2英语-2014-2015学年高二上学期第二次月考英语试题[1].doc

20142015学年度第一学期第二次阶段检测高二英语试题本试卷分第卷 (选择题) 和第II卷 (非选择题) 两部分共120分。考试时间120分钟。第一卷选择题 (三部分 共85分)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. Where does the conversation probably take place ?A. At a hairdressers.B. At a dress shop.C. A t a grocery.2.What can we learn from the man ?A. The man hurried through the exam. B. The man was late for the exam.C. The man didnt wear his sweater in a right way.3. What does the man mean?A. The teachers and the students enjoyed themselves.B. They didnt have a good time because of the rain.C. They made some preparations for the trip.4. When will Vivien most probably meet Mike?A. At 8:45 B. At 11:00 C. At 9:155. Whats the womans impression about the lecture ?A. Interesting and easy to follow.B. More difficult than she expected.C. As easy as she thought.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，从每题所给的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，回答第6-8题。6. What does the man ask the woman to do ?A Work for her former employerB. Recommend a customer.C. Join his company7. What is the woman doing ?A. Working for a company.B. Running a business.C. Hunting for a job.8. What do we know about the man?A. He is working for his old companyB. He is running a small online store.C . He is to open his own business.听第7段材料，回答第9-11题。9.Where does the conversation take place ?A. At homeB. In an office.C. In a hospital.10. What will the two speakers have in a Chinese restaurant ?A. Breakfast.B. Brunch. C. Lunch.11. What is the weather like now ?A. Cold.B. Cool.C. Warm.听第8段材料，回答第12-14题。12. Who is probably the woman?A. Nicks mother. B. Nicks teacher.C. Nicks friend.13. What do we know about Nicks study?A. He failed all his exam.B. He hasnt made any progress.C. His grades are not good.14.Why does Nick have such a problem according to the man?A. Because he is becoming a teenager . B. Because he lacks love from his family. C. Because he has a bad relationship with his classmates.听第9段材料，回答第15-17题。15. How long will the flight last ?A. About 8 hours.B. About 10 hours.C. About 14 hours.16. What do we know from the conversation?A. The man hasnt smoked for 45 minutes. B. The man is trying to quit smoking.C. The woman is a doctor.17. What will the two speakers do next?A.Buy cigarettes.B.Get on the plane. C. Go to the smoking zone.听第10段材料，回答第18-20题。18. What do small words have as compared with big words ?A. Strength, grace and charm.B. Brightness, power and quickness. C. Rich meaning, strength and grace.19. Why shouldnt we use big words?A. Because they will confuse listeners or readers.B. Because they bright and quick.C. Because they will make terrible articles.20. What is our correct attitude towards long words?A. They cant be used at all. B. They can be used when necessary.C. We should use them as often as possible.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节, 满分35分）21.In recent years, much has been done and _ progress has been made in _ study of genetics.A. the; theB. a; aC. /; /D. /; the22.One of the signs that one is getting aged is that he or she is physically _ to weather changes.A. sensitive B. sensible C. flexible D. positive23.How much did you spend on the new mobile phone?I _ it would cost me 500 dollars, but I was so lucky to get it at a 15 percent discount.A. expectedB. would expectC. had expectedD. have expected24._ in a recent science competition, the three students were awarded scholarships totaling 50,000 yuan.A. To be judged the bestB. Having judged the bestC. Judged the bestD. Judging the best25._want to devote their whole life to their career should go _there are various career opportunities. A. Whoever; where B. Those who; whereC. Whoever; in which D. Those who; in which26. Have you heard from Janet recently? No, but I _ her next Friday.A. sawB. have seenC. will be seeingD. would see 27.We lost our way in that small village, otherwise we _ more places of interest yesterday.A. visited B. had visitedC. would visit D. would have visited28. Is Jack on duty today? It_ be him. Its his turn tomorrow. A. cant B. wont C.mustnt D. neednt29. - What caused the party to be put off?- _ the invitations.A. Tom delayed sending B. Toms delaying sendingC. Tom delaying to send D. Tom delayed to send 30.Where are the children? The dinners going to be completely ruined. I wish they _ always late. A.wouldnt have beenB. hadnt beenC. wouldnt be D. werent31. _ many times, but he still couldnt understand it. A. Having been told B. Though he had been told C. He was told D. Told 32.Why didnt you buy the gold ring? I_，but I didnt have the money. Awould have Bbought Cwould like to Dhad bought33. The salesman _ the air conditioner for at least 8 years, but it went wrong only one year after we bought it.A. promised B. ensured C. protected D. guaranteed 34.The factory used 65 percent of the raw materials，the rest of which _ saved for other purposes. AisBare Cwas Dwere 35. Sometimes my best friend Tom doesnt keep his word.Dont complain. The saying goes that .A. a friend without faults will never be found B. a friend in need is a friend indeedC. a friend is easier lost than found D. a friend is never known till a man第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhen I was an education official in Palo Alto, California, Polly Tyner, the president of our school board, wrote a letter that was printed in the Palo Alto Times. Pollys son, Jim, had great difficulty in school. He was classified as the educationally disabled and required a great deal of patience on the part of his parents and teachers. But Jim was a