内蒙古赤峰市高二英语下学期第二次月考试题（含解析）

1、2015级高二下学期第二次月考英语试题第一部分 听力(略)第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节(共15题：每小题2分，满分30分)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 it was announced that Patrick Modiano had won the Nobel Prize in Literature on Oct.9, the Swedish Academy had not yet managed to reach the writer himself to tell him the news. a

2、s the Telegraph put it, “It was a curious case of missing personhood in an author whose career had been spent in searching others, within the confines (界限) of a single city.”Though the 69-year-old French author has had a successful writing career, only six of his books have been translated into Engl

3、ish. One reason for this might be that “Modianos storylines are as slim as the books themselves”, said the BBC.While most of Modianos works dont run for hundreds of pages, they explore serious subjects. The authors signature themes are Germanys occupation during World War II and the evolution of Par

4、is over the past century.Modianos life has been greatly affected by Nazi Germanys occupation during the war, and his familys connections to it. According to New York-based newspaper Forward, his father survived the war dishonorably. When Pariss Jews were rounded up for deportation(驱逐)to concentratio

5、n camps, the businessman did not join them but spent the time making money from deals with Nazis on the black market.“The novelist has a duty to record the traces of the people who were made to disappear,” French writer Clemence Boulouque, also an expert in Jewish Studies, told The New York magazine

6、.In his more than three dozen novels, Modiano has returned again and to the same themes: Jewishness, the Nazi occupation, and loss of identity.Paris is another recurring(重复的)theme in Modianos works .Most of his novels are set in the city , from the rich parts of downtown Paris to more remote suburbs

7、 where the characters try to live anonymous protect lives.Anne Ghisoli, the director of Librairie Gallimard, a bookstore in Paris, concluded, “Modiano is a master of writing on memory and occupation, which haunt(萦绕)and inform his works. He is a chronicler(年代记录者)of Paris ,its streets, and its present

8、.”1. According to the article, Patrick Modiano _.A. likes to involve his his memories in his writingB. usually writes stories with disappearing peopleC. is so popular that post of his works are on saleD. didnt suffer much during World War II thanks to his father2. The underline word “slim” in Paragr

9、aph 2 is closest in meaning to _.A. thin B. hardC. simple D. dull3. Which of the following can be the best title?A. French Authors SurpriseB. Modianos Life and His BooksC. World War II and the NazisD. Memory Author Wins the Nobel【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D.【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了法国作家Patrick Modiano，2014年获得诺贝尔文学奖，

10、 获奖原因为帕特里克莫迪亚诺的作品“唤起了对最不可捉摸的人类命运的记忆” 。莫迪亚诺的作品探索和研究当今人的存在及其与周围环境、现实的关系。前期小说大都以神秘的父亲和二次大战的环境为主题，运用大量的回忆、想象，把现实和虚构结合起来，描写并未经历过的故事。1. 细节理解题。根据“Modiano is a master of writing on memory and occupation, which haunt(萦绕)and inform his works. He is a chronicler(年代记录者)of Paris ,its streets, and its present.”可知

11、，Modiano喜欢将自己的记忆融入自己的写作中。故选A。2. 词义推测题。根据“While most of Modianos works dont run for hundreds of pages”，Modiano的作品都比较薄，可推知，“Modianos storylines are as slim as the books themselves”书中的故事情节和薄薄的书一样简单。故选C。3. 主旨大意题。浏览全文，都在讲述有关Modiano的作品，根据“Modiano is a master of writing on memory and occupation, which haun

12、t(萦绕)and inform his works. He is a chronicler(年代记录者)of Paris ,its streets, and its present.”故选D。BR.U.Darby and his uncle were digging for gold in the West. After weeks of labor, he was rewarded when he discovered shining ore(矿石). He needed machinery to bring the ore to the surface. So he borrowed mo

13、ney from his relatives and neighbors and went back to work on the mine.The first car of ore was mined and sent to a smelter. The gold that they got in return proved they had one of the richest mines in Colorado! A few more cars of that ore would clear the debts. Then would come the big profits.Down

14、went the drills! Up went the hopes of Darby and Uncle! Then something happened! The vein of gold ore disappeared! The pot of gold was no longer there! They drilled on, desperately trying to pick up the vein again, but they found nothing.Finally, they decided to quit. They sold the machinery to a man

