2017年内蒙古准格尔旗世纪中学高三上学期第二次月考英语试题

1、准格尔旗世纪中学2016-2017年高三第二次月考 英语试题第一部分： 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）阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AHave you ever heard of an old saying? Intelligence is a born ability while goodness is a choice. Gifts are easy theyre given after all. Choice can be hard.I got the idea to sta

2、rt Amazon 16 years ago. I came across the fact that the Internet usage was growing at 2300 percent per year. Id never seen or heard of anything that grew that fast, and the idea of building an online bookstore with millions of titles was very exciting to me. I had just turned 30 years old, and Id be

3、en married for a year. I told my wife MacKenzie that I wanted to quit my job and go to do this crazy thing that probably wouldnt work since most start-ups dont and I wasnt sure what to expect. MacKenzie told me I should go for it. As a young boy, Id been a garage inventor. Id always wanted to be an

4、inventor, and she wanted me to follow my passion.I was working at a financial firm in New York City with a bunch of very smart people and I had a brilliant boss that I much admired. I went to my boss and told him I wanted to start a company selling books on the Internet. He took me on a long walk in

5、 Central Park, listened carefully to me, and finally said, “That sounds like a really good idea, but it would be an even better idea for someone who didnt already have a good job.” That logic made some sense to me, and he convinced me to think about it for 48 hours before making a final decision. Se

6、en in that light, it really was a difficult choice, but finally, I decided I had to give it a shot. I didnt think Id regret trying and failing. And I suspected I would always be haunted by a decision to not try at all.After much consideration, I took the less safe path to follow my passion, and Im p

7、roud of that choice. For all of us, in the end, we are our choicel. What inspired the author with the idea of building an online bookstore?A. His dream of being an inventor.B. The support of his wife.C. The greatly increasing usage of the Internet.D. Millions of exciting titles.242. Which of the fol

8、lowing is closest in meaning to the underlined sentence?RA. The idea of not trying would keep coming to his mind and disturb him.bB. He would be very excited if he tried it out.cC. He would be always having a doubt if he didnt try.1D. The decision to not try the online bookstore would terrify him.J3

9、. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?wA Cleverness and KindnessJB. The Starting of AmazonwC. Following My PassionoD. We Are What We Choose24. We can know from the passage that_CA. the boss thought the idea was suitable for the authorfB. the author wanted someone else to t

10、ry the idea7C. the author might not regret if he failed the ideagD. the author might go back to his boss if he failedmB Public bookshelves are appearing across Germany on street corners，city squares and in suburban supermarkets. In these freeforall libraries，people can grab whatever they want to rea

11、d，and leave behind anything they want for others. Theres no need to register，no due date，and you can take or give as many as you want.“This project is aimed at everyone who likes to read .It is open for everybody，” Michael Aubermann，one of the organizers of the free book exchange said. The western c

12、ity s latest public shelf was put up next to Bayenturm. It is the fourth free shelf that Aubermann s group，the Cologne Citizens Foundation，has placed outside.“We set up our other outdoor shelves last year and its been working really well，” said Aubermann. The public bookshelves，which are usually fin

13、anced by donations and cared for by local volunteer groups，have appeared independently of each other in many cities，suburbs and villages. Each shelf holds around 200 books and it takes about six weeks for a complete turnover，with all the old titles replaced by new ones. Even commercial book stores a

14、nd online book sellers seem to support the idea of free book exchanges. “We see this project rather as a sales promotion than as competition，”said Elmar Muether.“If books are present everywhere，it helps our business，too.”W So far，the Cologne book group has had few problems with damage or other probl

15、ems. Aubermann said，“Propaganda (宣传) is the only kind of literature we do not allow here.”2 At another bookshelf in the Bayenthal neighborhood，the lower shelves are reserved for childrens literature only.“It is important that we make it easy for everyone to participate in this reading culture on the

16、 streetfrom old readers to kids to immigrants，”Aubermann said.8 While most of the shelves have so far been put up in upscale neighborhoods，Aubermann and the 20 volunteers who help look after the project are planning to put up future shelves in poor neighborhoods，where citizens often dont have as muc

17、h access to literature.e5. Which of the following is TRUE about the public bookshelves?A A. People can take the books and leave their books at will./ B. People can t borrow books unless they donate books. C. People can borrow whatever they like after registering.A D. People have to return the books

18、according to the required time.=6. According to Aubermann，the public bookshelves_.= A. are financed by local volunteers B. have been going well since their birth C. were managed by the local government D. will hold more books and take a shorter turnover7. The underlined phrase “upscale neighborhoods

