新疆生产建设兵团第七师高级中学2017_2018学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题2.doc

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1、新疆生产建设兵团第七师高级中学2017-2018学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题第二部分 阅读理解（共两节 ，满分 40 分）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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑A Mr. Parker was born in a small poor village. As soon as war broke out, he joined the army. He couldnt forget his terrible past and fought with the enemies b

2、ravely. So he became a general when he was fifty. He was honest and friendly to his soldiers and often punished those who tried to pocket a portion of the soldiers pay (克扣军饷). And his soldiers liked him very much. Once Mr. Parker heard from a soldier. In the letter the young man said the food in the

3、ir military camp was very bad and he wished the general could go to find out the reasons, the old man went there at once, without telling anybody. He went in the kitchen and examined everything carefully and found it was very dirty. Then he went in the soldiers bedrooms and found there were a lot of

4、 fleas. He became angry and asked the soldiers, “What do you think of your food, young men?”The soldiers saw their officer standing by the general and said nothing .Only a new soldier said, “Very bad, sir!”“What did you have for lunch today?” asked Mr. Parker. “A fried chicken, some fish and pork, a

5、 cake, six eggs and I had three cups of wine.”“Really?” Mr. Parker called out in surprise. “Its the Kings lunch, I think!”“So do I, General,” said the young man. “But its my birthday today. I paid three hundred dollars for them all in the restaurant!”21. Mr. Parker was respected because .A. he was s

6、trict with the officersB. he cared about his soldiersC. he was friendly to everybodyD. he paid attention to the soldiers letters22. Mr. Parker went to the military camp to .A. look for the soldier who wrote to himB. punish the cooksC. inspect the kitchensD. find out if the matter in the letter was t

7、rue23. The soldiers didnt say anything because .A. they were afraid of the generalB. they thought their foods were goodC. the officer followed the generalD. the general didnt agree with themB Stephen Hawking, a world famous British physicist, also wrote a childrens book with his daughter. Hawking sa

8、id the book would be “a bit like Harry Potter” but without the magic. “It explains the wonders of the universe(宇宙),” said Hawking, while he was on a visit to Hong Kong over 10 years ago. Hawking, is probably the worlds most famous scientist after Albert Einstein. He is an expert on black holes. He h

9、as put his whole life into digging into the beginning (and the end) of the universe. “My goal is simple,” Hawking once said. “It is to completely understand the universe, why it is as it is and why it is there at all.” Hawking has a bad illness that stops him from moving or talking. For a period of

10、time, he had no way to communicate except by blinking(眨眼). Now he sits on a wheelchair with a computer by his side. To communicate, he moves two fingers to control the computers mouse. He selects his words from the screen, which are then spoken by a voice synthesizer(音响合成器). “I have had the disease

11、for most of my life,” Hawking once said. “Yet it has not stopped me from being successful at my work.” Although Hawking is such a disabled man, he made great achievements. He has received many awards and prizes for his work over the years. This includes winning the Albert Einstein Award. It is the h

12、ighest achievement in theoretical physics24. In the first paragraph, the book that Stephen Hawking wrote is_. A. the same as Harry Potter B. is quite different from Harry Potter.C. about the magic D. about science25. What does the underlined pronoun “it” stand for? A. The goal. B. The magic. C. The

13、universe. D. The book. 26. According to the text, which of the following statements is the fact? A. Hawking has received many awards and prices except the Albert Einstein Award.B. The illness keeps him from moving and talking.C. He communicates with others by speaking.D. The illness stopped him from

14、 being successful. 27. According to the passage,which is right? A. Hawking wrote a book with his daughter more like Harry Potter B. Hawking won the highest achievement in physics. C. To communicate, he spoke by a voice synthesizer(音响合成器). D. Hawking is a world famous Amacian physicist.CAfternoon tea

15、 became popular about 150 years ago, when rich ladies invited their friends to their houses for a cup of afternoon tea. This very British tradition is said to have been started around 1840 by Duchess Anna Maria, wife of the 7th Duke of Bedford, England. During the long time between an early lunch an

