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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上高二英语月考试卷第二部分 阅读理解ADear students, Most of us get some exercise walking or riding our bikes to school, but that just is not enough. Why not get into shape by playing the most popular sport in the world soccer? Two weeks ago, Mr. Goldstein, the physical education teacher, posted a notice a

2、bout an exciting new soccer club (for Grades 10-12). To join, all you have to do is sign your name and be at school for the fun of it on Saturday mornings. Youll make new friends and share information about famous teams and players Mr. Goldstein will teach, so youll learn basic skills and new techni

3、ques to improve your game. Thats good news because soccer is a game you can love three seasons a year. The only time you cant play is when there is snow. However, it is hard to believe that only nineteen people signed up for the new club. Maybe kids dont want to give up their Saturday mornings. But

4、if you think about how we spend Saturday mornings now, soccer looks good. Doing housework and watching TV are not as much fun as playing soccer with friends. If you didnt sign up because youve never played soccer before, dont worry. Beginners are welcome and Mr. Goldstein will give you more help. Ju

5、st act now! The equipment is cheap. All you have to bring is your feet. The Students Union21. What can we learn about the club? A. It was probably started two weeks ago. B. It is available every day except on Saturdays. C. It was first set up for beginners. D. It is just open to students of Grade 12

6、.22. What does the writer think of playing soccer?A. It is as interesting as watching TV. B. It makes people famous easily.C. It is a very dangerous game. D. It does students a lot of good.23. The writer writes the passage mainly to _. A. talk about how to be an excellent soccer player B. encourage

7、the students to join a soccer club C. advise the students to take more exercise D. introduce Mr. Goldstein to the students of Grades 10-12 BI was attending a party one night and during the dinner, the man sitting next to me told a humorous story and spoke of the quotation: “Theres a divinity that sh

8、apes our ends. Rough-hew(粗凿) them we will.” The storyteller mentioned that the quotation was from the Bible. He was wrong. I knew that: I knew it positively. There couldnt be the slightest doubt about it. And so, to get a feeling of importance and display my high quality, I appointed myself as an un

9、welcome committee member to correct him. He stuck to his guns. “What? From Shakespeare? Impossible! That quotation was from the Bible.” Frank Gammond, an old friend of mine, was seated at my left hand, who had devoted years to the study of Shakespeare, so the storyteller and I agreed to ask for his

10、opinion. Frank listened, kicked me under the table and then declared, “Dale, you are wrong.” On our way home, I demanded an explanation from Frank, “Frank, you know the quotation was from Shakespeare.” “Yes, of course,” he replied. “But we were guests at a festival occasion. Why prove to a man he wa

11、s wrong? Why not let him save his face? He didnt ask for your opinion. He didnt want it. Why argue with him?” The man who said that taught me a lesson Ill never forget. I not only had made the storyteller uncomfortable, but had put my friend in an embarrassing situation. How much better it would hav

12、e been if I hadnt become argumentative. Nine times out of ten, an argument ends with each of the competitors more firmly convinced than ever that he is absolutely right. You cant win an argument. You cant because if you lose it, you lose it; if you win it, you lose it.24. At he party, the author tri

13、ed to get a feeling of importance by_.A. telling a humorous story B. showing off his rich knowledgeC. teaching the storyteller a lesson D. correcting the storytellers mistake25. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 means that_.A. the storyteller realized he was wrongB. the storyteller didnt change

14、 his mindC. the storyteller felt sorry for what he said D. the storyteller wanted to fight with the author26. How did the author feel about the event that happened at the party in the end?A. Regretful. B. Thankful. C. Satisfied D. Confused.27. What does the author learn from his friend Frank?A. Have

15、 an open mind.B. Respect others opinion.C. Never get into argument.D. Avoid making mistakes in public.CMy teacher, Mr. August J. Bachmann, was the most influential teacher I ever had.I had gotten into trouble in his class: Another student had pushed me for fun, and I became angry and began to hit hi

