1、启用前绝密 有责力行 修己达德山西省曲沃中学高一年级第二学期第一次月考英语试卷（本试卷满分100分，考试时间90分钟） 第一部分：知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节 单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分. ）从每题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出该题的最佳选项。（提示：建议用时8分钟）1. It is now a childrens festival, _ they can dress up and go to their neighbours homes to ask for sweets. A.that B.which C.when D.what 2. _the Sprin
2、g Festival in China, people may give children pocket money _red paper. A.In;at B.In;with C.At;in D.At;on3. _ massive 9.0 magnitude quake hit northeast Japan on March 11,2011, causing many injures, fires and _ ten-meter tsunami along parts of the countrys coastline. A.The;a B.A;a C.A;the D.The;the4.
3、He could not have her _ with telling people lies! A.get off B.get away C.getting off D.getting away5. Curiosity _ Linda inside the slimming restaurant. A.moved B.drove C.admired D.lost6. I cant leave. She told me that I _ stay here until she comes back. A.may B.must C.can D.will7. Festivals and cele
4、brations of all kinds _everywhere since ancient times. A.have held B.were held C.had been held D.have been held8. The most energetic and important festivals are _ look forward to the end of winter and to the coming of spring. A.the ones that B.ones that C.that D.the ones9. -Putting on a happy face n
5、ot only helps us make friends but also makes us feel better. -_. A.I cant agree with you more. B.Its up to you. C.Its my pleasure. D.Dont mention it.10. _not to miss the flight at 15:20, the manager set out for the airport in a hurry. A.Reminding B.To remind C.Reminded D.Having reminded第二节：完形填空（共20小
6、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1130各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。（提示：建议用时20分钟） Learning to Accept I learned how to accept life as it is from my father. 11 , he did not teach me acceptance when he was strong and healthy, but rather when he was 12 and ill. My father was 13 a strong man who loved being
7、active, but a terrible illness 14 all that away. Now he can no longer walk, and he must sit quietly in a chair all day. Even talking is 15 . One night, I went to visit him with my sisters. We started 16 about life, and I told them about one of my 17 . I said that we must very often give things up 18
8、 we grow-our youth, our beauty , our friends-but it always _19 that after we give something up, we gain something new in its place. Then suddenly my father 20 up. He said ,But, Peter. I gave up 21 ! What did I gain?” I thought and thought , but I could not think of anything to say. 22 he answered hi
9、s own question: I 23 the love of my family.” I looked at my sisters, and saw tears in their eyes, along with hope and thankfulness. I was also 24 by his words. After that, when I began to feel irritated (愤怒的)at someone, I 25 remember his words and become 26 .If he could replace his great pain with a
10、 feeling of love for others, then I should be 27 to give up my small irritations. In this 28 , I learned the power of acceptance from my father. Sometimes I 29 what other things I could learn from him if I had listened more carefully when I was a boy. For now, though, I am gratetful for this one 30
11、.11.A.However B.Therefore C. Afterwards D.Meanwhile12.A.tired B.poor C. weak D.slow13.A. already B.once C.only D.still14.A.put B.threw C.sent D.took15.A.impossible B.stressful C.difficult D.hopeless16. A.worrying B.talking C.caring D.asking17. A.decisions B.beliefs C.ambitions D.experience18. A.befo
12、re B.since C.as D.till19. A.suggests B. promises C.requires D.seems20. A.summed B.turned C.spoke D.opened21. A.something B.anything C.everything D.nothing22. A.Surprisingly B.Immediately C.Naturally D.Certainly23. A.gained B.accepted C.had D.enjoyed24. A.warned B.astonished C.attracted D.touched25.
