1、2019.3.17-18高二月考英语试题 第一部分：听力（略）第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10个小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWe would like to wish all our readers a wonderful winter break. Our January magazine is now in the shops and available digitally. Were looking forward to sharing more adventures
2、and discoveries with you in 2014,including:At a crossroads in the AtlanticAs the population of Ascension Island rises up to mark the 200th anniversary of British rule, Fred Pearce wonders what the future might have in store for this strange part of land.Photostory: On the road again A selection of i
3、mages from an exhibition opening this month at the Royal Geographical Society go hand in hand with M. Aurel Steins early 20th century photographs of the Silk Road.Dossier: Going undergroundMark Rowe discusses the role that carbon storage can play in the global effort to reduce carbon dioxide emissio
4、n (排放).Net lossKit Gillet reports from the Gulf of Thailand, whose fisheries (渔场) have been almost destroyed by the commercialization of the Thai fishing industry.And dont forget.a round-up of the latest geographical and climate science news; a hot spot focus on Turkey; advice on taking photographs
5、in Antarctica; an interview with Lucien Castaing-Taylor, professor of visual arts at Harvard; plus lots, lots more. Buy your copy now, click here and save up to 35% or call+44 (0)1635 588 496.Geographical is also available in WHSmith and many independent news agents.21. If you want to read something
6、 about global warming, you can read .A. At a crossroads in the AtlanticB. Photostory: On the road againC. Dossier: Going undergroundD. Net loss22. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Ascension Island has a bright future with more population.B. Commercialization contributes to the loss of fi
7、shery in Thai.C. The January edition of 2014 is to come out in the winter break.D. The topics of this magazine focus on geography and interviews.23.The passage is written to .A. share adventures and discoveriesB. give advice on taking photosC. attract readers to buy the magazineD. introduce the cont
8、ent of the magazine BWith all the wars, fighting and sadness in the world today, its not only necessary, but also essential to have a good sense of humor just to help us get through each and every day of our lives. Putting a smile on someones face when you know they are feeling down in the dump, mak
9、es me feel good and warms my heart.How would you feel if you could not joke around with your wife, husband, child, co-worker, neighbor, close friends, or even just someone that you are standing in line with at your corner store? I am always saying things that make others smile or laugh, even if I do
10、nt know the person Im joking around with. My Grandma always found humor in everything she did, even if it was the hardest job anyone could imagine. This not only relieves stress in any situation, but also is common courtesy(礼貌)to speak to others that are around you. I know of a few people that dont
11、have a funny bone in their bodies, as they say. Everyone around them could be rolling on the floor after hearing a great joke and they would sit there without the slightest smile on their face. They dont get the joke that makes others laugh. I am busting a gut while they just sit there, looking at m
12、e as if I were from outer space. How can people not get a really funny joke? Laughing is essential to keep your stress levels under control. Without humor we would find ourselves with a lot of psychological problems, or on a lot of medications to keep us from going crazy. There is too much sadness i
13、n this present world. It drives people crazy. We all need to find a way to ignore the sadness and bring a little light into our lives. So, I believe our best medicine is to get together and tell some jokes and have some fun laughing together.24. What is the authors attitude towards the present world
14、? A. Critical B. Positive C. Satisfied D. Indifferent25. The phrase “busting a gut in the third paragraph can be replaced by _. A. explaining carefully B. speaking loud C. keeping silent D. laughing hard26. According to the author, humor is useful in the aspect that _. A. it makes people more confid
15、ent B. it can pick up peoples spirits C. it can help get rid of the cruelty in the world D. it can help people get on well with others27. In writing the passage, the author mainly intends to _. A. introduce a practical way to get through daily life B. convince people of the power of humour C. encour
16、age people to be humorous in daily life D. talk about his own understanding of humorCAs any plane passenger will confirm, a crying baby is almost impossible to ignore, no matter how hard you try. Now scientists believe they may have worked out why. A babys cry pulls at the heartstrings(扣人心弦）in a way
17、 while other cries dont, researchers found. Researchers found that a babys cry can trigger unique emotional responses in the brain, making it impossible for us to ignore themwhether we are parents or not. Other types of cries, including calls of animals in great pain, fail to get the same responsesu
