云南省临沧市2017-2018学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题

1、云南省临沧市2017-2018学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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.Where will the woman want to go?A.The physics department. B.The teaching building. C.The lecture hall.2.How much should the woman pay?

2、A.9 dollars. B.13 dollars. C.14 dollars.3.What will the man buy for his son?A.A can of milk. B.One kilo grapes. C.An ice cream.4.Which sport does the man like best?A.Swimming. B.Tennis. C.Skating.5.What does the woman think of the film?A.It is the worst one she had ever seen.B.It is the best one she

3、 had ever seen.C.It is worthwhile seeing in a way.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，你将有时间阅读各个小题。每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出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.What did the man do last night?A.He went to see a doctor.B.He sent his father to hospital.C.He

4、 looked after his mother.7.How long did the man stay in the hospital?A.3 hours. B.5 hours. C.7 hours.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Why cant the woman go to the culture festival?A.Shes going to do some cleaning.B.Shes going to do homework.C.Shes going to work.9.What does the man usually do on Saturday nights?A.Me

5、et his friends. B.Relax at home. C.Play basketball.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.What does the man like?A.Fruit. B.Vegetables. C.Desserts.11.What does the woman suggest the man do?A.Visit the dentist regularly.B.Go to see a dentist at once.C.Take the tooth out in no time.12.Why does the man dislike brushing h

6、is teeth three times a day?A.Because he is very busy with his work.B.Because he thinks it is wrong to brush the teeth often.C.Because he spends too much time surfing the Internet.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What is the woman?A.A writer. B.A TV hostess. C.A waitress.14.What is the man talking about?A.A progr

7、amme. B.A restaurant. C.A club.15.How does the woman feel about the mans words?A.Relaxed. B.Amazed. C.Worried.16.How many pairs of twins are working here?A.17. B.27. C.37.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Where is Paradise Hotel?A.On the sea. B.By the sea. C.On a hill.18.What activity is for children below 8?A.S

8、wimming. B.Singing. C.Diving.19.What is offered during nights?A.Magic shows. B.Tennis matches. C.Water-skiing activities.20.Who is the speech intended for?A.Travelers. B.Teachers. C.Coaches.第二部分 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）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ARobert is a boss who hires me as a

9、 helper.He has lost his house and now has to live back at home,with his mother,at 46.We had a job in Fort Bending.Robert bought me breakfast there.As we were leaving,a man walked to us asking if he could get some work from Roberts company.Robert explained there was no work for the man and the man st

10、arted to walk away.As I looked at the man leaving from Robert,I saw Robert taking out some money and went after the man to gave it to him.I asked Robert,Why did you do that?Robert said He really had bad luckwhat does a few dollars matter?After a very long,hard day,we stopped at a Quick Trip for a so

11、da.I got through the checkout ahead of Robert and went back out to the work truck.Beside the truck was a woman in a car.She had 3 kids and asked me if I could helpshe had been evicted and had nowhere to go with her children.They were living in the car.I told her I was also hurting in these times,so

12、I could not.Robert came out,opened the work truck and we got in.I told him about the lady.I didnt even finish the story when Robert was out his door around the truck and gave the women money to help them out.When Robert returned I asked,Why did you do that,she didnt even ask you.He said,“I have an e

13、x-wife（前妻）and a kid.If they need help and I am not able,someone will help them”.21.What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 2?A.Robert took a few dollars seriously. B.Robert had a lot of dollars to give.C.Robert didnt value dollars at all. D.Robert didnt care about money.22.The underlined

14、 word evicted in the last paragraph may mean “_”.A.driven awayB.picked up C.looked down D.turned down23.Which word do you think can best describe Robert?A.Kind. B.Proud. C.Rich. D.Cruel.24.Robert helped the woman because_.A.he expected to get married to the womanB.she made him think of his ex-wife a

15、nd kidC.she asked him whether he could give a handD.he felt sorry for being unable to support his familyBObviously,art always amuses children and they can easily get benefit from it.This only proves that introducing art education at an early age is a great way to let children express what they see i

16、n their environment.Art activities give your children pleasurable experiences.Art education helps children learn and improve communication skills.Apparently,there are children who find difficulty in communicating in words.In this sense,expressing their feelings through art is an excellent way.Art fo

17、r kids offers a lot of important skills in life that will lead them to the right path.Simply watching television can teach them to read and count.Therefore,allowing your kids to paint can tell the thought in their mind.Every child should learn problem solving naturally and on his own.In fact,when ch

18、ildren are making something like drawing or painting,it is one way of problem solving.It is because art gives more realistic models that are stable. Likewise,art education can also help in developing critical-thinking skills,music,dance and theater arts.Moreover,creating arts in group is a good way

