广东省普宁第二中学20112012学年度高二上学期11月月考英语试题

1、广东省普宁第二中学2011-2012学年度高二上学期11月月考高 二 英 语本试卷共8页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将字迹的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上。2选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再填涂其他答案，答案不能写在试卷上。3非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上，如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不安以上要求作答的答案无效。4考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将答题卡交回

2、。一、听力理解(共6小题；每小题1.5分，满分9分) 先看所给的任务和要求，然后回答相应的录音所提问的问题。Part A 角色: George 和 Mary 是朋友情景：George 打算去新西兰，正在向Mary了解新西兰的情况任务: 听取相关信息，并回答问题生词：Auckland 奥克兰；Wellington惠灵顿Please get ready to answer the questions in English.1. Please get ready to answer the first question.回答: 2. Please get ready to answer the se

3、cond question.回答: 3. Please get ready to answer the third question.回答: Part B角色: 你是电视访谈节目的现场观众情景：主持人（Hostess）正在采访李连杰（Jet Li）任务: 听取相关信息，并回答问题生词：revenge复仇Please get ready to answer the questions in English.4. Please get ready to answer the first question.回答: 5. Please get ready to answer the second qu

4、estion.回答: 6. Please get ready to answer the third question.回答: 二、语言知识与运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从7-21各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。There was once a boy who liked nothing more in the world than to win. He loved winning at whatever it may be like football, cards, etc

5、. Because he couldnt stand losing, he had become a(n) _7_ in all kinds of tricks and cheating methods. He could play tricks in practically every situation, without being _8_. He won so many times that almost no one wanted to play with him. One person who did play with him was a poor boy. Always maki

6、ng the boy look_9_, the champion really enjoyed himself at the poor boys expense. But the champion ended up getting _10_ with all this. He needed something more, so he decided to _11_ for the national video games championship, where he would find some competitors worthy of himself. At the championsh

7、ip he was keen to show his _12_, but when he tried using all those tricks and cheating methods, he knew, well none of them worked. The _13_ had prevented any of the tricks from working. He felt terribly _14_: he was a good player, but without his tricks, he couldnt beat a single competitor. He was s

8、oon _15_, and sat there, sad and thoughtful. Finally, they _16_ the name of the champion. It was the poor boy. The one he had always beaten! The boy realized that the poor boy had been much _17_ than himself. It hadnt upset the poor boy if he lost, because what he was really doing was _18_ from each

9、 of his defeats. And from the experience he had been transformed into a real _19_. From then on, the boy who had loved winning _20_ wanting to win all the time. He was quite happy to lose sometimes, because that was how he would learn to win on the really important _21_.7.A. expertB. officialC. love

10、rD. member8.A. copiedB. expectedC. murderedD. noticed9.A. ambitiousB. ridiculousC. happyD. lucky10.A. shockedB. pleasedC. boredD. excited11.A. applyB. lookC. standD. wait12.A. appearanceB. problemsC. magicD. skills13.A. winnersB. playersC. judgesD. audience14.A. amazedB. embarrassed C. terrifiedD. m

11、oved15.A. defeatedB. caughtC. scoldedD. warned16.A. announcedB. askedC. sentD. knew17.A. richerB. tallerC. heavierD. cleverer18.A. recoveringB. survivingC. comingD. learning19.A. athleteB. masterC. fighterD. leader20.A. argued forB. kept onC. gave upD. thought of21.A. adviceB. datesC. influenceD. oc

12、casions第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号22-31的相应位置上。Stephen Hawking, who is the most famous physicist, was born in Britain on January 8th, 1942. As a child, he was enthusiastic about 22 (design) complicated toys but 23 (fortune), in his

13、 twenties, he suffered 24 a disease that was impossible to be cured, 25 was a great challenge for him. However, not only was he positive about the misfortunes 26 eventually he defeated all the obstacles but also he was 27 (absorb) in his research in the universe. The year 1988 saw his best-seller A

14、Brief History of Time, 28 which he put forward the idea 29 time itself has a beginning, and that it will have 30 end. In conclusion, he has made outstanding 31 (contribute) to the fields of cosmology and quantum gravity.三、 阅读理解(4篇，共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)AWhy buy art? To answer this question, ask yourself

15、 what your reasons are for thinking of getting a piece of art. Artwork can cost a large amount of money, but if it meets your needs, its worth every penny. Anyone can buy art, for almost any reason. Many people buy art simply because they like it, even if the artwork may be by an unknown artist. Art

