高二英語第二次月考試卷

1、高二英語第二次月考試卷第一部分：聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié)（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分） 聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1. What can we lean about Prince? A. He is excellent at maths. B. He is good at speaking. C. He is very talkative. 2. What is the weather usually like

2、in May? A. Its colder and rainier. B. Its cooler and drier. C. Its hotter and sunnier. 3. Why did so many old people die last month? A. It was too hot. B. It was too cold. C. They were too old. 4. How did Nancy first react to being offered chocolate? A. Surprised. B. Disappointed. C. Happy. 5. What

3、do we know about the woman? A. She hasnt watered the roses. B. She doesnt like the roses. C. She waters the roses every day. 第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A.B.C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽每段對話前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話讀兩遍。聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。6. What kind of musical instr

4、ument can Ben play? A. Guitar. B. Drums. C. Violin. 7. What is the problem for the womans joining the band? A. She is not good enough at playing an instrument now. B. She is too busy at present to take part in any activity. C. She has to make preparations for the coming exam. 聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。8. What

5、is a special feature of New Orleans? A. Its narrow streets. B. Its French Quarter. C. Its shops and restaurants. 9. Why do the cars in San Francisco need good brakes? A. There are hills in the city. B. The city has strict traffic rules. C. There are many travelers in the city. 聽第8段材料，回答第1012題。10. Wh

6、at were the speakers supposed to do today? A. Get ready for a party. B. Wear the same clothes. C. Do something for their classmates. 11. How did the woman get her problem solved? A. She asked her science teacher for help. B. The man gave her an extra sweater. C. She hurried home to fetch her things.

7、 12. What did the man forget? A. His birthday. B. School Spirit Day. C. The day of the week. 聽第9段材料，回答第1316題。13. What does the woman think of the man? A. He always sees the disadvantages. B. He cant bear any hardship in life. C. He pays too much attention to playing. 14. What do we know about the ma

8、n? A. He liked the city until he moved away. B. He hates the traffic and noise of the city. C. He likes living in the city in some ways. 15. Where does the man most probably live now? A. In the city. B. In the country. C. Next to a golf course. 16. What does the woman think of the country? A. Good.

9、B. Bad. C. Not good. 聽第10段材料，回答第1720題。17. In which year did London host the Olympics for the second time? A. In 1908. B. In 1948. C. In 2012. 18. What did the Olympic Games bring to London? A. More tax payers. B. More poorer areas. C. More tourism. 19. Whats the worst thing some Londoners concern? A

10、. Tax. B. Security. C. Travelling. 20. What did some Londoners do to avoid the bad influence of the Olympics? A. Travelling abroad. B. Taking buses. C. Sitting in the stadium. 第二部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分）AWhat makes a gift special? Is it the price you see on the gift receipt? Or is it

11、the look on the recipient's face when they receive it that determines the true value? What gift is worth the most?     This Christmas I was debating what to give my father. My dad is a hard person to buy for because he never wants anything. I pulled out my phone to read a tex

12、t message from my mom saying that we were leaving for Christmas shopping for him when I came across a message on my phone that I had locked. The message was from my father. My eyes fell on a photo of a flower taken in Wyoming, and underneath a poem by William Blake. The flower, alone dande

13、lion standing against the bright blue sky, inspired me. My dad had been reciting those words to me since I was a kid. That may even be the reason why I love  writing. I decided that those words would be my gift to my father.     I called back. I told my mom to go without me

14、and that I already created my gift. I sent the photo of the cream-colored flower to my computer and typed the poem on top of it. As I was arranging the details another poem came to mind. The poem was written by Edgar Allan Poe; my dad recited it as much as he did the other. I typed that out as

15、well and searched online for a background to the words of it. The poem was focused on dreaming, and after searching I found the perfect picture. The image was painted with blues and greens and purples, twisting together to create the theme and wonder of a dream. As I watched both passing throug

16、h the printer, the white paper coloring with words that shaped my childhood, I felt that this was a gift that my father would truly appreciate.     Christmas soon arrived. The minute I saw the look on my dad's face as he unwrapped those swirling black letters carefully p

17、laced in a cheap frame, I knew I had given the perfect gift.21.  The idea for a special gift began to form when the author was _.A. doing shopping B. having a debaterC. reading a message D. leaving for Wyoming22. The author's inspiration for the gift came from _.A. a photo of a flower B. a

18、story about a kidC. a call from the mother D. a text about Christmas23. The underlined word "it" in Paragraph 3 refers to a poem by _.A. the father B. the author C. William Blake D. Edgar Allan Poe24. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To show how to design images for gifts.

