湖北省阳新县第一中学高二英语10月月考试题.doc

高二年级十月月考英语试卷第卷第一部分：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小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. whats the mans attitude to smoking? a. he is against it. b. he enjoys it. c. he has no idea.2. where are the two speakers? a. in a hospital. b. in a classroom. c. in a restaurant.3. what is the man going to do? a. he is going to change the seat. b. he is going to stop smoking. c. he is going to give the women a cake. 4. whats the woman? a. a teacher. b. a doctor. c. a boss. 5. what is the relationship between the two speakers? a. boss and worker. b. doctor and patient. c. wife and husband.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至7题。6. how many turns should the man take if he wants to get to the bookstore? a. one.b. two. c. three. 7. where is the cinema? a. on st. jones street. b. on high street. c. opposite the church. 听第7段材料;回答第8至9题。8. what is the weather like today? a. it will be a little bit colder in the afternoon.b. the highest temperature is seven below zero. c. it is cloudy and windy. 9. what is the woman most probably going to do in the afternoon? a. go skating. b. drive somewhere. c. throw snowballs.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. what are the speakers mainly talking about? a. a well-balanced diet. b. the harm from smoking.c. a bike competition.11. what do they have in common in their daily life? a. healthy eating. b. riding practice. c. smoking every day.12. why does the woman suggest the man run every day? a. running can be very tiring. b. running can he very interesting. c. running helps build up leg muscles. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. what do we know about the woman? a. shes enthusiastic about art. b. she doesnt have much taste for art. c. she likes all kinds of art except modern art. 14. how many pieces of art are mentioned? a. one. b. two. c. three.15. why is the first painting famous? a. because it was done by a kid. b. because it was done hundreds of years ago. c. because the painter showed great talent in the work. 16. what are the speakers doing? a. visiting an art museum. b. trying to buy a painting. c. displaying (展示) their works of art. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. what is special about jacksons home? a. it takes up a huge area.b. it has a golf course.c. many animals live there. 18. which is not mentioned as a part of jacksons home?a. a garage. b. a swimming pool. c. a theater. 19. who did jackson want to enjoy his house?a. children. b. other famous people. c. his fans.20. what does the speaker think of jackson? a. he spent too much money. b. he was a strange guy. c. he deserved this home.第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）第1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。ado dogs understand us?be careful what you say around your dog. it might understand more than you think.a border collie named rico recognizes the names of about 200 objects, say researchers in germany. the dog also appears to be able to learn new words as easily as a 3-year-old child. its word-learning skills are as good as those of a parrot or chimpanzee(黑猩猩).in one experiment, the researchers took all 200 items that rico is supposed to know and divided them into 20 groups of 10 objects. then the owner told the dog to go and fetch one of the items and bring it back. in four tests, rico got 37 out of 40 commands right. as the dog couldnt see anyone to get clues, the scientists believe rico must understand the meanings of certain words.in another experiment, the scientists took one toy that rico had never seen before and put it in a room with seven toys whose names the dog already knew. the owner then told rico to fetch the object, using a word the dog had never heard before. the correct object was chosen in seven out of l0 tests, suggesting that the dog had worked out the answer by process of elimination(排除法). a month later, rico remembered half of the new names, which is even more impressive. rico is thought to be smarter than the average dog. for one thing, rico is a border collie, a breed (品种)known for its mental abilities. in addition, the 9-year-old dog has been trained to fetch toys by their names since the age of nine months. its hard to know if all dogs understand at least some of the words we say. even if they do, they cant talk back. still, it wouldnt hurt to sweet-talk your dog every now and then. you might just get a big, wet kiss in return!21. from paragraph 2 we know that _ .a. animals are as clever as human beingsb. dogs are smarter than parrots and chimpanzeesc. chimpanzees have very good word-learning skillsd. dogs have similar learning abilities as 3-year-old children22. both experiments show that . a. rico is smart enough to get all commands rightb. rico can recognize different things including toysc. rico has developed the ability of learning mathematicsd. rico wont forget the names of objects once recognizing them23. which of the following statements is true?a. the purpose of the experiments is to show the border collies mental abilities.b. rico has a better memory partly because of its proper early training.c. the border collie is world-famous for recognizing objects.d. rico is born to understand its owners commands.24. what does the writer want to tell us?a. to train your dog. b. to talk to your dog.c. to be friendly to your dog. d. to be careful with your dog.bnot all memories are sweet. some people spend all their lives trying to forget bad experiences. violence and traffic accidents can leave people with terrible physical and emotional scars. often they relive these experiences