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1、第七师高级中学20142015学年高二英语第一学期第二次月考本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分满分120分，考试时间90分钟出卷人：张露 审卷人：周霞第卷(选择题 满分70分)一、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或D）中，选出最佳选项ALast week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eag

2、er to see his new place and meet his friends. My earliest memories of my father are a tall, handsome, successful man devoted to his work and his family, but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight As and unhappy with my boyfriends if t

3、heir fathers were not as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard. On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my fathers friends for lunch at an outdoor caf. We walked along that afternoon, did some sh

4、opping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my sons funny facial expressions. Gone was my fathers critical (挑剔的) air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew as my father, who seemed so friendly and interesting to be around? What had held him back before? The next day dad pulled out his ch

5、ildhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, Im at last seeing another side of my father. And in so doing, Im delighted with my new friend. My dad, i

6、n his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was.21. Why did the author feel bitter about her father as a young adult?A. He was silent most of the time.B. He was too proud of himself.C. He did not love his children. D. He expected too much of her.22. When the author went out with her fathe

7、r on weekend, she would feel .A. nervous B. sorry C. tired D. safe23. What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson?A. More critical. B. More talkativeC. Gentle and friendly. D. Strict and hard-working.24. The underlined words “my new friend” in the last paragraph refer to .A. t

8、he authors son B. the authors fatherC. the friend of the authors father D. the caf ownerB More than 10 years ago, it was difficult to buy a tasty pineapple (菠萝). The fruits that made it to the UK were green on the outside and, more often than not, hard with an unpleasant taste within. Then in 1966,

9、the Del Monte Gold pineapple produced in Hawaii first hit our shelves. The new type of pineapple looked more yellowy-gold than green. It was slightly softer on the outside and had a lot of juice inside. But the most important thing about this new type of pineapple was that it was twice as sweet as t

10、he hit-and-miss pineapples we had known. In no time, the Del Monte Gold took the market by storm, rapidly becoming the worlds best-selling pineapple variety, and delivering natural levels of sweetness in the mouth, up until then only found in tinned pineapple.来源:学科网ZXXK In nutrition it was all good

11、news too. This nice tasting pineapple contained four times more vitamin C than the old green variety. Nutritionists said that it was not only full of vitamins, but also good against some diseases. People were understandably eager to be able to buy this wonderful fruit. The new type of pineapple was

12、selling fast, and the Del Monte Gold pineapple rapidly became a fixture in the shopping basket of the healthy eater.Seeing the growing market for its winning pineapple, Del Monte tried to keep market to itself. But other fruit companies developed similar pineapples. Del Monte turned to law for help,

13、 but failed. Those companies argued successfully that Del Montes attempts to keep the golden pineapple for itself were just a way to knock them out the market.25. We learn from the text that the new type of pineapple is . A. green outside and sweet inside B. good-looking outside and soft inside C. y

14、ellowy-gold outside and hard inside D. a little soft outside and sweet inside26. Why was the new type of pineapple selling well? A. It was rich in nutrition and tasted nice. B. It was less sweet and good for health. C. It was developed by Del Monte. D. It was used as medicine.27. We learn from the l

15、ast paragraph that Del Monte . A. slowed other companies to develop pineapples B. succeeded in keeping the pineapple for itself C. tried hard to control the pineapple market D. planned to help the other companiesCBig Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock in London. The name was given i

16、n honor of Sir Benjamin Hall, who was in charge of the work when the bell was built in 1856. It didnt strike until 3 years later. The clock has become a landmark of the United Kingdom and London, particularly in the visual media (可视媒体). When a television-or film-maker wishes to quickly show a non-UK

17、 audience a certain location in Britain, a popular way to do so is to show an image of the Clock Tower. The Clock Tower is a focus of New Year celebrations in the United Kingdom, with radio and TV stations tuning to its chimes(报时钟声) to welcome the start of the year.Londoners who live a proper distan

18、ce from the Clock Tower and Big Ben can, by means of listening to the chimes both live and on the radio or television, hear the bell strike thirteen times on New Years Eve. This is possible because the speed of sound is a lot slower than the speed of radio waves.Big Ben has appeared in many films. I

19、n the 1978 version of The Thirty-Nine Steps, the hero attempted to halt(停止) the clocks progress to prevent a linked bomb blowing up by hanging from the minute hand of its western face. It was also used in the filming of Shanghai Knights starring Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson, and was described as bein

20、g partially destroyed in the 2010 film Doctor Who. An animated version(卡通版) of the clock was also used as the setting in the Walt Disney film The Great Mouse Detective, and was shown being destroyed by a UFO in the film Mars Attacks!28. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The

21、 nickname of the clock was given by Benjamin. B. The clock strikes 13 times to welcome the New Year. C. The radio and TV make a mistake about the clocks chimes. D. Benjamin was responsible for the Work when the bell was built.29. Big Ben has served people for about years. A. 153 B. 148 C. 146 D. 155

22、30. The second paragraph mainly wants to show us that Big Ben is . A. a symbol of UK and London B. a most popular scene for film-makers C. a must-see sight for tourists to London D. a popular place to have pictures taken31. In which of the following movies was the clock destroyed? A. The ThirtyNine

