内蒙古高二英语12月月考试题

内蒙古2017-2018学年高二英语12月月考试题
本试卷满分为120分，考试时间为100分钟。

第Ⅰ卷（选择题共70分）
第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 (共15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
I like watching butterflies. Sometimes I think I’m the only girl who notices these quiet but beautiful things. But if it hadn’t been for a crowded restaurant, I wouldn’t have ever noticed Valeri.
Valeri was a new student. She walked to class with her books against her chest and her head down. She talked only when the teacher asked her a question. After a month at our school, she hadn’t made any friend.
One day at lunch, most tables being full, I had nowhere to sit. Valeri sat alone, book in hand. I walked over to her, “Is that a good book?” Valeri gave a small nod and went back to reading. “What’s it about?” I asked. After seconds of silence, she looked at me, her eyes shining, “Well, it’s about a dragon! This boy, Eragon, finds this dragon egg when he goes playing one day. He thinks it’s a rock! The egg hatches（孵化）and Eragon hides the dragon from his cousin and uncle until it gets too big .”
Two weeks later, I was sitting in the auditorium（礼堂）enjoying the talent show. Then a shy girl walked on stage. I recognized her immediately. Valeri held a violin in one hand and a bow in the other. She started to play. The notes formed a soft, sweet tune. The auditorium fell completely silent until we realized the music was finished. I smiled to myself. Valeri wasn’t just “a quiet girl”. She knew about wonderful books and could play the violin li ke nothing I’d ever heard. Like a butterfly, she was beautiful and amazing when you looked closely.
1. The author went to sit beside Valeri because _______.
A. Valeri invited her to sit there
B. Valeri’s book drew her attention
C. no more empty seats were left
D. she wanted to make friends with Valeri
2. In the book Valeri was reading, _______raised the dragon.
A. Eragon’
father B. Eragon
C. Eragon’s
cousin D.
Er agon’s uncle
3. Butterflies are mentioned in the text to show _______.
A. the beauty of butterflies
B. the author’s interest
C. the character of Valeri
D. the qualities of friends
4. Which of the following words can best describe Valeri?
A. Quiet and talented.
B. Friendly and active.
C. Careful and talkative.
D. Kind and enthusiastic.
B
Best places to visit in Australia
Are you looking for the best places to see in Australia? Here ar e the top 5 places to
visit in Australia. It includes the best, the most beautiful and the most famous.
Sydney
For those who have made a flight from the other side of the wor ld, if you come and
don't see Sydney, it is a bit like going to Germany and not drinkin g a beer, or to England and not seeing London, or America and not trying a hot dog. There is plenty to see and do in Sydney apart from the well known attractions of the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and Bondi beaches. Byron Bay
Located in New South Wales, just south of the Queensland border, Byron Bay is
popular with not just international tourists, but is also a favorite holiday destination of
Australians. The lighthouse is amazing at sunset (and it is the most easterly part of mainland Australia). There are a range of music festivals over the year that attract international and local musicians alike. The Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road, located in Victoria, is one of the best sc enic drives of the
world. Its official length is 243 kms (roughly 150 miles), but it wi ll take you a full day to enjoy it due to
the narrow and windy traffic lanes (only one in each direction). Daintree Rainforest
Located in northern Queensland, roughly 110 kms north of Cairns, t he rainforest is a nature wonderland. It is Australia's largest rainfo rest, about 20% of Australia's native bird species can be found wi thin the Daintree.
The Great Barrier Reef
Located in Queensland, this attraction is one of those attractions that are actually known by everyone. Extending for about 2,300 kms, it is home to many rare, endangered and unique animals and plant species.
5.Which places will you go in Australia if you are interested in music?
A. Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef
B. Byron Bay and Daintree Rainforest
C. The Great Ocean Road and Byron Bay
D. Byron Bay and Sydney
6.Where can you see unique and endangered animals in Australia?
A. Daintree Rainforest
B. The Great Barrier Reef
C. Byron Bay
D. Sydney
7.What is the biggest problem when travelling in the Great Ocean Road?
A. Its traffic problems.
B. Its official length.
C. You can’t eat an America hot dog there.
D. You must make a flight from the other side of the world.
C
I got invited to go with some friends to a game at another school. A senior will be driving us, and I think she’s a good driver, but it’s someone my parents don’t know. I want to tell my parents where I’m going, but what if I ask and they say “no”? I’ll end up wishing I never mentioned it and just went ahead and di d it anyway.
If you want more privileges, it’s best to build a track record of honesty and trust. Letting a parent know where you’re going is always a good idea.
You may worry that telling your parents puts you at risk of getting “no” for an answer. But th ere’s a good chance your parents might be OK with you going. If you go but don’t tell them, you risk losing something more important —your parents’ trust.
Parents who find out their kids did something behind their backs may be less likely to give permission to do things in the future. When trust is broken like this, parents wonder if teens are trying to hide something —and what they imagine can be far worse than the reality.
Before you talk to your parents about the game, think about which approach will h elp them feel most comfortable with giving you more freedom. Maybe they’d like to meet the person driving or talk to friends who have driven with her in the past. If your parents have questions or hesitate about letting you go, find out what their worries are and then do your best to answer them.
8.From Paragraph 1 we know that the writer _________.
A. appears nervous
B. feels confused
C. looks worried
D. seems discouraged
9.What is the best way to get parents’ permission according to the p assage?
A. To get more privileges from them.
B. To risk gaining their permission.
C. To keep off the track of reality.
D. To be honest and win their trust.
10.What does the writer really want to tell us?
A. Which effective approach to use.
B. How to deal with strict parents.
C. How to win over parents.
D. How to get freedom from parents.
11.Who do you think the passage is intended for?
A. Parents.
B. Friends.
C. Drivers.
D. Teenagers.
D
Today just as technology changed the face of industry, farms have undergone an “agricultural revolution”. On the farm of today, machines provide almost all the power.
One of the most important benefits will be the farm computer. A few forward-looking farmers are already using computers to help them run their farms more efficiently. The computers help them keep more accurate records so they can make better decisions on what crops to plant, how much livestock to buy, when to sell their products, and how much profit they can expect. Many computer companies have been developing special computer programs just for farmers. Programs are being written for pig producers, grain farmers, potato farmers, and dairy farmers. In the future, farmers will be able to purchase computer programs made to their needs. Because of the growing importance of computers on the farm, students at agricultural colleges are required to take computer classes in addition to their normal agricultural courses. There can be no doubt that farmers will rely on computers even more in the future. While the old-time
farm depended on horse power, and modern farms depend on machine power, farms of the future will depend on computer power.
Another technological advance which is still in the experimental stage is the robot, a real “mechanized hired hand” that will be able to move and, in some ways, think like a human being. Agricultural engineers believe that computer-aided robots will make amazing changes in farming before the end of the century. Unlike farmers of the present, farmers of the future will find that many day-to-day tasks will be done for them. Scientists are now developing robots that will be able to shear sheep, drive tractors, and harvest fruit. Even complex jobs will be done by robots. For example, in order to milk their cows, farmers must first drive them into the barn, then connect them to the milking machines, watch the machines, and disconnect them when they are finished. In the future, this will all be done by robots. In addition, when the milking is completed, the robots will automatically check to make sure that the milk is pure. The complete mobilization of the farm is far in the future, but engineers expect that some robots will be used before long.
1.According to the passage, computers can NOT help farmers decide _______.
A. what livestock to raise
B. whether to plant a certain kind of crop
C. how much money they can earn from their products
D. when to sell their products
2.Which of the following statements is true?
A. Farmers in the future will depend totally on computers.
B. Both computers and robots have been in use on today’s farms.
C. Farmers mainly use machines on their farms at present.
D. Students take computer classes on farms.
3.According to the engineers, _______will be done by robots in the near future.
A. all farm work
B. milking cows
C. most of the farm work
D. some farm work
4.What is the best title for the whole passage?
A. Computer, Farmers’ Best Friend
B. The Agricultural Revolution
C. Farmers in The Future
D. Computers and Robots
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。

