2017-2018学年广东省普宁市华美实验学校高二上学期第二次月考英语试题 13页

华美实验学校2017-2018学年度高二级第一学期 第二次月考英语试题卷 第一部分阅读理解（共两节, 满分40分）‎ 第一节 ‎（共15小题；每小题2分, 满分30分）‎ 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A World's Wonderful Libraries ‎ How cool can libraries be in an era of iPads and Kindles More than you think, if you know where to go. Central Library ‎ The Central Library in Seattle, United States is modern and sophisticated(高端大气). The building is an impressive work of art, which has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours. The library offers free self-guided cell phone tours, along with group tours.‎ ‎ The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events throughout the year.‎ ‎ Open: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m-8 p. m, Friday-Saturday 10 a.m-6p.m, Sunday noon-6 p. m Trinity College Library ‎ The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I.‎ ‎ Not only is the exterior impressive, it boasts the largest single chamber library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,000 of the library's oldest books.‎ ‎ Various exhibitions and tour are available; admission 9(US 12)‎ ‎ Open: Monday-Wednesday 9:30 a. m -5 p. m, Tuesday 9:30 a. m -9 p. m, Saturday 9:30 a. m -1 p. m, Sunday closed. Bibliotheca Alexamdrina ‎ The Bibliotheca Alexamdrina is the revival(复兴) of the ancient Royal Library of Alexandria, which was the largest and most influential library in the Greek world. It was built by Alexander the Great some 2, 300years ago.‎ ‎ The new library was reborn in 2002 on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea after 10 years of designing, planning and construction. Along with the standard libraries, there are four museums covering science, Arabic Calligraphy, the history of printing and the Greek art.‎ ‎ Open: Saturday-Thursday 9 a. m- 4 p. m. Stuttgart City Library ‎ The Stuttgart City Library is controversial. Some say it's innovative, while others say it doesn't match its environment.‎ ‎ Nevertheless, the library is one of the most interesting buildings in Germany. The design of the cubic facility was influenced by the ancient Pantheon in Rome. It serves as a multi-story meeting space that draws natural sunlight through the roof.‎ ‎ Open: Monday-Saturday 9 a. m--9 p. m ‎ ‎1. Which of the following libraries are open on Friday? ‎ A. Stuttgart City Library and Central Library ‎ B. Central Library and Bibliotheca Alexandrina ‎ C. Trinity College Library and Stuttgart City Library ‎ D. Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Trinity College Library ‎ ‎2. Suppose you are visiting Trinity College Library, you can enjoy ________ there. ‎ A. free exhibitions B. the oldest Greek art C. reading in the Long Room D. reading the world's oldest books ‎ ‎3. What is special about the Bibliotheca Alexandrina? ‎ A. It has four museums covering all sorts of art. B. It took 10 years to rebuild. ‎ C. It is the most influential library in the world. D. It used to be an ancient royal British library.‎ B Back in freshman year, I found myself wondering whether it should really be called "volunteering" if students only do it because they have to.‎ I ended up volunteering at Weyrich Health Center, helping elderly patients with daily tasks. The more I did these tasks, the more disconnected I felt from the seniors. Though I felt bad for them, I did not want to interact with them.‎ Then one rainy day, I met Colonel Hemsworth. He invited me to his table and asked for some company. I regarded this as another boring task. However, when I ‎ listened to his stories, I learned that he was a brilliant war veteran（老兵），and I found his tales interesting.‎ After my brief talk with the Colonel, I realized that I shared common characters with all the seniors. I felt like an oxygen molecule（分子）---ready to form a relationship—rather than an isolated gas.‎ I met with many learned senior citizens who shared their experiences and wisdom. No longer did I walk aimlessly down the hallways. I found myself enjoying talking with these people as I learned their histories. Why hadn't I realized sooner that volunteer work could enlighten me?‎ Some people argue that volunteering and working for change does not help. However, they fail to realize that the world is constantly changing and humans must adapt My experience at Weyrich Health Center has taught me that refusing to change one's views and accept new ones leads to short-term goals that finally disappear. Communication with others is an important part of life. Volunteering is not just a requirement or a way to improve your resume, it is a time for service and personal growth.‎ Now I enjoy volunteering my time surrounded by seniors who bring history alive for me. By communicating with them, I have developed into a more dynamic person.‎ ‎4. What's the author's initial（最初的）attitude towards volunteering?‎ A. Positive              B. Satisfied.              