1、宜都市二中高二年级3月月考英语试卷本试卷共12页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。祝考试顺利注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上对应题目的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出
2、最佳选项。1. How will the speakers go to school?A. By bus. B. By car. C. By bike.2. What does the man suggest doing?A. Parking the car. B. Waiting in the line. C. Going to another theatre.3. What did the woman lose last night?A. Her hat. B. Her bag. C. Her hairbrush.4. What place did the man visit recent
3、ly?A. The desert. B. The mountain. C. The jungle.5. What are the speakers probably talking about?A. Washing clothes. B. Making sandwiches. C. Clearing the rubbish.第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. When did the woman become a helper at Cat Rescue?A. Last May. B. Last Oct
4、ober. C. Last December.7. What did the woman start doing a few days ago?A. Being a vet assistant. B. Cleaning the cat houses. C. Feeding the cats.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where is the woman waiting for the man?A. At the dentist. B. At the hairdressers. C. At the glasses store.9. What time is it now?A. 5:0
5、0 B. 5:30 C. 6:00.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Who is the woman probably talking to?A. Her father. B. Her brother. C. Her instructor.11. What is the woman learning to do?A. Dive. B. Cycle. C. Drive.12. What is the woman like?A. Brave. B. Cautious. C. Curious.请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why did the man start hors
6、e riding?A. He thought it would be enjoyable. B. He was trying to be more active.C. He wanted to overcome his fear of animals.14. What is unusual about the horse riding club the man goes to?A. Its members. B. Its location. C. Its opening time.15. How has horse riding changed the man?A. Hes got more
7、organized. B. Hes got more patient. C. Hes got fitter.16. What would the man like to do in the future?A. Enter horse riding races. B. Work as a horse trainer.C. Teach children to ride.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What makes the first caf popular with university students?A. Its food. B. Its price. C. Its e
8、nvironment.18. Where is the Grand Caf?A. In High Street. B. In Walton Street. C. In Queen Street.19. What is typically served in the Grand Caf?A. Bacon. B. Beefsteak. C. Smoked fish.20. What does the speaker say about Freuds Caf?A. It often plays live music. B. It has mirror-covered walls. C. It off
9、ers different magazines.第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AAdopt our petsAre you thinking of keeping a pet? Why not consider adopting our lovely and adorable pets? No matter how much we do for them while they are here, the place they most want to be is in a
10、new and warm home! Come to the centre any day of the week!Ashley (Dog一grey)Female, 2 years oldChihuahuaYou can see our favourite girl smiling happily when she faces the camera. She knows some commands. Her ideal family would be adults without kids. Ashley is shy and would be scared around new folks.
11、 She deserves a second chance to have a loving, forever home.Chris(Dog一gold)Male, 1 year oldA Labrador retrieverLook at this handsome boy! He is still a baby and he needs a lot of attention, time, affection and training in order to make him a wonderful adult dog. If you are ready for a dog, please m
12、ake Chris your new family member.Thomas (Rabbit一grey)Male, 8 months oldDomestic rabbitThomas is curious and active. He likes to spend time with other animals. He likes to take baths very much. So please hurry over to take him home！Ruby (Cat一white)Female, 2 years oldDomestic shorthairPlease meet our
13、pretty princess Ruby - an all-white lady. She is playful and needs a lot of exercise. A home with children over 6 years old is probably best. Do you have room in your home and heart for Ruby?For enquiries, simply come to the front desk of our centre or call Ms Elaine Ho, our Centre Supervisor at 276
14、5-4832.21. What do all of these four animals need according to the text?A. A big bathroom. B. A loving home.C. A lot of exercise. D. A pet centre.22. What does Thomas like to do?A. Spend time with little kids. B. Play with other animals.C. Sit before cameras. D. Receive training23. Which of the foll
15、owing would be perfect for adopting Ruby?A. Dog lovers. B. Rabbit enthusiasts.C. A couple with a male cat. D. A family with an 8-year-old kid.BBrian Horberg was about 9 years old when he left a lasting impression on California-based author Glenn Palmedo-Smith. The two met in a Danbury, Connecticut S
16、top and Shop in the 1990s.Following their memorable chat, Palmedo-Smith tracked down the boy, who was born blind and deaf in his right ear, and presented him with a 66-key keyboard that had pre-programmed songs.“I couldnt believe it!” Palmedo-Smith says when recalling he found out that Brian was a p
17、ianist. “This kids got a spark (才华). It was greatness.”On that fateful day in the 1990s, Palmedo-Smith says he had stopped at the store for some food when he was approached by Brian in the checkout line. “He was so different,” Palmedo-Smith recalls. “I just thought, This kid is special. ” Despite on
18、ly being with Brian for 90 minutes, Palmedo-Smith says it was clear that once Brian started playing and mimicking (模仿) the keyboards pre-programmed songs, he was “a natural”.Brians talents only increased from there, said his Life Skills Instructor Mary Casagrande and today, now 30, he owns his own m
19、usic business. “He has perfect pitch (音准) can now master a new song after hearing it only two or three times, and knows nearly 300 songs by heart. Its hard to get him to practice because it comes so naturally to him, Casagrande explains. “Currently, Brian performs at 13 local senior centres and nurs
20、ing homes four times a week and is even booked through 2023 about which Brian feels incredibly lucky. “Its great to get to make people happy, Brian says. “I dont remember much about meeting Palmedo-Smith, but I would like him to know what he started. I was just a kid then. My life is different now.
