高二年级第二学期第一次月考英语A卷
2021-2022学年河北省沧州市献县一中高二(下)第一次月考英语试卷(含答案解析)
2021-2022学年河北省沧州市献县一中高二（下）第一次月考英语试卷ADon't ignore the difference teenagers can make.John Michael Thomas,14，FloridaWhen John Michael Thomas decided to honor his friend and classmate Elizabeth Buckley,who died from cancer,he remembered how much she loved peacocks （孔雀）.He wanted to build a life -sized peacock fountain in Elizabeth's favorite park in the city.He thought it could be a place for people to relax and be inspired.John Michael raised ﹩52，000 to build the fountain.Barrett England,13，UtahThe wheels began to turn for Barrett England when he heard about Karma Bike shop,a place where young people can earn free bike by reading and performing community service.Barrett visited Karma's owner with his idea：He would collect and repair used bikes and donate them to the shop.He expected to get about 10 donated bikes.In the end,Barrett received 39.Zachary Blohm,15，WisconsinThe 25 -year-old playground at an elementary school near Milwaukee,Wis.，was so small that only 70 of its 575 students could play on it at a time.That's when Zachary Blohm saved the day.He and some volunteers wanted to build a huge playground.To raise money,Zac planned T-shirt and bake sales,sold tickets and more.He held monthly money- raising events for more than a year.Overall,he collected ﹩130，000-enough to finish his project.Jack Zimmerman,16，New JerseyFor some people,finding a meal is as simple as opening the refrigerator.For more than 366，000 hungry kids in New Jersey,it's not that easy.That fact didn't sit well with Jack Zimmerman,who organized a drive to lessen childhood hunger in his state.His goal：create 40，000 packaged meals that could be donated to those in need.On game day,Jack and his volunteers started their work.After the final count,the team had packaged 47，124 meals-well above Jack's goal.1. The peacock fountain was built in a park ______ .A. to encourage peopleB. to cure a cancer suffererC. for the love of animalsD. in memory of a teenager2. What did Barrett do for Karma Bike Shop？______A. He repaired bikes there.B. He donated bikes to it.C. He helped it win customers.D. He offered a reading service there.3. What do the four people have in common？______A. They're top students.B. They like various public activities.C. They care about others.D. They're money raisers for the poor.BTo be sure,only children experienced some things differently from those with sisters and brothers.Many feel more pressure to succeed.They also tend to look only to their parents as role models in the absence of brothers and sisters.In India,10-year-old Saviraj Sankpal founded a support group for the tiny minority（少数）of only children.Among other things,the group does volunteer work to fight against the false idea that they are not responsible. "People think we're treated too kindly and ruined," says Sankpal,a computer engineering student. "But I'd like to remind them how lonely it can get."Most only children,however,say they wish for sisters or brothers only when it comes to caring for aging,unhealthy parents.Britain's David Emerson,co-author of the book The Only Child,says that such a person has to make all the decisions alone.Emerson knows from experience.After his father died,he chose to move his elderly mother from their family home,where she was vulnerable （易受攻击的）to house breakers,to a new one with more safety. "The move was quite hard on her,and she might feel that I pushed her into it," he says, "After all,I am left with that responsibility."In the future,more and more only children will probably face similar choices.With working mothers increasing,many families are finding they simply don't have the time,money or energy to have more than one child.As only children become common,perhaps the world will realize that the charge made against them is unfair.4. The author's attitude towards only children is ______ .A. CriticalB. ObjectiveC. HostileD. Unjust5. It can be inferred from the passage that only children's parents should ______ .A. found a support group for their only childrenB. do volunteer work to help their only childrenC. let their only children make all the decisions aloneD. set good examples for their only children6. Emerson decided to move his elderly mother to a new house because he ______ .A. is the only one who cares about herB. doesn't want to leave her aloneC. wants to share the responsibility with herD. is worried about her safety7. The main idea of the passage is that ______ .A. only children are ruined and irresponsibleB. only children have to face many challengesC. most only children want to have brothers and sistersD. most only children share their responsibility with their parentsCSleep,considered a luxury by many,is essential for a person's wellbeing.Researchers have found that insufficient sleep increases a person's risk of developing severe medical conditions.such asobesity,diabetes,and cardiovascular diseases.Now,a new study by Boston's Massachusetts Institute of Technology（MIT）has found that getting sufficient sleep is also the key to improving academic performance.Jeffrey Grossman,who led the research.was not trying to find the link between sleep and grades when he handed out to the 100 students in his introduction to Solid-State Chemistry class.Instead,the professor of Computational Materials Science hoped the popular wrist-worn device which.tracks a person's activity 24/7，would show a connection between physical exercise and academic achievement.However,the study,published in the journal "Science Learning" on October 1，2019，discovered a surprising insight.Then was a straight-line relationship between the average amount of sleep a student got and his/her grade on the 11 quizzes,three midterms,and the final exam administered during the semester. Even more interesting,it was also not sufficient for students to just head to bed early the night before a test.Instead,it's the sleep you get during the days when learning is happening that matters most.The time students went to bed each night was similarly important.Those who went to bed in the early hours of the morning performed poorly,even if the total sleep time was the same as a higher - performing student. "When you go to bed matters.Grossman says.If you go to bed after 2，your performance starts to go down even if you get the same seven hours.So,quantity isn't everything."8. What is the new finding about sleep？______A. It's essential for a person's health.B. Sleeping less may cause obesity.C. Sleeping too much is dangerous.D. Ample sleep leads to better grades.9. What does the underlined word "Fitbits" in paragraph 2 refer to？______A. Wearable devices.B. Questionnaires.C. Fitness equipment.D. Smartphones.10. Which of the following best describes the final result the new study？______A. Doubtful.B. Predictable.C. Disappointing.D. Unexpected.11. What will benefit students' study according to Grossman？