. It was a long way from King Kong, which is abou
3、t a gorilla as a monster (a frightening animal), and helped to show a new idea: the real monster is man, while the gorilla is to be admired.Today there are thoughtto be around 48,000 lowland gorillas and maybe 400450 mountain gorillas in the wild. From the Congo in West Africa, to Rwanda and Uganda
4、further east, they are endangered by hunting and by the cutting down of their forest homes. Some time ago, I found in my letterbox a little magazine from the World Wide Fund for Nature. It had two photos side by side. One was of a young gorilla.“This is a species of mammal(哺乳类动物),”said the words bel
5、ow it.“It is being destroyed by man. We must save it for our own good.”The other photo showed a human baby. The words also read,“This is a species of mammal,”but then went on:“It is the most destructive(破坏性的) on earth. We must retrain it for its own good.”1. The text mainly talks about _.A. Diane Fo
6、ssey B. the gorillas in RwandaC. the protection of the gorillas D. the film Gorillas in the Mist2. We can learn from the text that _.A. Gorillas in the mist was based Fosseys experiencesB. Lowland gorillas live longer than mountain gorillasC. King Kong showed us that a gorilla is admirableD. Diane F
7、ossey was murdered by a gorilla3. What message can we get from the two photos in the magazine?A. Gorillas are mans close friends.B. Both man and the gorilla need to be saved.C. Young gorillas are as lovely as human babies.D. Man should live peacefully with the gorilla.B My father had returned from h
8、is business visit to London when I came in, rather late, to supper. I could tell at once that he and my mother had been discussing something. In that half-playful, half-serious way I knew so well, he said, How would you like to go to Eton? You bet, I cried quickly catching the joke. Everyone knew it
9、 was the most expensive, the most famous of schools. You had to be entered at birth, if not before. Besides, even at 12 or 13, I understood my father. He disliked any form of showing off. He always knew his proper station in life, which was in the middle of the middle class, our house was medium-siz
10、ed; he had avoided joining Royal Liverpool Golf Club and went to a smaller one instead; though once he had got a second-hand Rolls-Royce at a remarkably low price, he felt embarrassed driving it, and quickly changed it for an Austin 1100. This could only be his delightful way of telling me that the
11、whole boarding school idea was to be dropped. Alas! I should also have remembered that he had a liking for being different from everyone else, if it did not conflict(冲突)with his fear of drawing attention to himself. It seemed that he had happened to be talking to Graham Brown of the London office, a
12、 very nice fellow, and Graham had a friend who had just entered his boy at the school, and while he was in that part of the world he thought he might just as well phone them. I remember my eyes stinging(刺痛)and my hands shaking with the puzzlement of my feelings. There was excitement, at the heart of
13、 great sadness. Oh, he doesnt want to go away, said my mother, You shouldnt go on like this.” Its up to him, said my father. He can make up his own mind.”4. The house the writers family lived in was_. A. the best they could afford B. right for their social position C. for showing off D. rather small
14、5. His father sold his Roils-Royce because_. A. it made him feel uneasy B. it was too old to work well C. it was too expensive to possess D. it was too cheap6. What was the writers reaction to the idea of going to Eton? A. He was very unhappy. B. He didnt believe it. C. He was delighted. D. He had m
15、ixed feelings.7. We can know from the passage that_. A. Children who can go to Eton are very famous B. Children can go to Eton if they will C. It is very difficult for a child to get admitted by Eton D. Children dont have the right to decide whether they will go to EtonCComputer programmer David Jon
16、es earns $35,000 a year designing new computer games. Yet he cannot find a bank ready to let him have a credit card(信用卡)Instead he has been told to wait another two years until he is 18.The 16yearold works for a small firm in Liverpool where the problem of most young people of his age is finding a j
17、ob. Davids firm releases(推出)two new games for the fast growing computer market each month.But Davids biggest headache is what to do with his money. Even though he earns a lot,he cannot drive a car,take out a mortgage(抵押贷款),or get credit cards. David got his job with the Liverpool-based company four
18、months ago,a year after leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop.“I got the job because the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programs”,he said. David spends some of his money on records and clothes and gives his mother 50 pounds a week. But mo
19、st of his spare time is spent working.“Unfortunately,computing was not part of our studies at school”,he said,“But I had been studying it in books and magazines for four years in my spare time. I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school. Most people in this business are fai
20、rly young,anyway”David added,“I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement is a possibility. You never know when the market might disappear.”8In what way is David different from people of his age?AHe often goes out with friends. BHe lives with his mother.CHe has a handsome income. D