happy kid with a great smile that lit up the room. His parents acknowledged his academic difficulties, but always tried to help him see his strengths so that he could walk with pride. Shortly after Jim finished high school, he was killed in a motorcycle accident. After his death, his mother submitted this letter to the newspaperToday we buried our 20-year-old son. He was killed instantly in a motorcycle accident on Friday night. How I wish I had known when I talked to him last that it would be the last time. If I had only known I would have said, “Jim, I love you and Im very proud of you.”I would have taken the time to count the many blessings he brought to the lives of the many who loved him. I would have taken the time to appreciate his beautiful smile, the sound of his laughter, his genuine love of people.When you put all the good qualities on the scale and try to balance all the irritating phenomena such as the radio which was always too loud, the haircut that wasnt to our liking, the dirty socks under the bed, etc., your angry feelings wont amount to much.I wont get another chance to tell my son all that I would have wanted him to hear, but, other parents, you do have a chance. Tell your young people what you would want them to hear if you knew it would be your last conversation. The last time I talked to Jim was the day he died. He called me to say, “Hi, Mom! I just called to say I love you. Got to go to work. Bye.” He gave me something to treasure forever.If there is any purpose at all for Jims death, maybe it is to make others appreciate more of life and to have people, especially family members, take the time to let each other know just how much we care. You may never have another chance.56. According to the passage, we know that _.A. Jim was always ashamed of himself B. Jim did very well in his studiesC. Jims parents were patient with him D. Jim failed to finish his high school57. The underlined word “irritating” in Paragraph 4 most probably means _.A. annoying B. aggressiveC. impatientD. thrilling58. By writing the letter printed in the Palo Alto Times, the author intends to _.A. mourn her sons sudden death in a traffic accidentB. remind people to be cautious of motorcyclesC. tell parents to take better care of their childrenD. suggest people taking the chance to express their love in time59. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A. Love your Family. B. Do it Today.C. Walk with Pride.D. Appreciate Smiles.BForsomepeople,musicisnofunatall.Aboutfourpercentofthepopulationiswhatscientistscall“amusic.”Peoplewhoareamusicarebornwithouttheabilitytorecognize or reproduce musical notes(音调). Amusic people often cannot tell the difference between two songs. Amusics can only hear the difference between two notes if they are very far apart on the musical scale.Asaresult,songssoundlikenoisetoanamusic.Manyamusicscomparethesoundofmusictopiecesofmetalhittingeachother.Lifecanbehardforamusics.Theirinabilitytoenjoymusicsetthemapartfromothers.Itcanbedifficultforotherpeopletoidentifywiththeircondition.Infact,mostpeoplecannotbegintograspwhatitfeelsliketobeamusic.Justgoingtoarestaurantorashoppingmallcanbeuncomfortableorevenpainful.Thatiswhymanyamusicsintentionallystayawayfromplaceswherethereismusic.However, this can result in withdrawal and social isolation. “I used to hate parties,” says Margaret, a seventy-year-old woman who only recently discovered that she was amusic. By studying people like Margaret, scientists are finally learning how to identify this unusual condition.Scientistssaythatthebrainsofamusicsaredifferentfromthebrainsofpeoplewho can appreciate music. The different is complex, and it doesnt involve defective hearing. Amusics can understand other nonmusical sounds well. They also have no problems understanding ordinary speech. Scientists compare amusics to people who just cant see certain colors.Manyamusicsarehappywhentheirconditionisfinallydiagnosed(诊断). For years, Margaret felt embarrassed about her problem with music. Now she knows that she is not alone. There is a name for her condition. That makes it easier for her to explain. “When people invite me to a concert, I just say, No, thanks. Im amusic.” says Margaret. “I just wish I had learned to say that when I was seventeen and not seventy.”60.Whichofthefollowingistrueofamusics?A.Listeningtomusicisfarfromenjoyableforthem.B.Theyloveplaceswheretheyarelikelytohearmusic.C.Theycaneasilytelltwodifferentsongsapart.D.Theirsituationiswellunderstoodbymusicians.61.Inthelastparagraph,Margaretexpressedherwishthat_.A.herproblemwithmusichadbeendiagnosedearlierB.shewereseventeenyearsoldratherthanseventyC.herproblemcouldbeeasilyexplainedD.shewereabletomeetotheramusics62.Whatisthepassagemainlyconcernedwith?