福建省罗源县第一中学2012-2013学年高二英语下学期5月月考试题新人教版

1、高二下学期5月月考英语试题 完卷时间： 120 分钟 满 分： 150 分 第卷(共115分)第一部分 听力(共两节20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5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. Which test do the speakers both find difficult? A. Math.B. History.C. English.2. Where might Tina be

2、 now? A. At the grocery store.B. At the gym.C. At the cleaners.3. What do the speakers think of the room? A. Its small. B. Its big. C. Its too crowded with furniture.4. Who is the woman talking with? A. Her husband.B. Her student.C. Her son.5. What are the speakers doing? A. Listening to a CD.B. Att

3、ending a concert.C. Meeting a band.第二节（共15 小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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、7题。6. Which horse will win the race according to the woman? A. Blue Ocean.B. Old Wind.C. Stinky Pinky.7. What

4、does the man mean in the end? A. He is having a bad day. B. He just had some bad luck. C. Hes a great horse rider.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What are the speakers doing? A. Preparing for a party.B. Attending a party.C. Cleaning up after a party.9. What will the man do next? A. Buy some new glasses. B. Clean

5、something dirty. C. Throw some garbage away.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the man doing? A. Asking to borrow a bank card from the woman. B. Persuading the woman to apply for a bank card. C. Asking for some information about transfer.11. What is true about the womans card? A. She left it in her friend

6、s house. B. She cant get it in time. C. She forgot the password.12. What will the woman do tonight? A. Go to work. B. Visit a friend.C. Meet the mans aunt.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What kind of food does the man like the most? A. Classic American food. B. Italian food.C. Indian food.14. Why does the man

7、say hes a real “foodie” ? A. He appreciates different kinds of food. B. He often cooks new dishes. C. He owns a restaurant.15. According to the man, what is part of classic American food? A. Hot dogs.B. Fried chicken livers. C. Chips.16. What does the man think about the food from his own country? A

8、. It is good but fatty. B. Its special as he grew up eating it. C. Its the most delicious food in the world.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.When will the mens 100-meter semi-finals begin? A. At a quarter to eight.B. At a quarter past eight.C. At a quarter to ten.18. How long did the Olympics last in 1908? A. F

9、rom July to August. B. From April to October. C. From July to October.19. What happened in 1948? A. The Olympics were canceled. B. London hosted the Olympics. C. Sweden won the third-most medals.20. Where will the tour go next? A. The main stadium. B. The tennis stadium. C. The basketball stadium.第二

10、部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分 45 分)第一节 单项填空 (共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) 21. -May I try the shoes on? -_, but I think they will be too small for you. A. As you likeB. It is a pleasureC. By all meansD. Believe it or not22. Tom _ with his grandmother for eight years，but now he is living by himself. A. lives B. 1ived

11、 C. has lived D. has been living23. No government can justly claim authority _ it is based on the will of the peopleA. unless B. after C. so that D. while 24. Almost all of his time _ experiments, he has no time to visit his parents. A. devoted to do B. devoting to doing C. devoted to doing D. is de

12、voted to doing25. It _ to me that I should go to attend a meeting when I was about to go home A. occurred B. struck C. happened D. reminded26. Most disaster experts believe there is the potential _ things could get a lot worse.A. whatB.whereC. which D. that27. How long do you think the terrible snow

13、 will_ ? Sorry, I didnt listen to the weather forecast. A. keep out B. keep on C. keep up D. keep away28. _, and I believe you will realize your dream. A. Making a little bit more effort B. Make a little bit more effortC. To make a little bit more effort D. If you make a little bit more effort29. Al

14、ice told me you called yesterday. Yes, I had a problem with Jane, _I thought you could help me with, but you were not in. A. who B. whomC. that D. which30. -Why do you look so upset? -There are so many troublesome problems _. A. remaining to be settled B. remained settled C. remaining to settle D. r

15、emained to be settled 31. As high school students, its very important to keep ourselves _ of whats happening home and abroad every day.A. to inform B. informing C. informed D. be informed32. I find Chinese people are helpful when traveling around China. Youre right. I like _ when people are friendly

16、 and helpful.A. that B. it C. one D. them33. I have no _ to the plan, so long as it would not cost too much.A. objection B. comment C. idea D. refusal34. _ is well known to everyone, I should say, is that a man becomes learned by asking questions. A. Who B. It C. As D. What35. The soup was cold, but

17、 it was _ an excellent meal. A. yet B. already C. otherwiseD. therefore第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） Its only after three weeks into a new job that I made a serious mistake. My boss called it “extremely embarrassing” in a company-wide e-mail which, _36_, he wrote because he felt he needed to explain

