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1、宁夏育才中学勤行学区高二年级月考英语试卷(试卷满分 150 分，考试时间为 120 分钟) 注意事项：本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。第一卷（选择题） (100分, 只交答题卡)第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题； 每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1Which doesnt the man order ?A. Hot coffee B. Corn bread C Gr

2、ape juice 2. What does Lucy do on the Internet these days ?A. She looks for a job B. She chats with people C She watches movies3. Who did the best in this math exam？A John B Lily C Mike 4. Why will the women go to Maryland ?A To visit some her friends B To attend a birthday party C To go to National

3、 History Day 5. What kind of doctor did the women probably see?A A heart doctor B A skin doctor C A dentist第二节（共15小题。每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6.How will the two speakers go to vis

4、it Mary?A By bus B By bike C On foot7. Where will the two speakers meet ?A At the cinema gate B At the bus stop C In front of the bookstore 听第7段材料，回答第8, 9题。8. What does the woman advise the man to do?A Have a later meeting B Talk to the director C Call his secretary9. When will the man probably meet

5、 the director ?A On Monday morning B On Monday afternoon C On Wednesday morning 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10 What does the women think of her present job?A Boring B Tiring C Difficult11 What is the advantage of working at the Holiday Hotel for the women ?A The pay is high B The hotel is near her house C She

6、doesnt have to work at night 12 Who is looking after Carol at night now ?A The womans mother B The women herself C Carols grandma 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13 What is the probable relationship between Michael and Betty ?A.Classmates B. Neighbors C. Couple 14 What did Rob and Steve do last night ?A . They had

7、 a quarrel B. They held a party C.They talked on the phone 15 What do you know about Mrs .Anderson?A She has hearing problem B She is rude to people C She leads a quiet life 16 What does the woman probably do ?A. A writer B. An actor C. A director 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How many rooms does the camp o

8、ffer ?A 20 rooms B 30 rooms C 60 rooms 18 What is the camps special activity?A. Swimming practice B. Mountain biking C. Writing practice19 When does the music program start ?A At 3:30 pm B At 4:00 pm C At 5:00 pm20 How does the speaker make the announcement ?A.By radio B. By TV C. By phone 第二部分 阅读理解

9、（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A The more people I meet, the more I love my dog. Every day I am reminded why I love him so much.Three weeks before Christmas in 2008 at about 2:00 in the morning, my dog woke us up out of a sound sleep because someone was knocking a

10、t our door. He barked in front of me as if to protect me from the stranger who was knocking. My husband answered, and it was a local police officer telling us that my father-in-law had called the police because he forgot our number. My mother-in-law was suffering from a brain disease and was in the

11、hospital. We thanked the officer and raced to the hospital. We would have taken him, but the hospital would consider him to be a dirty pet. After visiting the hospital we drove home and hugged our dog once more. At this point it was unlikely that little dog remembered waking us up. What he did remem

12、ber was that we left him alone for several hours and he missed us. He thought we missed him, too, so he greeted us at the door with his tail wagging (摇摆). Someone tried to break in our house that summer, but, once again, our little dog saved the day. Our curtains were damaged, but no one got in. Whe

13、n I got home from work, I found parts of my curtains lying on the floor. We called the police and the officer said that he did a great job. My dog is a loving sweet dog who just wants some attention. I worked with him for months and now he sits, dances, sings, shakes hands, and so much more. The bes

14、t part is he looks out for me as much as I look out for him. My husband says the dog is spoiled (宠坏的); I say he finally has a loving home. 21. The authors dog woke her up to tell her that _.A. her mother-in-law was ill B. her father-in-law called her C. someone was knocking at the door D. someone ha

15、d broke into her house22. Why did the police say the dog did a great job?A. The dog saved the author. B. The dog stopped the thief.C. The dog did well what people told it. D. The dog helped to find the thief.23. The purpose of the text is to tell readers _.A. why the authors dog is her best friend B

