高二下学期第一次月考英语试题(054).doc

高二下学期第一次月考英语试题（05。4）一 听力（30分）第一节（共5小题）1. The reason why the man didnt go to Dr.Rogers lecture was that_.A. He didnt like Dr.Rogers lecture.B. He was late for the lecture.C. He had to do some housework.2. Where do you think the book is now?A. In the kitchen.B. Under the chair.C. On the shelf.3. What probably is Mr.Smith?A. The womans boss.B. The womans workmate.C. The womans husband.4. What do you learn from the conversation?A. The man has already gone on his trip.B. The man has quite prepared for his trip.C. The man must pack one more suitcase.5. How far away is the University?A. More than one bus stop.B. About 100 meters.C. Less than one bus stop.第二节（共15小题）听第6段材料，回答第6-7题。6. What did the man do last summer?A. He went to visit a French school.B. He taught children in a French school.C. He learned a foreign language.7. What do you think the woman will probably do?A. Take a French course.B. Go to France.C. Have a holiday in France.听第7段材料，回答第8-10题。8. How much does the company pay the man for the first year?A. $15, 000.B. $10 ,500.C. $12 ,500.9. Who is Mr.Thomas most probably?A. The womans husband.B. The wans teacher.C. The director of that department.10. Which of the following is NOT true?A. The man has no experience in the job he is asking for.B. The man is good at his lessons at college.C. The man knows he will get the job in that company next June.听第8段材料，回答第11-14题。11. What were the hotels like in that city?A. Good but expensive.B. Cool and dirty.C. Cheap and good.12. Where do the two speakers live?A. In China.B. In Canada.C. In the United States.13. Whats the best thing to buy in Kamloops City ,Canada?A. Dresses.B. Necklaces.C. Computers.14. What do the two speakers want to do?A. Talk to the Browns.B. Make a journey to Canada.C. To go abroad to learn English.听第9段材料，回答第15-17题。15. Who gave the nicknameBig Appleto New York City?A. Some painters.B. Some musicians.C. Some people visiting New York.16. What is the woman especially interested in?A. An art show.B. A play.C. A musician.17. What do you think the wordApplein Big Applerefers to?A. A famous city.B. A splendid theatre.C. A wonderful concert.听第10段材料，回答第18-20题。18. What do you think is the speaker?A. A writer.B. A designer.C. A professor.19. How many books should you read before writing?A. It doesnt matter how many.B. More than two.C. One or two.20. What does the speaker hope you have done?A. Have already completed the papers.B. Have had a good vacation.C. Have Begun writing the papers earlier.二单项选择 (15 分) 21.A new cure for the disease is_to be discovered.A.like B.likely C.possible D.probable 22.Do you agree to the plan_at the meeting?A.to put forward B.to put away C.put forward D.put up 23.The director on land asked the pilot to_his position.A.locate B.grasp C.announce D.arrange 24.They were filled with joy when they_in this beautiful island.A.set free B.set foot C.paid visit D.reached 25.He was_by new hope.A.come to life B.come true C.rejuvenated D.boomed 26.The Olympics has already_our countrys breathtaking economic progress,A.showcased B.achieved C.boomed D.grasped27.Dont forget to take the_with you.A.luggages B.baggages C.two pieces of luggage D.two luggage 28.After the president made an official announcement,she expressed her_opinion.A.personal B.private C.single D.individual29. The two leaders have _ the foundations of a new era in cooperation between their countries.A. laid B. lied C. lain D. set30. The old lady is_to what others say.A.stableB.availableC.sensibleD.sensitive31. A left-luggage office is a place where bags_be left for a short time,especially at a railway station.A.shouldB.canC.mustD.will32.Why do people prefer to take a window seat on the plane?Because the window_the outside world.A.takes a view of B.keeps a view of C.has a view of D.gives a view of33.The weather report says it will_cold tomorrow.A.turn up B.turn out C.turn on D.turn in34.She drew the_before switching on the light.A.shades B.masks C.coverings D.curtains35.Its_that he said:I am_to help you.Dont take it seriously.He is always playing that trick.A.sure;sure B.certain;certain C.sure;certain D.certainly; sure三。完形填空（每小题1.5分，满分30 分）Many of us spend a great deal of time and energy trying to prove that we are right-and others are wrong. Many people believe that its their job to _36_ others how their positions, statements, and points of view are _37 _, and that in doing so, the person they are correcting is going to somehow 38 it, or at least learn something. Wrong! Think about it. Have you ever been 39 by someone and said to him, Thank you so much for showing me that Im wrong and youre right. Or, has anyone you know ever 40 you when you corrected them, or made yourself right at their 41 ? Of course not. The truth is, all of us 42 to be corrected. We all want our positions to be 43 and understood by others. Being listened to and heard is one of the greatest 44 of the human heart. And those who learn to 45 are the most loved and respected. Those who are in the 46 of correcting others are often resented (怨恨)and 47. A wonderful way for becoming more peaceful and loving is to practise _48_ others the joy of being right-give them the glory（荣耀）. 