16、, as long as you enjoy it, is never a waste of money.Art Is for EnjoymentArt is meant to be shown. Dont ever feel pressured to buy something you wont enjoy looking at day after day, no matter what other people may say. Dont buy something that doesnt attract you just because it is trendy, or because

17、the artwork will make a good investment. If you dont like the artwork at all, dont buy it!Art Improves Your Environment Have you ever noticed that all beautiful homes have art as an integral(不可分割的) part of the decoration? Art lends life and color to otherwise plain and ordinary walls. A well thought

18、-out art collection will help create a unique ambience(格调) in your home and make it more attractive. Art Make a Statement The kind of art you surround yourself with says much about your personality, tastes and values. Art truly is a mirror of the soul. Art Enriches Your Life Love(even the love of a

19、work of art)contributes to healthier living and a longer lifespan.(寿命). Art should enrich your life. Otherwise, why do you spend specious time and resources on it? Just remember to select something that will appeal to your tastes, and keep to a sensible budget. Good art neednt cost an arm and a leg.

20、 Happy art collecting!32. According to the author, what should you consider when buying a piece of art?A. Whether it brings pleasure to you.B. Whether it is fashionable at present.C. Whether you can profit from it in the end.D. Whether it is created by a famous artist.33. The underlined sentence in

21、the passage probably means_.A. art can show what you look likeB. art is an expression of what you areC. a mirror has the feature similar to artD. a mirror can be a true work of art34. From the passage, we can learn that art _.A. is a good way to make big moneyB. improves your sense of the environmen

22、tC. can make you live longerD. is a waste of money for most collectors35. What is the purpose of writing this passage?A. To advise people to buy art works.B. To remind people to be careful with expensive art. C. To teach people how to choose art works.D. To explain the benefit art can bring to peopl

23、e.36. In which part of the newspaper are you most likely to find this passage?A. Health Report B. Art& Life C. Life Story D. Painting & CelebrityBIm fat. Im too skinny. Id be happy if I were taller, shorter, had curly hair, straight hair, smaller nose, bigger muscles, longer legs. Do any of

24、these statements sound familiar? Do you often put yourself down? If so, youre not alone. As a teen, youre going through a ton of changes in your body. And as your body changes, so does your image of yourself. Lots of people have trouble getting used to it, and this can affect their confidence. Some

25、people think they need to change how they look or act to feel good about themselves. But actually all you need to do is to change the way you see your body and how you think about yourself. The first thing to do is recognize that your body is your own, no matter what shape, size, or color it comes i

26、n. If youre very worried about your weight or size, go to your doctor to check that things are OK. But its no ones business but your own what your body is likefinally, you have to be happy with yourself. Next, find which aspects of your appearance you can change and which cant. Everyone, even the mo

27、st perfect-seeming celebrity(名人)， has things about themselves that they cant change and need to acceptlike their height, for example, or their shoe size. If there are things about yourself that you want to change and can do it by making goals for yourself. For example, if you want to get fit, make a

28、 plan to exercise every day and eat nutritious foods. When you hear negative comments coming from within yourself, tell yourself to stop. Try building your confidence by listing three things in your day that really give you pleasure. It can be anything like the way the sun felt on your face, the sou

29、nd of your favorite band, or the way someone laughed at your jokes.37. From the first paragraph, we can infer that _.A. most teens like to have a special body imageB. many teens cant accept their body changes easilyC. teens prefer to change their body images quicklyD. teens usually change their opin

30、ions on their body image38. Which of the following does the author probably agree with?A. Change the way other people look at you.B. Go to your doctor for advice on how to change your body.C. Learn from some celebrities on how to change your body. D. Realize you cant change everything about yourself

31、.39. The underlined phrase “put yourself down” in the first paragraph probably means “_”.A. make yourself fall downB. write down your name somewhereC. force yourself to do somethingD. say negative things about yourself40. The passage is mainly about _.A. how to adjust to the changes of your bodyB. h

32、ow to build confidence by changing your bodyC. how to keep an attractive body imageD. how to find pleasure in your day41. After reading the passage, what can we learn the author is most probably like?A. He or she is fat and short. B. He or she is skinny and tall.C. He or she is optimistic and confid

33、ent D. He or she is kind-hearted and considerate.C Long ago, poems were recited out loud instead of being written down. When the Greeks first started the Olympics, they held poetry contests as well as athletic competitions.Now, poetry competitions have been revived (恢复). This year 120,000 high schoo