16、m. Mr. Bachmann stopped the fight, but instead of sending me to the office, he sat me down and asked a simple question: Penna, why are you wasting your life? Why arent you going to college?I didnt know anything about colleges or scholarships. No one had ever considered that a fatherless boy from the

17、 poorest neighborhood had a future. That day, instead of rushing off for lunch, he stayed and explained possible education options to me. At the end of our talk, he sent me to see a secretary who had a child at a state college. This was in 1962 at Emerson High School in Union City, New Jersey.Well,

18、53 years have passed, and what have I done with the knowledge he gave me? I gained a PhD from Fordham University when I was only 29. I taught English and social studies and then moved up the chain of command from teacher to principal(校长).Ive sat on the board for Magnet Schools of America and represe

19、nted that organization at the United Nations. Ive won a number of great educational awards. But where would I be if a truly caring teacher had not taken the time out of his lunch period to speak to me? It was without question only his confidence in me that helped me forward.I have repaid his kindnes

20、s hundreds of times by encouraging misguided youngsters to aim higher. If I have saved any children, it is because of him. If I have been a successful educator, it is because I had a great role model in Mr. Bachmann.28. The writer _ before Mr. Bachmann talked to him.A. was an active boy. B. liked ma

21、king troubles in class.C. was an aimless boy. D. would get punished by his teachers.29 Which of the following best describes Mr. Bachmann?A. Fair. B. Confident.C. Inspiring.D. Humorous.30. How did Mr. Bachmann influence the writer?A. He set the writer on the right path.B. He tried to set a good exam

22、ple to the writer. C. He was strict with the writer. D. He helped the writer with his study. 31. What does the writer think of his achievement?A. He is very proud of himself. B. He feels his effort gets paid off at last. C. He owes his achievement to Mr. Bachmann. D. He thinks it an honor to be a su

23、ccessful educator.DMore and more people, especially in developed countries, are becoming older. In the United States there are now over 40 million people aged 65 and over; more than 10 million are over 85. Caring for these senior citizens is becoming a big industry. Traditionally care for the elderl

24、y has taken place in an extended family. Grandparents live at home and are helped by other family members. However, as more and more young people enter the work force full time, they cannot care for their parents or grandparents any more. There are more than 10,000 organizations that provide care th

25、e elderly; more than 1,000 were founded last year alone. Ordinary people quit their jobs and start a private care center, where they offer senior citizens their services. One of the most difficult aspects of such an organization is finding the right people to do the job. Caring for the elderly is no

26、t an easy task. It requires skill and patience. Among daily tasks are preparing meals, giving them a bath, or simply keeping them company. Many care workers quit because they find it very depressing. It is important to help the elderly stay mobile as long as possible. When they cannot walk or climb

27、stairs they need more help, thus costs become higher. Care workers focus on exercises to help them stay mobile. In many cases assisted living replaces round the clock health care. Elderly people need help with some daily tasks but can mostly live on their own. It also costs less than full nursing ca

28、re. While wealthy Americans turn to private care centers, those who are poorer cannot pay for the services because medicare does not cover it. Not all countries offer health care provided by the state. In Asia and Africa, for example, older people are cared for by family members. 32.We can infer fro

29、m the passage . A. medicare will cover health care for the elderly B. caring for the elderly will be a booming industry C. care organizations have no difficulty finding care workers D. young people hate looking after their parents and grandparents 33. From Paragraph 4, we can learn . A. some people

30、volunteer to care for the elderly B. care workers are short of working experienceC. the elderly are grateful for the care workers company D. not all people are suitable for care for the elderly.34. Why should we try to help the elderly stay mobile? A. Because elderly people can live longer. B. Becau

31、se it can reduces the cost of caring.C. Because care workers can have more time to play. D. Because it can bring elderly people a lot of pleasure.35.What does the passage mainly talk about? A. Health care for senior citizens. B. Round the clock health care. C. Medicare in developed countries. D. Car