in nightmares.now american researchers think they are close to developing a pill, which will help people forget bad memories. the pill is designed to be taken immediately after a frightening experience. they hope it might reduce ,or possibly erase(抹去) the effect of painful memories.in november, experts tested a drug on people in the us and france. the drug stops the body releasing chemicals that fix memories in the brain. so far the research has suggested that only the emotional effects of memories may be reduced, not that the memories are erased.the research has caused a great deal of argument. some think it is a bad idea, while others support it.supporters say it could lead to pills that prevent or treat soldiers troubling memories after war. they say that there are many people who suffer from terrible memories.some memories can ruin peoples lives . they come back to you when you dont want to have them in a daydream or nightmare. they usually come with very painful emotions, said roger pitman, a professor of psychiatry at harvard medical school. this could relieve a lot of that suffering.but those who are against the research say that changing memories is very dangerous because memories give us our identity (特质). they also help us all avoid the mistakes of the past.all of us can think of bad events in our lives that were horrible at the time but make us who we are. im not sure we want to wipe those memories out, said rebecca dresser, a medical ethicist. 25. the passage is mainly about .a. a new medical inventionb. a new research on the pillc. a way of erasing painful memoriesd. an argument about the research on the pill 26. the drug tested on people can .a. cause the brain to fix memoriesb. stop people remembering bad experiencesc. prevent body producing certain chemicals d. wipe out the emotional effects of memories27. we can infer from the passage that .a. people doubt the effects of the pillsb. the pill will stop peoples bad experiencesc. taking the pill will do harm to peoples healthd. the pill has probably been produced in america28. which of the following does rebecca dresser agree with?a. some memories can ruin peoples lives.b. people want to get rid of bad memories.c. experiencing bad events makes us different from others.d. the pill will reduce peoples sufferings from bad memories.cwhats your dream vacation? watching wildlife in kenya boating down the amazon? sunbathing in malaysia? new chances are opening up all the time to explore the world. so we visit travel agents, compare packages and prices and pay our money.we know what our vacation costs us. but do we know what it might cost someone else? its true that many poorer countries now depend on tourism for foreign income. unfortunately, though, tourism often harms the local people more than it helps them.it might cost their homes and lands. in myanmar, 5,200 people were forced to leave their homes among the pagodas(佛塔)in bagan so that tourists could visit the pagodas.tourism might also cost the local people their livelihood and dignity. local workers often find only menial(卑微的)jobs in the tourist industry. and most of the profits do not help the local economy. instead, profits return to the tour operators in wealthier countries, when the maasai people in tanzania were driven from their lands, some moved to city slums. others now make a little money selling souvenirs or posing for photos.problems like these were observed more than 20 years ago. but now some non-government organizations, tour operators and local governments are working together to begin correcting them. tourists, too, are putting on the pressure. the result is responsible tourism, or “ethical tourism.” ethical tourism has people at its heart. new international agreements and codes of conduct can help protect the peoples lands, homes, economies and cultures. the beginnings are small, though, and the problems are complex.but take heart. the good news is that everyone, including us, can play a part to help the local people in the places we visit. tour operators and companies can help by making sure that local people work in good conditions and earn reasonable wages.they can make it a point to use only locally owned hotel, restaurants and guide services. they can share profits fairly to help the local economy. and they can involve the local people in planning and managing tourism.what can tourists do? first, we can ask tour companies to provide information about the conditions of local citizens. we can then make our choices and tell them why. and while were abroad, we can:buy local foods and products, not imported ones.pay a fair price for goods and services and not bargain for the cheapest price.avoid flaunting wealth.ask before taking photographs of people.they are not just part of the landscape!lets enjoy our vacation and make sure others do, too.29. what is probably the best title for the article?a. tourism causes bad effects. b. tourism calls for good behavior.c. vacations bring a lot of fun. d. vacations cost more than you think30. which of the following is not mentioned?a. local people were well paid to leave their lands. b. tourists may stay in hotels opened by local people.c. local people are mainly provided with low-paying work.d. tourists could bargain with local people for a reasonable price.31. the underlined phrase take heart means .a. pay attention b. take care c. cheer up d. calm down32. according to the passage, the writer thinks .a. tourism is not a promising industry b. dream vacations should be spent abroadc. the problems caused by tourism are easy to settle d. tourists should respect local customs and cultureddo