15、 for a few hundred dollars, and took the train back home. That man asked a mining engineer to look at the mine and do a little calculating. The engineer said that the project had failed because the owners were not familiar with “fault lines(裂纹线)”. His calculations showed that the vein would be found

16、 just three feet from where it was found.The man took millions of dollars in ore from the mine, because he knew enough to ask for expert advice before giving up.R.U. Darby was struggling for years to pay back the money from his relatives and neighbors. He went into the business of selling life insur

17、ance.Remembering that he lost a huge fortune because he stopped three feet from gold, Darby profited from the experience in his chosen work, by the simple method of saying to himself , “I stopped three feet from gold, but I will never stop because men say no when I ask them to buy insurance.”Darby i

18、s part of a small group of fewer than 50 men who sell more than a million dollars in life insurance every year. His “stick-ability” comes from the lesson he learned from his “quit-ability” in the gold mining business.4. Darby and his uncle stopped digging for gold because_A. They didnt have the mach

19、inery to dig for the oreB. They didnt have enough money to manage the mineC. They had already had enough gold and made big profitsD. They had tried to find the vein of gold again, but it was in vain.5. What was a good quality of the man who worked on the mine after Darby and his uncle?A. He knew the

20、 machinery better than the Darbys.B. He knew the importance of seeking expert advice.C. He had very strong stick-ability and never gave up.D. He was good at calculations and familiar with fault lines.6. What happened to Darby in the end?A. He became a very successful businessman.B. He worked as an o

21、rdinary salesman selling life insurance.C. He struggled for the rest of his life to pay back the money he had borrowed.D. He lived an easy life with all the money he had earned from the gold.7. What is the main message that the author intends to convey with the story?A. One is never too late to star

22、t a new career.B. Dont hesitate to ask for help when you are in need.C. Never give up and you will succeed eventually.D. It is important to have knowledge about everything.【答案】4. D 5. B 6. A 7. C【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了Darby和他的叔叔在西部挖到黄金，为了将黄金挖出来，他们向亲戚朋友借了很多钱，但是，黄金很少，此后，他们没能在挖掘到黄金，因此，Darby不得不努力工作还债，最终成为一个成

23、功的商人的故事。4. 细节理解题。根据“The vein of gold ore disappeared! The pot of gold was no longer there! They drilled on, desperately trying to pick up the vein again, but they found nothing.”可知，他们因为没能在找到黄金，所以放弃了。故选D。5. 细节理解题。根据“The man took millions of dollars in ore from the mine, because he knew enough to ask

24、for expert advice before giving up”可知，这个人的可贵之处在于，他知道听取专家建议的重要性。故选B。6. 细节理解题。根据“Darby is part of a small group of fewer than 50 men who sell more than a million dollars in life insurance every year. His “stick-ability” comes from the lesson he learned from his “quit-ability” in the gold mining busine

25、ss”可知，Darby从失败中吸取了教训，最后成为了一个非常成功的企业家。故选A。7. 主旨大意题。纵览全文，本文主要是讲述Darby从淘金的失败中吸取经验教训，没有放弃拼搏的信念，并最终取得成功的故事，根据“by the simple method of saying to himself , “I stopped three feet from gold, but I will never stop because men say no when I ask them to buy insurance.”Darby is part of a small group of fewer tha

26、n 50 men who sell more than a million dollars in life insurance every year. His “stick-ability” comes from the lesson he learned from his “quit-ability” in the gold mining business.”故选C。CVisitor Guide to Birch Aquarium General InformationThank you for respecting the health of our animals and the exp

27、erience. Keep voices low in exhibit areas. No tapping on marine life displays. As a courtesy, please silence cell phones. Please use trash and recycling bins. Birch Aquarium is smoke-free facility.PhotographyFor the safety of our live animals, please do not use flash photography. Visitors may be pho

28、tographed or videotaped by aquarium staff for professional use, or by the media covering aquarium news. Entry into the aquarium grants permission for use of these images.RefreshmentsSplash Cafe offers a variety of gourmet, sustainable, and organic sandwiches, snacks, and beverages.Drinks, food, and

29、gum are not permitted inside the aquarium.Restrooms Baby CareChanging tables are located in both the mens and womens restrooms.Re-entryPlease keep your ticket or have hand stamped at the Visitor Service Office if you plan to exit and re-enter the same day , including visits to Splash Coffee Shop.Vis