16、d a very late dinner, she experienced what she called “a sinking feeling” at about 4 or 5 in the afternoon. So she asked her serving girl to bring her a pot of tea, a little bread and butter and cake in her room. She found this arrangement made people feel so pleased that she began asking her friend

17、s to join her.High tea, a team often mixed with afternoon tea, usually takes the place of supper. In the past the British working population did not have afternoon tea. They had meals at about noon and after work between five and seven oclock. The table would be set with dinner foods like meat, brea

18、d, butter, potatoes, cheese and of course tea. It was called “high tea” because it was eaten at a high dining table rather than a low tea table.How much do people enjoy the afternoon tea moment? As a famous writer named Henry James said, “There are few hours in life agreeable than the hour dedicated

19、 to （献给）the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”28. Who started the tradition of afternoon tea?A. Duchess Anna Maria. B. The 7th Duke of Bedford.C. Henry James. D. Some unknown working people.29. What does the underlined phrase “a sinking feeling” refer to?A. A feeling of being bored. B. A feeling of h

20、unger.C. A feeling of missing friends. D. A feeling of shyness.30. Why does the author mention Henry James words?A. To tell us how the name “afternoon tea” came out.B. To tell us that afternoon tea is in fact a ceremony.C. ToshowhowpopularafternoonteaisD. To show the difference between afternoon tea

21、 and high tea.31.Why was the afternoon tea served about 4 or 5 in the afternoon?A. To make people feel pleased B. To make people satiety(have sth enough)C. Tomake many friendsD. Tomake the tradition continueDIn the four months since I last posted articles on my blog, Ive been spending a lot of time

22、studying Chinese. I wanted to pass the HSK. From the beginning of my program, the HSK was the end goal of my Chinese learning this year. Luckily, I passed it and now I have one and a half months to go home and stay with my family.Its really exciting to learn Chinese in an environment where I can stu

23、dy very fast. Whats more, I can see my own progress in different ways.When I got here eight and a half months ago, I only knew a few of 150 words tested in the HSK 1.However, until now, Ive taken and passed the 2500-word HSK 5.I remember a time around January. I thought my Chinese had reached the po

24、int where I was comfortable in my day-to-day conversations. So my progress would slow down greatly. However, it turned out that I was totally wrong. The conversations I can have now far surpass the ones I was having in January. Today I hit a landuage-learning landmark that was particularly exciting

25、for me: I finished reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone in Chinese. And it might not seem that exciting, but it was for me.because its the first full book I have read in Chinese.And its the third language I have read Harry Potter in.I am especially proud because I spent about seven months re

26、ading first 35 pages,but in the last month and a half, I managed to read about 150 pages.My next challenge is to read a novel written by a Chinese author, rather than one that I have read many time in English.Hopefully, I will be able to keep up my language learning progress over the next month and

27、a half ,because I know I will probablynever have another opportunity to learn a language like this.Do you want to learn a new language?if you do,go to the country where people speak it and learn it from the locals.32.What do we know about the author when she first come to China?A. She didnt want to

28、learn Chinese.B.She took the HSK 1 immidediately.C.She was extremely poor at Chinese.D.She just knew 150 words tested in the HSK 1.33.Why does the author say she was totally wrong in Paragraph 3?A.Because she didnt really know how to learn Chinese.B.Because she could learn better in a Chinese enviro

29、nment.C.Because she was uncomfortable in her day-to-day conversations.D.Because she made rapid progress in her day-to-day conversations.34.What does the author want to show by mentioning her experiece of reading Horry Potter?A. She could read books really fast.B.Its good to learn through reading.C.S

30、he learned the Chinese language quickly.D.The Horry Potter books are worth reading.35.What does the authors Chinese learning experience mainly tell us?A.We should learn a language through travelling.B.Learning a second language is really important.C.The Chinese language is not very difficult to lear