32、e for the elderly in an extended family. 七选五：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。How to Care for Your Ears?Ears not only let us hear, but they also play a role in maintaining our balance, which is important to our ability to function in daily life. Yet, we ignore them. We cant even see our ears

33、, except in a mirror. We take for granted what they do for us day in and day outuntil we notice somethings wrong, such as when an earache strikes or when we start having to ask people to repeat what they say. 36 Clean your ear with a washclothcovered finger only. Never put anything inside your ear c

34、anal, including cotton swabs (药签). 37 Leave earwax(耳垢) alone. Wax is your ears way of eliminating(消除) anything foreign that gets into the ear canal. 38 If you find you have too much earwax, use a few drops of earwax remover(去除剂) in the canal. After a few minutes, wash the ear with warm water. Avoid

35、noisy places. Rock concerts and construction sites are just a few places that frequently have noise levels that can damage hearing. Any place where you have to shout to be heard should be avoided. 39 Be careful not to play MP3 too loud, especially if using earphone.Be careful with illness and medica

36、tions. Respiratory (呼吸的) illnesses should be treated to avoid their spread to the ears. Certain medications can damage hearing, so follow the directions carefully before taking them.See your doctor if you suffer from sudden hearing loss or hear noises in your head. 40 A. Most people dont need to cle

37、an wax out of their ears.B. In such case, go to see a doctor as soon as possible.C. These can be symptoms of a serious illness which needs to be treated.D. This article will show you how to care for your ears.E. Turn the volume(音量)downF. Avoid using earphones while listening to MP3.G. Your ear canal

38、 is very narrow, and a swab can damage it.第一节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)I was standing on stage before 200 people, dressed up as George Washington. I had the lead role in my sixth grade 41 and, for the past two months, I had walked back and forth in my room 42 to say my lines. Now it was time to give

39、a 43 , and my heart was beating rapidly. At my 44 , I began to speak smoothly and clearly, but then it 45 : I stuttered（口吃）. I knew I would, and I did. From that moment on, I 46 that my role in that play would be my first and my last. My speech problem affected 47 .As a child, I struggled to say a f

40、ull sentence, repeatedly hearing the 48_ comments of my parents. “Take a deep breath and think about what youre going to say.” I was too 49 to admit I had a problem. 50 my school career progressed my speech problem became less noticeable, but it never _51 . It held me back.After realizing that class

41、 officers had to speak in front of the entire student body, I 52 running in class elections . I feared reading aloud and meeting new people. I would 53 sit in my room and cry, imagining what it would be like to be 54_, like everyone else. Finally, I came to my senses. I read articles about famous pe

42、ople who _55 their speech problems. I 56 the fact that I do have a problem that will always be with me.It has made me a 57 person and, with time, I know Ill gain the confidence to stand up and 58_ to myself that it will never hold me back. 59 , I know that Im not the only one who 60_ , because nobod

43、y is perfect.41.A. play B. game C. dance D . concert42.A. desiring B. waiting C. struggling D. pretending43.A. test B. performance C. suggestion D. judgment 44.A. sight B. angle C. news D. turn45.A. happened B. seemed C. broke D. remained46.A.analysed B. promised C. admitted D. repeated47.A. nothing

44、 B. something C. everything D. anything48.A. exciting B. surprising C. puzzling D. annoying49.A. ashamed B. willing C. weak D. eager50.A. ThoughB. AsC. BeforeD. Unless51.A. spread B. disappeared C. burst D. combined52.A. insisted on B. put off C. approved of D. gave up53.A. never B. hardly C. someti

45、mes D. constantly54.A. normal B. special C. usual D. alive55.A. realized B. refused C. overcame D. avoided56.A. doubted B. changed C. hid D. faced57.A. stronger B. greater C. wiser D. purer 58.A. explain B. prove C. respond D. scream59.A. First of allB. On the other hand C. Above all D. At most60.A.

46、 attempts B. argues C. suffers D. risks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，每句最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除和修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），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。On my way to the bookstore, I noticed a group of people surrounded two anxious foreigners. I stopped and found that they wer