福建省莆田第八中学2020学年高二英语下学期第二次月考试题

福建省莆田第八中学2020学年高二英语下学期第二次月考试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。共150分，考试时间120分钟。第卷第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分30分）做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上, 录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。例： How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.答案是C。1. What is the weather like now?A. Its cloudy.B. Its rainy.C. Its sunny.2. When will the plane arrive?A. At 3: 30 pm.B. At 4:00 pm.C. At 4: 30 pm.3. What will the man do during his vacation?A. Stay home.B. Visit his aunt.C. Tour around London.4. What does the woman mean?A. She also has poor eyesight.B. The mans glasses are up to date.C. The man should change his glasses.5. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a pool.B. In a classroom.C. In a gym.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，回答第6、7题。6. What will the man do first after school?A. Prepare for a test.B. See a film.C. Buy a book.7. Where will the man meet his friends?A. At a bookstore.B. At an ice-cream shop.C. At a cinema.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the matter with the cooker?A. It cant be turned on.B. It cant be turned off.C. It cant get hot.9. What does the man offer to do with the cooker?A. Change it for a new one.B. Try to fix it himself first.C. Take it to the repair shop.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the womans favorite subject?A. Spanish. B. Art. C. History.11. How does the woman feel about her future career?A. Hesitant. B. Certain. C. Hopeless.12. What is the woman planning to do straight after leaving school?A. Work as a journalist.B. Start university.C. Go travelling.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Whats the woman?A. A receptionist.B. A saleswoman.C. A journalist.14. What is the name of the man?A. Charles C. Nelson.B. Charles T. Nelson.C. Charles Nelson.15. What is the date today?A. May 17th.B. May 18th.C. May 19th.16. How much will the man pay?A. $ 250.B. $ 225.C. $ 200.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When was the sweater bought?A. On September 25th.B. On October 12th.C. On October 25th.18. What is the speakers problem with the sweater?A. It became out of shape.B. It was the wrong size.C. It was washed in a wrong way.19. What does the speaker mainly complain about?A. The price.B. The service.C. The quality.20. Who is the speaker probably speaking to?A. A manager.B. A shop assistant.C. A member of the helpline staff.第二部分 阅读理解（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，从所给题的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。AWhen asked to point out one or two things that are the most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, clothes and cars.A true friendship carries a long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably youll have disagreements. And the result can be what you dont want, an end to the relationship.The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended. First, dont let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open. Second, apologize when youre wrongeven if youve been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the wronged person takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your friends point of view. And finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyles change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships. My suggestion: consider the friendship an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture (培养).21What would be the best title for the text?AEasy Ways to Make FriendsBUps and Downs is FriendshipCHow to Mend a Troubled FriendshipDHow to Take the Lead in Making Friends22“Wronged person” underlined in the text refers to a person _.Awho has been mistaken for anotherBwho has been blamed unfairlyCwho has treated friends badlyDwho has admitted his mistakes23According to the text，a friendship can last long only if _.Awe have much in commonBwe know our friends mistakesCwe treat our disagreements wiselyDwe have known one another for long24What should we do if we follow the authors second suggestion?AStick to our own point of view.BAvoid making mistakes.CMake an apology first.DChange our lifestyles.BHundreds of years ago, a Roman army came north from England to make war on Scotland The Scots, a brave people, loved their country very much. They fought hard to drive the enemy out of Scotland, but there were too many of the Romans. It looked as if the Romans would win.One night, the leader of Scots marched his soldiers to the top of a hill. We will rest here tonight, my men, he said, “Tomorrow we will fight one more battle. We must win or we will die. They were all very tired, so they ate their supper quickly and fell asleep. There were four guards on duty, but they too, were very tired, and one by one, also fell asleep.The Romans were not asleep. Quickly they gathered at the foot of the hill. Slowly they climbed up the hillside, taking care not to make a sound. Closer and closer they came to the sleeping Scots. They were almost at the top. A few minutes more, the war would be over. Suddenly, one of them put his foot on a thistle (蓟). He cried out and his sudden cry woke the Scots. In a moment, they were on their feet and ready for battle. The fighting was hard but it did not last long. The Scots wiped out the Romans and saved their country.The thistle is not a beautiful plant. It has sharp needles all over it. Few people like it. But the people of Scotland liked it so much that they made