19、of mastering skills and in the same way they also learn from those of their age without pressure unlike the formal teaching lessons.That is why adult with children engaging in art should know that art is not all about expressing talent but it is a skill of creativity.Also,engaging in art education c

20、an help building confidence.It is because even if they do not make it the right way,yet they feel proud on their artistic creations.Since art is a good start to collaborate（合作）with others,children can easily learn the cultures from different parts of the world.Therefore,teaching art education to chi

21、ldren can spark （激发）their interest.You can visit Madison Art Shop if you are looking for art materials and supplies.25.According to Paragraph 2,kids learning painting_.A.gives them pleasurable experienceB.makes them adapt to competitive societyC.lets them express their feelings in the heartD.offers

22、them a different lifestyle successfully26.Why does art help solve problems?A.Because it gives people more imagination.B.Because it makes peoples brains work better.C.Because it provides more materials to choose from.D.Because it needs people to deal with the realistic models.27.What does the text ma

23、inly talk about?A.Suggestions on learning art. B.Dos and donts of art education.C.The benefits of art education. D.The skills of becoming an artist.CI was a very lucky girl.Many girls didnt know they could take part in or even be good at sports,but I never needed to be told that because I grew up wi

24、th my grandmother who was a great Olympian.Even today,many girls need that extra nod in sports,but where can they get it?Winners Never Quit by Mia HammThis picture book is a great message about how important attitude is in sports.I especially love the main character who is a child.This makes little

25、girls and boys find themselves in similarly frustrating situations.You will find yourself saying Winners never quit a lot after reading this book.Wilma Unlimited by Kathleen KrullIts the true story of Wilma Rudolph, the African-American Olympian who, despite having polio（小儿麻痹）as a child, became the

26、first American woman ever to win three gold medals at one Olympic Games.What did Wilma have in her corner?Not much more than great determination.This story is incredibly inspiring and the illustrations（插图）by David Diaz bring the amazing facts straight to your heart.Players In Pigtails by Shana Corey

27、This book takes the story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and personalizes it for young readers.Many young girls who love sports more than princesses will like the main character and hopefully understand her desire to do what she loves.Basketball Belles by Sue MacyThis book is

28、 set in 189 the attractive illustrations by Matt Collins take readers back to that time.The author takes you back into that gymnasium and makes you see not only how amazing that first game was for those devoted women who played in it, but also how important it was to all the women that have played b

29、asketball ever since.28.Which of the following is based on an African-American Olympian?A.Winners Never Quit.B.Wilma Unlimited.C.Players In Pigtails. D.Basketball Belles.29.The book whose main character may play baseball was written by_.A.Mia HammB.Kathleen KrullC.Shana CoreyD.Sue Macy30.What do the

30、 four books have in common?A.They are all about modern sports players.B.They all inspire girls to participate in sports.C.They all contain knowledge about the Olympics.D.They are all picture books intended for teenagers.31.According to the text,Basketball Belles .A.tells girls how to play basketball

31、 wellB.encourages girls do what they love and desireC.represents some attractive illustrations of womenD.shows the importance of womens playing basketballDAs Canadians we may have a love-hate relationship with snow.We love theopportunities it provides: skiing,snow-boarding,cross-country and snowshoe

32、ing（雪鞋健行）.There are the advantages of creating snowmen.The beauty of thesnow seems to blanket our community after a fresh snow.However,you may hear icy roads,getting stuck in snow banks,temperature dropping;roofs collapsing（倒塌）from the weight of snow go in the hate category.To find joy with winter I

33、 have tried various activities to get me out and playing in it.My new favorite for the past 10 years is snowshoeing.The sport becomes popular because it only requires you to lift your knees up higher, which provides a greater exercise benefit.According to the Canadian Icons website,snowshoes have be

34、en a common form of transport in this country for hundreds of years thanks to the creativity of the native people.The oldest snowshoes were made by the Ojibwa people.With the snowshoes our deep snow walking would be possible.The snowshoes allowed them to float on top of the deep snow by having the w

35、eight of the walker distributed across the surface.The snowshoes allowed people to go across the top of the globe from Central Asia to Canada.This past New Years Eve day my oldest son and I went snowshoeing as a great way to end the year by getting to the mountain top.We enjoyed a snack at the top a

36、nd our dog Indiana rounded out our party.My son took several photos along the way of the amazing views to send them to his new city friends.We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of this amazing country.Snowshoeing is a great activity to combine your exercise with visiting with friends an

37、d families.Wear layers, bring water and snacks and go play in the snow.And your friends will share his enthusiastic story with you.32.Canadians may have a special attitude to snow because_.A.they find it is hard to drive on icy roads B.snow offers advantages and disadvantagesC.they have a deep love

38、for outdoor activities D.in the country snow only leads to good results33.Many people enjoy snowshoeing in that it can .A.force your knees to lift high B.benefit health in many waysC.be preformed relatively easily D.bring the greatest pleasure34.With snowshoes coming into existence_.A.snow was no lo