19、” refers to_. A. communities that have many people B. communities that have many tall buildings C. communities that are free to live in D. communities that are of high grade8. Which might be the best title for the passage?4447834 A. Public Reading Becomes Popular Worldwide B. New Trends of Bookshelv

20、es in Germany C. Public Bookshelves Spread Across Germany D. Reading Culture on the Street in Europe CWelcome to the Electronic Village to explore new ways of language teaching and learning.Electronic Village Program (Thursday, June 18, 2015)Nearpod9:00 am to 10:00 am Room 501Nearpod is a software p

21、rogram that creates a rich context (语境) for students to learn vocabulary. The presenter will show how to use it.TEO 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Room 502Our students come from different backgrounds but have the same desire to learn on-line. The presenter will use examples from his first on-line class to expla

22、in how any teacher can begin teaching on-line with TEO.Kahoot10:30 am to 11:30 am Room 601Kahoot software can be used to create grammar tests which can be graded on a network. It can provide students with instant feedback (反馈), including reports about their strengths and weaknesses.Prezi3:30 pm to 4

23、:20 pm Room 602Uses of Prezi in listening and speaking courses draw students attention to speaking more fluently. The presenter will show how students can use Prezi to confidently present on a variety of topics, including introducing family, friends, and hobbies.9. Nearpod can be used to _.A. offer

24、grammar testsB. teach listening on-lineC. help vocabulary learningD. gain fluency in speaking10. If you want to improve your speaking skills, you can go to_.A. Room 501B. Room 502C. Room 601D. Room 60211. Which of the following can assess your grammar learning?A. Nearpod. B. Kahoot. C. TEO. D. Prezi

25、.D Finally，I entered the university. Because of my careful savings，I did not have to work during the school years. Then summer came and it was time to work harder than ever. I continued working as a waitress at night，instructed tennis camps several mornings a week and worked as a secretary for a few

26、 hours in the afternoons. I even decided to take a class at a community college. This class at the community college saved me $650.It was an extremely tiring summer and made me anxious to return to my relatively easy life at the university. During my second and third years of undergraduate schooling

27、，I decided to work about five hours per week in the campus admissions office answering phones. This provided a little spending money and kept me from drawing my savings out .The overall situation looked hopeful as I approached my senior year as long as I could make as much money as I had the previou

28、s summer. I wanted to go to Israel to study for 3 weeks，but I hesitated in making this decision because it would cost me $1,600 more to get the credits in Israel. About two weeks later my mom called to tell me that I had $1,600 in the bank that I had forgotten about！One of my concerns about this tri

29、p was not only the cost，but the loss of time to make money；however，I made as much that summer in the ten weeks when I was at home as I had made during the fourteen weeks when I was at home the summer before. The way everything worked together to make this trip possible was one of the most exciting t

30、hings that have ever happened to me.4447834This experience has shaped me in many important ways. The first thing that I learned was the importance of a strong work ethic. Working long hours did a lot to develop my character and helped me learn the value of a dollar. It also made me learn how to sear

31、ch for creative ways to settle difficult situations.12. Where did the writer probably work parttime before attending the university? A. In a restaurant. B. In the tennis camps. C. In a company. D. In the campus admissions office.13. The writer took a class at a community college mainly because_. A.

32、she wanted to save money B. life there was relatively easy C. summer time was tiring D. it was required by the university14. The writers major concern about the trip to Israel was that_. A. her mother would not give her approval B. she would fail to get credits in Israel C. a wellpaid summer job wou

33、ld be lost D. $1,600 couldnt be drawn out in time15. The passage is mainly about how the writer_. A. made money on the college campus B. managed to make full use of her vacation C. was forced to support herself by her mother D. was shaped by working parttime through college第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内

34、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。Have you ever heard of homecoming? Its a tradition celebrated every year in the US. At homecoming, a school or university welcomes back former students or alumni(校友). 16 It means, coming home.This is a time when everyone can get together. 17 There are events that

35、encourage school spirit all throughout homecoming week, which leads to the big day on Friday.A major activity that most students will take part in is choosing the homecoming king and queen. 18 This is a group of boys and girls who represent (代表) school spirit. At the end of the week, students vote f

36、or a boy and a girl to be the king and the queen.Then its time for the football game, the main event of homecoming week! 19 Almost everyone from school goes to the game: students, parents, teachers and alumni visitors. If they win, everyone is very happy. 4447834 20 Students dress up, and some might

