山西省右玉一中2014-2015学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题.doc

右玉一中2014-2015学年度第一学期第一次月考高二英语试题(总分: 150分 考试时间: 120分钟) 第I卷第一部分阅读理解 （共两节，满分60分）第一节  （共15小题;每小题3分，满分45分）阅读下列短文 ，从每题所给的四个选项 （A 、B 、C  和 D ）中 ，选出最佳选项 ，并在题卡上将该项涂黑。             A           Once upon a time a man became a great archer(射手)He asked the king to declare him as the greatest archer of the countryThe king was about to do so when an old servant of the king said，“Wait，sirI know an old man who lives in the forestHe is a much greater archerLet this young man go to him and learn from him for at least three years”The man could not believe that there could be a greater archer than him，but he went and found the old man and he was! For three years he learned from himThen one day，when he thought he had learned everything，the thought arose in him：“If I kill this old man，then I will be the greatest archer”The old man had gone to cut wood and he was coming back carrying wood on his shoulderThe young man hid behind a tree，waiting to kill himHe shot an arrowThe old man took a small piece of wood and threw itIt struck the arrow and the arrow turned back and wounded the young man very deeplyThe old man came，took out the arrow and said, “I knew that some day or other you were going to do thisThats why I have not taught you this secretThere is no need to kill meMy Master is still alive，and Im nothing before himYou must be with him for at least thirty yearsAnd he is very old，so go fast! Find the old man!” 1The young archer wanted to kill the old man because _.Ahe had nothing more to learn from himBhe could then become the greatest archerCthe old man refused to teach him everythingDthe kings old servant ordered him to do so2The following sentences show what happened between the young archer and his masterWhich is the right order of the events?aThe old man wounded the young man. bThe young man learned from the old man.cThe young man wanted to kill the old man.dThe young man asked the king to declare him as the greatest archer.Aabcd BdcbaCdbca Ddbac3What do you think would most probably happen next?AThe young archer died from the wound soon afterBThe king declared the young man the greatest archerCThe young archer found the old mans master and killed himDThe young archer set off to look for the old mans master4What lesson can you learn from the story?ATheres always someone better than you in this worldBYou must never try to become better than your teacherCThe older a man is，the better archer he usually becomesDAlways use a piece of wood to protect yourself from an arrowBNearly everyone is shy in some ways. If shyness is making you uncomfortable, it may be time for a few lessons in self-confidence. You can build your confidence by following some suggestions from doctors and psychologists.Make a decision not to hold back in conversations. What you have to say is just as important as what other people say. And dont turn down party invitations just because of your shyness.Prepare yourself for being with others in groups. Make a list of the good qualities you have. Then make a list of ideas, experiences, and skills you would like to share with other people. Think about what you would like to say in advance. Then say it.If you start feeling self-conscious in a group, take a deep breath and focus your attention on other people. Remember, you are not alone. Other people are concerned about the impression they are making, too. No one ever gets over being shy completely, but most people do learn to live with their shyness. Even entertainers admit that they often feel shy. They work at fighting their shy feelings so that they can face the cameras and the public. Just making the effort to control shyness can have many rewards. But perhaps the best reason to fight shyness is to give other people a chance to know more about you. 5Where would this article probably appear? AIn a popular magazine. BOn the front page of a newspaper. CIn a science textbook. DIn an encyclopedia(百科全书). 6The main purpose of the article is to _ . Aexplain how shyness developed Brecommend ways of dealing with shyness Cpersuade readers that shyness is natural Dprove that shyness can overcome 7Which of these can you conclude from reading the article? AShy people never have any fun. BEntertainers choose their work to fight shyness. CThe attempt to overcome shyness is always successful. DThe attempt to overcome shyness is always worthwhile. 