宁阳二中月考试题

1、2014-2015宁阳二中高二第二次月考第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。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，并标在试卷相应位置。听完每段对话前，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. Who is the man? A. A boss. B. A teacher. C. A cook.2. What time does the woman's cla

2、ss start on Wednesday? A. At 10:00. B. At 9:00. C. At 8:00.3. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. At the office.B. In the library.C. In the laboratory.4. What kind of vegetables are more expensive? A. Potatoes. B. Tomatoes. C. Cabbages.5. What did the man do? A. He ate all the f

3、ood.B. He worked day and night.C. He cleaned the refrigerator.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，并标在试卷相应位置。听完每段对话或独白前，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8题。6. What's the matter with the man? A. There is hand hurt with him.B. There

4、 is arm hurt with him.C. There is foot hurt with him.7. Where are the speakers? A. On the road. B. In the hill. C. In the hospital.8. How is the man's hurt according to himself? A. Serious.B. Not serious.C. Never mind.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What's the woman's problem? A. She doesn't know

5、 how to manage her work well. B. She can't decide whether she should accept a new job. C. She doesn't know how to get along with her co-workers.10. What does the woman think of her co-workers? A. Nice. B. Hard. C. Confident.11. What will the man do if the woman doesn't take it? A. Make d

6、ecision for her. B. Take this chance himself. C. Help her with her job.听第8段材料，回答第12至l4题。12. What's there in the hall? A. An old television. B. A beautiful light. C. A big mirror.13. What make the woman surprised? A. A big sofa. B. A nice table. C. A big kitchen.14. How does the woman find the ap

7、artment? A. Satisfied. B. Unsatisfied. C. Indifferent(冷淡的).听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。15. What do the speakers often talk about? A. The man's problem. B. The man's graduation. C. The man's job.16. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Find a job. B. See a doctor. C. Work hard.17. What's

8、 the probable relationship between the speakers? A. A couple.B. Mother and son.C. Boyfriend and girlfriend.听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。18. What is this news mainly about? A. American education system.B. Different education systems. C. A UN research on education systems.19. Which of the following countries has

9、 the best education system? A. Japan. B. South Korea. C. Germany.20. What is the study based on? A. The abilities of students.B. The level of education.C. The number of students.第二部分：阅读理解（共2节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AOne spring, when I was 10, durin

10、g one of my fathers layoffs(失业), I could tell my mother was unhappy. I decided to cheer her up by buying her a special Mothers Day giftOne day after school I rode my bike to the Agins, which, I learned years later, was known for its high-end fashions(时尚) and style. I introduced myself to Sylvia Agin

11、s, telling her I was looking for a Mothers Day present“Do you think shed like a purse?” she asked. I told her. I thought she might.She took out an Italian handbag made of leather. She asked me what I thought, and I told her that my mom would like it.“How much money do you have?” she asked. “Twelve d

12、ollars,” I said.“Youre in luck,” she told me. “Its only $11. You have a dollar left over for the card.” She gift-wrapped the purse and thanked me for my business, and I rode off home with the package under my arm.When my mother opened the gift the next Sunday morning, she asked in an accusing tone,

13、“Where did you get this?”“I bought it at the Agins. It cost me $11.” I saidMy mother was shocked into silenceIt wasnt until many years later, when I learned that the purse was worth several hundred dollars, that I appreciated just how wonderful Sylvia Agins had been to me. I always felt bad that I n

14、ever had a chance to properly thank her“You know, my son, what really amazes me to this day,” my mother said, “Letting you have the purse for just a few dollars was unbelievable enough. But the fact that she let you leave the store with a dollar for the card was a touch of kindness that Ill never fo

15、rget.”21. The author bought his mother a purse to _A. surprise his mother B. make his mother happyC. show his ability of making money D. thank his mother for buying him a bike【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据文章第一段I decided to cheer her up可知B为正确选项。22. Why was the authors mother shocked into silence?A. She wasnt expect

16、ing a gift from her sonB. The purse was bought from the AginsC. The author bought a card to go with the purseD. The Agins charged so little money for the purse【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据文章可知作者用$11买了价值好几百美元的礼物，可知D为正确选项。23. Sylvia Agins behavior shows that_.A. she is good at making money B. she is kind and though

17、tfulC. she knows how to choose presents D. she is critical and mean【解析】选B。推理判断题。作者给母亲的礼物价值好几百美元，但是店主却以极低的价格卖给了作者，说明她非常的仁慈。24. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. An Unforgettable Event B. A Considerate MotherC. A Priceless Mothers Day Gift D. A Kind-hearted Shop Owner【解析】选C。

18、主旨大意。本文主要围绕着作者给母亲买礼物。故选C。BThe Chinese art of paper cutting has a long history. The United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization has recognized the art, called Jianzhi, on its Intangible Cultural Heritage List(无形文化遗产). But Jianzhi is at risk of disappearing. Voyo Woo, a Chinese imm

19、igrant(移民) to the US, hopes to bring the art back to life.Voyo Woo loves paper cutting. And she works hard to celebrate the ancient art form. On a recent Saturday, Ms. Woo held a paper cutting show at a shopping center near Washington. She demonstrated the art for hours to crowds at the center.Voyo

