广东省中山市普通高中2012018学年高二英语下学期3月月考试题05

下学期高二英语3月月考试题05共计150分。

时间120分钟。

第一卷（本卷共计95分）I语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。

My husband and I are happy to have landed together in a new country just a month ago. We were sort of afraid about what will 1 in the future. When we landed at the airport, a tall man with smiling eyes 2 us.The days and months were somehow made 3 for us by this kind man. He 4 us in going to the bank, and in telling us where to buy almost everything. He told us he is our big 5 .Twice, we watched match in a coffee shop. During the first get-together, we saw how his eyes beamed in happiness. He told us that we’re 6 — my husband and I are together in this 7 land. He said he has been 8 for eight years now because he 9 sees his family who are in his home country. .During the second get-together, he told us that we are his family. He said that he 10 us and that he will miss us because he has decided to go back to his home country. That night, he uttered these words which created a great effect on my life: “ You 11 my life…”As my husband and I went home that night, we almost could not 12 what we heard. Deep in our 13 , we were touched by our friend’s words. We texted him upon reaching home, 14 him for being so nice to us in the new land. We told him as well that we feel safe in going out when we are with him. Then he 15 , “ You are my family here.”1. A. become B. happen C. come D. appear2 . A. found B. treated C. accepted D. greeted3. A. easy B. true C. empty D. dull4. A. supported B. encouraged C. accompanied D.interested5. A. brother B. friend C. servant D. boss6. A. worried B. alone C. gifted D. lucky7. A. rich B. common C. foreign D. broad8. A. powerful B. lonely C. friendly D.patient9. A. frequently B. rarely C. merely D. occasionally10. A. loves B. remembers C. respects D.trusts11. A. formed B. changed C. damaged D.continued12. A. understand B. memorize C. believe D. describe13. A. thoughts B. minds C. dreams D.hearts14. A. helping B. wishing C. thanking D.refusing15. A. replied B. insisted C. agreed D.understood第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，填入适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

I would like to share a writing lesson I learned from our American teacher whenI was a college student.In our first writing class, she put a red apple on a transparent (透明的) glass plate, placed the plate on the desk near the window, and 16 (adjust) it a few times. The sunlight was streaming on the apple and 17 holder, casting a shadow on the desk. 18 a smile, she began to speak.“I’d like you to describe the apple and its surroundings 19 about one hundred words, 20 must be strict to the sketches of its physical appearance. After that, you are going to add 21 one hundred words to stretch its look in other areas that are related 22 it, for example, giving a brief 23 (describe) of an apple tree, its sweetness and nutrition, etc.”We were stunned, gazing at the apple, or peeping at each other. Our teacher was walking up and down, saying a few 24 (encourage) words now and then, giving out some hints here and there. However, it didn’t help. Most of our papers remained empty. We only heard the clock ticking faster and 25 (loud). The time was running out.II 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

