江苏省南京市2017-2018学年高二英语10月月考试题

1、江苏省南京市2017-2018学年高二英语10月月考试题考试时间：100分钟 满分：100分一、单选(本题共15小题，每小题1分，共15分)21. It wasnt long _ the worker had the machine taken apart.A. thatB. beforeC. sinceD. when22. Most westerners dislike _ when they are asked how old they are or how much they make.A. this B. it C. that D. one23. I regret _ you that

2、 due to the late arrival of my flight, I wont be able to attend the meeting.A. to have informed B. informingC. to inform D. having informed24.He admitted _ in the exam. Thats why he was not admitted _ universities or colleges. A. to cheat; by B. cheating; to C. to cheat; to D. cheating; by25. I wont

3、 trust him any more for he didnt _ his word and told my secret to others.A. haveB. eat C. break D. keep26. They have produced _ they did last year.A. twice more grain as B. twice as much grain as C. twice as many grain as D. as twice many grain as27. I can hardly imagine Peter_ across the Atlantic O

4、cean in five days. A. sail B. to sail C. sailing D. to have sailed28. It is impossible to avoid _by advertisements in a modern society.A. to be influenced B. being influenced C. to influence D. influenced29. Walking past the park, I couldnt help _some children flying kites.A. stop to watch B. stoppi

5、ng watch C. stopping to watchD. to stop to watch30. What do you think made the woman so upset？_ weight.A. As she put on B. Put on C. Putting on D. Because of putting on31. Dont be discouraged. _ things as they are and you will enjoy every day of your life.A. Taking B. To take C. Take D. Taken32. The

6、 lecture on how to get on with others is worth _. A. to listen to B. listening to C. to be listened to D. being listened to33. I think it is the bus driver who _ for the accident. I totally agree with you.A. is to blame B. is going to blame C. is to be blamed D. should blame34. Detective Smith is co

7、nsidering _ the suspect, who is considered _ the famous work of art, with a newly-bought polygraph.A. to test; to steal B. testing; to steal C. to test; to have stolen D. testing; to have stolen35. He is a good student and works very hard. _.A. So it is with her B. So it is with she. C. She is the s

8、ame with him D. So it is the same with her.二、完形填空(本题共20小题，每小题1分，共20分)My daughter has been crazy about raising a pet for a long time. Last spring I bought two newly-hatched chickens for her. She got36and took good care of them.37 , a few days later, both chickens died. She 38 into tears because of th

9、eir death. I helped her39the two chickens under a tree behind our house. I thought it would be the40of her ideas. 41, I was wrong. Children are children42 . The failure hasnt43my daughter in any way. She still tried to keep a small animal or even a snail.One day last winter, I _44_ under the eaves (

10、屋檐) of the house a family of sparrows. My daughter and I could45the sparrows as our pets, but we didnt. So I told her toscatter(撒)the grains in the windowsill. A few minutes later, the sparrows came to land on the windowsill46_and pecked(啄) at the rice. Suddenly my daughter asked me, “Mum, can we ca

11、tch and 47 the sparrows, and let them live with us in the room? How 48 it is for them to live outside.” Oh, my dear, I do not think its a good 49 . You know, I explained to her. “the sparrow is a bird 50 lovesfreedom. No one can keep them in a cage. If they are caught, they will 51 quickly. They are

12、 52 to living outside. Moreover, they have warm nest under the eaves. From then on, we have set up a kind ofrelationship with the sparrow family. We feed them frequently and 53 them as pet birds. However, we dont need topossesthem. We 54 seeing these little birds flying and jumping 55 branches, leav

13、es and flowers in the spring mornings.36. A. surprised 37. A. Naturally38. A. broke39. A. bury40. A. end41. A. Thus 42. A. at all 43. A. upset 44. A. stared 45. A. look 46. A. one after another 47. A. stay 48. A. free 49. A. way50. A. what51. A. please52. A. safe 53. A. think54. A. enjoy55. A. to B.

14、 excited B. Suddenly B. bore B. put B. beginning B. Then B. in all B. encouraged B. noticed B. act B. one another B. cageB. happy B. idea B. where B. starve B. proud B. dream B. would like B. at C. disappointed C. Unfortunately C. burst C. dig C. wish C. Therefore C. after all C. helped C. sensed C.

