辽宁省大连市旅顺口区2021学年高二英语上学期10月月考试题

1、辽宁省大连市旅顺口区2018-2019学年高二英语上学期10月月考试题PAGE PAGE - 31 -辽宁省大连市旅顺口区2018-2019学年高二英语上学期10月月考试题（时间：120分钟 总分：150分 卷交答题卡，卷交答题纸）第一部分、阅读理解：总计40分第一节（包括4个阅读理解，共15个小题，每小题2分，共计30分）ADear Derrick ,Although under great pressure, we all get on well with each other in this large office. You are one of the people who keep

2、 the social temperature at such a comfortable setting. I dont know anyone in the office who is better liked than you.You can perhaps help with this. The collection of contributions towards gifts for employees personal-life events is becoming a little troubling. Certainly, the group sending of a gift

3、 is reasonable now and then. In the past month, however, there have been collections for two baby shower gifts, one wedding shower gift, two weeding gifts, one funeral remembrance, four birthday gifts, and three graduation gifts.Its not only the collected-from who are growing uncomfortable(and poor)

4、, but the collected-for feel uneasy receiving gifts from people who dont know them outside the office, who wouldnt even recognize their graduating children, their marrying daughters and sons, or their dead relatives.This is basically a kind gesture (and one that people think well of you for), but th

5、e practice seems to have become too wide-ranging and feels improper in todays office setting.Thank you for understanding .1. The underlined word “ contributions ” probably means _ . A. reportsB. suggestionsC. understandingD. money2. Derrick is expected to _. A. show more kindness B. discontinue the

6、present practice C. quit being the organizer for gift giving D. know more about co-workers families3. This is basically a letter of _. A. apologyB. dissatisfactionC. appreciationD. sympathyBKay and Charles Giddens sold their home to start a bed and breakfast. Four years later, the couple now dishes

7、out banana pancake breakfasts, cleans toilets, serves homemade cookies to guests in a bed and breakfast surrounded by trees on a mountain known for colorful sunsets. “Do I miss the freeways? Do I miss the traffic? Do I miss the trees? No,” says Ms. Giddens. “This is a phenomenon thats fairly widespr

8、ead. A lot of people are rethinking their lives andfiguring out what they want to do.” Simple living ranges from cutting down on weeknight activities to sharing housing, living closer to work and commuting(通勤) less, avoiding shopping malls, borrowing books from the library instead of buying them, an

9、d taking a cut in pay to work at a more pleasurable job.Vicki Robin, a writer, tells us how she deals with the changes in her budget, now far less than what she used to make.“You become conscious of where your money is going and how valuable it is,”Ms. Robin says. “You tend not to use thing up. You

10、cook at home rather than eat out. You find your life is nota mess anymore, and you discover your living costs have gone way down.”Janet Luhrs, a lawyer, quit her job after giving birth and leaving her daughter with a babysitter for two weeks.“It was not the way I wanted to raise my kids,”she says.“S

11、implicity is not just about saving money ; its about me sitting down every night with my kids to a candlelit dinner with classical music.”Ms. Luhrs now edits a magazines called Simple Living, which publishes tips on how to buy recycled furniture and shoes, and organize potluck（家常便饭）dinners instead o

12、f fancy receptions.“Simplicity is about conscious living and creating the life you want. The less stuff you buy, the less money goes out the door, and the less money you have to earn,” Ms. Luhrs explains.4.How does Ms. Giddens feel about the life she is living now?A.Bored B.Worried C.Satisfied D.Sur

13、prised5.What does the phenomenon Ms.Giddens mentioned refer to?A.Serving others B.Finding a new job C.Living a simple life. D.Opening a restaurant6.Janet Luhrs gave up her job as a lawywer in order to_.A.have one more baby girl B.create her own magazine C.make her career in music D.spend more time w

14、ith her kids7.In which part of a newspaper will the text most probably appear?A.Business B.Lifestyle C. Education D.Entertainment C They like using the Internet. They have lots of pocket money to spendAnd they spend a higher proportion of it online than the rest of us. Teenagers are just the sort of

15、 people an online seller is interested in, and the things they want to buy games, CDs and clothing are easily sold on the Web.But paying online is a tricky business for consumers who are too young to own credit cards. Most have to use a parents card. They want a service that allows them to spend mon

16、ey.That may come sooner than they think: new ways to take pocket money into cyber (网络的) space are coming out rapidly on both sides of the Atlantic. If successful, these products can stimulate (刺激)online sales.In general, teenagers spend huge amounts: $153bn (billion) in the US last year and 20bn ann

17、ually in the UKMost teenagers have access to the Internet at home or at school 88 percent in the US, 69 percent in the UK. According to the Jupiter Research, one in eight of those with Internet access has bought something online mainly CDs and books.In most cases, parents pay for these purchases wit

18、h credit cards, an arrangement that is often unsatisfactory for them and their children. Pressing parents to spend online is less productive than pressing on the high street. They are more likely to ask “Why?” if you ask to spend some money online.One way to help teenagers change notes and coins int

