高二英语上学期第一次月考试题

在学生就要走出校门的时候，班级工作仍要坚持德育先行，继续重视对学生进行爱国主义教育、集体主义教育、行为规范等的教育，认真落实学校、学工处的各项工作要求南阳2016年秋期高二年级第一次月考英语试题第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分20分)第一节 (共5小题;每小题1分，满分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小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.What does the man like about the play?A. The story.B. The ending.C. The actor.2.Which place are the speakers trying to find?A.A hotel.B.A bank.C.A restaurant.3.At what time will the two speakers meet?A. 5:20.B. 5:10.C.4:40.4.What will the man do?A. Change the plan.B. Wait for a phone call.C. Sort things out.5.What does the woman want to do ?A. See a film with the man.B. Offer the man some help.C. Listen to some great music.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15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6、7题。6.Where is Ben?A. In the kitchen.B. At school.C. In the park.7.What will the children do in the afternoon?A. Help set the table.B. Have a party.C. Do their homework.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8. What are the two speakers talking about?A. A Family holiday.B. A business trip.C. A travel plan.9. Where did Rachel go?A. Spain.B. Italy.C. China.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.How did the woman get to know about third-hand smoke?A. From young smokers.B. From a newspaper article.C. From some smoking parents.11. Why does the man say that he should keep away from babies?A. He has just become a father.B. He wears dirty clothes.C. He is a smoker.12. What does the woman suggest smoking parents should do ?A. Stop smoking altogether.B. Smoke only outside their houses.C. Reduce dangerous matter in cigarettes.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where does Michelle Ray come from?A. A middle-sized city. B. A small town. C. A big city14. Which place would Michelle Ray take her visitors to for shopping?A. The Zen Garden B. The Highlands. C. The Red River area.15. What does Michelle Ray do for complete quiet?A. Go camping.B. Study in a library.C. Read at home.16. What are the speakers talking about in general?A. Late-night shopping. B. Asian food.C. Louisville.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Why do some people say they never have dreams according to Dr Garfield ?A. They forget about their dreams. B. They dont want to tell the truth.C. They have no bad experiences.18. Why did Davis stop having dreams?A. He got a serious heart attack.B. He was too sad about his brothers death.C. He was frightened by a terrible dream.19. What is Dr Garfields opinion about dreaming?A. It is very useful.B. It makes things worse.C. It prevents the mind from working.20. Why do some people turn off their dreams completely?A. To sleep better.B. To recover from illnesses.C. To stay away from their problems.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）（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。AA couple of years ago, I learned this lesson. That day, I took a taxi to Grand Central Station. We were driving in the right lane when, all of a sudden, a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes and missed the other cars back end by just inches!The driver of the other car, who almost caused a big accident, got out of his car and started yelling bad words at us. The taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean he was friendly. So, I said, “Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to hospital!” And this is when my taxi driver told me what I now call “the law of the garbage truck.”Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it, and if you agree, theyll dump it on you. When someone wants to dump their problems on you, dont take it personally. You just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Youll be happy at what you do.I started thinking, how often do I let garbage trucks run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to other people? That day I said, “Im not going to do that anymore.”What about you? What will happen in your life if you let more garbage trucks pass you by? Lifes too short to wake up in the morning with regrets.21. The taxi driver smiled and waved at the driver of the other car .A. to show his kindness and friendlinessB. to thank him for his politenessC. to satisfy his reactionD. to please the author22. What does the underlined word “frustration” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. destructionB. confusionC. defeatD. rubbish23. What can be the best title for the text?A. Secret of SuccessB. Dont Let Bad Feelings Affect YouC. Take Care of the Danger around You D. The Law of the Garbage TruckBA walk in a farmers market often brings one to explore new food options, and now more locally-farmed protein (蛋白质) choices are available to help bridge the gap between our meals and the farms on which they grew. More and more local small farms are popping up in opposition to factory farms.Todays commercial farms do not fit the image that comes to mind while happily singing along to “Old McDonald.” Instead, most of the nations food comes from CAFOs Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations where animals are kept in tightly enclosed conditions as they are fattened up and readied to be killed for food.Fortunately, knowing exactly where ones food comes from has led to an increase in the availability of what is known as “grass-fed” beef. Technically, all cattle are grass-fed for at least a limited amount of time, but what makes the meat significant is that it is