21、Ive grown in my music and really accomplished something - Id like him to know that.24. What was Palmedo-Smiths attitude to Brian at first sight?A. He worried about him. B. He was thankful for him.C. He had no interest in him. D. He really appreciated him.25. In what aspect did Brians meeting with Pa
22、lmedo-Smith affect him?A. His future career. B. His physical health.C. His understanding of life. D. His attitude to challenges.26. What can we infer from Casagrandes words about Brian?A. He is a pianist in great demand. B. He makes great efforts to practice.C. He finds it hard to memorize songs. D.
23、 He can write different songs for people.27. What can we learn from the story?A. Education is the key to success. B. Ups and downs make one strong.C. It is better to trust to courage than to luck. D.A small act of kindness can make a big difference.CA 12-year-old Sioux Falls girl is using her talent
24、 as an artist and enthusiasm to help animals and raise awareness of the troubles of endangered species on the planet.Bria Neffs enthusiasm developed when, as an eight-year-old, she entered and won an art competition held by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). During the art competition
25、, Bria learned of the more than 3,000 endangered species around the world. “I was so upset I told my mom I wanted to do something about it,” Bria said. She decided to create paintings of the endangered animals, sell the artwork and donate money to organizations that work to conserve those species. I
26、n the last three years she has devoted more than 500 hours to the task: painting, researching, educating and raising awareness of endangered animals. Her mother, Amity Neff, said, “I dont know if she really realizes what she has accomplished. I told her people are paying attention.”Bria founded Face
27、s of the Endangered to protect endangered species through the sale of her artwork. She has sold over 250 paintings of endangered animals to people around the world and has donated more than $34,000 to animal conservation groups. Beneficiaries (受益者) include the Jane Goodall Institute, the IFAW, and t
28、he Wolf Conservation Center in New York. Bria has also published two educational coloring books, including one for the Great Plains Zoo near her home; donations help fund the care of the zoos endangered species. She uses her website and Facebook page to stress the challenges facing endangered animal
29、s, inspiring followers in 48 countries.“I hope my paintings can give endangered animals a face so they dont disappear,” says Bria. “And I hope I can inspire kids like me to believe they can do great things.”28. What can we learn about Bria?A. She is always ready to help others. B. She has a strong i
30、nterest in painting.C. She has a great desire to achieve fame. D. She uses her family connections to good advantage.29. Why did Bria start painting animals?A. To draw childrens attention. B. To protect the endangered animals.C. To participate in an art competition. D. To raise money for her further
31、study.30. Which of the following can best describe Bria?A. Patient and courageous. B. Intelligent and talkative.C. Productive and public-spirited. D. Traditional and clear-headed.31. What would be the best title for the text?A. A girl artist finds confidence in painting B. The journey from ordinary
32、to excellentC.A youngster makes art countD. The life story of a student artistDCrop circles are patterns that appear in fields. The pattern is created when certain areas of the crops are pressed down firmly, but others are left as before. The edge is so clean that it looks like it was created with a
33、 machine. Even though the stalks (茎) are bent, they are not damaged. Most of the time, the crops continue to grow as normal. Sometimes, the patterns are simple circles. In other instances, they are complex designs consisting of several interconnecting geometric (几何的) shapes.Most circles are concentr
34、ated in the south of England, primarily in the counties of Hampshire and Wiltshire. But crop circles are not limited to England. They have been discovered in the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, India and other parts of the world. The season for crop circles runs from April to September, whi
35、ch coincides with the growing season.Crop circles were mentioned occasionally before the 20th century, but the phenomenon didnt gain attention until 1980, when a farmer in Wiltshire County, England, discovered three circles, each about 18 meters across, in his oat crops. Researchers and the media we
36、nt to the farm, and the world first began to learn about crop circles. By the 1990s, crop circles had become something of a tourist attraction. Visitors came from around the world to see them. Some farmers even charged for admission to their mysterious attractions.Researchers have been thinking abou
