2018-2019学年高二英语下学期第二次月考试题 (I).doc

2018-2019学年高二英语下学期第二次月考试题 (I)说明：1. 本套试题答题时间120分钟，总分为150分。2. 本套试题共分四部分：听力、阅读理解、语言知识运用、写作。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.How much will the woman pay?A. $12. B. $30. C. $42.2.When will the speakers meet?A. On Wednesday B. On Thursday C. On Friday3.Who is Miss Jones?A. The mans teacher. B. The mans classmate. C. The mans sister.4.Where does the man most probably work?A.In an office. B. On a farm. C. In a shop.5.What will the weather be like at midday tomorrow?A. Stormy. B.Thundery. C. Cloudy. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分 15 分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，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至7题。6. What relation is the woman to Peter Field?A. His secretary. B. His customer. C. His boss.7. When would the man like to meet Peter Field?A. On the 3rd. B. On the 4th. C. On the 9th.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。8. Why wont the speakers go to Annas Garden?A. Traffic might be heavy that way.B. There are no private rooms left.C. Joan doesnt like the food there.9. What do we know about Muvi?A. Its food is expensive. B. Its beside a Japanese restaurant. C. It closes quite early.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。10. What are the speakers talking about?A. A funny movie. B. A terrible experience. C. A private garden.11. Why did the man jump over the fence?A. To lock a door. B. To deliver milk. C. To read a note. 12. What happened to the man?A. He knocked into a tree. B. He was bitten by a dog. C. He had a car accident. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。13. What is the only problem of Fitzgeralds new film according to the man?A. It is uninteresting.B. It lacks musical performances.C. Its only aimed at one age group.14. What instrument does Fitzgerald like best?A. The violin. B. The piano. C. The guitar.15. Why do many important people dislike Fitzgerald?A. He doesnt respect other people.B. He changes his mind quite often.C. He expresses his views directly.16. What does the man think of Fitzgeralds personality?A. Attractive. B. Warm-hearted. C. Outgoing.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17. Where did the speaker learn his survival skills?A. In the army. B. In a survival school. C. At a camping site.18. How much does the basic survival course cost per person?A. $220. B. $200. C. $190.19. When does the extreme survival course take place?A. In cold and wet months. B. On sunny days. C. Throughout the year.20. What can people learn to do in the extreme survival course?A. Put up a tent. B. Use gas cookers. C. Build a shelter. 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）Traditions of giving middle names vary around the world. Scotland Middle names are actually a fairly recent discovery in Scotland. However, as the practice has bee popular around the world, it has bee pretty mon for Scottish babies to have middle names. Because last names in Scotland are generally associated with their family roots, and first names usually describe a physical characteristic, many parents see a middle name as an opportunity to give their baby a slightly more creative name. Spain and Latin AmericaIn Spain and Latin America, a middle name is a way to break free from the cultural code governing first names. In some countries, even first names are legislated(立法)to be of Christian origin. In Chile, most girls are named Maria, after the Virgin Mary, so the middle name is used in practice for differentiation. Maria is the most mon name in the Spanish-speaking world, so in all Spanish-speaking countries the middle name takes on great significance. RussiaIn Russia, both boys and girls are given middle names based on their fathers first name. For boys, the middle name usually has ovich, or evich, added to its ending. For girls, the middle patronymic(从父名衍生出的名字) name usually has ovna, or evna, added to its ending. People in Russia are often referred to by both their first and middle names, sort of the way parents in America use their childrens full names when theyre trying to get their attention(or yell at them). Close friends in Russia often dont use their first names pletely, and use only patronymic names, when talking to each other. AustraliaAccording to Law Buddy, an Australian legal advice service, child naming laws in Australia allow Birth Registrars to refuse to register baby names that they consider to be offensive(冒犯的), careless, inappropriate, or ridiculous. They do allow for children to get a middle name, which is typically reserved for the mothers maiden name(娘家姓), provided, of course, that the mothers maiden name is not offensive, careless, inappropriate, or ridiculous.21. What do we know about giving middle names in Scotland?A. It needs to be based on their family roots. B. Its opposed by the elderly in the country.C. It mainly describes a babys appearance.D. It didnt bee mon until not long ago.22. What role do middle names in the Spanish-speaking countries play?A. Showing family roots.B. Showing their unique culture. C. Describing a physical characteristic.D. Allowing people to have different names23. What is a typical feature of middle names in Russia?A. They usually have the same ending.B. Theyre usually very creative names.C. Theyre usually difficult to remember.D. Theyre based on their fathers middle name.24. What should parents in Australia consider when naming their children?A. Avoiding a middle name.B. Avoiding registering baby names.C. Using the mothers proper maiden name.D. Using an unusual name for differentiation. BRelatives of Britains youngest WWI soldier, who fought at the Battle