21、He graduated with six O-levels.9What is one of the problems that David is facing now?AHe is too young to get a credit card. BHe has no time to learn driving.CHe has very little spare time. DHe will soon lose his job.10 David was able to get the job in the company because _.AHe had done well in all h
22、is exams.BHe had written some computer programs.CHe was good at playing computer games.DHe had learnt to use computers at school.11Why did David decide to leave school and start working?AHe received lots of job offers. BHe was eager to help his mother.CHe lost interest in school studies. DHe wanted
23、to earn his own living.D China is the biggest market in the world, and many countries such as Germany, the USA, the UK and Russia do a lot of business in China. Lets have a look at some important tips to help you be successful when dealing with these nationalities. First, you must be punctual (准时的)
24、with Germans. Even 5 minutes late makes a bad impression. Being punctual is also very important in the USA. In the UK, its important to be punctual for business meetings, but nobody expects you to be on time for a social event. Half past seven really means a quarter to eight, or even eight oclock! W
25、ith Russians, you should always be on time, though it is not unusual for them to be one or even two hours late!It is best to dress formally and wear dark colours when you meet people from all the four countries. In Russia, designer clothes are very common. Dont be surprised if you go to an office in
26、 the UK on a Friday and find everyone wearing jeans. Many companies have “dress down Friday”, when people wear casual (随便的) clothes. In Germany, first names are only used by family members and close friends, so be prepared to use titles and last names. In the USA you will usually be invited to use f
27、irst names almost immediately. The British are quite informal and using first names in business is more and more common, especially among younger people. In Russia, however, nobody uses first names, so use titles and last names.In conversation, the British and the Americans value humour, and both li
28、ke to talk about sport. The weather is also a good topic of conversation with the British and the Americans, but avoid talking about politics. In Russia, say positive things about their country, but avoid making complaints. The Germans, however, prefer to get straight down to business! So, use these
29、 tips, and you will be on your way to a successful international business career!12. Which color should you NOT wear when meeting a person from the USA?A. Dark blue. B. Gray. C. Black. D. White.13. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _.A.you can say something funny when you talk to an Am
30、ericanB.you can use his first name when you talk to an EnglishmanC.you must be on time when you meet people from each of the four countriesD.people wear whatever they like on Friday in some companies in the UK14. When you talk to a Russian, you can _.A. complain about something B. say something nega
31、tive about his countryC. say something good about his country D. point out some disadvantages in politics15. The tips in this passage are probably given to people from _.A. ChinaB. the USAC. GermanyD. the UK第二部分 语法填空(共10小题,每题1.5分,共15分)阅读下面短文,根据上下文填入适当的词语,或使用括号中的词语的适当形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卷上标号为16-25的相应位置。 Wh
32、en you are in England you must be very careful in the streets _16_ the traffic drives on the left. Before you cross a street you must look to the right first _17_ then the left. In the morning and in the evening when people go to or come from _18_, the streets are very busy. Traffic is most _19_ (da
33、nger) then. When you go by bus in England, you have to be careful, _20_. Always remember the traffic moves on the left. So you must be careful. _21_ (have) a look first, or you will go _22_ wrong way. In many English cities, there are big buses _23_ two floors. You can sit on the _24_ (two) floor. F
34、rom _25_ you can see the city very well. Its very interesting.第三部分:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从115 各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。 The clock had just struck eleven when I first heard a noise coming from the lift. I opened the door of our room and listened: someone was26against the door of t
35、he27and calling out at the same time.“Whats28?” I shouted. 来源:学|科|网Z|X|X|K“The door has been29and I cant get out.” The answer came back. The voice, which30 like that of a girl, came from several31below. My wife had now32me and she went off directly in search of the night porter (守夜人). After calling
36、to the girl that33was on its way, I went back into the34to get some tools. Then I too hurried35the stairs until I reached the place36the life was stuck. I tried my hand at forcing to37the life door, talking all the while to the girl trapped inside,38my tools were of no use for this purpose, Very39,
37、however, my wife returned.40to find the porter, she had called the police, who agreed to send an engineer.41, she had also got in touch with the fire service.In a short time the engineer appeared, followed by two42. Almost immediately afterwards the firemen43too. With the special equipment it44the e
38、ngineer only a short while to get the door open. In spite of (尽管) her experience, the girl was in good45. “Im hungry,” was her only remark as she stepped out of her cage.26. A. standing B. beating C. sitting D. shouting27. A. flat B. room C. house D. lift28. A. matter B. wrong C. accident D. questio