it their national flower.25 Hundreds of years ago there was a war between _.A. Roman army and North EnglandB. Roman army and the ScotsC. England and ScotsD. A brave people and the Scots26. At first it looked as if the Romans would win because _.A. the Scots were not braveB. the Roman army was so strongC. the Scots did not have a good leaderD. the Romans had the support from the Scottish27. We must win or we will die. What the leader of the Scots said means _.A. they were sure to winB. they couldnt escape from deathC. they would win and then they would dieD. they must try hard to win, otherwise they would be killed28. The Romans climbed up the hill quietly because _.A. they didnt want to wake the ScotsB. they wanted to reach the topC. they wanted to catch the four guards firstD. they were afraid of the sharp needles of the thistle29. The people of Scotland made thistle their national flower because _.A. it is a beautiful plantB. it is fresh and lovelyC. it had so many sharp needles all over itD. it was the thistle that helped the Scots to win the battleCIn the United States, when one becomes rich, he wants people to know itAnd even if he does not become very rich, he wants people to think that he isThat is what “Keeping up with the Joneses” is aboutIt is the story of someone who tries to look as rich as his neighborsThe expression was first used in 1913 by a young American called Arthur MomandHe told this story about himselfHe began earning $125 a week at the age of 23That was a lot of money in those daysHe got married and moved with his wife to a very wealthy neighborhood outside New York CityWhen he saw that rich people rode horses, Momand went horseback riding every dayWhen he saw that rich people had servants, Momand and his wife also hired a servant and gave big parties for their new neighborsIt was like a race, but one could never finish this race because one was always trying to keep upThe race ended for Momand and his wife when they could no longer pay for their new way of lifeThey moved back to an apartment (公寓房间) in New York CityMomand looked around him and noticed that many people do things just to keep up with rich lifestyle of their neighborsHe saw the funny side of it and started to write a series of short storiesHe called it Keeping up with the Joneses”, because “Jones” is a very common name in the United States. “Keeping up with the Joneses” came to mean keeping up with rich lifestyle of the people around youMomands series appeared in different newspapers across the country for over 28 yearsPeople never seem to get tired of keeping up with the JonesesAnd there are “Joneses” in every city of the worldBut one must get tired of trying to keep up with the Joneses because no matter what one does, MrJones always seems to be ahead30. Some people want to keep up with the Joneses because they_A. want others to know or to think that they are richB. hope to be rich people like their neighborsC. want to hide their wealth from other peopleD. would like to be common people31Arthur Momand used the name “Jones” in his series of short stories because “Jones”is_A. an important name for important peopleB. a popular name in the United StatesC. the name of the neighbor he did not likeD. a name which people did not use any longer32. According to the writer, it is _ to keep up with the JonesesA. correct B. interestingC. impossible D. goodDOne of the most important things in the world is friendship. In order to have friends, you have to be a friend. But how can you be a good friend at school?Listen Listen when they are talking. Dont say anything unless they ask you a question. Sometimes its not necessary for you to have anything to say; they just need someone to talk to about their feelings.Help them If your friend is ever in need of something, be there to help them. You should try to put them first, but make sure you dont do everything they want you to do. Try to take an extra (额外的) pencil or pen with you to classes in case (以防) they forget one. Have a little extra money in your pocket in case they forget something they need.Be there for them Try to make something for your friend to help make them feel better in hard times. Making cards and encouraging them are among the nicest things you can do for a friend. Marilyn Monroe, a famous U.S. actor, once said, “I often make mistakes. Sometimes I am out of control. But if you cant stay with me at my worst, you are sure not to deserve (值得) to be with me at my best.” Always remember this! If you dont want to stay with your friends when theyre in hard times, then you dont deserve to be with them when theyre having a good time!Make plans Try to make plans with your friends. Go shopping, go for ice cream, have a party, go to a movie and so on. Take time to know each other even better by doing something you both enjoy. By planning things together, you both can have a good time. And youll remember these things when youre all old!33. While your friend is talking to you about his or her feelings, you should _.A. give him or her some advice B. just listen unless askedC. calm him or her down D. share your feelings as well34. When we provide help for our friends, we should _.A. try to do everything for them B. put them before ourselvesC. change their bad habits first D. ignore their faults35. What can we learn from Marilyn Monroes words?A. Life without a friend is death. B. A friend is easier lost than found.C. A friend in need is a friend indeed. D. A man is known by his friends.