2015-2016学年广东省高州市第一中学高二下学第一次月考英语试题.pdf
2015-20162015-2016 学年度第二学期高二月考学年度第二学期高二月考英语试题英语试题第卷第卷第一部分第一部分听力听力（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）听下面 6 段对话，选出最佳选项。每段对话读两遍。Conversation 1Conversation 11.When does the bakery close?A.At about 6:15.B.At about 7:00.C.At about 7:30.2.What does the man want?A.Bread.B.Cookies.C.Juice.Conversation 2Conversation 23.Where does the conversation take place?A.On the street.B.In the mans home.C.At a hotel.4.How much does the woman have to pay?A.72 dollars.B.40 dollars.C.80 dollars.Conversation 3Conversation 35.How did the audience find the performance?A.Not good.B.Just so-so.C.Excellent.6.What kind of performance was it probably?A.A concert.B.A game.C.A fashion show.Conversation 4Conversation 47.Why doesnt the man get his watch repaired?A.Because there is no serious problem.B.Because repairing the watch is expensive.C.Because he doesnt think it is worth repairing.8.When will he get a new watch?A.Next Monday afternoon.B.This weekend.C.This afternoon after the visit.9.What does the man probably do?A.A farmer.B.A teacher.C.A worker.Conversation 5Conversation 510.Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A.Strangers.B.Classmates.C.Mother and son.11.How many school buses are there altogether?A.2B.3C.412.How long does the woman have to wait for the bus?A.20 minutes.B.30 minutes.C.40 minutes.Conversation 6Conversation 613.Why does the woman come to visit the man?A.Because she has admired him for a long time.B.Because she wants to say hello to him.C.Because she wants to ask him about planting trees.14.What kind of activity is the man going to hold?A.Environmental protection.B.Saving animals.C.Helping the poor.15.What is the lady?A.A journalist as well as a boss.B.A professor of a college.C.A hostess of a TV program.第二部分第二部分阅读理解阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 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。A AShawn Johnson is one of the strongest girls I know to compete in gymnastics.She was just 15 years old when she competed in the Olympic trails(选拔赛).Shewent to the Olympics in 2008 and competed in all four events with famous Americangymnast Nastia Luikin.She was the balance beam(平衡木)gold medalist and team,all-round and floor exercise silver medalist at the Games.After the Olympics she wasfeaturing on the hit reality show“Dancing with the Stars”in 2009-2010.It was notuntil she broke her knee in a January 2010 ski(滑雪)accident did she realize that shestill wanted to compete.She made a comeback,aiming at the 2012 0lympic Games.But because of the continuing problems with her knee,she decided to finish herseason and then retire from gymnastics.She felt she was worn out and wasnt asgood as she was the first time.My favorite things about her are her confidence and how hard she works.Shealways has a smile on her face even when times are difficult.She also took time awayfrom gymnastics to help kids around the world get cleaner water.She has influencedmy life because I wouldnt have known to actually try hard to get great dreamsrealized and I hope one day I become somewhat close to how she is in every possibleway.She has also taught me not to be afraid of failing at the first time and to learnfrom my mistakes instead of considering them as a downfall(堕落的原因).I thinkmore people should look at her as a role model.One cool thing is that I got to see her compete at the Olympic trials in Marylandon my birthday.16.Why did Shawn Johnson retire?A.Because she was too old to compete in gymnastics.B.Because she was in bad health conditions.C.Because she wanted to take part in reality shows.D.Because she broke her knee and couldnt do sports any more.17.According to the passage,Shawn Johnson can be described as.a.confidentb.hard-workingc.optimisticd.independente.kind-heartedA.abcdB.abceC.bcdeD.acde18.What did the author learn from Shawn Johnson?A.To make as many achievements as possible.B.To work hard to earn a better living.C.To get close to intelligent and successful persons.D.To try bravely in life though there may be failures.BThe Cabbage White butterfly(菜粉蝶)has a natural range across Europe,Asia,and North Africa.To many farmers,the butterflies are regarded as a pest(害虫);toothers,they are pretty to look at.Researchers are looking into new ways to makeefficient photovoltaic(光电的)energy and for this they have been inspired by thev-shape posture of the Cabbage White butterfly.Photovoltaic energy is the sciencebehind solar power,where light is turned into electricity.To improve the collection of sunlight,a research group have been inspired bythe resting posture of the Cabbage White butterfly.The butterfly keeps a“v”shapein order to heat up its flight muscles before taking off.By creating solar panels（板）in this shape,scientists think that the quantity of powerthat a solar panel can usecan be increased by around 50 percent.The crucial part is the weight of solar panels.For this the researchers developeda kind of material that is lightweight.The Cabbage White butterfly is different tomany other butterflies