16、. what the proper attitude towards dogs isC. what dogs can bring us D. how to raise dogs BLevi Strauss did not invent jeans, but he is considered the first person to make and sell great numbers of them. He was born in Bavaria, an area that is part of Germany. In 1847 he and his family moved to the U

17、nited States.Levi Strauss opened a small dry goods store, first in New York, then in San Francisco, California. Among the products he sold were jeans. These pants were especially useful for miners in California. They needed clothing made from a strong material. Jeans are usually made from a heavy co

18、tton cloth called denim.Levi Strauss partnered with a clothing maker named Jacob Davis. Davis had invented a process for making rivets (铆钉) for jeans. These little metal connectors helped hold the pieces of cloth together to make the jeans stronger.In 1875, the government gave Strauss and Davis a pa

19、tent (专利) for their invention. That meant no one else could legally copy it without their permission. In 1928 the Levi Strauss company registered (注册) the word “Levis” as a trademark for their product.The Smithsonians National Museum of American History in Washington has one of the oldest known pair

20、s of Levis. Writer James Sullivan published a book called “Jeans: A Cultural History of an American Icon.” In the book, he says jeans show two American values, creativity and rebellion.Cowboys wore jeans in the old Wild West. In the 1950s, people saw famous Hollywood actors like James Dean and Marlo

21、n Brando wearing jeans in movies. Today jeans come in blue but also lots of other colors and in many styles and at all prices. 24. Which of the following about Levi Strauss is TRUE?A. He invented jeans. B. He was born in the west of America.C. He used to run a dry goods store in New York.D. He start

22、ed the Levi Strauss company by himself.25. Rivets in Jeans were first used to _.A. hang little things B. decorate the clothes C. make the clothes stronger D. protect miners from attacks26. From the text, we can learn Levis _.A. was registered in 1928 B. was given a patentC. was the oldest trademark

23、of jeans D. has ever appeared in movies27. The text mainly talks about _.A. the history of jeans B. the meaning of jeans C. how jeans are invented D. why jeans become popular CJacobs Pillow Dance FestivalWhere:Becket, Massachusetts When:June 15-Aug. 24 Each summer, this influential dance center pres

24、ents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights (最精彩的部分) this season include the Dance Theater of Harlems production of Alvin Aileys “The Lark Ascending”, which opens the festival. Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22.jacobspi

25、llow.org. Moab Music FestivalWhere:Moab, UtahWhen:Aug. 29-Sept. 9This area is better known for mountain biking than for music. But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including thre

26、e “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances. Events start at $25. moabmusicfest.org. Cheyenne Frontier DaysWhere:Cheyenne, WyomingWhen:July 19-28Theres something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian village” and Old West

27、 museum to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys (牛仔) and cowgirls competing for major money in the worlds largest outdoor stage. Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23. The Glimmerglass FestivalWhere:Cooperstown, New YorkWhen:July 6-A

28、ug. 24Each summer, opera lovers from around the country (and the world) travel to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This years performances include Wagners “The Flying Dutchman” and Verdis “King for a Day”, in honor of the 200th birth

29、days of both composers (作曲家). Tickets start at $26.glimmerglass.org. 28. If you want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”, which date suits you best?A. June 15. B. July 19. C. August 24. D. September 4.29. If you go to Cheyenne to watch a competition and enjoy a concert, how much will you pay at least?A. $18

30、. B. $22. C. $36. D. $41.30. If you are a big fan of Wagner, youre advised to go to _.A. Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival B. the Glimmer glass FestivalC. Cheyenne Frontier Days D. Moab Music Festival31Which part of a website is the text probably chosen from?A. Education. B. Art. C. Business. D. Literatu

31、re. DMany of the inventions that form part of our everyday lives had their roots right here in the UK. Lets take a look at some of the most important inventions.The bagless vacuum cleaner (真空吸尘器) James Dyson, 1979There are some things we dont know we need until someone invents them. Step forward, th

32、e bagless vacuum cleaner. James Dyson came up with the idea after spending a lot of money on an expensive cleaner that simply pushed dirt around. Most of us would have left it that, but Dyson went on to change the basic principle of a vacuum cleaner an idea that hadnt been challenged for 100 years b

33、y designing a system that removed the necessity of the bag for good. His final version took five years of research.However, when Dyson first approached manufacturers (制造商) with his idea, he couldnt interest them. But he didnt give up and set up a factory in Wiltshire in 1993 to produce them himself.