8What is the source of the suggestions for fighting shyness? AThe author of the article. BShy men and women. Cdoctors and psychologists DPopular entertainers.CCycling for AirTed Shred doesnt like cars. He wants people to stop driving because cars make the air dirty. Ted had an idea. He said, “I'm going to cycle around North America. I want to show everyone that cycling is a fun way to get around. If more people ride bikes, the air will be cleaner.”He left his hometown with $ 160 in his pocket. When he got to San Diego, he met another cyclist. The cyclist invited Ted to speak at a big meeting about the environment. He said, “Well pay your airfare to Texas and well pay you to talk about your cycling trip.” Two hours later, Ted was on a plane to the environmental conference and to a big surprise!While he was at the conference, he met Deanna. It was love at first sight! They talked for six hours straight.The next day, Ted called Deanna and asked her to finish the trip with him. Deanna said yes, sold everything in her apartment, gave her notice at work, and was on the road with Ted 20 days later!“It was difficult at first，”said Deanna. “Ted got up every morning at 6：00 am., but I wanted to sleep until noon.” After a few days, they started having fun. As they cycled from Florida to Montreal and then back to Vancouver, every day was an adventure. People paid for their food in restaurants and gave them extra money. Some people gave them $ 50 or $ 100. They slept in people's backyards and drank beer with motorcycle gangs.On their way back to Vancouver, they stopped in Edmonton to visit Ted's relatives. During the stopover, they got married. People tied a “Just Married” sign and tin cans to the backs of their bikes. They now want to write a book about their trip. “We want people to know that you can be an environmentalist and still have fun，”Shred said.9Ted Shred went cycling because_.Ahe loves adventureBcycling is a lot of funChe wanted to find himself a wifeDhe supports environmental protection10The “ big surprise” he had at the conference was that_.Ahe met another cyclist who wanted to join himBhe fell in love with a girl thereChe gave a long talk lasting 6 hourDhe had a lot of fun talking about his cycling trip11According to the passage, Deanna_.Aquit her job to join Ted on his tripBsold all her possessions to pay for Teds tripCwas fired by her employer for not going to workDasked for a long leave from work to join Ted in his trip12During the trip, Ted and Deanna_.Afound it hard to get up earlyBwere attacked by motorcycle gangsCdid not have to pay for their meals in restaurantsDdecided to get marriedDMykonos island in autumn and winter is peaceful and beautiful. It is perfect for a relaxing stay or a brief visit. One can see and enjoy the blue skies, the wide beaches, and also have wonderful walks in the hills, perhaps not every day, but usually until the beginning of January. Visitors and winter tourists often come to Mykonos to discover the traditional Greek island. They can escape busy Athens after business, or calm down after a long European tour before traveling on further to Egypt, Israel, or Asia.Apart from the more usual tourists, you will find various hikers, walkers, readers, writers, bikers, and so on in this island. You can also visit the beautiful Delos, hike through mountains, walk on beaches, explore another side of the island life with some monasteries (修道院), or take part in local gatherings and meet some friendly Mykonians. Mykonos climate is Mediterranean and mild. Autumn is always blue skied and sunny, where the temperature only drops very gradually. The nice days for beach going and swimming last until early January. The real winter months are also mild. Even in January, the temperature never drops very low. The island has a great percentage of humidity because of the southeasterly winds and rainfall between mid January and each March; there is also a possibility of storms and colder northerly winds at this period. Snow is rare, perhaps one every ten years. The clear blue sky still exists for most of the winter.13Mykonos island lies in _.AEgypt BIsrael CGreece DIndia14What's the main purpose of this passage?ATo sum up some situations of many islands.BTo introduce a beautiful island to people.CTo compare their climate.DTo describe the people visiting the island.15Which of the following is NOT wrong?AEvery year, a great number of people go to Mykonos island to tour, hike, walk, read, write and bike.BIt often snows in Mykonos island.CMykonos climate is very awful.DFrom time to time, you can see the blue sky in Mykonos island.第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15 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。          