you want to improve the way you study? do you feel nervous before a test? many students say that a lack of concentration (注意力) is their biggest problem. it seriously affects their ability to study, so do their test results. if so, use these tips to help you.study techniquesyou should always study in the same place. you shouldnt sit in a position that you use for another purpose. for example, when you sit on a sofa to study, your brain will think it is time to relax. dont watch tv while you are studying. experts warn that your concentration may be reduced by 50 percent if you attempt to study in this way. always try to have a white wall in front of you, so there is nothing to distract (make less concentrated) you. before sitting down to study, gather together all the equipment you need. apart from your textbooks, pens, pencils and knives, make sure you have a dictionary. if your study desk or table is needed when you are not studying, store all your equipment in a box beside it.your eyes will become tired if you try to read a text which is on a flat surface. position your book at an angle of 30 degrees.be realistic and dont try to complete too much in one study period. finish one thing before beginning another. if you need a break, get up and walk around for a few minutes, but try not to telephone a friend or have something to eat. test-taking skillsall your hard work will be for nothing if you are too nervous to take your test. getting plenty of rest is very important. this means do not study all night before your test! it is a better idea to have a long-term study plan. try to make a timetable for your study which lasts for a few months.exercise is a great way to reduce pressure. doing some form of exercise every day will also improve your concentration. eat healthy food too.when you arrive in the examination room, find your seat and sit down. breathe slowly and deeply. check the time on the clock during the test, but not too often. above all, take no notice of everyone else and give the test paper your undivided attention.33. which of the following statements is true according to the passage?a. you should study in a different place every day, so you dont get bored.b. your concentration will improve if you study and watch tv at the same time.c. check the time during the exam at a certain time.d. staying up all night and studying is tiring, but you will learn a lot using this method.34. what does the underlined word “it” refer to?a. your study desk or table.b. your textbook.c. your dictionary.d. the equipment you need.35. what can be inferred from the passage?a. you shouldnt look at everyone else during the test.b. you will have enough energy to deal with your study and exams by eating healthy diet.c. youll concentrate more if there is nothing to distract you.d. if you feel tired during study, you can walk around for a few minutes.第2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。americans weekendswhat do american families usually do on weekends?36. running, playing volleyball, biking and swimming are all popular sports. the weekend is also a time for american families to work in the yard , the garden or the house.37. sometimes some families spend the weekend painting their houses. they are busy on weekends, but they are very relaxed.38. they can go to the park, the zoo, the cinema and many other places they want to go.39. sometimes they help their parents do some work at home and their parents will take them to the restaurant to have a good dinner.40.a. at weekends, some people like to stay at home.b. they think the weekend is the best time of a week.c. many american families often do some sports on weekends.d. children are also very happy on weekends.e. children dont like weekends because they have a lot of homework to do.f. they can play games, fly kites and play any ball games.g. many families plant flowers and vegetables in the garden.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）during my stay at an orphanage (孤儿院)at the age of 9,a gentleman came and taught us how to do woodworking projects.i remember my first projecta small table.i was so 41of it that i looked upon it as if i had created a(an)42.it was absolutely beautiful and it had taken me six weeks to43it.i could hardly wait to give it to mother winters as a 44.she was the head mistress of our orphanage,who was always kind but 45 with us.as the tables were not dry from the clear coating,the man told us to wait a few days before taking them to our dormitories.but i was just so46and happy that i couldnt wait i dashed out like a 47,carrying my table,smiling from ear to ear.when i reached the dormitory i placed the little table beside my bed.i was48it when mother winters entered.she walked over to the table.running her hand 49it,she noticed that it was still wet.“were you50 to bring this home?”she asked.“no,maam,”i 51with my head down.she ordered me to throw the table out and so i did.after she left,i immediately opened the door to get it back.there was52stuck all over.i brushed and cried,but the dirt would not come off.i hid the table in my closet and never 53 it.however,a year later during a cleaning-up,it was discovered.painfully,i had to give the table to mother henderson,my houseparent,thinking that she would54 it away.thirty years later at a reunion,i 55that mother henderson was living nearby,so i drove up to see her.we talked cheerfully for long.as i was about to leave, she asked me to come down to her56to get something important.i followed her57into a dark corner.she picked something up.58she turned around,i could see that she was holding a little table.mother henderson kept