20、Woo began to study the art of Jianzhi as a 14-year-old in her hometown in southeastern China. She says all the students at school had to learn the art. But she says she discovered a special love for it. So, her teacher gave her extra training after class. Later, she won second prize in a national pa

21、inting and calligraphy competition. Ms. Woo came to the U.S. after she finished college in 2008. Soon after, she became involved in an event to support and expand understanding of Chinese paper cutting. She has been invited to demonstrate the art at a wide collection of events. She also has shown he

22、r skill at famous museums like the Smithsonian Institutions Freer and Sackler art galleries in Washington. Ms. Woo says paper cutting represents Chinese cultural values, history and stories of peoples lives. She uses the art as a tool to present Chinese culture to people who know little about it.Ms.

23、 Woo placed examples of her art around her as she demonstrated paper cutting at the shopping center. Some shoppers, like Ann Russ, took part in a workshop. Ms. Russ was struck by the finely detailed nature of the work. She said it put her at ease. Voyo Woo says Chinese art is for all people. “It is

24、amazing how Chinese art can resonate, can echo with people from other cultural backgrounds.”25. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?A. Paper cutting is popular now in the US.B. Jianzhi isnt regarded as cultural heritage in the world.C. Ms Woo hopes to make the art of Jianzhi come back to life.D. Pape

25、r cutting has a long history in the US.26. Ms Woo held a paper cutting show at a shopping center to _.A. earn more money B. do her job for the United NationsC. celebrate an art festival D. make paper cutting well-known27. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Ms Woos success as a paper cutting artist.

26、B. Ms Woos experience as a Jianzhi artist.C. The story of Ms Woo and her teacher.D. The school life of Ms Woo in China.28. The events mentioned in Paragraph 3 are developed _.A. in order of time B. in order of spaceC. by giving examples D. by comparison(比较)CLondon is one of the most expensive cities

27、 in the world to stay in, but there are many budget hotels that offer accommodation(膳宿) at a reasonable cost. Please take careful note of the facilities (设施)described for each budget hotel; the very cheapest accommodation may offer good budget deals but a minimum(最少量) of facilities. The higher the p

28、rice per room, the greater the number and quality of facilities you can expect. Arriva Hotel This 2-star Arriva Hotel lies at the heart of the city centrejust a short walk from Kings Cross Tube station Londons famous attractions are all easily accessible by foot or public transport. A short stroll(闲

29、逛) will bring you to the British Museum and the fashionable area of Bloomsbury.With 75 en-suite rooms(浴室套间) available, the Arriva Hotel is a large budget hotel that offers accommodation for tourists at a very reasonable price. Also, Wi-Fi Internet（无线网络） connection is available in most rooms and a Co

30、ntinental(欧式) breakfast is included in the rates.From: $ 50.00 Accommodation Rating: Beaconsfield HotelThe Beaconsfield Hotel is situated on Green Lanes, North London, famous for its Turkish community. The Beaconsfield Hotel is housed in an attractive Victorian building, which is also home to a trad

31、itional pub(客栈；酒馆)if you want to experience real British culture, an afternoon in the pub is the place to do it! Manor House Station is just a short walk to Beaconsfield Hotel, so you will find traveling around the city quick and easy. The Beaconsfield Hotel offers ten comfortable rooms, each with a

32、 television, fridge and kettle. There is a shared kitchen where you can prepare your meals. Bathroom facilities at Beaconsfield Hotel are also shared, but there are enough facilities for all guests to use.From: $ 30.00Accommodation Rating: unrated29. What might be the purpose of writing the text?A.

33、To show the problems of London hotels.B. To give warnings to some illegal hotels. C. To blame the travel industry of London.D. To tell us two budget hotels.30. Budget hotels attract guests mainly because of their _. A. good service B. low pricesC. convenient locations D. accommodation conditions31.

34、Compared to the Arriva Hotel, the Beaconsfield Hotel _. A. is smaller B. is rated higherC. is more expensive D. is nearer to the city centerDSome colors people see late at night could cause signs of clinical（临床的）depression(沮丧). That was the finding of a study that builds on earlier study findings. T

35、hey show that individuals(个人) who live or work in low levels of light overnight(整夜) can develop clinical depression. Doctors use the word “clinical depression” to describe severe form of depression. Signs may include loss of interest or pleasure in most activities, low energy levels and thoughts of

36、death or suicide.In the new study, American investigators designed an experiment that exposed hamsters（仓鼠）to different colors. The researchers chose hamsters because they are nocturnal, which means they sleep during the day and are active at night.The animals were separated into four groups. One gro

37、up of hamsters was kept in the dark during their night-time period. Another group was placed in front of a blue light, a third group slept in front of a white light, while a fourth was put in front of a red light.After four weeks, the researchers noted how much sugary water the hamsters drank. They

38、found that the most depressed animals drank the least amount of water.Randy Nelson heads the Department of Neuroscience at Ohio State University. He says animals that slept in blue and white light appeared to be the most depressed. “What we saw is that these animals didnt show any sleep uneasiness(不