13、A.would B.could C.shoud D.might26. A.quiet B.calm C.relaxed D.happy27. A.able B.likely C.free D.ready28. A.case B.way C.method D.form29. A.doubt B.guess C.know D.wonder30. A.award B.word C.lesson D.gift 第二部分：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）（提示：建议用时35分钟）阅读下列短文，从每题所给出的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项.A Ask
14、 Dr 。JeffersThis month Dr. Jeffers is answering questions about the human brain and how it works.Dear Dr. Jeffers, One of my colleagues, Felix Moeller, told me that scientists are learning to use computer to read minds. Is there any truth to this story?Jane Leon, New York, USADear Ms. Leon,Well, a l
15、ot of research is being conducted in this area, but so far, the brain scanning equipment and corresponding computer programs havent been able to actually read thoughts. In one experiment, test subjects（受试者）were connected to scanning equipment and shown two numbers on a screen. They were then asked t
16、o choose between adding or subtracting（减）the two numbers. Using this method, researchers were able to follow brain processes and make the correct assumptions（假设）70 percent of the time. Its not quite mind reading, but its certainly a first step.Dr. J.Dear Dr. Jeffers, My three-year-old son loves it w
17、hen I dig my fingers into his sides and tickle （胳肢）him until he laughs uncontrollably. The other day I noticed him trying to tickle himself but he couldnt do it. Why not?Glenn Lewis, Vancouver, CanadaDear Mr. Lewis,Its because of how the brain works. The brain is trained to know what to pay attentio
18、n to and what to ignore. It causes us to ignore physical feelings we expect to happen, but it causes a mild panic reaction when there is an unexpected feeling. For example, you dont notice how your shoulder feels while youre walking down the street. But if someone comes up behind you and touches you
19、 lightly on the shoulder, you may jump in fear. Its that unexpected part that causes the tickle reaction.Dr. J.31. What can we learn from the answer to the first question? A. Some equipment is able to read human minds. B. Test subjects have been used to make decisions.C. Some progress has been made
20、in mind reading. D. Computer programs can copy brain processes.32.People laugh when tickled by others because the feeling is _. A. uncomfortable B.expected C. comfortable D. unexpected33.Who has got a little child according to the text? A. Mr. Lewis B.Ms. Leon C. Mr. Moeller D. Dr. Jeffers34.Accordi
21、ng to the text, Jeffers is probably _. A. a computer programmer B. a human brain expert C. a test subject D. a medical doctor BTeachers have long said that success is its own reward. But these days, some students are finding that good grades can bring them cash and luxury gifts.In at least a dozen s
22、tates this school year, students who bring home top marks can expect more than just thankfulness.The most ambitious experiment began in September, when seven states Arkansas, Alabama, Connecticut, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Virginia and Washingtonwon spots in an Mobil-funded program that, in most case
23、s, pays students $100 for each passing grade on advanced placement (AP) college-prep exams.Its an effort to get lowincome and minority students interested in the courses, says Tommie Sue Anthony, president of the Arkansas Advanced Initiative for Math and Science. “We still have students who are not
24、sure of the value, who are not willing to take the courses,” she says. “Probably the motivation will make a difference with those students.”Gregg Fleisher of the National Math and Science Initiative, which runs the seven-state program, says the effort is modeled on a program adopted by Dallas in the
25、 1995-96 school year that saw AP course-taking jump obviously. That program is now statewide.While many educators would be against offering kids cash for good grades, Fleisher and others say the idea is simple: “Its an encouragement to get them to basically make the right decision and choose a more
26、strict class,” he says. “This teaches them that if they work at something very hard and have a lot of support, they can do something they didnt think they could do.”An analysis of the Texas program last month by Cornell economist C. Kirabo Jackson found that it linked to a 30% rise in the number of
27、students with high SAT and ACT scores and an 8% rise in college-going students.(Notes: 1.SAT: 美国学术能力评估考试；2. ACT: 美国大学入学考试。)35What does the passage mainly talk about?A.Success is its own reward.B.A new motivation for students. C.Good grades deserves gratitude.D.Success makes a difference.36Whats the
28、purpose of the experiment?A.To offer poor students luxury gifts on their birthdays.B.To help poor students to keep on with education.C.To get relatively poor students interested in their studies. D.To make an effort to raise the value of money.37Which of the following statements is TRUE? A.Students
29、who top at college prep exams get $ 100.B.The program didnt have any effect on students achievements. C.The program has been going on half a dozen states this year.D.The program was probably first adopted by Dallas.38According to the passage, the program .A.encourages students to study harderB.makes
30、 everything possibleC.helps students choose right classesD.teaches students to spend money CIts not easy being a teenager（13至19岁青少年）nor is it easy being the parent of a teenager. You can make your child feel angry, hurt, or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself. It is important
31、 to give your child the space he needs to grow while gently letting him know that you youll still be there for him when he needs you.Expect a lot from your child, just not everything.Except for health and safety problems, such as drug use or careless driving; consider everything else open to discuss
32、ion. If your child is unwilling to discuss something, dont insist he tell you whats on his mind. The more you insist, the more likely that hell clarn up. Instead , let him attempt to solve（解决）things by himself. At the same time, remind him that youre always there for him should he seek advice or hel
33、p. Show respect for your teenagers privacy （隐私）. Never read him his mail or listen in on personal conversations.Teach your teenager that the family phone is for the whole family. If your child talks on the familys telephone for too long, tell him he can talk for15 minutes, but then he must stay off