because it is using the v-formation.On cloudy days commonbutterflies need to wait to receive enough sunlight in order to fly.However,byowning the v-shape posture the Cabbage White butterfly is able to receive moreenergy more quickly than other butterflies.In addition,the butterfly can flash backsunlight from its wings,which allows its flight muscles to be warmed up to the besttemperature.The new research was done at the University of Exeters Environment andSustainability Institute(ESI).Discussing the findings,lead researcher Professor TapasMallick stated:“This engineering is not new.However,this research,which showsways to develop low-cost solar power,has not been done before.”19.What does the underlined word“crucial”in Paragraph3 mean?A.Important.B.Easy.C.Useful.D.New.20.Which is the main benefit of the butterflys v-shape wings?A.They always keep the butterfly warm.B.They can help the butterfly fly much higher.C.They can help the butterfly avoid danger.D.They can help the butterfly get more sunlight.21.Common butterflies need to wait on cloudy days because.A.they wait to get enough windB.they lack enough energy to flyC.their muscles need to move firstD.they wait to turn wings to a V shape22.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Butterflies inspire new types of solar powerB.How to develop the new kind of solar powerC.Butterflies help the scientists do researchD.A new achievement about solar powerCCar accidents are the No.l cause of death for kids in the United States,accordingto the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC).So at what age should kidsride in the front seat?Parents need to pay more attention to kids safety when itcomes to riding in the car.The perfect age,according to the CDC,is 12.Kids youngerthan that should be buckled（扣住）up in the backseat,either in car seats or with thecars safety harness(安全带).The reason is that air bags in the front seat can killsmaller children.A new law in Massachusetts takes things one step further.If it passes,thegovernment would make it illegal for kids younger than 13 to sit up front.Thepenalty for breaking the law would be a$25 fine not much,but some people thinkits enough to draw awareness to this.Some argue that the law is just another formof big government overstepping its boundaries（界限）.They point out the reasonswhy it may not always be possible to have all kids under 13 in the backseat.Forinstance,what if youre driving a truck that doesnt have a backseat?Or if you havemany teenagers and need one of them to sit up front?However,some passengersafety organizations.such as SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.,even advocate(主张）a greaterlimit when it comes to sitting up front,suggesting that children should continue toride in the backseat until they are ready to drive themselves.So when should your child be allowed to ride in the front seat of the car?Thatdepends on two things:the laws in your state and your comfort level.While moststates require that children sit in the back at least until age 12,some likeMassachusetts have the age set closer to 13;while others,like Georgia,allow kids tosit in the front seat by age 8.Know your state s law before you make your decision.But also keep in mind what works best for you and your family.The backseat is thesafest place for kids to ride,so it makes sense to keep them back there as long aspossible before you let them ride up front.23.Why are kids not allowed to ride in the front seat of the car?A.There is no air bag in the front of the car.B.They dont know how to use the safety harness.C.They are easily hurt by air bags in the front seat.D.Parents cant take care of them if they sit in the front seat.24.Why dont some people support the law in Massachusetts?A.They think the rule is not practical sometimes.B.They think not all the cars have backseats.C.They think not all the kids like sitting in the back.D.They think the punishment is too much.25.Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?A.Not all the states demand that kids under 12 should sit in the backseat.B.Children in Massachusetts cant sit in the front until they can drive alone.C.The backseat is always the safe place for kids to ride in a car.D.A l0-year-old boy can sit in the front seat in Georgia.26.What is the best title for the text?A.Should kids sit in the front seat?B.AnewlawwillpassinMassachusetts.C.Tips for kids on riding safely.D.When can your kid sit in the frontseat?DA“silver bullet”(子弹)is a way to make everything better.The belief that there is magical power in the metal silver goes back to ancientGreece.In the stories of other cultures,a silver bullet is the only way to vanquishmonsters like werewolves(狼人).Writer Stephen King is a master of scary stories in America.His book“SilverBullet”is about a man who turns into a werewolf with every full moon and attackspeople in a small town.It can only be killed by a silver bullet.As with many of Kingsbooks:“Silver Bullet”was made into a film in 1985.Silver bullets also have roots in an early American cultural character.