37、 even bring a date to go with them. After the dance, homecoming is officially over, and everyone cant wait for next year!A. The last event is the homecoming dance. B. That is where the name comes from. C. Homecoming usually lasts a week and happens in the fall. D. The football team faces a lot of pr

38、essure to do well for the big crowd. E. The tradition began more than 100 years ago in the United States. F. Students get to pick who will be on homecoming court early in the week. G. Homecoming week was not just about fun, but also a chance to try out new things. 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小

39、题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）My brother Hershel celebrated his seventeenth birthday on January 4th, 1943. Unexpectedly, there was a(n) 21 in my family. Seeing young men from our village race to join the army, Hershel was greatly 22 .He made a decision on his birthday to 23 for his duty. “Youre too young!” Dad re

40、jected .“Im not! I cant 24 !” Hershel declared. By then so many young men had lost their lives in the battlefield. Out of his 25 of losing his firstborn, Dad didnt want to send Hershel off to war. The argument continued for months. 26 Dads signature was necessary for his service, Hershel had to pers

41、uade Dad to support him. With little progress, he became increasingly 27 and impatient. 28 , Dad realized that a son who was unhappy would accomplish little at home. He 29 , though with deep worry. On the day of Hershels 30 to begin his service in the Navy, Dad 31 him to town. 32 to speak of his lov

42、e, Dad waited until the last moment, and pulled him tightly to his heart.One day two years later, a piece of 33 news came over the radio. Hershels ship had 34 ! The number of survivors was unknown. Dads face was crumpled (扭曲) by 35 , “Oh, no!” Sending his firstborn off to war must be an enormous 36

43、! Without further message, the whole family were in despair. 37 filled our home. But Dad was still waiting. One day, a telegram came. It was from the war department. When Dad held it in the hand, he was 38 . With trembling fingers, he tore it open. “Hershel is alive and is coming home!” he shouted w

44、ith 39 . When Hershel appeared in the yard, he walked slowly to Dad and hugged him fiercely. Dad, a strong man who seldom 40 emotion, embraced his son and cried openly.His son was home.21. A. accident B. bargain C. meeting D. quarrel22. A. disturbed B. honored C encouraged D. defeated 23. A. look ou

45、t B. sign up C. wake up D. set out24. A. wait B. obey C. understand D. help25. A. fear B. sadness C. regret D. annoyance26. A. Unless B. If C. Since D. Though27. A. ambitious B. serious C. anxious D. wild28. A. Eventually B. Undoubtedly C. Unconsciously D. Completely29. A. held on B. gave up C. brok

46、e out D.went away30. A. graduation B. departure C. application D. signature31. A. accompanied B. invited C. delivered D. carried32. A. Desperate B. Discouraged C. Unable D. Undecided33. A. exciting B. interesting C. shocking D. strange34. A. broken down B. gone down C. broken through D. gone away35.

47、 A. sorrow B. doubt C. disappointment D. displeasure36. A. glory B. challenge C. pressure D. sacrifice37. A. Hopelessness B. Conflict C. Assumption D. Expectation38. A. ignorant B. nervous C. proud D. calm39. A. determination B. disbelief C. confidence D. delight40. A. showed B. wasted C. controlled

48、 D. hid第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式填空。Everyone has his own attitude 41._ getting old. The night before her eighth birthday, I found my daughter Lizzy sat on her bed 42._ (weep). “I love being seven,” she cried. “I dont want to be eight!” I held her in my arms and explained

49、that 43._was going to be even better to be eight than being seven. I told her how much I loved her and 44._ a wonderful birthday she was going to have. 45._ (eventual) she was comforted. Its always strange to 46._told that you are a year older, even when you arent very old. Now Im in my early 60s, a

50、nd I dont always recognize the face in the mirror, 47._ something has changed the way that I think. The process of aging increasingly interests and amazes me, annoys and irritates me, and sometimes still makes me 48._ (frighten), too, but much, much less than it used to. There is 49._ ongoing sadnes

51、s at the absence of the friends and family members 50._ have died before me.第三部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）请修改下面的短文，文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（）。并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改 10处，多者（从第11处起）不记分。My little cousin

52、 is greatly interested on science. And he does some dangerous experiments sometime. Although his parents want to encourage him to be great scientist, at times they worry about his safety. Last week, when my cousin was doing an experiment, he hurts his thumb. My aunt felt sadly and wanted him to stop from doing that experiment. However, my cousin didnt want to give up. She said, “Many scie