C. Unwilling.          D. Doubtful.    ‎ ‎5. Why did Colonel Hemsworth invite the author to his table?‎ A. He liked the author very much.‎ B. He wanted to work with the author.‎ C. He planned to teach the author something.‎ D. He wanted the author to accompany（陪伴）him.‎ ‎6. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in Para.4?‎ A. The author would like to be an oxygen molecule.‎ B. the author wanted to do a chemical experiment with gas.‎ C. The author imagined himself to be part of isolated gas.‎ D. The author had desire to communicate with the seniors.‎ ‎7. What does the sixth paragraph mainly tell us?‎ A. Other people's attitude towards volunteering.‎ B. The importance of communicating with others.‎ C. The lessons the author has learned from volunteering.‎ D. The important meaning of humans adapting to changes.‎ C It’s hard to talk to dad sometimes. His silence about his feelings and thoughts made him mysterious and hard to see through. You could never break his hard shell and get to know him. And he seemed to want to stay that way too.‎ But a year ago when my relationship with my wife and career took a hit. I needed my dad to pull back the curtain so I could see him as real and accessible. I was facing serious problems and I wanted to know whether he had faced them before and how he had found his way, because I felt like I had lost mine. In desperation(绝境), it occurred to me that sending an email might be the key, so I wrote him one, telling him about my regrets and fears, and I asked him to answer, if he felt like it.‎ Two weeks later ,it showed up in my inbox: a much-thought, three-page letter. Dad, a 68-year-old retired technologist and grandfather of four, had carefully considered my message, and crafted a response. He mentioned his lost love, the foolish mistake he made in career and the stupid pride he had between him and his parents. He comforted me that “life will still find its right track despite many of its twists and turns.”‎ I closed the email and started to cry, because I wished I had opened up earlier but was grateful it wasn’t too late. I cried because at 33, in the midst of my own struggles, his letter instantly put me at ease. And I cried because in the end, it was so simple: I just had to hit “Send.”‎ We’ve since had many email exchanges. This increasing communication opened a door into his world. My problems haven’t been magically solved, but getting to know my dad better has made the tough stuff more manageable and life sweeter. It’s hard to talk to dad sometimes, but I’m glad I found a way to talk to mine.‎ ‎8. The author’s dad can be best described as ______.‎ A. selfish and lonely B. quiet and caring C. optimistic and careless D. indifferent and serious ‎9. The underlined part in Paragraph 2 can be best replaced by”______”.‎ A. show his true self B. become more optimistic ‎ C. draw the curtain D. clear the misunderstanding ‎10. Which of the following is NOT true?‎ A. My dad’s email was quickly written. ‎ B. I was moved when reading the email.‎ C. The email contained much information. ‎ D. I wished I could have consulted him earlier.‎ ‎11. What can be a suitable title for the text?‎ A. My Mysterious Dad B. Emails From My Dad ‎ C. A Man of Few Words D. Communication Is the Best policy D If you ever visit an English village, make sure to look out for Morris dancing. Undoubtedly one of the strangest traditions of English culture, Morris dancing is a form of folk dancing that dates back to the 15th century. If you ever get the opportunity, you really have to see it.‎ Men and women wearing old-fashioned, shabby clothing dance in the streets of towns and villages across the country during the holiday periods. Women wear long, frilly(有褶皱边的) skirts and men wear short trousers with bells attached to them. They dance to traditional folk music which is often played on traditional musical instruments.‎ Some groups carry heavy black sticks which they beat against each other while they dance. Other groups wave handkerchiefs in the air while they perform. The dances are usually performed near a pub so that when it’s over, the dancers and audience can sing some traditional folk songs over a pint of beer. The celebrations will often continue long into the night, by which point most people are too drunk to think about performing again.‎ Morris dancing is a great English tradition but it’s facing a big crisis. As the years go by, fewer and fewer young people are joining Morris dancing groups. The dancers are getting older and older and eventually, if nothing is done to change this trends, the tradition will die out within the next few decades.‎ If you’ve ever had the fortune to see Morris dancing, you may understand why teenagers aren’t rushing to sign up. Putting it to the point, it’s not exactly the coolest thing for an 18-year-old to be doing. Why dress up in bells and funny costumes when ‎ you could be going clubbing? Or playing sport? Or doing anything else?