19、B. To suggest making gifts from one's heart.C. To explain how computers help create gifts.D. To describe the gifts the author has received.B George Gershwin, born in 1898, was one of America's greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen years old. During the next twe

20、nty years he wrote more than five hundred songs. Many of Gershwin's songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s and 1930s. Many of his songs have remained popular as ever. Over the years they hav

21、e been sung and played in every possible way  from jazz to country. In the 1920s there was a debate in the United States about jazz music. Could jazz, some people asked, be considered serious music? In 1924 jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special conc

22、ert to show that jazz was serious music. Gershwin agreed to compose something for the concert before he realized he had just a few weeks to do it. And in that short time, he composed a piece for piano and orchestra which he called Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin himself played the piano at the

23、concert. The audience were thrilled when they heard his music. It made him worldfamous and showed that jazz music could be both serious and popular. In 1928, Gershwin went to Paris. He applied to study composition (作曲)with the wellknown musician Nadia Boulanger, but she rejected him. She was afraid

24、that classical study would ruin his jazzinfluenced style. While there, Gershwin wrote An American in Paris. When it was first performed, critics (評論家)were divided over the music. Some called it happy and full of life, to others it was silly and boring. But it quickly became popular in Europe and the

25、 United States. It still remains one of his most famous works. George Gershwin died in 1937, just days after doctors learned he had brain cancer. He was only thirtynine years old. Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages. People mourned the loss of the man and

26、all the music he might have still written.25Many of Gershwin's musical works were _Awritten about New Yorkers  Bcomposed for Paul WhitemanCplayed mainly in the countryside  Dperformed in various ways26What do we know about the concert organized by Whiteman?AIt attracted more people to

27、theatres.  BIt proved jazz could be serious music.CIt made Gershwin leader of the orchestra.  DIt caused a de bate among jazz musicians.27What did Gershwin do during his stay in Paris?AHe created one of his best works.  BHe studied with Nadia Boulanger.CHe argued with French critics.&

28、#160; DHe changed his music style.28Which of the following best describes Gershwin?ATalented and productive.  BSerious and boring.CPopular and un happy.  DFriendly and honest.CToday, bicycles are elegantly simple machines that are common around the world. Many people ride bicycles for recr

29、eation, whereas others use them as a means of transportation. The first bicycle was invented in Germany in 1818. Because it was made of wood, it wasnt very strong nor did it have pedals (腳踏板）.Riders moved it by pushing their feet against the ground. In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish blacksm

30、ith, invented a much better bicycle. Macmillans machine had iron-covered wheels to keep them from getting worn down. He also used foot-operated levers, similar to pedals, so his bicycle could be ridden at a quick pace. It didnt look much like the modem bicycle, though, because its back wheel was sub

31、stantially larger than its front wheel. Although Macmillans bicycles could be ridden easily, they were never produced in large numbers. In 1861, Frenchman Pierre Michaux and his brother Ernest invented a bicycle with an improved pedal mechanism. They called their bicycle a velocipede，but most people

32、 called it a “bone shaker” because of the effect of the wood and iron frame. Despite the impolite nickname, the velocipede was a hit. After a few years, the Michaux family was making hundreds of the machines annually, mostly for fun-seeking young people. Ten years later, James Starley , an English i

33、nventor, made several innovations that revolutionized bicycle design. He made the front wheel many times larger than the back wheel, put a gear on the pedals to make the bicycle more efficient，and lightened the wheels by using wire spokes. Although this bicycle was much lighter and less tiring to ri

34、de, it was still clumsy, extremely top-heavy，and ridden mostly for entertainment. It wasnt until 1874 that the first truly modern bicycle appeared on the scene. Invented by another Englishman, H. J. Lawson, the safety bicycle would look familiar to todays cyclists. The safety bicycle had equal-sized

35、 wheels, which made it easier to ride. Lawson also attached a chain to the pedals to drive the back wheel. By 1893，the safety bicycle had been further improved with air-filled rubber tires, a diamond-shaped frame, and easy braking. With the improvements provided by Lawson; bicycles became extre

36、mely popular and useful for transportation. Today, they are built, used, and enjoyed all over the world.29. This passage was most likely written in order to _.Acompare bicycles used for different purposesBdescribe the problems early bicycle makers experiencedCpersuade readers to use bicycles for tra