15、 catch C. every other C. love C. coldC. plan C. that C. suffer C. grateful C. treat C. want C. from D. amazed D. Finally D. turned D. set D. reality D. However D. for all D. impressed D. glared D. feed D. each other D. watch D. warm D. advice D. when D. die D. used D. appreciate D. consider D. among

16、 三.阅读理解(本题共15小题,每小题2分,共30分) AThree Boys and a Dad Brad closed the door slowly as Sue left home to visit her mother. Expecting a whole day to relax, he was thinking whether to read the newspaper or watch his favorite TV talk show on his first day off in months. “This will be like a walk in the park,”

17、 hed told his wife. “Ill look after the kids, and you can go visiting your mom.” Things started well, but just after eight oclock, his three little “good kids”Mike, Randy, and Alexcame down the stairs in their night clothes and shouted “breakfast, daddy.” When food had not appeared within thirty sec

18、onds, Randy began using his spoon on Alexs head as if it were a drum. Alex started to shout loudly in time to the beat（节拍）. Mike chanted “Wheres my toast, wheres my toast” in the background. Brad realized his newspaper would have to wait for a few seconds. Life became worse after breakfast. Mike wor

19、e Randys underwear on his head. Randy locked himself in the bathroom, while Alex shouted again because he was going to wet his pants. Nobody could find clean socks, although they were before their very eyes. Someone named “Not Me” had spilled a whole glass of orange juice into the basket of clean cl

20、othes. Brad knew the talk show had already started. By ten oclock, things were out of control. Alex was wondering why the fish in the jar refused his bread and butter. Mike was trying to show off his talent by decorating the kitchen wall with his colour pencils. Randy, thankfully, appeared to be rea

21、ding quietly in the family room, but closer examination showed that he was eating apple jam straight from the bottle with his hands. Brad realised that the talk show was over and reading would be impossible. At exactly 11:17, Brad called the daycare centre（日托所）.“I suddenly have to go into work and m

22、y wifes away. Can I bring the boys over in a few minutes?” The answer was obviously “yes” because Brad was smiling.56. When his wife left home. Brad expected to _. A. go out for a walk in the park B. watch TV talk show with his children C. enjoy his first day off work D. read the newspaper to his ch

23、ildren57. Which of the following did Randy do? A. Drawing on the wall B. Eating apple jam C. Feeding the fish. D. Reading in a room58.Why did Brad ask the daycare centre for help? A. Because he wanted to clean up his house. B. Because he suddenly had to go to his office C. Because he found it hard t

24、o manage his boys home.D. Because he had to take his wife back.BA mouse looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package: What food might it contain? He was astonished to discover that it was a mouse trap!Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse declared the warning,

25、“There is a mouse trap in the house, there is a mouse trap in the house.”The chicken clucked and scratched, raised her head and said, “Mr Mouse, I can tell you this is a grave concern to you, but it is of no consequence to me, I cannot be bothered by it.”The mouse turned to the pig and told him, “Th

26、ere is a mouse trap in the house.” “I am so sorry, Mr Mouse,” sympathized the pig, “but there is nothing I can do about it but pray; be assured that you are in my prayers.”The mouse turned to the cow, who replied, “A mouse trap, am I in grave danger, huh?”So the mouse returned to the house, head dow

27、n and depressed to face the farmers mouse trap alone.That very night a sound was heard throughout the house, like the sound of a mouse trap catching its prey. The farmers wife rushed to see what was caught. In the darkness, she did not see that it was an evil snake whose tail the trap had caught. Th

28、e snake bit the farmers wife. The farmer rushed her to the hospital. She returned home with a fever. Now everyone knew to treat a fever with fresh chicken soup, so the farmer took his hatchet to the farmyard for the soups main ingredient. His wifes sickness continued so that friends and neighbors ca

29、me to sit with her around the clock. To feed them, the farmer butchered the pig. The farmers wife did not get well, in fact, she died, and so many people came for her funeral. The farmer had the cow slaughtered to provide meat for all of them to eat. So the next time you hear that someone is facing

30、a problem and think that it does not concern you, remember that when the least of us is threatened, we are all at risk.59. We may infer that the passage is most probably a _.A. fairy tale B. fable C. science fiction D. news report60. We could see from the passage that the mouse was _.A. kind and war

31、m-hearted B. well-informedC. good at cheating others D. foolish and rude61. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The pig was comparatively less friendly than the others in the farmyard.B. The mouse trap that the mouse discovered was not a practical one.C. The farmer and his wif

32、e trapped an evil snake that night.D. The farmers family was in fact poor and they had no friends.62. The underlined word “ingredient” (Paragraph 7) refers to _.A. the mouse B. the pig C. the snake D. the chicken63. What can we learn from the story?A. Better safe than sorry.B. Traps are usually well

33、 disguised.C. To help others is just to save you.D. To keep the balance of nature is the duty of us all.CWelcome to Marksdale State ParkWhere fun, fitness, and educationcome togetherDont miss our new summer classes available during May 23- Aug 5!Swimming lessons: Ages 4adult. Cost: $ 5 per class or

34、$ 15 for one month.Hiking: Have a state park keeper hike through our paths with you and teach you about the parks wildlife and plants. Marksdale is a perfect spot for hiking.Soccer: Our youth soccer program is unusual in that it is non-competitive. Different teams are formed every day. The focus is