ANo one doubts that students should study languages, maths and science in high school, but some may object to the idea that they should study art and music as well. To them, thes e subjects are useless for students’ future and are not worth the time and effort. In my opinion, however, it is necessary for middle school students to study art and music.Art and music are a precious culture legacy（遗产）, which bring us pleasure and enjoy ment. Have you ever been deeply moved by Beethoven’s famous Fifth Symphony? Have you ever been fascinated by the colorful starry night produced by Vincent van Gogh in his paint? Have you ever longed for the moving love between the Butterfly Lovers when you hear this well-known Chinese melody（曲调）? Art and music are not only images and sounds, but something beyond them. They are the products of passion and human wisdom. .Art and music help make students more creative. Artists and musicians are considered the most creative people in the world. It is because art and music sharpen their senses and provide a different perspective (视角) for them to see the world. Many great scientists benefited from art and music. Einstein, the greatest physicist in the 20th century, as well as an excellent violin player, is a good example.Enjoying art and music is also a good way to relax. Middle school students, who typically carry heavy burdens of study, will definitely benefit from it.To sum up, art and music should absolutely be included in the middle school courses, for they can bring students pleasure and relaxation.26. According to the author, people who think art and music are useless for middleschool students __________.A. don’t understand the value of art and musicB. don’t know the history of art and music at allC. never benefit from artists and musiciansD. know little about the trend of future education27. In paragraph 2, the author tries to argue that __________.A. Beethoven is one of the greatest musiciansB. art and music help express people’s emotionsC. art and music are precious pictures and soundsD. art and music bring people joy and quality life28. The example of Einstein is used to __________.A. show the importance of creativityB. prove that scientists are creativeC. encourage students to study art and musicD. provide students with a new way to see the world29. Which of the following is an effective way for middle school students to study?A. Relaxing themselves regularly while studying.B. Attending concerts during holidays or after school.C. Avoiding too much homework by studyting art and music.D. Listening to music while studying language, maths or other subjects.30. Which of the following is used to support the writer’s op inion?A. Art and music help people become scientists.B. Art and music provide people with more opportunities.C. Art and music are beneficial to students in other subjects.D. Art and music are helpful to make students creative learners.BBased on cultural traditions and the changing face of contemporary British communities, the Festival of Muslim (穆斯林) Cultures joins young people from Muslim and non-Muslim backgrounds together through the creation of innovative (创新的), high quality cultural activities.We have been working with arts and educational institutions across the UK to promote the mainstreaming of Muslim cultures within UK everyday life. The Festival was created out of the need to encourage a better understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims, to promote respect for Muslim cultures and to show how culture creates the pathways that connect us all together.The program launched with a visit by the Festival’s patron (赞助人), the Prince of Wales, to the exhibition “Palace and Mosque” in Sheffield and since then therehave been more than 100 events that have ranged from a Somali community day in Cardiff at the National Museum of Wales to a late-night Dance with Radio Tarifa (from Spain) and Dimi Mint Abba (from Mauritania) in the Royal Albert Hall and from a home-grown play in Nottingham about the Kashmir earthquake to the exhibition “Beyond the Palace Walls” at the Royal Museum Edinburgh of Islamic art from the H ermitage Museum, St Petersburg.We are now working on a number of long-term projects which stay true to our commitment to promoting Muslim cultures through arts collaborations (协作) and build on the extensive network of local, national and international partners that Festival has created. These include a three-year national program that connects young Muslims to their local cultural institutions; a UK Muslim cookbook; an exhibition of the Ottoman architect Sinan; and a project for schools around the 1000-year old story “The Animals’ Lawsuit against Humanity”.For more information about the Festival, please click on another page: Who’s Who.31. This passage was probably taken from _________.A. a newspaperB. a websiteC. a bookD. a magazine32. The underlined word “these” in Paragraph 4 probably refers to __________.A. partnersB. networksC. culturesD.projects33. Which of the following would be the writer probably agree with?A. The Festival of Muslim Cultures will last for about three years.B. The exhibition “Palace and Mosque” was held in Sheffield.C. This year’s theme is “The Animals’ Lawsuit against Humanity”D. The Prince of Wales ordered to stop the celebration of the Festival.34. Which is NOT the purpose of holding the Festival of Muslim Cultures?A. To promote people’s respect for Muslim cultures.B. To show to people how cultures join the people together.C. To try to change the beliefs of various religions.D. To make Muslims and non-Muslims understand each other better.35. The best title of this passage would be __________.A. Welcome to the Celebration of Muslim CulturesB. The History and Development of Muslim CulturesC. The Exhibition of “Beyond the Palace Walls”D. New Ways to Connect Muslims to Local CulturesCScientists have found two mammals believed new to science on the latest expedition to an almost lost world in Indonesia’s Papua Province Conservation International (CI) said in a statement on Monday. Scientists from CI and the Indonesia Institute of Science (LIPI) visited the Foja Mountains in June 2007, following a first trip to the area in late 2005 that saw them discover dozens of new plants and animals.