、A.Amusicsstrangebehaviors.B.Somepeoplesinabilitytoenjoymusic.C.Musicaltalentandbrainstructure.D.Identificationandtreatmentofamusics.CAre you looking for something different this summer? Weve lined up a list of some unusual camps.Learn to fly a jetThis is the real training that all fighter and test pilots have. Learn the cockpit(驾驶室) and how to put your plane through its paces. Finally, you fight a mock battle with your teammates.Its held at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alaska. There are both weekend and summer camps for anyone 9 and up. Kids 7 to 12 also can pair with a parent. The cost is $749 for kids-only camps and $349 each for parent/child camp.Be Steven SpielbergAt Film Camp, you will get to write, direct, shoot and edit your own moive. Run by the New York Film Academy, you can choose from a variety of camp locations: New York, Disney-MGM Studios in Florida, Universal Studios in Los Angeles, Harvard University, Paris or Florence, Italy.Everyone helps one another by working behind the camera, as gaffer/ grip and other jobs that have to be done when you make a movie. Tuition for a one-week camp is $1,500, while a four or six week training run $5,900 to $6,900.Join the circusAt Circus Smirkus you can learn how to ride a unicycle, and throw a pie in someones face.Kids 8 to 16 can choose between one-or two-week sessions, with the two-week camp ending in a circus show for the families.The camp is located in Craftsbury Common, Vermont. The cost is $825 for one week ($300 extra with a parent) and $1,500 for two weeks ($500 extra with a parent).Live the ultimate(终极的) summer fantasyLearn to ride the waves this summer and tour one of the worlds only sea turtle hospitals at Surf Camp. The weeklong camp also includes trips to local islands.Surf Camp is located at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The cost is $475 per week for kids 8 to 12. Check it out at Strike a chordAt Power Chord Academy， teens 12 to 18 will be placed in a band that best meets their age, experience and style. You will lead the life of a band member: recording in a studio, playing a concert and making a video.63. Which camps can you join if you want your father to be able to take part?A. The camp at the US Space $ Rocket Center and Circus SmirkusB. The Power Chord Academy and Film CampC. The camp at the US Space & Rocket Center and Film CampD. Circus Smirkus and Surf Camp64. How much does one have to pay if he wants to attend a 2-week circus camp with your mom?A. $2250 B. $1500 C. $3000. D. $200065. Surf Camp can provide the following for campers EXCEPT _.A. surfing B. care for sea turtlesC. meetings with lovers of surfing D. travel to local island66.What does the underlined word “mock”mean ?A. real B. fierceC. pretended D. shootingDIs Positive Thinking Powerful?The $11 billion self-help industry is built on the idea that you should turn negative thoughts like “I never do anything right” into positive ones like “I can succeed”. But was the positive thinking advocate Norman Vincent Peale right? Is there power in positive thinking?Researchers in Canada just published a study in Psychological Science that says trying to get people to think more positively can actually have the opposite effect: it can simply stress how unhappy they are. The studys authors, Joanne Wood and John Lee of the University of Waterloo and Elaine Perunovic of the University of New Brunswick, begin by using older research showing that when people get feedback which they believe is overly positive, they actually feel worse, not better. If you tell your friend who is not very clever that he has the potential of an Einstein, youre just underlining his faults. In the 1990s, a team including psychologist Joel Cooper of Princeton conducted an experiment. The participants were asked to write essays opposing financial support for the disabled, expressing little sympathy for them. When these participants were later praised for their sympathy, they felt even worse about what they had written.In this experiment, Wood, Lee and Perunovic measured 68 students self-respect. The participants were then asked to write down their thoughts and feelings for four minutes. Every 15 seconds, one group of students heard a bell. When it rang, they were supposed to tell themselves, “I am lovable.” Those with low self-respect didnt feel better after the forced self-approval. In fact, their feelings turned significantly worse than those of members of the control group, who werent urged to think positive thoughts. www. The study provides support for newer forms for psychotherapy (心理治疗) that urge people to accept their negative thoughts and feelings rather than fight them. In the fighting, we not only often fail but can make things worse. Meditation (静思) techniques, on the contrary, can teach people to realize their shortcomings from a larger, more realistic perspective. Call it the power of negative thinking.67. What is the finding of the Canadian researchers?A. There can be no simple solutions to psychological problems.B. Encouraging positive thinking may do harm to people.C. The power of positive thinking is limited.D. Unhappy people cannot think positively.68. The underlined part in Paragraph 2 probably means _.A. you are pointing out the mistakes he has madeB. you are not taking his mistakes seriously enoughC. you are stressing the fact that he is not intelligentD. you are not trying to make him feel better about his faults69. What do we learn from the experiment of Wood, Lee and Perunovic?A. Self-approval can bring a positive change to ones feelings.B. People with low self-respect seldom write down their true feelings.C. It is important for people to continually improve their self-respect.D. Forcing people to think positive thoughts may lower their self-respect.70. It can be learned from the last paragraph that _.A. people can avoid making mistakes through meditationB. different people tend to have different ways of thinkingC. meditation may prove to be a good form of psychotherapyD. the effects of positive thinking differ from person to person第二卷（两部分，共35分）第四部分、任务型阅读（共10题，每小题1分，满分10分）请认真阅读下列短文，并在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。每空一词。Some people believe that greed and selfishness has become the basis of modern society, and we should return to the old traditions of family and community then we will have a better lif