30、itors with DisabilitiesSee the Visitor Information Center for assistance. All exhibits are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available at no charge.Emergencies /First Aid/ Lost FoundGo to the Visitor Service Office or alert the nearest staff member.Dont Miss!Watch a diver hand-feed the fishes-i

31、ncluding three species of sharks-during our Kelp Tank Dive Show.Learn about this unique and beautiful undersea world during a live, interactive presentation. After your visit, view the exhibit at home through our live, online Kelp Cam.8. Which of the following statements is TRUE?a. Visitors can attr

32、act the fish in the tank by knocking on the window of the tank.b. Visitors can come back to the aquarium with the ticket whenever they need to.c. Visitors are allowed to refresh themselves with snacks while enjoying the exhibition.d. You cant smoke freely during your visit to the Birch Aquarium.e. Y

33、ou cant take photos but can be photographed by the staff.f. Babies can get changed by either mother or father.g. The disabled have to pay for the wheelchairs provided by the aquarium.A. a b B. c eC. d f D. f g9. What does the underlined phrase “as a courtesy” probably mean?A. To save electricity. B.

34、 For your own safety.C. When answering the phone. D. As good manners.10. What information is necessary for visitors but not included in this Visitor Guide?A. Opening hours B. Animal FeedingsC. Membership Cards D. Volunteer Work11. In which section of a newspaper can we probably read this passage?A.

35、Fashion B. TravelC. Sports D. Science【答案】8. C 9. D 10. A 11. B【解析】本文是一篇说明文。主要告诉游客在参观 Birch 水族馆时，应该注意的几个事项，以保护动物的安全，维护水族馆的生态。8. 细节理解题。根据“ Birch Aquarium is smoke-free facility”及“Changing tables are located in both the mens and womens restrooms.”可知，水族馆内不能吸烟，男女都有休息室，因此宝宝可以得到更好的照顾。故选C。9. 词义推测题。根据“As a c

36、ourtesy, please silence cell phones.”，由 please silence cell phones，进入水族馆将手机调成静音，可知，这是一种有礼貌的表现。故选D。10. 推理判断题。根据全文，旅游向导中主要讲述了Photography、Refreshments、Restrooms Baby Care、Re-entry、Visitors with Disabilities、Emergencies /First Aid/ Lost Found、Dont Miss!以及手机调静音、不要高声喧哗、不要乱扔垃圾等，但是，没有说明水族馆每天的开放时间。故选A。11. 推理

37、判断题。浏览全文，讲的是关于游客在水族馆中应该注意的相关事项，Visitor Guide to Birch Aquarium General InformationThank you for respecting the health of our animals and the experience.，故选B。DPolar bears are one of the most popular animals for people. Polar bears are different from every other bear in the world. This is because pola

38、r bears have white fur. However, there are many facts about polar bears that people might not be aware of .年The skin of polar bears is black, which according to allows them to absorb more heat from the sun. Polar bear fur is transparent , because it is made up of hollow guard hairs. L

39、 explains that the reason polar bears display white fur is that when the sun hits the fur ,the hollow spaces in the hair scatter the light. Since none of the light is absorbed, the light reflected back appears white to human eyes.Polar bears conservation status is considered close to extinctio

40、n. Global warming is considered the main cause of the decline in polar population. Polar bears use ice floats to hunt for their food. However, these ice floats are melting so polar bears are starting to drown in the search for food ,and the food is becoming more difficult to get. Contrary to popular

41、 belief, polar bears do not eat penguins ,because polar bears are not found in the Antarctic region of the world. Polar bears are only found around the Arctic Circle. Polar bears do not drink water. They get all the water they need from the prey they eat.FES. Gov specifies that polar bears are consi

42、dered the largest land carnivores(食肉动物) in the world. The polar bear weight ranges between 700-1,500 pounds. Since the polar bear habitat is melting away, their main evolutionary advantages are fading. Polar bears are not able to use their camouflage(伪装) to find prey in habitats not covered with sno

43、w. Polar bears do not hibernate(冬眠). However, when the weather gets uncomfortable, or mothers give birth, polar bears will dig themselves a hidden home.What can we do to help save the polar bears? We can donate to organizations like the World Wildlife Fund, reduce our carbon footprint, and send lett

44、ers to politicians explaining to them that we need to set up more preserves to help save the polar bear habitat.12. What do we know about the fur of the polar bears?A. It absorbs more heat from the sun.B. It is black and hollow.C. Light can pass through it.D. It is white actually.13. What does “main