grass-finished, not force-fed corn, soy or grains. This change in diet makes all the difference since corn is not part of the cows traditional diet, and therefore causes major health issues for it. To deal with the health issues, antibiotics (抗生素) are used and some of the antibiotics used to treat the cattle are similar to those given to humans, so they can decrease the effectiveness of medicine when a consumer is sick.A healthier diet for the cattle leads the meat to lower in both fat and calories. And when cooking grass-fed beef, youd better use a slightly lower temperature to make it more delicious.24. The underlined words popping up ( 1st Para.) probably means .A. improvingB. appearingC. profitingD. fading25. The song “Old McDonald” describes .A. commercial “farms providing fast foodB. commercial farms providing unpopular foodsC. animals raised freely on local farmsD. animals kept in tightly enclosed conditions26. Some medicines are less effective for beef consumers probably because .A. some cattle feed on grainsB. all cattle eat grassC. some antibiotics are used by both cattle and peopleD. some medicines are used to treat sick cattle27. We can infer from the text that .A. food from local farms can help add to the variety in our daily mealsB. soy or grains are on the list of traditional diets of the cattleC. corn for the cattle leads the meat to lower in both fat and caloriesD. low temperature makes grass-fed beef more deliciousCIt is commonly believed that all over the world, boys and girls attend a mixed school, where they study together.But boys schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions and involve them in activities such as art, dance and music.Always boys at single-sex schools were said to be more likely to get involved in cultural and artistic activitiesthat helped develop their emotional expressiveness, rather than feeling they had to correspond to(和相符) the boy code of hiding their emotions to be a real man.Surprisingly, the findings of the study go against received wisdom that boys do better when taught alongsidegirls.George Carl, headmaster of Eton, warned that boys were being failed by the British education system becauseit had become too focused on girls. He criticized teachers for failing to recognize that boys are actually more emotional than girls.The research argued that boys often perform badly in mixed schools because they become discouraged whengirls do better earlier in speaking and reading skills.But in single-sex schools teachers can adjust lessons to boys learning style, letting them move around theclassroom and getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom, wrote the studys author, Abigail James, of the University of Virginia.Teachers could encourage boys to enjoy reading and writing with boy-focused approaches such as themesand characters that appeal to them. Because boys generally have moreacutevision, learn best through touch, and are physically more active, they need to be given hands-on lessons where they are allowed to walk around. Boys in mixed schools view classical music as feminine（女性的) and prefer the modern genre (类型) in which violence and sexism are major themes, James wrote.Single-sex education also made it less likely that boys would feel that they had to be masterful and in chargein relationships. In mixed schools, boys feel forced to act like men before they understand themselves well enough to know what that means, the study reported.28. The writer argues that a single-sex school would _.A. encourage boys to express their emotions more freelyB. help boys to be more competitive in schools.C. force boys to be their emotions to be real menD. naturally strengthen boys traditional image of a man29.Traditionally, in a mixed school boys _.A. behave more responsibly.B. perform relatively better.C.grow up more healthily.D. receive a better education.30. In Abigail James opinion, one of the advantages of single-sex schools is _.A. boys can choose to learn whatever they are interested inB. boys can focus on their lessons without being distractedC. teaching can be adjusted to suiting the characteristics of boysD. teaching can be designed to promote boys team spirit31. The underlined word “acute” in paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to _ .A. lovelyB. seriousC. sharpD. dullDOftena nickname is a shortened form of a persons name,andit can also be a descriptive name for a place orathing. Many American cities have nicknames. These can help buildup an identity,spread pride among citizens and build their unity. Nicknames can also be funny. Los Angeles, California is the second largest city in population, after New York City. Los Angeles has several nicknames. One is simply the citys initials, L.A. It is also called the City of Angels because Los Angeles means the angels in Spanish. Los Angeles often has warm, sunny weather. So another nickname is City of Flowers and Sunshine. New York is called The Big Apple. So Los Angeles is sometimes called The Big Orange because of the fruit that grows in that citys warm climate. The American movie and television industries are based in Los Angeles. So it is not surprising that it is called The Entertainment Capital of the World. Many films are made in the area of Los Angeles called Hollywood. Millions of people visit the area.No trip to Los Angeles is perfectwithout seeing the word Hollywood spelled out in huge letters on a hillside. Many movie stars live in Los Angeles. The city is sometimes called Tinseltown. This nickname comes