A: Excuse me, have you been waiting long?B: About ten minutes.A: _16_B: Not while Ive been standing here. Im waiting for the number seven myself.A: Good. Hot today, isnt it?B: Yes, it is. _17_.A: Me too. This is unusual for Match. I dont remember it ever being so hot and dry in March before.B: Youre from Florida then.A: Not really. _18_B: My mother and I have just moved here from Indiana.A: Pretty cold in Indiana, isnt it?B: Yes. Thats why we moved. But we didnt know that it would be so hot here. We should have gone to California. _19_B: No. Its always a little late. Do you have the time? My watch has stopped working.A: _20_B: Dont worry. It never comes exactly on the half like it should.A. I wish that it would rain and cool off.B. Do you think that weve missed the bus?C. No, it is always quite cool here in summer.D. I t is twenty to one by my watch, but it is a little fast.E. Did you notice whether the number seven bus has gone by?F. I was born in New York, but Ive lived here for ten years now.E. I have been waiting here for half an hour and still havent seen the bus.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，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Sometimes I really doubt whether there is love between my parents. Every day they are very busy trying to earn money in order to pay the 21_ tuition for my brother and me. They dont 22_ in the romantic ways that I read in books or I see on TV. My father has a bad temper; its easy for him to lose his temper. One day, my mother was sewing a quilt. I 23_ sat down beside her and looked at her. “Is there any 24_ between you and Dad?” I asked her in a very low voice. My mother stopped her work and raised her head with 25 _ in her eyes. She didnt answer immediately. Then she bowed her head and continued to sew the quilt. 26_ at last I heard my mother say the following words: “Susan,” she said 27_, “Look at this thread. Sometimes it appears, but most of it disappears in the quilt. The thread really makes the quilt strong and durable. If life is a 28_, then love should be a thread. It can 29_ be seen anywhere or anytime, but its really there. Love is 30_.” I listened carefully but I couldnt understand her until the next 31_, At that time, my father suddenly got sick seriously. My mother had to stay with him in the hospital for a month. After they were 32_, every day in the morning and dusk, my mother helped my father walk 33_ on the country road. My father had never been so 34_. Along the country road, there were many beautiful flowers, green grass and trees. The sun gently shone through the leaves. All of these 35 _ the most beautiful picture in the world. The doctor had said my father would 36_ in two months. But after two months he still couldnt walk alone. We were all worried. “Dad, how are you feeling now?” I asked him one day. “Susan,” he said gently, “to tell you the truth, I just like 37_ with your mom. I like this kind of life.” 38_ his eyes, I knew he loved my mother deeply. Once I thought love meant flowers, gifts and sweet kisses. But from this 39_, I understand that love is just a 40_ in the quilt of out life. Love is inside, making life strong and warm.21. A. expensive B. low C. cheap D. high22. A. play B. talk C. act D. perform23. A. silently B. carefully C. certainly D. happily24. A. money B. love C. time D. distance25. A. surprise B. pride C. disappointment D. satisfaction26. A. So B. But C. And D. For27. A. sadly B. excitedly C. regretfully D. thoughtfully28. A. trouble B. pleasure C. quilt D. cloth29. A. hardly B. often C. always D. ever30. valuable B. inside C. true D. priceless31. A. winter B. autumn C. summer D. spring32. A. free B. back C. fine D. ready33. A. continuously B. worriedly C. constantly D. slowly34. A. gentle B. perfect C. pleased D. thankful35. A. put up B. took up C. made up D. set up36. A. run B. recover C. stand D. work37. A. walking B. living C. sitting D. chatting38. A. Examining B. Seeing C. Noticing D. Reading39. A. practice B. observation C. experience D. activity40. A. thread B. thing C. jewel D. light 第II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内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Are you facing a situation that looks impossible to fix?In 1969, the pollution was terrible along the Cuyahoga River Cleveland, Ohio. It 41_（be）unimaginable that it could ever be cleaned up. The river was so polluted that it 42_ (actual)caught fire and burned. Now, years later, this river is one of 43_ most outstanding examples of environmental cleanup.But the river wasnt changed in a few days 44_ even a few months. It took years of work 45_ (reduce ) the industrial pollution and