How to improve your perseverance(毅力)
If you are familiar with the story of the hare and the tortoise(乌龟), you know
that the tortoise proved that perseverance is much more important than speed.
16 ，
but fewer people have the patience and perseverance of the tortoise. Here are some
tips that can help you to improve your perseverance.
♦ Set goals and write them down
If you don’t know what you want to accomplish, it’s hard to persevere(坚持) until you do. 17 , instead of making many projects that may upset you.
♦ 18 , and cross each step off the list as you complete it.
If you want to master the ability to cook German dishes, you will need to read cookbooks, study the recipes(食谱), buy ingredients(原料) and practise making the dishes. Write down all these steps and remove each step as you go.
♦Make a list of the rewards related to any project to encourage yourself to persevere.
When you want to lose 40 pounds, it may seem like a difficult goal. 19 .
you can lower your blood sugar or fit into your favourite pair of jeans. Keep those rewards in mind to encourage yourself to stick to your diet and exercise programme.
♦Imagine your success.
Take time each day to sit back, relax and picture the life you will lead once you’ve reached your goal. 20 . Read them over several times a day to encourage yourself to keep going.
A. Like the hare, many people start off strong.
B. And you should focus on every step carefully
C. You can’t lose weight only by going on a diet
D. Make a list of the steps needed to reach your goal
E. But there are big rewards for doing so
F. Choose one or two goals that are most important to you and work towards those
G. Or you can write out a paragraph or two about how reaching your goal will change your life
第二部分：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）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳
选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I used to be a very self-centered person, but in the past two years I have really changed. I have started to think about other people 21 I think about myself. I am happy that I am becoming a 22 person.
I think my 23 started when I was at Palomar College. At first, I just wanted to get my 24 and be left alone. I thought I was smarter than everyone else, so I hardly ever 25 to anyone in my classes. By the end of my first semester, I was really 26. It seemed as if everyone but me had made friends and was having fun. So tried a(n) 27 . I started asking people around me how they were doing, and if they were having trouble I 28 to help. That was really a big 29 for me. By the end of the year, I had several new friends, and two of 30 are still my best friends today. A bigger cause of my new 31 , however, came when I took a part-time job at a Vista Nursing Home. One old lady there who had Alzheimer’s disease became my 32 . Every time I came into her room, she was so 33 because she thought I was her daughter. Her real daughter never 34 her, so I took her place. She let me 35 that making others feel good make me feel good, too, when she died, I was 36 , but I was very grateful to her.
I think I am a much 37 person today than I used to be, and I hope I will not 38 these experiences. They have 39 me to care about other people more than about myself.
I 40 who I am today, and I could not say that a few years ago.
21. A. since B. o r C. before D. unless
22. A. famous B. simple C. different D. skilled
23. A. education B. change C. tour D. career
24. A. balance B. homework C. degree D. interest
25. A. reported B. wrote C. lied D. talked
26. A. careful B. lonely C. curious D. guilty
27. A. experiment B. game C. argument D. defence
28. A. dared B. offered C. hesitated D. happened
29. A. dream B. problem C. duty D. step
30. A. us B. them C. which D. whom
31. A. hope B. hobby C. attitude D. luck
32. A. friend B. partner C. guide D. guest
33. A. polite B. happy C. strange D. confident
34. A. bothered B. answered C. visited D. trusted
35. A. explain B. see C. declare D. guess
36. A. homeless B. hopeless C. bad-tempered D. heartbroken
37. A. quieter B. busier C. better D. richer
38. A. improve B. face C. forget D. analyze
39. A. forced B. preferred C. ordered D. taught
40. A. like B. miss C. wonder D. expect
第II卷（非选择题共50分）
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。