35、on each player learning to work as a team, not on one team winning it all.Boating: These classes are only for 20-year-olds and above. Fishing is only allowed with a permit.Bicycling: We have special paths built for bicyclists. Signs are posted for self-guided tours of our park. Group cycling is also

36、 available with a park guide. Paths range from easy to challenging. A message from the director:Hiking paths! Sport fields! Playgrounds! Campgrounds! Fun activities! Located on McQueeney, Marksdale State Park offers something for everyone. We have a number of plants and animals, which are in danger

37、of dying out, being protected in our park. Sign up for one of our new summer community classes, or take a camping trip with your friends or family. Our facilities (设施) are set up with modern systems, so you dont have to suffer to enjoy nature unless you want to. Glen Harwood, Park Director64. If you

38、 plan to learn to swim during June and July, you should pay _. A. $5B. $15C. $25D. $3065. Which of the following activities is only intended for adults?A. swimmingB. boatingC. hikingD. bicycling66. What can we learn about Marksdale State Park?A. Many endangered plants can be found there.B. Special p

39、aths will soon be built for bicyclists.C. It is a park full of fun activities and sea animals.D. The youth soccer program focuses on how to win.DMy parents knew their wealth: each other, their six children, and their faith. They tried to live simple lives so that they could have time for what was mo

40、st important.They didnt busy themselves buying a bigger house, because that would mean working harder to pay the monthly mortgage(按揭贷款)，working overtime or taking second job. Who would go running with me then? Who would read stories to me?They didnt burden themselves with buying an expensive car bec

41、ause that would mean worrying about installment(分期付款) bills. Besides, walking to the shopping center every Saturday afternoon with me gave my dad his needed exercise, and made me feel so special. One of my hearts delights was seeing Dad and Mom in their bedroom at night, after our nightly family pra

42、yer. The lights were turned off, and Id see the figure of my father seated on his old chair and Mom standing behind him, gently massaging(按摩) his shoulders. Id hear them talk about what happened during their day. Even as a child, I sensed their quiet pleasure in being together.My question today: Cou

43、ld they have done this rich ritual(仪式) each night and nourished(滋润) their marriage if they had been busy paying for expensive clothes for themselves or their kids, or if they had been worrying about monthly bills for new hi-tech equipment? I dont think so. And Ive made a choice: I dont want that of

44、life either.67. Which of the following is TRUE about the authors family?A. There were six people in the family. B. They decided to buy a bigger house.C. They lived an easy and happy life. D. They had a second-hand car.68. What did the parents regularly do with the author?A. They wrote stories togeth

45、er. B. They read newspapers together.C. They regularly took exercise together. D. They went shopping together each day.69. The author believed that his/her parents happiness was due to _.A. their attitude towards life B. their love for each otherC. their common interests D. their ability to communic

46、ate with each other70. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the author _.A. got bored with his/her parents way of educating kidsB. was influenced by his/her parents lifestyleC. didnt want to follow his/her parents adviceD. didnt want to live the same life as his/her parents四、任务型阅读（每空1分，共1

47、0分）Traveling to a new country isnt as simple as just buying a ticket and boarding a plane. In fact, it can be easy for an awkward situation to occur. Different customs can often cause misunderstandings and even trouble. So an article in the Daily Mail highlighted taboos in certain countries. Lets ta

48、ke a look. France When visiting France, youd better not be caught cutting your lettuce with a knife and fork. Its an insult to the chef and suggests that the salad hasnt been prepared correctly. The correct way to eat lettuce in France is to fold it with your fork to make it fit in your mouth. Italy

49、 Its actually best to be a little less friendly than usual when you visit Italy. Its considered strange to make small talk with strangers, as the locals are reserved. Too much familiarity from a stranger can be seen as threatening, so keep greetings short. Mexico In Mexico, bringing an expensive gif

50、t to someones home is a no-no, as it could be seen as a tribe. Something simple like flowers and chocolates would be accepted. But you should avoid taking along marigolds (金盏花) or red flowers, because in Mexican culture, they symbolize death and can be associated with witchcraft(巫术). Germany You hav

51、e to be careful with gifts of flowers in Germany too. Steer clear of carnations(康乃馨)，as they are used for funerals. And an even number is considered unlucky. So if you want to give your host flowers, ask them what their favorite flowers are before your visit. And be sure to bring an odd number. How

52、to avoid 71._ taboos in a new countryFranceTaboo: Cutting your lettuce with a knife and fork.Reason: Its an insult to the chef, 72._ the salad has not been prepared correctly.Solution: 73._ your lettuce with your fork to make it fit in your mouth. ItalyTaboo: Acting too 74._ to strangers.Reason: Too

53、 much familiarity from a stranger can be seen as 75._.Solution: Dont make small talk with strangers, and keep greetings short.MexicoTaboo: Bringing an 76._ gift to someones home.Sending people marigolds or red flowers. Reasons: An expensive gift could be considered a bribe.Marigolds and red flowers 77._ for death and witchcraft.Soluti