[]‎ However, it would be a great shame to lose such a fun and lively part of England’s history and culture. It’s important to look after some traditions and customs especially when it’s something as harmless and happy as Morris dancing. So here’s a toast to the next generation of would-be Morris dancers! Let’s hope they don’t leave it too late.‎ ‎12. What is the passage mainly about?‎ ‎ A. The origins of Morris dancing B. The popularity of Morris dancing ‎ C. The introduction of Morris dancing D. The protection of Morris dancing ‎13. What do we know about Morris dancers?‎ A. They dance in pubs late into the night ‎ B. They sing folk music while they dance ‎ C. They perform with sticks or handkerchiefs D. They wear long dresses with bells attached ‎ ‎14. What is the present situation of Morris dancing?‎ A. It is keeping pace with people’s demand B. It is losing appeal among young people ‎ C. It is witnessing great changes in history D. It is being criticized by modern people ‎15. What does the author think about Morris dancing?‎ A. It deserves more attention B. It helps to stay healthy C. It is too old-fashioned D. It is fun for teenagers 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。 ‎ In our daily life, we have developed a lot of habits, such as, eating habit, study habit, reading ‎ habit, etc. However, taking the time to develop a sleep habit is probably the last thing on your  mind and some sleep advice simply can’t be forgotten. __16___.‎ Watching TV until you fall asleep It has nothing to do with what you watch —TV news isn’t a better pre-sleep choice than TV ‎ series.     17  . The bright light keeps you awake all the night. So even if you nod off (in front of the TV, for example), you probably won’t stay asleep for long.‎ Sleeping with pets ‎ __18___. They get comfortable, and then they move. This goes on all night, and whether you admit it or not, it interrupts your ability to get the level of sleep needed to feel rested.‎ Eating fatty, heavy foods too close to bedtime Heartburn(胃灼热) strikes anyone of any age, but it’s the most common GI disorder  in older ‎ adults. If you’ve ever tried to go to sleep after eating a fatty meal, you’ve probably found the  ‎ discomfort of stomach preventing you from falling asleep or staying asleep.‎ ‎____19____‎ Remember how poorly you sleep when you have a fever—turning over and over again, never really feeling rested? Well, heavy exercise too close to bedtime has the same effect — it raises your body temperature so that your sleep is disturbed until your body temperature drops to normal, which may take several hours.‎ Accepting snoring (打呼噜) as normal sleep behavior Snoring may seem as common as breathing, but it’s considered the biggest sleep killer, and itis linked to several causes: sleeping on your back, being overweight, having a cold, drinking,  or  taking drugs.___20____. For the snorer, it disturbs sleep by awakening him/her every so often in order to breathe normally. For the partner, the noise can be unbearable.‎ A. Exercising heavily too close to bedtime ‎ B. Most seriously, it’s caused by a dangerous illness C. Here are some bad habits you need to get rid of ‎ D. Reducing your body temperature before bedtime ‎ E. Here are some suggestions you’ll need to follow ‎ F. Rather it’s the TV’s bright light that is the criminal G. Pets sleep most of the day, and they move a lot when sleeping 第二部分: 语言知识运用（共两节, 满分45分）[]‎ 第一节:完形填空（共20小题；每小题l.5分, 满分30分）‎ ‎ I was living in South Korea a few years back 21 I had to leave the country and return again, due to visa restrictions(限制). My destination was the port town of ‎ Fukuoka, in Japan.‎ I had plenty of 22 in Korean currency(货币) which I intended to 23 into Japanese currency in order to get me through the evening. Little did I know, however, that it was a bank 24 in Japan and there was 25 to change my money.‎ With no local money, I had little 26 but to walk from the terminal towards town while trying to 27 what to do. Some hours and a few 28 banks later, I heard two young European 29 in French and, with nothing to lose, asked if 30 spoke any English. They were Belgian students and, after 31 my predicament(困境), offered to 32 meeting their friends to take me around the city in 33 of a currency exchange.‎ They 34 my bus tickets and took me around several locations 35 finally finding me a hotel that would change my money.‎ I 36 them their money back plus some extra for drinks on their night out. They 37 and insisted that they wanted nothing for the tickets, 38 that I should join them and their friends if I wanted to buy them a drink.‎ Hours later, after a fantastic night out, they 39 me a taxi and helped me get on my way. Their 40 still shocks me and inspires me to help others whenever I can.