19、o cyber cash is through prepaid cards such as Internet Cash in the US and Smart cards in the UK. Similar to those for pay-as-you-go mobile telephones, they are sold in amounts such as20 or $50 with a concealed (隐藏的) 14-digit number that can be used to load the cash into an online account.8. What doe

20、s the word “They” in paragraph 1 refer to?A. Sellers. B. Buyers. C. Teenagers. D. Parents.9. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. More than half of the teenagers in the US and the UK have Internet accessB. Teenagers pay for goods online with their own credit cards.C

21、. Most teenagers in the US and the UK have bought something online.D. Teenagers found it easier to persuade parents to buy online than in a shop.10. A new way to help teenagers shop online is to use _.A. a new machine B. special coins and notesC. prepaid cards D. pay-as-you-go mobile phones11. What

22、is the passage mainly about?A. Online shopping traps. B. Internet users in the US and the UK.C. New credit cards for parents. D. The arrival of cyber pocket money. DBabies love reading stories with bright and colorful pictures. As they progress, theyll enjoyslightly longer stories, and will look for

23、ward to joining in. So whatever your kids areinterested in, look for stories that attract their interest.Price: $22.95Description:A lyrical(抒情的) book with colorful illustrations(插图) that explores the growth and continual change of a garden. Its a pleasant story about the cycle of life.Call Mrs. Smit

24、h at 758-9339 for more information.Price: $21.95Description:This book is about the typical Australian animals in lots of different Australian environments. The gently thyming(押韵) text is easily understood and accompanied by Pamela Lofts bright and colorful pencil illustrations, creating a warm and l

25、oving atmosphere.Call Mr. Black at 758-9328 for more information.Price: $12.95Description:Max, a wild and naughty boy, is sent to bed without supper by his exhausted mother. In hisroom, he imagines sailing far away to a land of wild things. Instead of eating him, the wild things make Max their king.

26、 This year, the book won the Caldecott Medal, and was named one of the New York Times Best Illustrated Childrens Books.Call Mrs. Green at 758-2589 for more information.Price: $8.95Description:This year we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dr. Seusss classic tale of the coolestand the most fash

27、ionable cat in history! The cat is one of the most popular characters inchildrens fiction, and this book is a great way for readers to make his acquaintance.Call Mr. Wilson at 758-4876 for more information.12. How much would you pay for two copies of Isabellas Garden and one of The Cat in the Hatl?

28、A. $67.85. B. $56.85. C. $54.85. D. $48.85.13. Whose book should his or her parents buy if a baby likes fiction? A. Glenda Millards. B. Marcia Vaughans. C. Maurice Sendaks. D. Dr. Seuss.14. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage? A. Isabella.s Garden, has no pictures.B. Where the W

29、ild Things are is about Australian animals. C. The Cat in the Hat has won the Caldecott Medal. D. Pamela Lofts illustrations can be found in Snug as a Hug.15. The purpose of the passage is toA. introduce several writers of childrens books B. advise parents how to choose books for childrenC. advertis

30、e several childrens books D. show what books children like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。The jobs of the future have not yet been invented. 16 . By helping them develop classic skills that will serve them well no matter what the future holds.Curiosity Your children nee

31、d to be deeply curious. 17 . Ask kids, “What ingredients (配料)can we add to make these pancakes even better next time ?” and then try them out. Ingredients make the pancakes better? What could we try next time?Creativity True creativity is the ability to take something existing and create something n

32、ew 18 . There are a dozen different things you can do with them. Experimenting with materials to create something new can go a long way in helping them develop their creativity.Personal skills Understanding how others feel can be a challenge for kids. We know whats going on inside our own head, but

33、what about others? Being able to read people helps kid from misreading a situation and jumping to false conclusions. 19 . “Why do you think shes crying?” “Can you tell how that man is feeling by looking at his face?” “If someone were to do that to you, how would you feel?”Self Expression 20 there ar

34、e many ways to express thoughts and ideas music, acting, drawing, building, photography. You may find that your child is attracted by one more than another.A. So how can we help our kids prepare for jobs that dont yet exist?B. And we cant forget science education.C. Being able to communicate ideas i

35、n a meaningful way is a valuable skill.D. Encourage kids to cook with you.E. Gardening is another great activity for helping kids develop this skill.F. We can do this in real life or ask questions about characters in stories.G. We can give kids chances to think about materials in new ways.第二部分 词汇(共7

36、5分)一、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）During the course of a lifetime, we all make mistakes. And, often we take for granted what we have. We think that we surely 21 what we already have. We also believe that we will never need anyone to 22 us out from difficult and changing times. Cecilia, not her real name

37、, had a great job, a nice house and everything she 23 . She was, 24 , not a kind person for several reasons that became obvious 25 you got to know her.It was very clear that she 26 pity for others who were not as fortunate as she was. She would not help anyone, nor would she even begin to express an

38、y 27 for anyone in trouble. Her 28 was that they were just lazy or that they were deserving because they had personal problems.But, then 29 the fateful day. Her husband got into financial difficulty, to the point, where he was 30 to declare bankruptcy（破产）. Now, she found that she was the one who had

39、 31 . She was desperate for help. She found out that even her 32 were unwilling to help her but, 33 for her, her husbands family was willing and able to help them through these difficult times despite the fact that she had 34 them from her life. I wish I could give you a beautiful ending to this sto

40、ry of help but I 35 cannot. Even though Cecilia was assisted 36 challenging times, once over, she 37 her true self.As we all know, we all need help somewhere along lifes 38 whether we think we will or not. If you have remained 39 you should try your best to help those that need your hand. If you 40

41、through life helping, caring, forgiving, you will always have your own special fan club it is those who always love and respect you.21. A. decreaseB. abandonC. deserveD.evaluate22. A. helpB . driveC. pullD. knock23. A. borrowedB . neededC. offeredD. donated24. A. thusB . stillC. justD. though25. A.