39、安) at all but they did mess up biological clock genes and they did show depressive sign while if they were in the dim（微弱）red light, they did not.”Randy Nelson notes that photosensitive（感光）cells in the eyes have little to do with eyesight. He says these cells send signals to the area of the brain tha

40、t controls what has been called the natural sleep-wake cycle.He says theres a lot of blue in white light. This explains why the blue light and white light hamsters appear to be more depressed than the hamsters seeing red light or darkness.32. Researchers use hamsters in the experiment because _.A. t

41、hey are similar to humans in dealing with colorsB. they are easy to observe and studyC. they are sensitive to colors like human beingsD. they are active at night and sleep during the day33. What sign shows that the hamsters are being depressed?A. They drink less sugary water.B. They dont sleep well.

42、C. Their eyesight becomes worse.D. Their energy level becomes low.34. _ tends to cause hamsters to be depressed.A. Dim light B. Red lightC. Blue light D. Darkness35. What can help people who work late at night to avoid being depressed?A. Not being exposed to dim red light when using computers.B. Equ

43、ipping their computer screens to put it more in the reddish light.C. Living or working in low levels of light overnight.D. Going to see doctors of clinical depression regularly for help.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）（注意：如果选项是E,F或G, 涂卡分别涂成AB=E; AC = F; AD = G） 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。Physical

44、 activity is known to reduce the risk of some diseases such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. It is also known to increase the release of endorphins(安多芬) which reduce feelings of pain and help people feel more happy and peaceful._36_ Some experts believe it is the act of exercising itself. Othe

45、rs say it is the feeling one gets from having met an exercise goal. Either way, the two things work together when it comes to improving ones emotional health._37_Aerobic exercise gets our heart rate going faster and increases our breathing. Activities like walking at an increased speed, dancing, swi

46、mming or riding a bicycle are good examples. Muscle- strengthening activities help build and strengthen muscle groups in the body._ 38_.Experts said adults should get at least two and a half hours of aerobic exercise each week. More intense activities reduce the suggested amount of time to one hour

47、and fifteen minutes. _39_.Earlier advice from the Centers for Disease Control said people need to exercise thirty minutes each day for at least five days to get the health benefits of exercise. More recent research suggested that those gains are the same whether you exercise for short periods over f

48、ive days or longer sessions over two or three days._ 40_ A. They help people guarantee that they stay with the program.A. There are two separate, but equally important kinds of physical activity.B. This kind of exercise includes lifting weights, or doing sit-ups and push-ups.C. Health experts have l

49、ong noted the importance of physical activity.D. There is some debate about exactly what causes the brain to release endorphins.E. Experts say people should choose physical activities that they find fun.F. Some examples are playing basketball, swimming and distance running.G. Physical activity can h

50、elp people reduce the risk of getting diabetes.第三部分 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和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。（注意：此题41-60的答案要涂到卡上41-60）Forty-three years seems like a long time to remember a mere acquaintance(相识)I have forgotten the 41 of an old lady who was on my pa

51、per route when I was a twelve-year-old boy. Yet it seems like just yesterday that she taught me a lesson in 42 .One afternoon, a friend and I were 43 rocks onto the roof of the old ladys house to observe how the rocks 44 to missiles(导弹；发射物) as they rolled to the roofs edge and shot out into the yard

52、 like comets(彗星)falling from the sky. I found myself a perfectly smooth 45 and threw it out. The stone was too smooth, however, it 46 from my hand as I let it go and headed straight for a small 47 on the old ladys back porch(门廊). We knew we were in 48 and ran away as fast as we could. I was too 49 o

53、f getting caught that first night. However, a few days later. I was sure that I hadnt been discovered, I started to feel 50 for her misfortune. She still greeted me with a smile 51 but I was no longer to feel 52 in her presence.I made up my mind that I would 53 my paper delivery money, and in three

54、weeks I had seven dollars. I put the money in an envelope with a note 54 that I was sorry for breaking her window and hoped that the seven dollars would 55 the cost for repairing it. I waited until it was dark, then put the envelope through the letter slot in her door. The next day, I 56 the old lad

55、y her paper and was able to 57 the warm smile that I was receiving from herShe thanked me for the paper and said, “Here, I have something for you.” It was a bag of cookiesI thanked her and ate the cookies as I continued my way. After several cookies, I 58 an envelope and pulled it out. When I opened

56、 the envelope, I was very 59 . Inside was the seven dollars and a short note that said, “Im 60 of you.”41. AnameBstoryClifeDexperience42. AfriendshipBforgivenessCcourageDpatience43. AremovingBliftingCputtingDthrowing44. AchangedBflewCconnectedDdevoted45. AdollBglassCstoneDbranch46. AdisappearedBmovedCslippedDcame47. AbuildingBhouseCroomDwindow48. AtroubleBsilenceCfailureDfreedom49. AcertainBscaredCawareDfond50. AgratefulBsensitiveCcalmDguilty51. Aas usualBfor sureCon purposeDat least52. AhopelessBstrangeCco