“The LoneRanger”began as a popular radio show in the 1930s.It turned to be a hugely populartelevision show in the 1950s and was remade into a movie in 2013.The Lone Rangerwas a Texas Ranger,a kind of lawman.When his team members were attacked andkilled,he was left alone.When he looked for the bad guys,the thing he left behind toshow his identity was a bullet made from the precious metal silver.He used it as asymbol of justice(正义)and law.There are other words that are close in meaning.The Latin word panaceameans an herb that would cure all illnesses.The Greek word“panacea”meanscure-all.Of course,if something is said to be a panacea or a silver bullet for all yourproblems,it most likely is not.Thats why these terms are often used in the negativeform:There is no silver bullet to solve the problem of homelessness in America.There is no panacea to cure all the worlds ills.So,if someone wants to sell you asilver bullet to cure all your troubles,dont buy it.27.The underlined word“vanquish”in the second paragraph means.A.to give birth toB.to defeat completelyC.to increase the power ofD.to turn something into a human28.According to the passage,“The Lone Ranger.A.tells the story of a real person in American historyB.first became known as a TV show in the 1950sC.was the origin of American crime moviesD.made the silver bullet a symbol of justice and law29.The author suggests in the passage that we should.A.learn more about Latin and Greek culturesB.use silver bullet more in the negative formC.not believe theres a silver bullet that can cure allD.not buy bullets that are made from metal silver30.What does the passage mainly talk about?A.Magical power.B.Two popular films.C.The term silver bullet and its stories.D.The book Silver Bullet and its author.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。Life can quickly change from great to disappointing at any given moment.Theseunexpected changes can surprise and frighten us.31It could be something assimple as hurting a toe（脚趾）when we get out of bed that influences our moods forthe whole day.If we develop more awareness（意识）of trying to be positive,however,we have the power to change the way we feel.32Positivity,on the other hand,is often wrongly seen as puny（微不足道的）However,negative feelings without control can result in health damages overtime,while positivity plays an important role in our well-being.Here are some simple suggestions for increasing positivity:1.33They can be satisfying completion of a project,a kind gesture,ahumorous email,or an unexpected compliment.2Make a conscious transition（有意识的过渡）at the close of the workday.Decide what you want to bring home with you after work.34Sit in the car fora few minutes and breathe deeply.When you get home,take time to relax,like doinga five-minute gentle yoga exercise.3.Contact and connect with loved ones.Call,text,email,send a love letter or ashared photo of a happy memory.Laugh,dance,share a meal,hold hands or simplysit together.35Developing positivity can change our bodies as well as our minds greatly,which will help us in creating better lives.A.During the day,be mindful of wins.B.As a result,we get feelings of negativity.C.Negative emotions do harm to our health.D.Do remember that you can expect the best in your life in return.E.Developing positive attitudes can largely improve our lives.F.Negativity is often mistakenly viewed as powerful.G.Leave the stress and upsets of the day behind.第三部分第三部分英语知识运用英语知识运用（共两节，满分 55 分）第一节第一节完形填空完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）Tim Cunninghams cancer has taken over his body and his life.But the36at The Woodlands Hospital in Texas wasnt going to let it stop him from holding awedding.Cunningham,53,was asked to37in hospital on October 4,2015,the daybefore he was to marry his fiancee（未婚妻）,Ruth Georgia.Both work as flightattendants,and they were constantly flying and never seemed to find the38His hospital visit,though,likely meant they would have to39theirwedding.Cunningham was nurse Rachel Jarrells40.After the two chatted a while,Jarrell went to the other41and said she wanted to do something42forhim.“He said that he was supposed to get married the next day and that made me43,”Jarrell said.At first,Jarrell and the other nurses werejust going to44hisroom.When the decoration was finished eventually,they decided to give the couplea real45Alisa McCusker,president of the hospital,46a bag of things needed forthe wedding.She also brought her47to take a few photos of the couple.“Their true love48me to do something for them,”McCusker said.MissMcCusker asked Ruth Georgias dad to host the wedding,49the kitchen staffmade a beautiful cake and a nurse made a wedding dress.The group decorated the50courtyard-Healing Garden and Timswheelchair.“It felt like a real wedding,”Jarrell said.“51we had music playingand toasted（向祝酒）them,which made it feel very actual.”The couple was shocked by how beautiful everything looked when Ruth pushedthe52into the courtyard.“We53asked them to hold the wedding;wejust54it casually（随意地），”C