34、l students competed in the first Poetry Out Loud national recitation contest, performing poems from memory for $100,000 in prizes. The first competitions were held in classrooms. The winners went on to school wide contest and then they competed in city and state competitions. Finally the 50 state ch

35、ampions, along with the District of Columbia champion came to Washington, D.C., last week for the last showdown. After the 51 champions competed against one another, 12 went on to the finals. Then the field was narrowed to five. The final five had one last chance to “perform” a poem. The overall cha

36、mpion, Jackson Hille, a high school senior from Ohio, won a $20,000 scholarship. The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation started Poetry Out Loud because they realized that hearing a poem performed is a different experience from reading it on a page.Its not just a matter of sayi

37、ng the words in the right order. Its the tone of voice, the pauses, the gestures, and the attitude of the performer that bring the words to life. “Each time we hear somebody recite a poem, we understand again what we found fresh and interesting about it,” says National Public Radio broadcaster Scott

38、 Simon, master of ceremonies for the finals. Hearing it in a new voice offers something new to the listeners.Not only do the people hearing poems have a new experience, but memorizing and presenting poems helps the participants(参加者) understand those poems in a new way. Another benefit of a competiti

39、on such as Poetry Out Loud is that the participants learn public-speaking skills that can help them for life.42. From the first paragraph, we can know _. A. the Greeks were the first to write poems. B. the Olympics used to start with poem recitation C. poems were spread orally in the past D. athlete

40、s were asked to recite poems before competing43. How many rounds of competitions did the state champions take before they went to Washington, D.C.? A. Three B. Four C. Five D. Six44. According to the passage, hearing a poem recited in a new voice can _. A. bring a new life to listeners B. help liste

41、ners find their interest C. make listeners learn the words D. offer something new to listeners45. One benefit the participants get from a competition such as Poetry Out Loud is that they can _. A. become confident while speaking in public B. write good poems themselves C. change their attitudes towa

42、rds life D. make friends with many great poets46. Whats the best title for the passage? A. Reciting Poems Improve Your Memory B. Remembering a Lot of Poems Is Fun C. Poets Have a Great Time D. Poetry competitions freshen us upDWhy should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be sp

43、ent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked.Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup(基因构成) as human beings. What d

44、rove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.Nearly every successful c

45、ivilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effects. Exploration also allows minerals and other potential (潜在的) resources to be f

46、ound. Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later. Resources may be more than physical possessions. Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration. The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives. We h

47、ave already benefited from other spin-offs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems. Even non-stick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products (副产品) of technological developments in the space.While many resources are spent

48、 on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us. While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers. The danger exists, bu

49、t knowledge can help human being to survive. Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets. It is true that the lifestyle

50、would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.47. Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph 1?A. To express his doubts.B. To compare different ideas.C. To introduce points for discussion.D. To describe the conditions on Earth.48.

51、 What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph 2?A. Humans are nature-born to do so.B. Humans have the tendency to fight.C. Humans may find new sources of food.D. Humans dont like to stay in the same place.49. The underlined word “spin-offs” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to_.A. survival

52、 chancesB. unexpected benefits C. potential resourcesD. physical possessions50. What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets?A. The adaptive ability of humans.B. Resources on the earth.C. Our genetic makeup. D. By-products in space exploration.51. Which of the statements can best sum u

53、p the passage?A. Space exploration has created many wonders.B. Space exploration provided the best value for money.C. Space exploration can benefit science and technology.D. Space exploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth. 四、课文内容考查第一节 语法单选（共11小题，每小题1分，满分11分）52. Do you still remember

54、the chicken farm _ we visited three months ago?A whereB whenC that D what 53. _ of the truth of the report, he told his colleagues about it.A. ConvincedB. Convincing C. To convinceD. Having convinced54. The teacher demanded that the exam _ before eleven. A. must finishB. would be finishedC. be finis

55、hedD. must be finished 55. After living there for one year, they have_ there.A. been accustomed to workingB. accustomed to workC. accustomed to workingD. been accustomed to work 56. It was the third time that she _ to this mountain to see the children. A. has comeB. had comeC. came D. comes57.The tw

56、o students talked as if they _friends for years.A. should beB. would be C. have beenD. had been 58. I have no camera to lend to you, but my brother has _. He bought _ only a few days ago. A. it; oneB. one; it C. it; it D. one; one 59. To enjoy the scenery, Irene would rather spend long hours on the train_ travel by air.A. as B. to C. than D. while60. Everything _ doing is worthy of _ well.A. worthy; being doneB. w