49 correcting. When someone says, “I really feel its important to., rather than jumping 50 and saying, No, its more important to ., simply let it go and allow their statement to 51 . The people in your life will become less defensive and more 52. They will appreciate you more than you could ever have 53 . Youll discover the joy of joining in and witnessing other peoples 54, which is far more rewarding than a battle of egos ( 自我 ). Starting today, let others be 55 , most of the time! 36.A. show B. ask C. prove D. teach 37.A. unimportant B. unbelievable C. incorrect D. imperfect 38. A. consider B. appreciate C. understand D. refuse39. A. fooled B. helped C. taughtD. corrected40. A. thanked B. rewarded C. cared D. accepted41. A. side B. price C. expense D. cost 42. A. like B. hate C. prefer D. afford 43. A. admired B. received C. realized D. respected 44. A. shortcomings B. advantages C. desires D. wishes 45. A. talk B. praise C. help D. listen46. A. habit B. form C. position D. purpose47. A. punished B. avoided C. left D. scolded48. A. letting B. lending C. allowing D. owing49. A. Stop B. Continue C. Practise D. Try 50. A. out B. up C. in D. off51.A. lastB. goC. workD. stand52.A. helpfulB. lovingC. carefulD. popular53.A. dreamedB. wantedC. asked D. demanded54.A. sufferingsB. worriesC. success D. happiness55.A. happyB. rightC. sorry D. proud阅读理解（40分）AEdgar Allan Poe was born in Boston in 1809. His parents were both actors and probably expected Edgar to join them on the stage. But the course of Edgars life changed when his father left the family and his mother died before Edgar reached the age of three.Young Edgar was taken in by a businessman from Virginia, John Allan, and his wife. The Allans raised Edgar and sent him to private schools. When he was old enough, they enrolled him in college at the University of Virginia. Instead of studying at college, Edgar began drinking and gambling. John Allan was disappointed in Edgar and refused to pay his debts. Edgar was forced to drop out of school.Edgar left Virginia and the Allan family moved back to his hometown, Boston. There he published his first piece of writing, Tamerlane and other Poems, in 1827. It was then that Poe knew he had a talent for writing.Edgar soon married, but his young wife became very ill. In order to pay for his wifes doctor bills, Edgar took several jobs as an editor of newspapers and magazines, but continued to write. He published several volumes of poetry and earned recognition as a skilled poet. His descriptive images and perfect meter made his poems out- standing pieces of writing that are still read today.Although Poe loved poetry, he realized that publishing short stories would earn him more money. Poe became the first writer to publish detective stories. “The Gold Bug” was a story about searching for buried treasure. Poes mystery and horror stories were very popular, too. “The Fall of the House of Usher”, “The Tell-Tale Heart”, and “Pit and the Pendulum” all frightened and excited readers. “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” and “The Mystery of Marie Roget” are examples of Poes well-developed plots with unusual characters that keep the reader in suspense（悬念）until the end of the story.Poes work is still enjoyed today. Even though Edgar Allan Poes life seemed to be filled with sadness, his writing reflects some of the more human aspects of life. He was able to go deep into his characters minds and make them realistic for the reader. Perhaps it is this realistic quality mixed with excitement that gives Poes stories their longevity and lasting interest.56. Edgar Allan Poe is known for his _.A. work as an editorB. life as an actorC. stories and poemsD. life as a gambler57. Poe preferred to write _.A. poetryB. mysteriesC. short stories D. editorials58.“Poes stories have longevity” means _.A. They are very longB. Their appeal lasts a long timeC. They are written about people all the timeD. The heroes in his stories enjoy a long life59. Poes unusual childhood probably _.A. influenced his writingB. made him refuse to marryC. kept him from becoming famousD. paved the way for his successBWhere did the AIDS (Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndnome) virus come from? Scientists believe they have solved this lingering mystery. The answer: chimps.In a presentation on Sunday, researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham said they have convincing proof that the virus has spread on at least three separate occasions from chimpanzees to people in Africa. One of these cross-species transmissions was the start of the epidemic that now infects about 35 million people worldwide.Chimps, which have probably carried the virus for hundreds of thousands of years, apparently do not get sick from it. “This is excellent science with biological and virological importance. If we understood how the chimp has dealt with this infection over time, that could have implications for human medicines, ” said Dr. Kevin DeCock, an AIDS expert at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.While chimps have long been suspected as the source, “there have been a lot of loose ends that made people uncomfortable drawing that conclusion,” said Dr. Bea- trice Hahn.Whatever its origins, HIV(human immunodeficiency virus) is a recent affliction of people. Last year, Dr. David Ho and others from the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center at Rockefeller University presented evidence that the virus probably first infected humans in the 1940s and early 50s.This year Hahn made the case that this event almost certainly occurred in west equatorial Africa when someone caught the virus from a chimp, perhaps after killing the animals for food.Hahns team had proved the connection between the human and chimp strains by analyzing the blood and frozen tissue samples from a 26-year-old chimp named Marilyn which died during childbirth at a US primate center in 1984. “This is an important finding with significant potential”, said Anthony Fauci, a researcher at the US National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases, which