23、Steps and Shanghai Knights. B. Shanghai Knights and Doctor Who. C. The Great Mouse Detective and Doctor Who. D. Mars Attacks and Doctor Who.DA newspaper reporters job can be very interesting. He meets all types of people and lives quite a busy life. He is on the rush for news all the time, then afte

24、r several years he may get a desk job, and life becomes a bit more settled. Lets look at his work a little more closely. In a day he may have to interview the prime minister of a foreign country, and the next day he may be writing about a football match. Sometimes he may be so busy that he has hardl

25、y any time to sleep. And at other times he may go on for days looking out for news materials and yet return empty-handed. In the beginning, a reporter has to cover a very wide field. After the early years he becomes more specialized in his work. For example. he may finally be asked to write only on

26、court cases or politics or sports. Some reporters may become so specialized that they are asked only to write on a special thing: horse racing, for example. In most newspaper houses there is at least one special racing correspondent. Some newspapers have book reviewers. Their job is delightful. They

27、 read the latest book and then write reviews on the ones they like. Then there are those who write on films, so they get to see them even before they are shown in the cinema. How lucky, you would say! A reporters job can also be very dangerous. A number of them have died rushing from one assignment

28、to another, and if there is a flood or a riot (暴乱) they may get hurt or even be killed. Three years ago there was a reporter whose camera was smashed by a group of men, because they were angry with him for taking their picture. Dangerous or not, one thing is certain, and that is, their job is never

29、dull!32. What does the underlined phrase “on the rush” mean in the passage? A. On the beach. B. In a hurry. C. On the spot. D. In no time.33. Reporters who write on films are said to be lucky because they . A. can see the films before most people see them in the cinema B. can see more film stars C.

30、can pay less than other people D. can write anything they like34. A reporters work becomes dangerous when . A. there is a flood or a riot B. there is an interview with the prime minister C. there is a football match D. he is seeing a horror film35. From the passage we can infer that, to be a good re

31、porter, he must be all of the following EXCEPT . A. brave B. strong C. quick in mind D. well-informed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。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 excelle

32、nt materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-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 no

33、tes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. 38 The following 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

34、Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.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-t

35、aking methods.C. You must write your notes on separate paper.D. Otherwise, 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

36、writing something down makes it easier for you to understand andremember it.二、完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从4160各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项.Even though it was only October, my students were already whispering about Christmas plansWith each passing day everyone became more 41 waiting for th

37、e final school bellUpon its 42 everyone would run for their coats and go home, everyone except David. David was a small boy in ragged clothesI had often 43 what kind of home life David had, and what kind of mother could send her son to school dressed so 44 for the cold winter months, without a coat,

38、 boots, or glovesBut something made David 45 I can still remember he was always 46 a smile and willing to helpHe always 47 after school to straighten chairs and mop the floorWe never talked muchHe 48 just simply smile and ask what else he could do, then thank me for letting him stay and slowly 49 ho

39、me. Weeks passed and the 50 over the coming Christmas grew into restlessness until the last day of 51 before the holiday breakI smiled in 52 as the last of them hurried out the doorTurning around I saw David 53 standing by my desk. “I have something for you，” he said and 54 from behind his back a sm

40、all box 55 it to me, he said anxiously, “Open it.” I took the box from him, thanked him and slowly unwrapped itI lifted the lid and to my 56 , I saw nothing. I looked at Davids smiling face and back into the box and said, “The box is nice, David, but its 57 .” “Oh no it isnt，” said David“Its full of

41、 loveMy mum told me before she died that love was something you couldnt see or touch unless you know its there.” Tears filled my eyes 58 I looked at the proud dirty face that I had rarely given 59 toAfter that Christmas, David and I became good friends and I never forgot the meaning 60 the little em

42、pty box set on my desk.41. Aanxious Bcourageous Cserious Dcautious42. Awarning B ringing Ccalling Dyelling43. Ascolded Bwondered Crealized Dlearned44. Amodestly Bnaturally Cinaccurately Dinappropriately45. Apopular Bupset Cspecial Dfunny46. Aexpressing Bdelivering Cwearing Dsharing47. Apractised Bwa

43、ndered Cstudied Dstayed48. Awould Bshould Cmight Dcould49. Aaim at Bturn to Cput off Dhead for50. Aargument Bexcitement Cmovement Djudgment51. Aschool Byear Ceducation Dprogram52. Arelief Breturn Cvain Dcontrol53. Aweakly Bsadly Cquietly Dhelplessly54. Asearched Bfound Craised Dpulled55. AHolding BH

44、anding CSending DLeaving56. Adelight Bexpectation Cappreciation Dsurprise57. Acheap Bempty Cuseless Dimproper58. Aas Buntil Cbecause Dthough59. Aadvice Bsupport Cattention Dcommand60. Afrom Bbehind Cover Dtowards第卷（非选择题, 满分55分）第一节 语法填空(共10空，每空1.5分 满分15分)C: Stan, do you have a minute?S: Oh, hi, Cathy

45、. Whats up?C: Well, I am really 61._ (disappoint) with the situation in the office.S: Im not in that very often. Its 62._ noisy that I cant work.C: Yeah, I 63._ have finished my papers yesterday, but Jack kept 64._(ask) his students to come in and out.S: Has anybody spoken to him about it?C: No, not yet. So we should come up with an idea 65._ (stop) him doing that kind of things.S: Yeah, Im not able to do my work and 66._are you.C: Could we ask for a kind of meeting room? When teachers have to talk with