‎ ‎21. A. as B. when C. while D. because ‎22. A. room B. time C. work D. money ‎23. A. go B. move C. exchange D. break ‎24. A. system B. account C. robbery D. holiday ‎25. A. nowhere B. anywhere C. somewhere D. everywhere ‎26. A. time B. choice C. effect D. trouble ‎27. A. work out B. pick up C. look for D. take over ‎28. A. local B. large C. closed D. failed ‎29. A. quarrelling B. answering C. chatting D. thinking ‎30. A. each B. either C. every D. neither ‎31. A. losing B. leaving C. hearing D. watching ‎32. A. put up B. put off C. put away D. put forward ‎ ‎33. A. favor B. view C. honor D. search ‎34. A. turned in B. looked into C. made up D. paid for ‎ ‎35. A. before B. when C. since D. unless ‎36. A. found B. cost C. offered D. showed ‎37. A. left B. refused C. believed D. expected ‎ ‎38. A. adding B. realizing C. forbidding D. agreeing ‎39. A. led B. handed C. made D. ordered ‎ ‎40. A. kindness B. business C. relationship D. experience 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 ‎ ‎ Imagine life as a game in which you are playing some five balls in the air. You name _41__(they)— work, family, health, friends and spirit, and you're keeping all these balls in the air.‎ ‎ You understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce(弹跳) back. But the other four balls are made of glass. If you drop one of them, it will be scuffed(磨损), damaged or even broken into __42__(piece)．They will never be the same. You must understand the balance in your life. How?‎ ‎ Don't compare yourself with others. It is __43__ we are different and each of us is special. Don't set your goals by what other people consider important. Only you know what is best for you. Don't give __44__ when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over __45__ the moment you stop __46__ (try)．Knowledge is weightless, __47__ treasure you can always carry __48__(easy)．Don't run through life so fast that you forget not only where you've been, where you __49__ (be), but also where you are going．‎ ‎ Life is not a race, but a journey to __50__(enjoy) slowly each step of the way. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. That's why we call it—the present.‎ 第三部分: 写作（共两节；满分35分）‎ 第一节: 短文改错（共l0小题；每小题l分, 满分l0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l0处语言错误, 每句中最多有两处。错误仅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(＼)划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下画一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：l.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；‎ ‎2.允许修改10处, 多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ I grew up in Westley, California. After graduating with high school, I went to Beijing and started teaching in a kindergarten. I had never been to a city big as Beijing before. I fall in love with Chinese food. I would eat out at the different restaurant every night and practice my Chinese with local citizen. I suppose the air was clean back home, but my life in China was much more interesting. My most favorite part about living in Beijing was something which much other foreigners didn’t like at all—the noise. I loved walking outside my door and hear the sounds of city life. Therefore, I’m back in Westley now, and all I hear is silence. I definitely miss Beijing.‎ 第二节：书面表达（满分25分）‎ ‎ 假定你是李华，你校将举行元旦联欢。你班同学准备了一个英语短剧，请给你的外教Smith写封e－mail，请他帮忙指导并邀请他在剧中扮演一个角色。‎ 要点如下：‎ ‎1. 帮忙修改话剧手稿 ‎2. 邀请出演其中的一个角色 ‎3. 约见讨论剧本 注意：‎ ‎1．词数100左右；‎ ‎2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ ‎3. 开头结尾已经给出。‎ 提示词： 手稿 script ‎[]‎ Dear Mr.Smith，‎ ‎ With the New Year's Day approaching, a party will be held to celebrate this important festival. ‎ ‎________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎__________________________________________________________________ ‎ Yours，‎ Li Hua ‎2017-2018高二第二次月考英语参考答案 一、阅读理解（每小题2分, 满分40分）‎ 第一节 1—3. ACB 4—7. CDDC 8—11.BAAB 12—15. CCBA 第二节 16—20. CFGAB ‎ 二、完形填空每小题（l.5分, 满分30分）‎ ‎21—25 . BDCDA 26—30. BACCB ‎ ‎31—35. CBDDA 36—40 . CBADA 三、语法填空（每空1.5分，共15分） ‎ ‎41. them 42. pieces 43. because 44. up ‎ ‎45. until 46. trying 47. a 48. easily 49. are 50. be enjoyed ‎ 四、改错 （共10分）‎ 五、写作（25分）‎ Dear Mr.Smith，‎ ‎ With the New Year's Day approaching, a party will be held to celebrate this important festival. And I'm writing to ask you to do us a favor. ‎ ‎ As is known to all, a great many wonderful performances will be given at the party. Our class also intend to put on a short story play adapted from an English novel. Now we have finished adapting this play, but still feel puzzled about the use of certain words in the script. Therefore, we wonder whether it is convenient for you to go over the play and make necessary changes for us. Meanwhile, could we have the great honor to invite you to play a role in the play?‎ ‎ If you are available, could we meet to talk about it in the school hall at 5 o'clock next ‎ Monday afternoon? We'd appreciate it if you could do us the favor.‎ Yours，‎ Li Hua