from the shiny, bright and often unreal nature of Hollywood and the movie industry. Another nickname for Los Angeles is La-La Land, using the first letters of Los and Angeles. Thismeans a place that is fun and not serious, and maybe even out of touch with reality. A good place for watching unusual-looking people is Venice, an area on the west side of LosAngeles. A system of waterways designed after the Italian city of Venice has been built there.Many people love Los Angeles for its warm sunny weather, beautiful mountains and beaches, and movie stars. That includes Randy Newman, who sings about his hometown.On the whole, Los Angeles is growing attractive just for its rich nicknames.32. Choose the one that isntthe functionof a nickname of a place.A.Uniting surrounding citiesB. EntertainmentC. Bringing pride to the localsD.Establishing characteristics33. Which of the following canbest replacethe underlined sentence?A. Seeing the big letters Hollywood on a hillside means youve been really to Los Angeles.B. Not seeing the word Hollywood on a hillside means you havent been to Los Angeles.C. If you visit Los Angeles you should first pay a visit to Hollywood s on a hillside.D. Your trip to Los Angeles is notcompleteif you miss the big letters Hollywood on a hillside34.Whats the number of the nicknames given to Los Angeles?A. 5B. 4C. 7D.635. According to the passage, the true statement is _.A. Los Angeles was built after the Italian city of VeniceB. Hollywood alone adds fame to Los AngelesC. Los Angeles is most famous for its nicknamesD. All the nicknames increase the charm of Los Angeles（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。EA major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can you help your teen stay calm before an exam?Be involved. You need to be involved in your teens work. 36 What he looks for is your presence to talk, to cry, or simply to sit with him quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears, but dont let him focus on those fears.Help your teen get organized. 37 Together, you and your teen can work out a timetable in which he can study for what he knows will be on the test.Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give him a nutritious diet. Its important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do his best. 38 If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress. 39 Persuade your teen to get some sleep or do something active when he needs a real break from studying. Marking time for relaxation, fun, and exercise is all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance his time so that he will fell comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.Show a positive attitude. 40 Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teens pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for his efforts. Most importantly, reassure your teen that things will be all right, no matter what the results are.A. Your attitude will influence your teens emotions.B. Exam stress can make some teen lose their appetite(食欲).C. They will only make the situation worse.D. Encourage your teen to relax.E. The best thing is simply to listen.F. Help your teen think about what he has to study and plan accordingly.G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves.第三部分 英语知识应用（共三节，满分55分）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。When I began my first year in Cambridge, I hoped to earn a scholarship. Having been a Straight-A student, I believed I could 41 tough subjects and really learn something. One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne. I was extremely interested in the ideas he 42 in class.When I took the first exam, I was 43 to find a 77, C-plus, on my test paper, 44 English was my best subject. I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained 45 .I decided to try harder, although I didnt know what that 46 because school had always been easy for me. I read the books more carefully, but got another 77. Again, I 47 with Professor Jayne. Again, he listened patiently but wouldnt change his 48 .One more test before the final exam. One more 49 to improve my grade. So I redoubled my efforts and, for the first time, 50 the meaning of the word “thorough”. But my 44 did no good and everything 52 as before.The last hurdle was the final. No matter what 53 I got, it wouldnt cancel three C-pluses. I might as well kiss the 54 goodbye.I stopped working hard. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. The night before the final, I even 55 myself to a movie. The next day I decided for once Id have 56 with a test.A week later, I was surprised to find I got an A. I hurried into professor Jaynes office. He 57 to be expecting me. “If I gave you the As you 58 , you wouldnt continue to work as hard.”I stared at him, 59 that his analysis and strategy were correct. I had worked my head 60 , as I had never done before.I was speechless when my course grade arrived: A-plus. It was the only A-plus given. The next year I received my scholarship. Ive always remembered Professor Jaynes lesson: you alone must set your own standard of excellence.41.A. getB. discussC. cover D. take42.A. soughtB. exchanged C. presented D. obtained43.A. worriedB. shocked C. scared D. anxious44.A. forB. so C. but D. or45.A. unchanged B. unpleasant C. unmoved D. unfriendly46.A. reflected B. affected C. improved D. meant47.A. reasonedB. quarreled C. bargained D. chatted48.A. attitudeB. mind C. plan D. view49.A. choiceB. step C. measure D. chance50.A. learnedB. considered C.