of the Somme in 1916, went along with hundreds of local people for the unveiling(揭幕)of a blue plaque(牌匾) at his former London home.Sidney Lewis was just 12 years old when he joined up in 1915 and at the age of 13 he fought at the Somme. At this point his mum became aware of his whereabouts (下落)and sent his birth certificate to the authorities, which led to his being sent home. One hundred years later, seven car loads of Sidneys relatives attended a special ceremony along with around 500 local people and schoolchildren at Sidneys childhood home, 934 Garratt Lane, Tooting, where his 83-year-old son Collin unveiled the blue plaque. Buglers(号手)played at the ceremony on 24 September, which included a recitation by a 12- year-old boy in full military uniform and a reading by the Mayor of Wandsworth. The crowd enjoyed popular wartime tunes and a performance from an upstairs window by famous Irish violinist Tracey Mcrory, who played the specially-posed Far from Home. Guests included three representatives of the Armed Forces, past and present.Sidneys plaque was paid for by a fund-raising campaign called A Quid for Sid, organized by a local munity history project. Local historian Geoff Simmons said: “This was a very special event as Sids story is so unique and unbelievable and particularly catches the attention of young people. I hope its now firmly established in the history of Tooting.”25. What can be learned about Sidneys military life?A. It lasted for many years.B. It was full of unforgettable memories.C. It was an experience he never regretted for the rest of his life.D. It was kept secret from his family at the very beginning.26. What do we know about the ceremony?A. It took place at the Somme.B. More than 500 people attended it.C. It was organized by Sidneys relatives.D. A young boy unveiled the blue plaque.27. Which was part of the ceremony according to Paragraph 4?A. Tracey Mcrory played Far from Home. B. Buglers marched in full military uniform.C. Three representatives played different instruments.D. The Mayor of Wandsworth read from an upstairs window. 28. What was Geoff Simmons wish?A. Young people wouldnt forget WWI.B. Sidney would leave his mark in Tooting.C. More stories would be told about soldiers.D. More young people would join the army like Sidney. CI totally understand the need many parents have in wanting their children to be special, unique, talented and amazing. I think my child is all of those things too. Of course I do. But do we really need to be measuring and paring the academic achievements of kids as young as 3, 4, and 5 years old?These days, I often find it difficult to have a casual conversation with other parents of children who are only in preschool without being told about how their kid is phenomenally “advanced” in writing or that theyre already reading at a 2nd-grade level. I mean, obviously thats great news if youve been led to believe your child possesses a remarkable talent because theyre catching on well in preschool. However, I cant help but notice that the height of parental bragging (夸耀) has reached too high both in real life and on social media. I realize Im probably pessimistic, but Im afraid that were placing our children on a ridiculously steep pedestal (基座)at too young of an age and were really just giving our children a higher place to eventually fall from. The ever increasing loads of homework being sent home in preschool and kindergarten seem like overkill as well. The most important skills young kids in preschool and kindergarten should be learning are social skills, in my opinion.But if you try telling this to anyone who has school-age children, they will all tell you that in order to survive and keep up in school these days, kids must be writing properly and learning how to read by the age of 5 at least. To me, an 8-hour day for a 5- or 6-year-old is just too much. But for some parents, its the key to getting their kids on that advanced train to academic excellence. So, while I think its great that your child may be very advanced” for their age, I sincerely hope your child is happy, well-adjusted, surrounded by kind friends, and praised for so much more than how quickly they can read or write. 29. What does the author realize when shes talking with other parents of children in preschool?A. Theyre very proud of their parenting.B. They like paring their children with themselves.C. They spend a lot of time teaching their children to write.D. They like showing off their childrens academic achievements.30. Which of the following would the author agree?A. Parents shouldnt want their children to be unique. B. Its very important that kids in preschool learning writing. C. Kids in preschool should be mainly taught social skills. D. Preschool education will hardly affect kids in the long run.31. What would be the best title for the text?A. Stop wasting your kids talents B. Stop teaching your kid to read and writeC. Stop telling others your kid is advancedD. Stop placing your kid under so much stressDWhen you let forth a big, embarrassing yawn during a boring lecture or concert, you give in to a reflex(反射) so universal among animals that Charles Darwin mentioned in his field notes. “Seeing a dog & horse & man yawn makes me feel how much all animals are built on one structure,” he wrote in 1838. Scientists still dont agree on why we yawn or where it came from, but many of them believe it is a way to cool down the brain. Brains use a lot of energy to think, and they have a tendency to overheat. Breathing in a big breath of cool air cools the blood, and opening the jaw wide allows a rush of that blood into the brain. A new study, led