18、 that what I did was something _37_ in the company should ever do.I wish I _38_ give a good excuse for what I did. At the very least, I wish I could explain it somehow _39_ it on youth, inexperience or ignorance. Unfortunately, Im _40_, experienced and I know better._41_ I work with some very kind a

19、nd compassionate(富于同情心的) people. For the past couple of days many of them have taken time to _42_ by my desk and offer comfort, encouragement and support. Some have shared with me similar _43_ they have made. Evidently Im not the only “ _44_ ” person here.One of the exchanges I had this week was wit

20、h Lois, the much-honored, much-respected professional who _45_ the desk right next to mine. Lois was completely _46_ about her work, and to be honest I was a little nervous about how she would _47_ to such an extremely embarrassing incident.As I expected, Lois didnt pass over the _48_ when she saw m

21、e the next day. She mentioned it directly, _49_ with empathetic(体恤别人感受的) consideration. She listened to my _ 50_. Just as I was ready to express my regrets, she brought my self-pity partly to a(n) _51_.“It happened”, she said, “Theres nothing you can do to _52_ that. It happened. But its over now. I

22、ts _53_. Its in the past. You need to let it go, and move on.” And with that she returned her _54_ to her work, as if to say, “Were done here.” I beat myself up for weeks. At such times I need to remember those _55_ words: Its over. Its done. Let it go. And mostly, move on.36. A. to the way B. in th

23、e way C. by the way D. on the way37. A. no one B. anyone C. someone D. the one38. A. might B. could C. should D. will39. A. rely B. blame C. put D. fix40. A. old B. energetic C. cheerful D. outgoing41. A. Hopefully B. Naturally C. Generally D. Thankfully42. A. sit B. work C. stop D. watch43. A. mist

24、akes B. troubles C. attempts D. decisions 44. A. annoying B. embarrassing C. puzzling D. confusing45. A. repairs B. occupies C. wants D. works 46. A. hopeful B. curious C. serious D. mad47. A. turn B. agree C. react D. object48. A. issue B. outcome C. criterion D. message49. A. for B. therefore C. o

25、therwise D. but50. A. conclusion B. explanation C. challenge D. imagination51. A. end B. key C. order D. process52. A. forget B. change C. prevent D. ruin53. A. broken B. done C. lost D. kept54. A. patience B. skill C. attention D. interest55. A. sweet B. pleasant C. meaningful D. colorful第三部分 阅读理解

26、（共20小题， 每小题2分，满分40 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ALife on earth depends on water, and there is no substitute for it. The current assumption is that our basic needs for waterwhether for drinking, agriculture, industry or the raising of fishwill always have to be met. Given this premi

27、se (前提), there are two basic routes we can go; more equal access to water or better engineering solutions.Look at the engineering solutions first. A lot of my research concentrates on what happens to wetlands when you build dams in river basins, particularly in Africa. The ecology of such areas is a

28、lmost entirely driven by the seasonal changes of the riverthe pulse of the water. And the fact is that if you build a dam, you generally spoil the downstream ecology. In the past, such problems have been hidden by a lack of information. But in the near future, governments will have no excuses for th

29、eir ignorance. The engineers ability to control water flows has created new kinds of unpredictability, too. Dams in Africa have meant fewer fish, less grazing and less floodplain (洪泛区) agriculture, none of which were expected. And there average economic life is assumed to be thirty years. Dams dont

30、exist forever, but what will replace them is not clear.The challenge for the future is to find new means of controlling water. Although GM technology(转基因) will allow us to breed better dry-land crops, there is no market for companies to develop crops suitable for the micro-climates of the Sahel and

31、elsewhere in Africa. Who is going to pay for research on locally appropriate crops in the Third World? 56. Whats the main idea of this passage?A. The engineering solutions to water resource and their limitation.B. The challenge for the future. C. The basic means of controlling water. D. The challeng

32、e for developing crops.57. The author suggests that governments will have no excuse for their careless ignorance in the future because _.A. The ecological destruction will be known to the public by researchersB. The ecological destruction will no longer be a problem in the futureC. The future is an

33、information ageD. Governments will face greater challenge in the future58. Which of the following statements is NOT true for meeting our basic needs for water?A. Water resource should be used more reasonably.B. More dams should be built in river basins.C. More wetlands should be protected from destr

34、uction.D. More dry-land crops could be developed in Africa.59. The last sentence probably implies that _.A. No one will invest in developing locally appropriate crops in AfricaB. Researchers have no interest in developing dry-land cropsC. Research on locally appropriate crops in the Third World may

35、be profitableD. There is less water resource in the Third WorldBFor some students, especially those from poor families, taking a job is not a matter of choice, but necessity. They need to work to save for college, or even to supplement family income. Counselors should help students who have a real n

36、eed to work improve time management skills and seek employment that helps their educational goals.“College costs are high, and young adults also want the amenities (便利设施) that extra money brings,” according to John B. Boshoven, counselor for continuing education at Community High School in Michigan.