31、n.D.The language-learning environment is important. 第二节: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。Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. 36 Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, n

32、ote-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. 37 whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. 38 The f

33、ollowing methods may work best for you. Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it. Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts. Write your notes in your own words. 39 Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or wri

34、tten.As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. 40 A. Use words, not complete sentences.B. There are three practical note-taking methods.C. You must write your notes on separate paper.D. Oth

35、erwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and re

36、member it.第三 部分 ： 英语知识运用第一节 完形填空 (共 20 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四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)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。Every time I passed boys who were playing basketball, I stopped to silently watch them. I really envied them. But as a girl, I once thought that I could_41_play basketball.I like

37、 playing basketball though Im not good at it. Ive had a basketball_42_I was a child. At first, I could play freely because no one_43_when I was just a kid. But as I grew up it seemed harder and harder for me to enjoy basketball.At school, it was always the boys who played basketball during PE classe

38、s. The girls were_44_allowed to play volleyball or badminton.My parents did not_45_me play basketball at home. “Basketball is not fit for girls，” they said._46_when I went to play basketball with my friends, boys_47_at me on the court as if I were an alien（外星人）.I was feeling_48_and had lost hope of

39、playing basketball._49_， something changed the first day of high school. I made some friends who also enjoyed playing basketball. They_50_me to get back on the court.One of them told me with a smile, “Go your own_51_； let others talk.” This girl would always play basketball with me. Even the boy who

40、 sat next to me in class talked about_52_with me almost every day.I was inspired by them. Confidence and passion_53_to my heart. I am ready to stand up and play. I will play as well as I can，_54_for me, even the sky is boundless (无限的)Basketball has become an important part of my_55_. I am interested

41、 in it. I watch matches and enjoy playing almost every day. Through basketball, not only do I feel happy and confident, but also_56_a lot.Ive heard the NBA star Tracy Mc Grady say, “Nothing is impossible.” It is from an advertisement on TV. I have_57_to realize that life is just like playing basketb

42、all. You should have an_58_. After that, just be confident and_59_going. Never give up and youll make it sooner or later.I love the motto of the NBA. It can_60_my strong feelings for basketball, “I love this game！”41A. ever42A. when43A. struggled44A. only45A. encourage46A. Still47A. looked48A .up49A

43、. Unluckily50A. encouraged51A. effort52A. basketball53A. stuck54A. but55A. wish56A. experience57A. come58A. idea59A. insist60A. informBoftenBbeforeBcaredBalmostBagreeBYetBglaredBdownBNaturallyBforbadeBwayBsportsBreferredBthoughBlifeBgrowBturnedBaimBremainBexpressCneverCafterC.enjoyedC. hardlyC letCJ

44、ustC.glancedC.excitedC.UnexpectedlyC.ensuredCbusinessCinterestsC.turnedCandCworkClearnC.refusedC.opinionCkeepC.ignoreDalwaysDsinceDjoinedDNotDpermit DEvenDstaredDsatisfiedDClearlyDexploredDdirectionDdreamsDreturnedDhowever DstudyDplayDhappenedDeffortDlastDconnect第二节：语篇填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于 3 个单词）

45、或括号内单词的正确形式。(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分It _61_(happen) in a holiday when I was 18 years old. I was to fly to Brussels. I set my alarm _62_ (get) up early. There was one problem: I had never used an alarm before. I was uncertain whether the button on the top had to be up or down. I got little sleep as

46、 I worried about it all night.I _63_ (obvious) had made the wrong _64_ (choose) because the next morning I woke only a short while before sunrise. I panicked and grabbed my belongings. I didnt even have time to shower_65_set off to the airport.Now I had less than an hour before my flighty left. Not

47、_66_ (have) much experience on buses, I _67_(make) extremely angry by the bus driver_68_pulled over and waited every few streets. I had to do something, so I went to him and informed him that I was late for my flight and so we needed to move on. He stared_69_me, but he continued his route at the same pace. When I finally got to the airport, I rushed