42、onceB. untilC. becauseD. before26. A. enjoyedB. adjustedC. controlledD. lacked27. A. viewpointB. satisfactionC. sympathyD. potential28. A. purposeB. viewC. planD. promise29. A. happenedB. appearedC. existedD. came30. A. forcedB. persuadedC. encouragedD. ordered31. A. somethingB. nothingC. anythingD.

43、 everything32. A. servantsB. secretariesC. parentsD. employers33. A. fortunatelyB. surprisinglyC. strangelyD. curiously34. A. protectedB. predictedC. supportedD. avoided35. A. happilyB. quietlyC. sadlyD. luckily36. A. beyondB. throughC. amongD. within37. A. gave upB. agreed withC. believed inD. retu

44、rned to38. A. pathB. trackC. wayD. pavement39. A. confidentB. wealthyC. strongD. attractive40. A. skipB. moveC. floatD. climb二、语篇填空 （共10小题；每题1.5分；满分15分）In many countries, 41 is not unusual for families of different backgrounds to live together in the shared space. 42 , in the United States, this ide

45、a may still be considered odd.But this type of housing, 43 (call) co-housing, is gaining 44 (popular) in the United States, too. Co-housing complexes are popping up across the country. For many people, this way of life is a relief to the busy modern lifestyle. A co-housing community has 45 (private)

46、 owned houses and shared land. There is often a “common house” with a kitchen and dining room, meeting room, and maybe a workshop of library or music room. About 25 co-housing communities 46 (build) in recent years, and 150 more are planned.A co-housing complex is a place 47 residents shop, cook, an

47、d eat together. Residents of a co-housing complex like its sense of shared community. Children have other kids to play 48 , 49 many families like. Other residents like the feeling of living in a “ village”. Residents also say that they can live in co-housing for 50 money than they would pay for near

48、by apartments.三、单词拼写（共10个小题，每小题1分，共计10分）51.印象n._ 52.欣赏，感激v. _ 53.被遗弃的adj. _ 54.买得起，支付得起v. _ 55.结论n. _ 56 .尊敬，尊重v.&n. _ 57.许可n. _ 58.太胖的，超重的adj. _ 59.疼痛的adj. _ 60.联系，关系n. _四、用单词适当形式填空（共10个小题，每小题1分，共计10分）61. My grandfather is as _(energy)as a young man and hates sitting around doing nothing all day. 6

49、2.Our bodies are strengthened by exercise and_ (similar), our minds are developed by learning. 63. As you know, at a _ (distant) of six miles we cant see much, still less on a foggy day.64.I was late, but _ (fortune) the meeting hadnt started.65.With the finalterm exams (approach), the students are

50、busy preparing for them.66.If you have a _(balance) diet, you are getting all the vitamins you need.67.The United States (consist) of fifty states, one of which is separated from the others by the Pacific Ocean.68It was _ (embarrass) that I made several pauses in my speech.Forget it. After all, it w

51、as your first speech. 69.I often take exercise, so I am fit and _(rare) catch a cold.70.You will be _(addict) to the drug if you keep on taking it.五、单句语法填空（共10个小题，每小题1分，共计10分）71.We are living in an age _many things are done on computer.72.The Science Museum,_we visited during a recent trip to Britai

52、n, is one of Londons tourist attractions.73. _makes this shop different is that it offers more personal services.74.What the doctors really doubt is_my mother will recover from the serious disease soon.75.As it reported, it is 100 years_Qinghua University was founded.76. _scientists have learned a l

53、ot about the universe, there is much we still dont know.77.He was sitting there, _ (lose) in thought.78.When_(complete), the museum will be open to the public next year.79.With the help of high technology, more and more new substances_(discover) in the past years.80.We havent moved into the new offi

54、ce buildingit _(decorate) right now.第三部分：写作（共二节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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）不计分。Dear Mary,I receive you

55、r E-mail just now. Dont worry about me. Im getting on well with my research work in the lab. But to my greatly surprise you say you will give up learn English. The reason is because you have not done well in it recently and you have lost interests. Im afraid I couldnt agree with you . I know it is d

56、ifficulty to learn English, and English is widely used in the world today. It will be important tool in our future work. Beside, it is becoming more and more important in our daily life. If you study hard, you will be succeed. Do remember that where there is a will, there is a way. I m looking forward to hearing good news from you. Yours, Li Hua第二节：书面表达（满分25分）学校的体育馆有很多问题，如使用