18、ggesting the brain is programmed to respond specifically to a babys cry. A team of Oxford University scientists scanned the brains of 28 men and women as they listened to a variety of calls and cries. After 100 milliseconds - roughly the time it takes to blink (眨眼) two parts of the brain that respon
19、d to emotion lit up. Their response to a babys cry was particularly strong. The response was seen in both men and womeneven if they had no children. Researcher Dr Christine Parsons said, “You might read that men should just notice a baby and step over it and not see it, but its not true. There is a
20、special processing in men and women, which makes sense from an evolutionary(演化的）view that both men and women would be responding to these cries.” The study was in people who were not parents, yet they are all responding at 100ms to these particular cries, so this might be a fundamental response pres
21、ent in all of us regardless of parental status. Fellow researcher Katie Young said it may take a bit longer for someone to recognize their own childs cries because they need to do more “fine-grained analysis”. The team had previously found that our reactions speed up when we hear a baby crying. Adul
22、ts performed better on computer games when they heard the sound of a baby crying than after they heard recordings of adults crying.28. A babys cry is difficult to ignore because it .A. keeps on crying B. makes people feel strong emotionsC. causes people great pain D. cries harder than adults 29. The
23、 underlined word “trigger” in Paragraph 2 probably means “ ”A. remove B. cause C. avoid D. cure30. What may Christine Parsons agree to?A. A crying baby makes no sense to people without children.B. Parents can hardly recognize their own babies cries.C. Men pay less attention to a crying baby than wom
24、en.D. Almost everyone makes certain response to a babys cry.31. Whats the main idea of the text?A. Why you cant get a babys cry out of your head.B. How to recognize different babies cries.C. Why a baby is easy and likely to cry.D. How to prevent a baby crying.DWhy should mankind explore space? Why s
25、hould money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked.Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic ma
26、keup as human beings. What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possib
27、le.Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects. Exploration also allows minerals and other poten
28、tial resources to be found. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or qual
29、ity of our lives. We have already benefited from other spinoffs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even nonstick pans and mirrored sunglasses are byproducts(副产品) of technological developments in the space industry!Whi
30、le many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dan
31、gers. The danger exists, but knowledge can help human beings to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It
32、 is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.32. Why does the author mention the questions?A. To express his doubts.B. To compare different ideas.C. To introduce points for discussion.D. To describe the conditions
33、 on Earth.33. What is the reason for exploring space based on?A. Humans are natureborn to do so.B. Humans have the tendency to fight.C. Humans may find new sources of food.D. Humans dont like to stay in the same place.34. The underlined word “spinoffs” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to _.A. survival
34、 chances B. potential resourcesC. unexpected benefitsD. physical possessions35. Which of the statements can best sum up the passage?A. Space exploration has created many wonders.B. Space exploration provides the best value for money.C. Space exploration can benefit science and technology.D. Space ex
35、ploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth. 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It can be difficult to meet new people and make friends，especially when you move to a new city or find yourself out of your comfort zoneHow will you deal with the situation? 36 Ther
36、e are several ways that you can meet people that you might not have considered in the past 37You probably have several acquaintances that you see on a daily basis or a weekly basisIf you get along well with certain people，you can see if this acquaintance would like to go out and do something sociall
37、y with youIf you have common interests，you might suggest that the two of you do something together that involves your interest Make an effort to accept invitationsSometimes people that you know may be having a barbecue or other types of social gatheringTry to ensure that you are able to attend and t
38、hen show up at the appointed time 38 If you meet people that you click with，you can make a plan to see them again in the future or you can invite your friends to your own event and ask them to extend the invitation to the friends that were at their gathering tooGo out，even when you dont feel like it
39、It turns out that when people invite someone to join them for dinner or a movie or something else，they really want to hang out with you 39 40 But once you have used the same methods a few times you will know exactly what works and what does notDont give up，everyone is different and it just takes tim