they wanted to buy. But when they came to the counter，the girl found she was a dollar
my code（密码），being happy that I could help them with this card. With the book in
sometimes a little thing can also make one's world beautiful.
第三部分写作(共两节, 满分35分)
第一节短文改错 (共10分;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短文。

短文中共有10处错误，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(∧), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

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。

I was in my way home from college when I got a phone call, telling me that my best friend sudden passed away. On heard the news, I sat on the ground and cried. People stepped over us. Then I saw a pair of shoe in front of me. It was a young man, whom was probably in his twenties. He asked me what had happened and brought me to cafe, treating me for a cup of coffee. I calmed down a little when he gently suggested I washed my face. When I came back from the bathroom, he was disappeared. The woman behind the counter said he had paid a full dinner for me and left money in case I needed a taxi home.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
感恩，是我们生活中永恒的话题。

学会感恩，学会热爱生活，我们将会感受到更多的快乐。

假设你将参加主题为“感恩”的演讲比赛，请你根据以下要点写一篇英语演讲稿。

内容要点如下：
1. 感恩对象（父母、老师、朋友...）
2. 为何感恩；
3. 如何感恩。

注意：
1．只能选择一个感恩对象。

2．词数100左右；
3．演讲稿的开头与结尾已为你拟好，不计入总词数。

Good afternoon, everyone!
it’s a great honor to have the opportunity to be with you today. The topic of my speech is “Thank you, …”__________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ______
________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ___ Thank you for listening!
高二年级英语试题答案
阅读理解
第一节(共15题，每小题2分，满分30分)
1—4 CBCA 5---7 D B A 8—11 BDCD 12—15 ACCB
第二节七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）16—20 AFDEG
完形填空（共20题，每小题1.5分，共30分）
21-25-C C B C D 26-30BA B D B 31-35C A B C B 36-40D C C D A
语法填空（共10个空，每空1.5分，共15分）
41. Living 42. whom 43. except 44. what 45. out
46. disappointed 47. to worry 48. a 49.feeling
50.has been influencing
短文改错（每题1分，共10分）
1.in改为on
2. sudden改为 suddenly
3.heard改为hearing
------me
5.shoe改为shoes
6.whom-----who
7.brought me to后加a
8 for改为to 9. washed------wash 10. 去掉was disappeared中的was
书面表达（25分）【参考范文】
Good afternoon, everyone! it’s a great honor to have the oppor tunity to be with you today. The topic of my speech is “Thank you, mum”
My mum is an ordinary housewife, who devotes herself to looking after me, giving me care and encouragement. She can do everything to make sure that I can grow up healthily and happily. She keeps me company, cooks me tasty dinners, and makes my room as clean as possible. On top of that, whenever I get upset, she listens to me and comforts me until I cheered up. I’m very grateful to have such a caring mother.
Now, I have a message for everyone here, including myself: since we have grown up, we children should repay our dear mum instead of always trying to receive something from her. We can help her as she helps us. Sometimes even a small talk with mum or a cup of tea for her will shine her through.
Thank you for listening.。