34、the phone for at least an equal period of time. This not only frees up the line so that other family members can make and receive calls, but teaches your teenager moderation（节制）. Or if you are open to the idea, allow your teenager his own phone that he pays for with his own pocket money or a part ti
35、me job39. The main purpose of the text is to tell parents .A. how to get along with a teenager B. how to respect a teenagerC. how to help a teenager grow up D. how to understand a teenager40. What does the phrase “clam up” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. refuse to talk B. show respect C.become excit
36、ed D. seek help41.The last paragraph is about how to teach a teenagerA. to answer the phone quickly B. to pay for his own telephoneC. to share the phone quickly D. to use the phone in a sensible way 42. What should parents do in raising a teenager according to the text?A. Nor allow him to learn driv
37、ing or take drugs B. Give him advice only when necessaryC. Let him have his own telephone D. Not talk about personal things with him DHow words came into being is unknown. All we assume（推测）is that some early men invented certain sounds, in one way or another, to express thoughts and feelings, action
38、s and things, so that they could talk with each other. Later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be put together to show those sounds, and which could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken or written in letters, are called words.The power of words, then, lies in their
39、 associations - the things they bring up to our minds. Words become filled with meaning for us by experience; and the longer we tire, the more certain words bring back to us the happy and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of words that mean something to us i
40、ncreases.Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which have powerful effects on our minds and feelings. This clever use of words is what we call literary style（文体）. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He can express his meaning in
41、words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can move men to tears, We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use them correctly, or they will make our speech silly and common.43. We learn from the text that language might have begun with .A. expressions
42、 B. sounds C. signs D. actions44.What is mainly discussed in Paragraph 2? A. The relation of human experience with words. B. The importance of old words C. The gradual change and development of words. D.The learning of new words. 45. In the last paragraph, what does the author suggest that we should
43、 do? A.Learn poems by heart. B. Make musical speeches C. Use words skillfully. D. Associate with listeners.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）（提示：建议用时5分钟）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。 Ladies and Gentlemen, Today Id like to give you some advice on how to live a happy life.As is known to us all, 46._ W
44、ithout it, a man will feel that life is meaningless and the world is completely dark and terrible. “How to be happy, then?” you may ask. Now, this is what we are going to talk about. 47._. First, 48._. Only a strong man can enjoy the pleasures of life. Secondly, 49._! If you meet with some difficult
45、ies, you must try your best to get over them. Finally, willpower is important to happiness. Try to be optimistic towards life, for the world is still in the making and you can have a share in it. In this way, 50._. A. you can have true happiness B. here is some advice for you to live a happy life C.
46、 where there is a will, there is a way D. happiness is the most precious thing in life E. if we do not study and work hard, we shall not be able to earn a living in our community F. remember that worry and anger are of no use at allG. health is the key to happiness 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分20分）第一节 根据所给汉语意思用短语的
47、恰当形式完成下列英语句子，每空填写一词。(每题1分,共5分)（提示：建议用时5分钟）51. 这样，他们减少了饭菜中的脂肪含量，增加了纤维。In this way they _ _the fat and increased the fibre in the meal.52. 人们喜欢在一起吃饭、喝酒并一块彼此间玩得很开心。People love to get together to eat, drink and _ _ with each other.53. 他的三个孩子都盼望着和他一起去钓鱼。His three kids are all _ _to going fishing with him
48、.54. 大卫靠为报社撰写文章谋生。David _ his _by writing articles for newspapers. 55. 玛丽想要减肥。Mary wanted to _ _.第二节 书面表达（满分15分）（提示：建议用时17分钟）见答题页。 注意：请将答案全部写在答题卡上。 高一年级第二学期第一次月考英 语 答 题 卡I.单项选择(每题1分, 满分10分)：15_ _ _ _ _610_ _ _ _ _II.完形填空(每题1.5分, 满分30分)：1115_ _ _ _ _ 1620_ _ _ _ _2125_ _ _ _ _ 2630_ _ _ _ _III.阅读理解（每
49、题2分, 满分40分）：3135_ _ _ _ _ 3640_ _ _ _ _ 4145_ _ _ _ _ 4650_ _ _ _ _IV. (每题1分,共5分)51. _ _ 52._ _ 53._ _ 54._ _ 55._ _ 第二节 书面表达（满分15分）（提示：建议用时17分钟）假设有一批美国中学生要来山西省曲沃中学就读，校方要求你在开班典礼上介绍一下学校的有关规定。请按以下要点写一篇发言稿。1. 曲沃中学是一所省重点中学，历史悠久。2.学生要穿戴整洁，着校服 3.上课不迟到、早退 4.走路轻声慢步，靠右行5.校内不能骑自行车 6.见面要问好 7.不乱扔废弃物，保持校园整洁 注意:1
50、.词数：100120，短文的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3.书写要工整，卷面整洁。参考词汇：重点的key 穿戴整洁be neatly dressed Good morning, my dear friends. Welcome to Quwo Senior High School.-Thats all, thank you. 高一年级第二学期第一次月考英 语参考答案I、1.C 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.B 6.B 7.D 8.A 9.A 10.CII、11-15A CBDC 16-20BBCDC 21-25CAADA 26-30BABDDIII、3
51、1-34 CDAB 3538 BCDA 39-42CADB 43-45 BAC 46-50 DBGFAIV、51.cut down 52.have fun 53.looking forward 54.earns/earned, living 55.lose,weightV、参考范文： Good morning, my dear friends. Welcome to Quwo Senior High School. Our school , which lies in the southeast of Shanxi Province, is a key senior high school w
52、ith a long history. Now please allow me to introduce to you some of our school rules here. As Quwo Senior High School students, firstly, we are expected to be neatly dressed in school uniform when at school. Secondly, it must be made clear that we should never be late for class or leave school befor
53、e it is over. Thirdly, the school is a place for us to live in and study in, so we must keep it clean and never litter anywhere. Say hello to each other when you come across teachers or students. Lastly, while you are walking , please remember to keep to the right and be quiet. Students and teachers are not permitted to cycle on the campus. Hope you have a good time.Thats all, thank you. w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.m