37、t the question of crop circles for several decades, but they still havent come up with a real answer - they dont know why they exist. Possibly the most controversial theory is that crop circles are the work of visitors from other planets. The most scientific theory says that crop circles are created
38、 by small currents of swirling winds called vortices (旋风). The easiest explanation for crop circles is that they are man-made tricks, created either for fun or to challenge scientists.32. What do we know about crop circles?A. They only appear in April. B. They were first discovered in 1980.C. The pr
39、oduction of the crops falls as a result.D. The crops still grow well though pressed down.33. Crop circles began to gain public attention due toA. the visit of tourists B. a farmers creationC. the high admission charge D. the attention of researchers and the media34. What is the last paragraph mainly
40、 about?A. How crop circles might be created. B. When crop circles were created.C. The relationship between crop circles and aliens. D. The influence of the earths energy on crop circles.35. Whats the main purpose of the passage?A. To attract visitors. B. To introduce crop circles.C. To explain who c
41、reated crop circles. D. To ask people to protect crop circles.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Benefits of nature for kidsIntellectual(智力的) benefits 36 Children are natural scientists and love to experience the sights, scents(气味)and sounds of the outdoors. Nature pr
42、ovides countless opportunities for discovery, creativity, and STEM education. Getting close to natural environments allows children to learn by doing and experiment with ideas.Emotional benefitsBeing outside feels good. Children are free to explore and make noise all delightful forms of self-express
43、ion that are often restricted (限制) indoors. 37 Furthermore, nature develops a sense of peace and often brings out caring qualities in children. Many energetic children stop to dig a hole in the sand.Social benefits 38 In nature, children can play alone or connect with one another, and learn to share
44、. Often, when involved in the natural world, even active children may slowdown and learn to focus on being gentle. They also may reach out to comfort a friend who seems hurt or sad.Physical benefitsThe fresh air of the natural world offers endless opportunities for physical activity, which, in turn,
45、 builds strong bodies. Besides, outdoor play allows a child to be more physically active than indoor play._39_ Environmental benefitsIn addition to the individual benefits gained by being connected to nature, there is a collective benefit shared by all of us. 40 In order to raise adults who are enth
46、usiastic about protecting the environment, they must first develop a deep love for it. The only way to enable children to grow comfortable in nature is to open the door and let them out to explore the natural world.A. Our children are future protectors of the earth.B. And whats bad for kids is also
47、bad for parents.C. And it also brings benefits to a childs overall fitness.D. The natural world is a giant, open-ended learning laboratory.E. Providing some level of challenge allows children to learn new skills.F. In nature, children can run, jump, and shout, which helps them relax and reduce anxie
48、ty.G. When children play outdoors, there may be chances of communicating with new playmates.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Lisa works for Centre County Library in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. A few years ago, she noticed they had 41 social media presen
49、ce, so she set out to make a change.Knowing how much the Internet 42 all things feline (猫的), Lisa approached her manager and asked if she could share pictures of her cats dressed up as 43 characters from literature and pop culture. After 44 the green light, the 45 library employee got to work making
50、 her idea a 46 !“If it was an authors birthday or anniversary (周年纪念日) of some events, I would take a picture of one of my cats, mostly Horatio, and it just kind of went from there,” she said.The posts were an immediate 47 and drew in more audience members than the library had ever had before! Once H
51、oratio became Lisas 48 model, he developed an online following of thousands.Nowadays, Lisa picks a new 49 each week and sets up a kitty photo shoot with her 50 pets. Some of the costumes are 51 , like her coffee filter Shakespearean collars(咖啡滤纸做的莎士比亚领) 52 others are amazingly fancy and made with a
52、lot of 53 artistic designs.Lisa says Horatio is 54 to work with because he is naturally compliant (顺从的).What a great way to 55 interest in the library - and reading in general! The way Lisa sees it, when “you connect with the library, you connect with literacy, and encouraging that is our duty.”41.