40、e to get to know peopleAExpand on current relationshipsBTrying to make new friends can be annoying at firstCDo you work with people that you get along well with?DBut dont call them several times a day or even several times per weekEBe more social and youll make your life more exciting and fulfilledF
41、If you tend to say “no” often，people will eventually stop asking you to go with themGThese types of gatherings often lead to meeting different people who are friends of friends第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20个小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，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。 The job of rais
42、ing children is a tough one. Children dont come with an instruction manual(说明书).And each child is 41 . So parents sometimes pull their hair out in frustration，not 42 what to do. But in raising children，what we do is 43 by our culture. Naturally then，American parents teach their children basic Americ
43、an 44. To Americans,the goal of parents is to help children 45 on their own feet. From 46，each child may get his or her own room. As children grow, they get more 47 to make their own choices.48 choose their own forms of entertainment，as well as the friends to 49 them with. When they 50 young adultho
44、od，they choose their own jobs and marriage 51. Of course，many young adults still 52 their parents advice and approval for the choices they make. But once they “leave the53” at around 18 to 21 years old，they want to be on their own，not 54 to their mothers apron strings(围裙带). The relationship between
45、parents and children in America is very informal. American parents 55 their children as individualsnot as extensions of themselves. They 56 them to achieve their own dreams. Americans praise , encourage and give their children the 57 to succeed. When children become adults，their parents becomes more
46、 like 58.But 59 to popular belief，most adult Americans dont make their parents pay for room and board when their parents come to 60 them. Even as adults，they respect and honor their parents.41. A. strange B. different C. new D. unlike42. A. noticing B. remembering C. knowing D. deciding43. A. influe
47、nced B. made C. controlled D. changed 44. A. services B. standards C. laws D. values45. A. sit B. get C. stand D. rise46. A. adulthood B. girlhood C. boyhood D. childhood47. A. freedom B. space C. time D. money48. A. Adults B. Teenagers C. Americans D. Parents49. A. help B. join C. share D. provide5
48、0. A. gain B. pass C. become D. reach51. A. wives B. partners C. husbands D. couples52. A. seek B. invite C. try D. choose53. A. room B. house C. nest D. place54. A. connected B. held C. stuck D. tied55. A. look B. view C. think D. recognize56. A. hope B. suggest C. allow D. command57. A. power B. t
49、rust C. energy D. confidence58. A. friends B. companions C. members D. companies59. A. known B. similar C. contrary D. due60. A. notice B. visit C. watch D. observe第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 “Mirror, mirror, which clothes suit me best?” Now, there is a magic mirror in
50、 the shopping center 61 can answer the question. A shopping center in England is selling a magic dressing mirrorYou neednt enter a fitting room and put the clothes 62 by yourselfAll you need to do is to stand in front of the mirrorThe magic mirror can tell you 63 or not the clothing you have chosen
51、suits you. 3D technology 64 (use) for the magic mirror for you to choose and try on all kinds of clothes from different storesWhen you stand in front of the mirror, With the 65 (assist) of the technology, you can make its own judgement of your body typeThen you can see 66 wearing the dress you have
52、chosen in the mirrorIts very convenient for you to find the most 67 (suit) dressYou do not have to spend a lot of time 68 (walk) around in different stores 69 do you need to shut yourself into a small dressing room “The mirror has worked much better with womens clothing than 70 (expect), so we are n
53、ow developing the software for mens and kids clothing, ” said the marketing manager of the shopping center.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） 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（八），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：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出
54、修改后的词。 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。 Im a senior student and Im now in the need of your help although I cant stand the great pressure. Every day I have to have lesson at school for nine hours and spend at least three to four hours doing my homework at home. Our teenagers are eager to
55、play and enjoy ourselves, but we hardly have any time to do that we want. Beside, we dont even have enough sleepy.There seem to have three cases about the overload: the pressure of examinations, too many homework and high expectations from the parents. We often warned that if we dont do our best we
56、wont have the chance to go to university. The pressure often makes me awake at night.第二节 书面表达(满分25分）假设你正在参加全省中学生英语演讲比赛，请你针对有些父母经常翻看孩子日记或书包这一现象，写一篇演讲稿，陈述你的观点。演讲稿的主要内容应包括：认为同学们不必为此苦恼；希望能够体谅父母的苦衷；建议与父母进行交流和沟通。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。Good morning, ladies and gentleman. Some of us are having problems with our parents, as they often look into our school bags or read our diaries. Thank you!