45、 evolutionary advantages” in Paragraph 4 refer to？A. Hibernation habit B. The function of their furC. Eating meat D. Their weight14. What do we know from the passage?A. Polar bears face danger due to the melting of ice floats.B. The biggest polar bears weigh about 1,000 pounds.C. Polar bears never h

46、ibernate and do not need water.D. Polar bears are the largest carnivores in the world.15. Which of the following ways is NOT the measure used to protect polar bears according to the passage?A. Donating to wildlife conservation organizations.B. Trying our best to reduce greenhouse gases.C. Writing le

47、tters to make people protect polar bears.D. Setting up more polar bear conservation organizations.【答案】12. B 13. B 14. A 15. D【解析】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了有关北极熊的相关问题,讲述了北极熊皮毛为什么会呈现白色，以及随着全球气候变暖，北极熊生存环境艰难，濒临灭绝的情况。12. 细节理解题。根据“The skin of polar bears is black, which according to allows them to abso

48、rb more heat from the sun. Polar bear fur is transparent , because it is made up of hollow guard hairs”，可知北极熊的皮毛是黑色中空的。故选B。13. 细节理解题。根据“Since the polar bear habitat is melting away, their main evolutionary advantages are fading. Polar bears are not able to use their camouflage(伪装) to find prey in ha

49、bitats not covered with snow”，可知北极熊的栖息地正在融化，北极熊就不能用自己的皮毛进行伪装。故选B。14. 细节理解题。根据“Since the polar bear habitat is melting away, their main evolutionary advantages are fading. Polar bears are not able to use their camouflage(伪装) to find prey in habitats not covered with snow”，可知，由于冰融化，北极熊面临生存危机。故选A。15. 细

50、节理解题。根据“What can we do to help save the polar bears? We can donate to organizations like the World Wildlife Fund, reduce our carbon footprint, and send letters to politicians explaining to them that we need to set up more preserves to help save the polar bear habitat”，可知，我们可以通过给野生动物组织捐款、减少温室气体的排放以及写

51、信呼吁人们保护北极熊等措施来保护北极熊。故选D。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。With the development of society, it is common that many people are rushing all the way and all day, tired and sub-healthy._16_ She described all the things she had to do- one was to make her bed -from the moment s

52、he woke up until she flew out of the door for work. I suggested she experiment by not making her bed for two weeks. She was shocked, probably thinking Id been brought up by wolves in a forest._17_Two weeks later she went into my office merrily. She had left her bed unmade for the first time in 42 ye

53、ars- and nothing bad had happened. “And you know what?” she said. “I dont dry my dishes anymore, either.”_18_ One was discovering that she had choices in her life that she had never seen before. The other was giving herself permission to be less than perfect. This story shows an important principle

54、about managing time: no one can do it all. Each of us has to make choices and accept trade-offs(利弊权衡). The problem is that many people choose in ways that put themselves and their health last. They take better care of their houses and cars than they do of themselves._19_So what is the solution? Ther

55、es an easy way. Decide what you want in your life, and put that first. On a daily basis, that should include regular meals, enough sleep and time with your family. Exercise, leisure, friendships and hobbies should also be regular aspects of life. _20_ The choice is yours: whatever makes you feel goo

56、d about yourself and your life. Take a nap. Take a walk. Take time to play the piano. Stop bringing your briefcase home from the office. Stop keeping your house as clean as your mother kept hers. Fill more of your time with want-to-dos instead of have-to-dos.A. Most people do not take time to relax

57、themselves.B. The point is to do something for yourself every day.C. This woman had made two major breakthroughs.D. A patient came to see me about the stress in her life.E. Above all, you neednt do anything for yourself regularlyF.They put everyone elses needs ahead of their own.G. However, she went

58、 along with my idea.【答案】16. D 17. G 18. C 19. F 20. B【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述的是一位女士因为每天早起都要花费很多时间整理床铺，而去咨询医生的故事，作者通过本文告诉我们如何去管理时间：没有人可以面面俱到，我们每个人都必须作出选择，权衡利弊，用更多的时间去做自己想做的事。16. 根据“She described all the things she had to do- one was to make her bed -from the moment she woke up until she flew out of the door for work”，可知，这个人描述了自己每天紧张的生活。故选D。17. 根据前文“She was shocked, p