53、A.enough B.free C.little D.much42. A.loves B.needs C.misses D.deserves43. A.strange B.female C.favorite D.famous44. A.awaiting B.getting C.placing D.breaking45. A.puzzled B.dissatisfied C.creative D.selfless46. A.reality B.challenge C.point D.habit47. A.response B.test C.risk D.hit48. A.secret B.top
54、 C.traditional D.final49. A.subject B.game C.team D.member50. A.healthy B.curious C.proud D.patient51. A.large B.simple C.beautiful D.expensive52. A.since B.if C.while D.unless53. A.boring B.detailed C.amusing D.common54. A.tough B.necessary C.impossible D.easy55. A.express B.control C.decrease D.in
55、spire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。Kitchen technology has reached new heights. So far, astronauts on the International Space Station _56_ (make) the universes first-ever space-baked cookies. The cookies mark a first in space cookery. They are the very first kind of food bak
56、ed in space from raw ingredients. Astronauts food is _ _57_ (general) pre-made on Earth. The food, 58 is dehydrated (脱水的) or pre-packaged, is warmed up on the space station. The astronauts said eating freshly baked food will make 59_ (they) happy while on the space station. It will be a comforting r
57、eminder of home. This will be important for astronauts 60 (go) to the moon or on the long journey to Mars.Baking the space cookies was not as straightforward 61 the astronauts thought it would be. On Earth, cookies take about 20 minutes to bake in an oven (烤箱) 62 (heat) to 150C.That was not long eno
58、ugh in space. The first cookie came out totally undercooked. The space bakers turned up the ovens temperature and baked the dough for longer until they were _63_ (success). And in the end, 64 took about 130 minutes to bake the fifth cookie. But the big question is - how do they taste? No one knows y
59、et. The space-baked cookies are now in a laboratory in Texas. Scientists will test the cookies 65 (see) if they are safe to eat.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是某国际学校的学生会主席李华，你校将举办一年一度的常识问答竞赛(Annual General Knowledge Quiz)。请你代表学生会，用英语写一则书面通知，内容包括：1.活动时间及地点：2.比赛及奖励方式：3.报名方式。注意：写作词数应为80左右。_第二节（满分25分）阅读
60、下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。I couldnt believe that my father shouted at me and called me a fool! In all my 18 years, Id never heard him say anything like that to anyone. But then，I had never shouted the words “I hate you!” in his face, either. I guess we were both pretty angry. I had been sav
61、ing money from my part-time job for three years and now I wanted to use it to buy a car. He wanted me to save it for college expenses.I knew that we both needed time to cool off. I left him sitting at the kitchen table, ran down the stairs to the driveway, and jumped on my bike. I headed for the roa
62、d that runs along the river .Its usually pretty quiet there and Ive found that its a good place to go to when I need to think something out. Riding along, I kept thinking over and over, “But its my money! I earned it!” Little by little, I calmed down .Circling back toward town later, I stopped in th
63、e park. I had a drink of water and decided to avoid Dad for the rest of the day.He must have had the same idea - about avoiding me, that is. He didnt come up to my room to say good night, and I didnt go downstairs. I couldnt get to sleep that night. I kept going over our argument in my mind. Sometim
64、es I could almost see his side .He felt I didnt really need a car. After all, I could use his anytime I wanted to. In addition, he paid for my drivers insurance and bought all the gas. Its just that all my friends were buying their own cars and I wanted one of my own. I really wanted that car! I finally fell asleep and when I woke up I didnt really change my mind. But I felt a little better.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右：2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。I guess Dad was feeling a little better, too. _After a moment, I was able to speak. _