“During the June expedition, the team found two mammals, a Mallomys giant rat and a Carcartetus pygmy possum, one of the world’s sma llest marsupials (有袋动物), both currently under study and apparently new to science,” CI said in the statement. “The giant rat is about five times the size of a typical city rat. With no fear of humans, it apparently came into the camp several times during t he trip,” said Kristofer Helgen, a scientist with the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.The scientists also recorded the mating (交尾) displays of several rare and little-known birds for the first time. “It's comforting to know that there is a pla ce on earth so isolated (孤立的) that it remains the absolute realm of wild nature," said CI vice president Bruce Beehler, who led the expedition. “We were pleased to see that this little piece of Eden(伊甸园) remains as attracting as it was when we first visite d,” he added.CI and LIPI plan another expedition back to the Foja Mountains in late 2008 or 2009. They expect to find additional new species of frogs, mammals, butterflies, and plants.Activists have already warned that the forests in the area are under threat from large-scale forest destruction. Indonesia, which is losing its forests at the world's fastest rate, is struggling to save its rain-forest from being destroyed.36.The writer’s purpose in writing the text is to __________.rm us of more information about mammals in IndonesiaB.encourage more scientists to do more research in IndonesiaC.persuade people to believe there are more species in the worldD.tell readers scientists find two new mammals in Indonesia37.The underlined word “them”in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.A. mammalsB. Foja MountainsC. scientistsD. plants38. Which of the following was compared to Eden by CI vice president Bruce Beehler?A. Their camp.B. The Foja Mountains.C. Wild nature.D. The expedition to Indonesia.39. Besides the two mammals, what did they see in Indonesia for the first time?A. The mating displays of rare birds.B. Several new species of frogs.C. Many different kinds of butterflies.D. A number of little-known plants.40 Which of the following statements would the writer probably agree to?A. No scientists had been to Indonesia for an expedition before.B. Scientists have visited the Foja Mountains twice until now.C. CI and LIPI will go to the Foja Mountains in 2008 and 2009.D. Indonesia has taken no measures to protect its rainforest.DLONDON, England（CNN）—The youngest person to sail solo around the world returned home Thursday from his 30,000-mile, 282-day ocean journey.Mike Perham, 17, sailed into Lizard Point in Cornwall, the southernmost point in Britain, at 9:47 a.m., his race team said.“It feels absolutely brilliant,” Mike told CNN by phone hours before crossing the finish line. “I'm really, really excited to be going across the line at last. It doesn’t feel like long since I crossed it first.”Mike set off on his round-the-world trip on November 18, 2008. He has been sailing his yacht, , single-handedly, though a support team has been sailing next to him along the way. .The teen has now achieved the title of Youngest Sailor to Circumnavigate the Globe Solo, according to the Guinness World Records.Mike learned how to sail when he was seven years old from his father, Peter and at age 14, he sailed across the Atlantic alone.The teenager’s s chool —which Mike describes as “highly supportive” of his trip — has redesigned his coursework to fit in with his trip. It also gave him some coursework to do during “quiet moments,” according to Mike’s Website.There haven't been many of those quiet moments. Repeated autopilot failures forced him to stop for repairs in Portugal, the Canary Islands, South Africa, and twice in Australia, according to his Web site.Bad weather in the Southern Ocean — between Australia and Antarctica — forcedMike to battle 50ft waves and 57 mph winds. He said at one point, a “freak wave” picked up the boat and turned it on its side. “My feet were on the ceiling at the time,” he told CNN. “That was a really hairy moment, and I was certainly thinking, ‘Why am I here?’ But we took the sails off and the day after I thought, ‘This is brilliant!’”Mike describes his father as his biggest hero, always supportive of what he wanted to achieve. Peter Perham said he wasn’t too worried about his son facing dangerous situations at sea, as long as he knew what to do and stayed safe.41．Mike Perham returned to Britain in ________.A. SeptemberB. AugustC. OctoberD. November42. Mike Perham is ________ to have gone on the round-the-world trip in the world up till now.A. the firstB. the bravestC. the luckiestD. the youngest43. According to the passage, Mike did anything EXCEPT ________ on his trip.A. regretB. worryC. abandonD. fear44. The passage mainly tells us ________.A. Mike’s exciting sail trip around th e globeB. how Mike’s father taught him to sail a boatC. why CNN wanted to report the news to the publicD. the introduction of the Guinness World Records45. We can infer from the passage that ________.A. the English school is the same as oursB. the English school doesn’t care for studentsC. the English school has a humane managementD. the English school gives students a lot of course work第二节信息匹配（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。