helped the study.The earliest trace of the AIDS virus dates back to 1959. The blood sample it originated in was collected in central West Africa.60Where did the AIDS virus come from?A. Chimps in Africa.B. Chimps in America.C. Monkeys in Africa. D. Monkeys in America.61Which of the following is NOT TRUE?A. The chimps will die if they are infected with AIDS.B. The AIDS virus has spread on at least three separate occasions from chimpanzees to people in Africa.C. Chimps have probably carried the virus for hundreds of thousands of years.D. People caught the virus from a chimp perhaps have ever killed the animals for food.62When did humans begin to be infected by AIDS?A. In the 1950s and early 60s.B. In the 1950s.C. In the 1940s and early 50s.D. In the 1930s.CSurgery that can improve the way a person looks is becoming more and more popular in the United States. This kind of surgery is called cosmetic surgery, and both men and women are turning to this treatment as a way of keeping their appearance young as well as keeping competitive in their jobs. Men especially are beginning to turn to facelifts, liposuction to help them look younger. As companies downsize and move younger employees into higher positions, older employees in their late forties and early fifties feel the need to look and act younger in order to stay competitive. A younger look through cosmetic surgery may give an older employee a few more years on the job. These operations are not without dangers, however.One young woman had an eye operation to get rid of the bags under her eyes. She described her experience as terrible. She said, “When he started cutting, I was fully awake. Even though hed given me an injection near my eyes, I saw everything.” She went on to explain, “I knew I had to keep still because of what he was doing. He was scraping away fat underneath my eyes. It took about ten minutes. After he finished, I felt I couldnt walk. I was so faint.” Her troubles did not end after the operation. For two weeks, her eyes were swollen and almost completely closed, and even dark glasses could not hide the side effects of the operation.Liposuction, taking fat out of the body, is probably the most popular cosmetic operation in the United States. It seems simple enough. First, a small cut is made over the place where the patient wants the fat removed. Next, a small pipe is put into the cut. A machine like a vacuum cleaner is then turned on, and the fat is sucked right out of the body. However, as one doctor explained, some problems can happen after the operation. He warned, “Irregular lumps and loose skin can result from this operation. If it is not evenly done, liposuction can produce a very lumpy result.” Patients often must have more liposuction to correct the problem.63. The main idea of the first paragraph is that _.A. some people want to have cosmetic surgery in order to keep their jobsB. there are many different kinds of cosmetic surgeryC. cosmetic surgery can be dangerousD. cosmetic surgery is expensive64. Why do some men want to have cosmetic surgery?A. They want to look youngerB. They want to hide their ageC. They want to keep their jobsD. all of the above65. What happens during the liposuction procedure?A. Fat is taken out of the body.B. Artificial fat is put into the body.C. A patient gets lumpy results.D. A patient wears dark glasses.66. The last sentence of the passage suggests that _.A. a bad liposuction procedure if expensiveB. many people want liposuctionC. a bad liposuction procedure can be fixedD. a bad liposuction procedure cannot be fixedDEvery day is filled with danger. You wake in the morning, rush to the window and take a deep breath. Dont! Hasnt anyone told you about the air being polluted with lead from petrol? Next you go to the bathroom. After touching the lavatory handle, your hands are covered in bacteria, which even a good wash wont entirely remove. You sigh, and get dressed. Good heavens! Didnt you realize that all that nylon wont let your skin breathe?With a rash beginning to appear on your skin, you make your way to the kitchen for breakfast. Eating must be good for you, mustnt it? Of course it is, if you dont have tea or coffee, which is bad for your heart, or a good-fashioned English fry-up, which will fill your stomach with fat.Depressed, not to mention hungry, you go to clean your teeth. Put down that nylon toothbrush at once! It will ruin your gums. Do you have the courage to weigh yourself? Horrors! Youre at least half a stone overweight, which is sure to help send you to an early grave(tomb).Hesitating, you make your way to the car, knowing that (according to statistics) theres a good chance that either you or one of your nearest and dearest will be involved in an accident sometime during your life. After a journey, you reach work.Filled with relief（如释重负）you get into the lift. Get out at once and race up those stairs, unless you want a heart attack tomorrow.Panting, you reach the office, where you fall into a chair. The cleaner has just left, leaving some kind of fragrance in the air. You breathe deeply, enjoying the sweet fragrance. Danger! Breathing in the substance will ruin your lungs (not to mention our atmosphere, if we are to believe the experts).With trembling hands you light a cigarette to calm your nerves. A what? How dare you?At last lunch-time comes. You join your mates in the local for a sandwich. White bread. Eh? A low-fibre diet is no good at all. You have “just one more drink”, which helps you on your way to liver failure（肝病）, and you return to the coffee. You spend the afternoon fighting a battle with high blood pressure and give a sigh of reli