39、n29. A. opened B. broken C. stuck D. stopped30. A. sounded B. heard C. listened D. looked31. A. stairs B. floors C. roofs D. flights32. A. called B. stopped C. seen D. helped33. A. I B. nothingC. lift D. help34. A. lift B. door C. flat D. way35. A. down B. up C. on D. from36. A. that B. where C. whi
40、ch D. there37. A. open B. close C. shut D. turned38. A. though B. if C. but D. because39. A. quickly B. fast C. well D. soon40. A. Able B. Unable C. Glad D. Sorry41. A. Besides B. Instead C. Still D. But42. A. porters B. Men C. policemen D. firemen43. A. reached B. arrived C. got D. left44. A. spent
41、 B. took C. passed D. stayed45. A. spirits B. health C. conditions D. manners第四部分 七选五填空(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。Children have gentle minds. To find the best way to teach children to share and care is easy. Kids are naturally attracted to animals.46Also we can show t
42、hem the cow eating grass on a farm. Making them have a look at the animals that are dying out and rare pictures from newspapers is another exciting way to make them love animals. The effects of pollution are difficult for them to understand.47There are great pictures of animals like cute rabbits and
43、 gorillas. 48Tell them they are our friends, so we cant hurt them. Take them to the conservation park and show them a monkey or a rare bird. Show them the types of penguins. Teach your children that animals can feel pain but cannot express themselves like us.49If you have pets at home, let them acco
44、mpany your children deal with them well.One could call an ambulance for injured dogs or nurse a sick animal back to health. Taking a nature walk is liked by kids and also the best way to get along with the family. Kids love to see some newborn dogs and the mother nursing them.50.A Emotions are well
45、understood by children and they may have the same feeling.B Children all like small animals, but they don t consider them as their friends.C Teach them never to throw stones to hit animals.D This can make children know how to care others.E One could teach them to be kind to ants and show them how th
46、ey carry food to save for the rainy day.F Parents should protect the environment first.G Therefore one could tell them that the environment should be (kept ) clean.第五部分:单词拼写(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)51.Urban inhabitants have to live with the _(典型的,特有的) noises of cities.52.He i_(要求,命令) me to deliver it to a
47、 customer.53.The scientist often _(做贡献)to an academic journal.54.The board _(拒绝) all our ideas.55.The boss is _(小心谨慎的) about making promises.56.It seemed the water was to _(责备)57.The old man was utterly _(吸收) in the book.58.He was compelled to join the _(工会) as a condition of getting the job.来源:学_科_
48、网59He remained_(始终如一的) in his opposition to anything new.60The situation suddenly became _(紧张)61Theres an _(错误) in your calculation.62A golden w_ is the fiftieth anniversary of a marriage.63Some people like to lie on the beach, but I prefer _(观光).64The S_ of Liberty stands in New York Harbor.65Stude
49、nts in No.2 middle school should wear school u_.第六部分: 写作(共两节,总分35分) 第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)英语课上,老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文。假设以下便条为你同桌所写,请你对其进行修改。便条中共有10处错误,每句中最多有两处。错误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()。并在其下面写出修改后的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线(/)划掉。修改:在错的词后划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1每处错误及修改均仅限一词;2只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不记分。 Dear Tom,
50、How are you doing? I wonder what you could sell some Chinese knots for me. I made it myself with red silk threads, cloth and other materials. They look real beautifulin the shape of a diamond, about 5 inch long and 4 inches wide. In the China, these knots stands for friendship, love and good luck. P
51、eople can either give them as gifts to friendshang them in their houses. They are only 12.99 US dollars each. If anyone wants to knowmore about the knots, let them write for me. Also, do let me know if you need furtherinformations. Thank you! Li Hua第二节:书面表达(满分25分)假如你的名字叫王平,再过几天就是圣诞节了(Christmas Day,
52、12月25日)。昨天你在美国的朋友Jack寄来一本Christmas in America。这是他给你的圣诞礼物。去年圣诞期间你和Jack一起度过。你们一起去看电影,听音乐会,看足球赛等,过得很愉快。Jack还给你讲了许多有趣的故事,使你对美国这个国家有了更多的了解。看到这本书,会使你想起许多令人难忘的时刻。请按以上内容给Jack写封信。(100个词左右)清远市第一中学实验学校2015-2016学年度第一学期高二级第一次月考英语参考答案 第一部分:阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)1 5 CADBA 6-10DCCAB 11 15 CDCCA第二部分:语法填空(共10小题,每小题1
53、.5分,满分15分) 16. because 17. and 18. work 19. dangerous 20. too 21. Have 22. the 23.with 24. second 25. there第三部分:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分) 2630 BDBCA 3135 DDDCA 3640 BACDB 4145 ACBBA第四部分: 任务阅读 (共5小题, 每小题2分,满分10分)4650 EGCAD第五部分:单词拼写(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分) 51 characteristic 52 instructed 53 contributes 54
54、rejected 55 cautious 56 blame57 absorbed58 union59 consistent 60 tense 61 error 62 wedding 63 sightseeing 64 Statue 65 uniform 第六部分: 写作(共两节,总分35分) 第一节:短文改错(满分10分)来源:学科网 1.what-ifwhether2.it-them3.real-really4.inch-inches5.In China6.stands-stand 7.or hang them8.write to me9.needed-need10.informations
55、-information 第二节:书面表达(满分25分)Dear Jack, Thank you very much for the book “Christmas inAmerica”. Its a wonderful book. It made me think of my Christmas with you there. You told me a lot of interesting stories, so I learned more about your country and people. I enjoyed going to the movies, the concerts and watching football matches with you. I really had a pleasant time. Ill never forget those days, Well, Christmas is coming soon. I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year! Yours truly, Wang Ping