34、 Two years later, Dyson products were outselling the competition.The Mini Alec Issigonis, 1959While the Americans were driving supersize Cadillacs, Britain famously went in the opposite direction and came up with a small car.Alec Issigonis was responsible for the design and made a name for himself i

35、n motoring history with its launch (投放市场) in 1959 for the British Motor Corporation (BMC). The Minis success wasnt overnight. Many thought it “strange”, but it developed into a love affair with the British thats never decreased, helped by the fact that many stars loved it.The London sewage system (污

36、水处理系统) Joseph Bazalgette, 1865Like any major city, London has always produced large amounts of waste. Give thanks, then, to Joseph Bazalgette, an engineer who developed a far-reaching underground sewage system. It changed the process of getting rid of waste by dumping it into the Thames River. Even

37、more impressive was his idea to construct pipes that would function for nearly 150 years and still be large enough to meet the need of an increasing population. As he said, “Were only going to do this once.”32. What do we know about James Dyson and his idea?A. His efforts paid off at last. B. He enj

38、oyed immediate success.C. His idea attracted many manufacturers. D. He set up the first vacuum cleaner factory. 33. The Mini won its popularity _.A. soon after its launch in 1959B. because it was advertised by stars C. with the help of some famous people D. because people lost interest in supersize

39、cars 34. The underlined sentence “Were only going to do this once” in the last paragraph shows Bazalgette was _.A. cautious B. confidentC. far-sighted D. strong-minded35. What did the three British inventors have in common?A. Their success came after many failures. B. They influenced many other inve

40、ntors. C. They made their inventions by accident. D. Their inventions changed peoples lives.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。 If you happen to visit Venices world-famous St Marks Square in the next few months, you may notice something unusual. Among the thousands of gra

41、y pigeons (鸽子) around the square, are about 35 brightly colored ones. These birds are attracting worldwide attention. However, they are not miracles (奇迹) of nature. 71 The colored pigeons are Swiss artist Julian Charriere and German photographer Julius von Bismarks contribution to the citys 13th Arc

42、hitecture Biennale. 72In order to get the color onto these birds, the artists created special pigeon equipment. 73The artists say that the birds are not harmed at all during the process (过程). They do believe, however, that making them look more attractive is beneficial to the birds since they are be

43、tter respected by humans, who normally consider pigeons to be annoying.Judging from the positive reaction these colorful birds are getting, the artists seem to have a point. 74Even if most of us dont like how they look, we shouldnt change them as we wish. This of course is not the first time animals

44、 have been colored for the pleasure of humans. In New Zealand a farmer has colored his sheep pink to attract more tourists. 75What do you think? Should we change the appearance of things that are not attractive to us just because we can?A. They were once very helpful to humans.B. In fact, they are w

45、orks of “art” created by humans.C. Once the pigeon steps inside, it is immediately colored.D. There are many more examples in other parts of the world. E. It provides a place for architects and designers to show new projects.F. The color-blind pigeons are not treated any differently by the other pig

46、eons.G. However, many people believe we should leave the birds in their natural state.注意：此题目答题卡涂在71-75空处第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Jim was mending his motorcycle in his yard, and his wife was cooking in the kitchen. Suddenly the motorcycle ran 36 the glass door while Jim was still riding on it. So he was 37 to the floor inside the house. His wife, hearing the 38 , ran out and found Jim badly 39 lying on the floor, the motorcycle lying next to him and the glass door 40 . The wife called an ambulance (救护车) quickly