39、nger difficult for the localB.the Ojibwa people preferred to stay outsideC.it is proved that the natives were most creativeD.the means of transport faced great challenges35.What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us?A.The family had a different way to celebrate the new year.B.The family got to th

40、e mountain top to have an exercise.C.The son had a good chance to take beautiful photos.D.The family had a good time on the mountain top.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。There are a lot to think upon before going out on a trip.If you fail to plan the trip properly,then m

41、oney will simply let itself loose from your pocket._36_1.Package ToursTours and travel agencies have attractive offers for tourists.You must keep yourself updated with such offers and then use the best plan.Once you have accepted the package tour,all your expenses during the travel will be minimized

42、._37_However,ensure the authenticity of the agencies before accepting their plan,to avoid problems after reaching your destination.2.Off Season TravelYou must set out for off season travel while planning your vacation on a budget._38_You,not being amongst this crowd that can spend lavishly,must book

43、 your holidays during the off season.Visiting beaches during monsoons or hill stations during the summer is great to way to plan a budget trip.3.A Guide MapMake a guide map about the places to visit,expenses of travel and the activities to try._39_Calculate the maximum amount and try to spend less t

44、han that.You will save a lot if actual expenses are below the estimated.Thus, not only do you come to know where to zero down your money but you also get a guide of your trip._40_Follow the money saving travel tips as much as possible.A.Refer to the guide map while traveling.B.Look a good parter at

45、proper times for sure.C.You can save a lot in lodging and traveling.D.This happens when theres no control over necessary expenses.E.Let the tourists choose their favorite paces wherever they want to go.F.While planning so you should also estimate the amount of expenses needed.G.The peak season is th

46、e time when rates are sky high due to of millions of tourists who can afford to spend.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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Of the many interactions I had with my mother those many years ago,one stands out with clarity（明理）.I remember the_41_wh

47、en mother sent me to the main road,about twenty yards away from our home,to_42_a passing group of seasonal work-seekers home for a_43_.She instructed me to take a container along and_44_dry cow waste for making a fire.I was then to_45_the meal for the group of work-seekers.The_46_of making an open f

48、ire outside at midday,_47_in a large three-legged pot in that intense heat,was enough to_48_even an angel.I did not manage to_49_my feelings from my mother and,after_50_the group,she called me to the room where she usually sat to_51_her sewing and knitting.Looking straight into my eyes,she said,Tom,

49、why did you get angry when I_52_you to prepare a meal for those_53_people?Despite my attempt to deny her allegation（责怪）,and using the_54_of the fire and the sun as a(n)_55_for my behaviour,mother,giving me a_56_look,said “Lonao ga lo na nko”一“A foot has no nose”.It means: you cannot detect what_57_m

50、ay lie ahead of you.Had I_58_to provide this group of people a meal,it may have happened that,in my travels some time in the future,I_59_myself at the mercy of those very individuals.As if that was not enough to_60_me,mother continued, Motho ke motho ka motho yo mongwe.The literal meaning:“A person

51、is a person because of another person.”41.A.task B.challenge C.occasion D.honor42.A.invite B.offer C.sell D.persuade43.A.drink B.shelter C.rest D.meal44.A.pile B.collect C.produce D.bury45.A.prepare B.lend C.distribute D.buy46.A.process B.thought C.demand D.action47.A.mixing B.sitting C.cooking D.po

52、uring48.A.move B.frighten C.attract D.upset49.A.hide B.express C.discuss D.read50.A.comforting B.serving C.helping D.paying51.A.reach for B.show off C.attend to D.take over52.A.influenced B.advised C.directed D.requested53.A.poor B.friendly C.ugly D.strange54.A.distance B.difficulty C.heat D.light55

53、.A.witness B.excuse C.argument D.remark56.A.meaningful B.quick C.straight D.firm57.A.trouble B.chance C.fortune D.happiness58.A.decided B.admitted C.refused D.agreed59.A.put B.allowed C.threw D.found60.A.encourage B.shame C.disappoint D.annoy第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填

54、入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。One day,the lion king announced that he was going to get married,_61_invited all the animals to attend the wedding ceremony.So the tortoise thought,“I am an animal.I shall attend it as well.”Then he set out on the journey.On his way,he met_62_animals.They were_63_(surprise) for a

55、 few seconds and then began to laugh at the tortoise,saying,How silly you are!The ceremony is starting.Can you make_64_as you walk so slowly?Im afraid you still cant be there after the baby lion king is born,or grow up or even_65_he gets married.But the tortoise had made his mind_66_(go).Many years passed,and he finally got to the entrance of the lion kings cave.No doubt_67_the lion kings wedding_68_(finish)a long time ago.However,the tortoise found that the cave was so well-decorated and all varieties