37、 However, he warns, “School is my students full-time job.”Studies show that students who work are more confident and possess better time management skills than students who are not employed. In addition to offering a paycheck, some independence, and satisfaction, a part-time job can provide teenager

38、s with both training and experience. Working teaches students about responsibility and can also reinforce (充实) what they are learning in school. “Colleges want to find candidates who demonstrate maturity, responsibility, independence, and initiative, and good workers certainly demonstrate those impo

39、rtant character traits,” Boshoven says. “Employers can write excellent recommendation letters for the students who have worked for them.”On the other hand, experts agree that students who work more than 15 to 20 hours per week often experience lessened school success, which can lead to dropping out

40、entirely. Working long hours can also limit opportunities to build friendships and explore interests that enhance a teenagers intellectual and emotional development.The major point that students should keep in mind is the importance of balance. Dan Crabtree, college and career counselor at Wheaton A

41、cademy in Illinois, explains, “We want our students to establish a healthy balance in life and work to maintain it throughout their lives.” If working will interfere with completing school work, participating in extracurricular activities, spending time with family and friends, or getting enough res

42、t, it may not be a wise decision.60. Whats the purpose of the passage?A. To show how students can find a part-time job.B. To discuss the issue of students part-time work.C. To stress the importance of students part-time work.D. To explain what is a part-time job.61. In Boshovens opinion, students _.

43、a. should take their studies as the first priorityb. can benefit from part-time workc. can form healthy habits in their livesd. shouldnt depend on their families financiallyA. bc B. bd C. ab D. ac62. According to the passage, we know that _.A. without counselors' help, few students can get emplo

44、yedB. teenagers show strong interest in part-time workC. experts encourage students do more part-time workD. too much part-time work can lead to bad academic performance63. What can be concluded from the passage?A. Students should balance part-time work well with other things.B. Part-time work is im

45、portant for most students at college.C. Experts advice is the key to finding a good part-time job.D. All in all, students had better not spend time on part-time work.CMotherhood Is a Career to RespectA woman renewing her drivers license at the Country Clerks office was asked to state her occupation.

46、 She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.“What I mean is,” explained the recorder, “do you have a job, or are you just a ”“Of course I have a job,” said Emily, “I m a mother.”“We dont list mother as an occupationhousewife covers it,” said the recorder.One day I found myself in the same situ

47、ation. The Clerk was obviously a career woman, confident and possessed of a high sounding title. “What is your occupation?” she asked.The words simply popped out. “Im a Research Associate(研究员) in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.”The clerk paused, ballpoint pen frozen in mid-air.I

48、repeated the title slowly, then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement(声明) was written in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.“Might I ask,” said the clerk with interest, “just what you do in your field?”Coolly, without any trace of panic in my voice, I heard myself reply, “I have a cont

49、inuing program of research (what mother doesnt), in the laboratory and in the field (normally I would have said indoors and out). Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities (any mother care to disagree?), and I often work 14 hours a day (24 is more like it). But the job is mor

50、e challenging than most careers and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.”There was an increasing note of respect in the clerks voice as she completed the form, stood up, and showed me out.As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up(激励) by my glamorous new career, I was greeted

51、by my lab assistantsages 13,7, and 3.Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model (a 6-month-old baby), in the child-development program, testing out a new vocal pattern.I felt proud! I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable(不可缺少的) to mankind than “just

52、another mother”.Motherhood What a glorious career! Especially when theres a title on the door.64. How did the female clerk feel at first when the writer told her occupation?A. Cold-hearted. B. Open-minded.C. Puzzled. D. Interested.65. How many children does the writer have?A. 3 B. 4 C. 7 D. 1366. Wh

53、y did the woman clerk show more respect to the writer?A. Because she thought the writer did admirable work.B. Because the writer cared little about rewards.C. Because the writer did something that she had little knowledge of.D. Because she admired the writers research work.67. What is the point of t

54、he article?A. To show that how you describe your job affects your feelings toward it.B. To show that the writer had a grander job than Emily.C. To argue that motherhood is a worthy career.D. To show that being a mother is hard and boring work.DThailand is a country with a long and rich history. It is also one of those countries which have many traditions which modern times fortunately have not affected. Thailand is famous for its un