by Andrew Gallup of the State University of New York at Oneonta, adds support to this popular theory.The authors of the study assumed that if bigger yawns produce a greater cooling effect, then animals with bigger brains and therefore more brain tissue to cool downwould experience more lasting yawns.To investigate this possible brain cooling function of yawning, the researchers studied 29 mammals whose brain weights have been well documented in previous studies. They analyzed video of these animals and calculated the average length of their yawns. According to the data, gorillas, camels, horses, lions and walruses all have shorter yawns than human despite having larger bodies. This sustains the theory that the length of a yawn does not seem to be related to body size, but rather the size of the animals brain.Other scientists, however, believe yawns have another purpose. Yawns are often contagious（传染的）, even among nonhuman animals. There is some evidence that yawns are passed along among animals when they witness another animal yawn. Because of this strange social reflex, some researchers believe that yawns are actually some kind of municative signal that evolved for mental reasons, not out of physical necessity.32. What happens to the brain when an animal yawns?A. More blood flows from the brain to the body.B. More air flows to the brain to cool it.C. Its brain instantly gets bigger.D. Its brain uses more energy.33. How did the scientist determine the size of the animals brain they were studying?A. By watching videos about the animals brains.B. By measuring the animals brains in person.C. By timing the animals yawns.D. By using the previous data. 34. What does the underlined word “sustain” mean?A. support B. disapprove C. analyseD. continue35. What is some scientists attitude to the theory mentioned in para.1 according to the last paragraph?A. disapproving. B. uninterested. C. favorable.D. cautious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出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项After VAR technology was used at the xx World Cup, now more countries are deciding to use it. _36_. It is actually a team who work together to review certain decisions made by the main referee by watching video replays.The VAR team support the main referee from a centralized video room. The operators select and provide the best angles from the relevant broadcast cameras. _37_. They will municate with the main referee only for clear and obvious errors or serious missed incidents. _38_, he will start an official review. Then he will make a decision based on the information received from the VAR team._39_. Some fans believe that VAR causes too many interruptions, disrupting the flow of the game. But others just want a fair match and to see the correct call no matter what. They argue disruptions already take place as angry players crowd around a referee following a controversial decision. _40_. With much money put into modern football, governing bodies are now under great pressure to see that the correct decisions are made on the pitch and VAR is a sure step in that.A.VAR stands for video assistant refereeB.If one team is likely to win a gameC.It is hard to avoid and VAR is necessaryD.VAR can serve to remove such scenes and get the game moving againE.The use of video technology is a hot topic among football watchersF.Throughout a match the VAR team are constantly checking for mistakesG.Once the main referee decides an incident should be reviewed第三部分：语言知识运用（共三节，满分55分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。A teacher affects eternity(永久) ; he can never tell where his influence stops. -Henry AdamsMrs. Brown, room 510, room 510, I repeated to myself as I scanned the hallways looking for the room number. It was my first day of fifth grade and I was really_41_I came to the end of the hall and found an open door. Stepping into the room, I suddenly fell out of_42_. I tried to act normally, but Mrs. Brown saw right through me.“Good morning, Jane. You may pick your _43_.”I _44_about the room and took an empty seat near a girl named Wendy Barber. As the year slowly_45_, Wendy and I became good friends. I felt no closeness to Mrs. Brown, _46_.One day, Mrs. Brown had us write a paper on what we wanted to be when we grew up. Some kids asked _47_. She explained that when her former students_48_, she liked them to e back and share their fifth-grade dreams together, as a_49_of their childhood. I _50_right then and there that I like Mrs. Brown. Then, my grandmother, who lived with us, was _51_ with cancer and about a month later died. Losing her was_52_for me. At the funeral, I was sitting there feeling sorry for myself _53_I looked up and saw Mrs. Brown standing there. She _54_me by reminding me that now grandma had no more pain or suffering. It had never _55_ to me that it was better for my grandma this way. All I thought about was how sad it was for me.After the _56_, I went to my aunts house to see the flowers that had been sent. My mom handed me a pretty ivy plant in a pink pot. The attached card _57_:Jane, Im sorry about your grandmother. Never forget, I love you. You are like one of my children.With love, Mrs Brown. I never thought a teacher could care that much about her _58_; now I know. I say this with all my heart: Anyone who is _59_ enough to have a teacher like Mrs. Brown in their life is privileged beyond words. She may not know it, but she means more to me than she will _60_know. 41. A. excited B. frustrated C. shocked D. scared42. A. control B. placeC. curiosityD. respect 43. A. book B. lockerC. seatD. deskmate 44. A. glanced B. rushed C. ranD. wande