37、nsportationDtell readers about the early history of the bicycle30. Which of the following bicycle types was invented by James Starley? 31. The information about bicycles in this passage is arranged according to _.Aimportance Btime Cplace DInterestDA majority of men are emotionally blocked. To m

38、en it seemed as if their emotional problems were evident at birth. A few weeks ago I came across a seven-month-old baby boy. I found myself fascinated by the little boys expressiveness. His face was constantly in motion, reflecting everything that was happening in him and to him. A hunger feeling, t

39、he comfort of being held, the fear and relief he feltall of these emotions appeared instantly on his face. He didnt filter (過濾) his thoughts or feelings. Most babies are allowed to be free with their emotions until they are around one year old. Then about the time they begin to walk and talk, their

40、parents start to clamp down on them. The degree to which parents repress（壓抑） their children varies from household to household. We tend to discourage so-called“negative emotions” such as fear, sadness, and anger, We believe that if we can make our children act happy and well behaved, they will becom

41、e truly happy and well-adjusted adults. To some degree this management of emotions applies to both sexes. When boys or girls show feelings that their parents think inappropriate or that threaten to reveal the abnormal nature of the family, their parents find some ways to repress them. Parents do thi

42、s in a variety of ways. Depending on their parenting style, they may ignore their children; shame them; educate them; bribe (賄賂) them; distract(使分心) them; punish them or physically abuse them. It is the rare child who is not subjected to some forms of parental repression. But as a rule, little boys

43、are required to restrict even more of their emotions than little girls. Men in this society are assigned three traditional roles: providing, protecting, and procreating(生育). In order to fulfill those roles little boys are required to repress more of their emotions. Boys are raised according to a mas

44、culine code, a complex set of beliefs that influences how they think, feel, and behave, The masculine code is not taught through formal means, Societys goal is not to cause emotional injury to the boys but to harden them to face the difficulties men have always had to face. 32. What is the meaning o

45、f the underlined part“clamp down on”in Paragraph 3?A. Educate. B. Feed. C. Guide. D. Repress. 33. Which of the following shows how parents bribe a child?A. Please stop crying, honey. Do you want a cooking?B. Did that big doggy scare you? Look, theres a bird!C. How dare you look at me that way! Go to

46、 your room! D. When you cry like that, you sound like your baby sister. 34. It can be inferred that .A. parental repression has a deep effects on childrenB. parental repression has more effects on girls than on boysC. the masculine code is meant to cause mental injury to men D. the masculine code is

47、 rarely educated through informal means 35. What does this passage mainly talk about?A. When boys find it hard to express their feelings. B. Whey boys are taught to repress their emotions. C. Difficulties men have to face to be successful D. Roes men have to play to be competitive. 第二節(jié)（共5小題，每上題2分，滿分

48、10分）根據(jù)短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項，選項中有兩項為多余選項。Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.   36.  Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers vari

49、ety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest. You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. 37_  whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process.

50、60; 38_      The following methods may work best for you.   Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.    Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.   &

51、#160;Write your notes in your own words.     39_      Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.     As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand (速記). When you do, be sure that you 

52、understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.  40_  A. Use words, not complete sentences.B. There are three practical note-taking methods.C. You must write your notes on separate paper.D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.E. You will also want

53、to develop your own method for taking notes.F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.第三部分 英語知識運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45分）第一節(jié) 完形填空（共20小題，每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所

54、給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。Weve all found numbers and letters written on the money. The kind of thing you 41 When paying for coffee. Maybe, 42 , we should be paying closer attention。 This week I came across a(n) 43 story about 89-year-old Peter Bilello and his wife, Grace. They were married for

55、 50 years. When Grace was diagnosed with cancer in 2001, Peter never 44 her side. One day, in. 2009, a(n) 45 came to Peters mind. He 46 out two dollar bills. “I told my wife, Im going to 47 one on the front: Peter B. I want you to sign one, too, for Grace B, ” Peter said. “I put those two dollars in

56、 my 48 .”He intended to keep the bills in his wallet 49 . But a year later, while shopping, Peter reached into his wallet for cash and used the two signed bills 50 . There was no way on earth he could track the 51 down. He was 52 . This past November, Grace 53 away from breast cancer. 54 she and Pet

57、ers love story wasnt over just yet. A few weeks age, Peter was out with his 14-year-old granddaughter, Ashley. He 55 her a $ 10 bill to get a bite to eat. She returned with the 56 , three dollar bills. 57 on one was a name in very familiar scriptGrace. B. The dollar had returned after five long years. “We started to cr