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入能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。We all hope to achieve success in many areas of our lives, but sometimes the road to success seems to be paved with difficulties and events that we havent planned for. The following steps will help you to clearly define what it is that you hope to achieve in life so that you can make your goals and dreams become a reality.36 Make sure that youre motivated and committed to what you hope for so that you are willing to take the necessary steps to achieve it.37 If you truly desire to achieve success in life, you must be willing to clear away what prevents you from reaching your goals and dreams.Approach your goals and dreams with a positive attitude. Having a negative attitude and thinking you cant accomplish your goals and be successful in life only slow you down. Stay positive even if the road gets tough. 38 .Be flexible and creative. Things may not always turn out the way you hoped or planned, so sometimes youll have to think of new, more efficient ways to reach your goals.Communicate effectively. 39 So knowing how to be clear and kind when dealing with others is a skill that will greatly serve you on your path to success.Take care of your mind and body. Eat healthily, exercise regularly, get adequate sleep and allow your mind to rest from time to time. 40 A. Set a clear goal for yourself.B. This isnt a one-man show.C. Overcome difficultiesD. Thus youll be much closer to achieving success.E. Imagine living your dreams.F. This way youll be in top physical and mental shape when seeking success.G. Then enjoy your new shape and become more content with your appearance.第二部分：英语知识运用第一节：完型填空(共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)One night, when I was eight, my mother gently asked me a question I would never forget： “Sweetie, my company wants to 41 me but needs me to work in Brazil. This is like your teacher telling you that youve done 42 and allowing you to skip a grade(跳级）, but youll have to 43 your friends. Would you say yes to your teacher?” She gave me a hug and asked me to think about it. I was puzzled. The question kept me 44 for the rest of the night. I had said “yes” but for the first time, I realized the 45 decisions adults had to make.For almost four years, my mother would call us from Brazil every day. Every evening Id 46 wait for the phone to ring and then tell her every detail of my day. A phone call, however, could never replace her 47 and it was difficult not to feel lonely at times.During my fourth-grade Christmas break, we flew to Rio to visit her. Looking at her large 48 apartment, I became 49 how lonely my mother must have been in Brazil herself. It was then 50 I started to appreciate the tough choices she had to make on 51 family and work. 52 difficult decisions, she used to tell me, you wouldnt know whether you made the right choice, but you could always make the best out of the situation, with passion and a 53 attitude.Back home, I 54 myself that what my mother could do, I could, too. If she 55 to live in Rio all by herself, I, too, could learn to be 56 . I learnt how to take care of myself and set high but achievable 57 .My mother is now back with us. But I will never forget what the 58 has really taught me. Sacrifices 59 in the end. The separation between us has proved to be a 60 for me.41.A. attractB. promoteC. surpriseD. praise42.A. littleB. muchC. wellD. wrong43.A. leaveB. refuseC. contactforgive44.A. explainingB. sleepingC. wonderingD. regretting45.A. poorB. timelyC. finalD. tough46.A. eagerlyB. politelyC. nervouslyD. curiously47.A. patienceB. presenceC. intelligenceD. influence48.A. comfortableB. expensiveC. emptyD. modern49.A. interested inB. aware of C. doubtful aboutD. satisfied with50.A. whenB. whereC. whichD. that51.A. abandoningB. balancingC. comparingD. mixing52.A.Depending onB. Supplied withC. Faced with D. Insisting on53.A. differentB. friendlyC. positiveD. general54.A. criticizedB. informedC. warnedD. reminded55.A. managedB. offeredC. attemptedD. expected56.A. gratefulB. energeticC. independentD. practical57.A. examplesB. limitsC. rulesD. goals58.A. questionB. experienceC. historyD. occasion59.A. pay offB. come backC. run outD. turn up60.A. blessingB. gatheringC. failureD. pleasure 第II卷第二节：根据课文内容填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容或括号内单词的正确形式。61.我的生活很充实，没有时间闲坐着顾影自怜。I have a very busy life with no time to sit around myself.62.接受他们，给予他们鼓励，让他们能像你一样过得丰富多彩、充实美满。Just accept them for who they are, and give them encouragement to live you do.63. 今天我从报上了解到，您将成为班克斯敦新电影院的建筑设计师。I read today that you are to be the architect for the new Bankstown cinema.64. 但是，尽管托尼很聪明，他还得作一番改造总不能让女人与机器相爱吧。But even though Tony had been so clever, he would have to be rebuiltyou cannot have women machines.65.我首先注意到的是我周围那些鲜艳的色彩紫色、红色、橘黄、明黄、蓝色和绿色等。The first thing I was all the vivid clours purples, reds, oranges, yellows, blues and greens.66.当我用水下探照灯在小石洞、暗礁和狭窄通道之间探索时，似乎每个角落都有令我惊奇的东西等待着我：黄绿相间的鹦嘴鱼倒挂着，用鸟儿一样的硬嘴去吸吮珊瑚上的微小植物；一条带着黄斑点的红色海蛞蝓从一个蓝色的海星旁边滑行过去了；一只长相聪慧的大海龟紧贴着我的身旁而过，伸手便可触及。It seemed there was a surprise me around every corner as I explored small caves, shelves and narrow passages with my underwater flashlight: the yellow and green parrotfish was hanging upside down, and sucking tiny plants off the coral with its hard bird-like mouth; a yellow-spotted red sea-slug was sliding by a blue ses-star; a large wise-looking turtle was passing so close to me that I could have touched it.67.我知道你急于了解我在这里的生活情况I know youre hear all about my life he