______A. Sleeping for 5 hours each day.B. Heading to bed at 3 a.m every day.C. Getting enough sleep while learning.D. Going to bed early only before a test.D"There's no place like home." This English saying has much truth in it: the best place to be is surrounded by our treasured possessions and our loved ones and with a roof over our head. And for many young adults, it's the only affordable place to stay; somewhere where they can receive first-class service from mum and dad. But this comes at a price!In some countries, it's quite traditional for people in their late teens and early 20s to live at home with their parents, but in other places, flying the nest to start their own independent life is very desirable. But there's been a growing trend, in the UK at least, for young people to return home to live-or not to leave home at all.A survey by a price comparison website found that 18% of adult children in the UK said they were moving back home because of debt, compared with 8% last year. More young people had lost their jobs, and others couldn't afford their rent compared with the previous year. So, it's easy to see why they're increasingly becoming home birds.The BBC's Lucy Hooker explains that many returning adult children enjoy home comforts. But for the 'hoteliers', that's mum and dad, the survey found the average cost to them has gone up sharply, and that they are sacrificing luxuries and holidays to look after their "big kids". Emma Craig from Money supermarket says, "They're trying to look after their children more. If your child comes home and you see them struggling financially, you feel more awkward asking them for rent or to contribute. It tugs on your heartstrings more."With parents splashing out around ￡1, 886 on takeaway food, buying new furniture and upgrading their Wi-Fi for the benefit of their offspring, it's easy for the returning children to put their feet up and make themselves at home. That's before they learn a home truth—that one day it might be their own kids who'll be checking into the hotel of mum and dad!12. Which proverb might present the young British's living conditions?A. A lazy youth,an awful age.B. East or west,home is best.C. Two heads are better than one.D. Nothing comes wrong to a hungry man.13. Which might be the reason for the increase of home birds?A. The popularity of living independently.B. Looking after their old parents.C. The increase of unemployment rate.D. Their parents' financial offer.14. What's Emma Craig's attitude towards home birds?A. Doubtful.B. Uncertain.C. Objective.D. Understandable.15. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. Returning to live with parents comes at a price.B. Parents are willing to receive their returning children.C. Flying the net is becoming popular at present.D. Home birds take it for granted to live with their parents.The Science of Risk-Seeking Sometimes we decide that a little unnecessary danger is worth it because when we weigh the risk and the reward,the risk seems worth tasking. (1) Some of us enjoy activities that would surprise and scare the rest of us.Why？Experts say it may have to do with how our brains work. The reason why any of us take any risks at all might have to do with early humans.Risk-takers were better at hunting,fighting,or exploring. (2) As the quality of Risk-taking was passed from on ration to the next,humans ended up with a sense of adventure and a tolerance for risk.So why aren't we all jumping out of airplanes then？Well,even 200，000 years ago,too much risk-taking could get one Killed.A few daring survived,though,along with a few stay-in-the-cave types.As a result,humans developed a range of character types that still exists today.So maybe you love car racing,or maybe you hate it. (3)No matter where you are on the risk-seeking range,scientists say that your willingness to take risks increases during your teenage years. (4) To help you do that,your brain increases your hunger for new experiences.New experiences often mean taking some risks,so your brain raises your tolerance for risk as well.Mean taking some risks,so your brain raisers your tolerance for risk as well.(5) For the risk-seekers a part of the brain related to pleasure becomes active,while for the rest of us,a part of the brain related to fear becomes active.As experts continue to study the science of risk-seeking,we'll continue to hit the mountains,the waves or the shallow end of the pool.A.It all depends on your character.B.Those are the risks you should jump to take.C.Being better at those things meant a greater chance of survival.D.Thus,these well-equipped people survived because they were the fittest.E.This is when you start to move away from your family and into the bigger world.F.However,we are not all using the same reference standard to weigh risks and rewards.G.New brain research suggests our brains work differently when we face a nervous situation.16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. GI was excited when my 12th-grade results were declared.I had earned a (21) at a top college.It was the (22) piece of good news my family had received in a long while.My father was in hospital and my mother was there (23) him.I rushed over to give them the good news.Maybe my thrilled mood was (24)-a middle-aged lady in the elevator smiled like me.On admission day,when I reached the college.I found my bag containing the (25) lost.My heart (26)，as there was little hopes of ever getting the money back,with no (27)in it.I rode back to the (28) to tell my parents,but once there,I couldn't gather the courage.I stood in the hospital corridor,feeling (29)，when I felt someone touch my shoulder.It was the woman in the elevator. "What is the problem？" she asked.The (30) in her voice broke the dam.Tears streaming,I told her (31).She listened and then said. "Don't worry." She handed me some money. "Take this," she said.I hesitated,but she (32)，and placed the money in my hands.I stood there rooted to the spot,overwhelmed. "Please give my your address,I will return it later." I said,finally finding my (33)."No need.Take care of your father and stay (34)." she said.Since then,I returned to that wing many times,in (35) of meeting her again,but in vain.21. A. living B. degree C. place D. rank22. A. first B. last C. right D. very23. A. waiting for B. attending to C. relying on D. looking at24. A. infectious B. impressive C. complicated D. encouraging25. A. bill B. book C. fee D. note26. A. beat B. broke C. sank D. pumped27. A. identification B. notification C. qualification D. admission28. A. college B. bank C. home D. hospital29. A. confused B. helpless C. lonely D. disappointed30. A. concern B. strength C. curiosity D. firmness31. A. anything B. something C. nothing D. everything32. A. inquired B. insisted C. refused D. reflected33. A. voice B. courage C. support D. confidence34. A. warm B. healthy C. calm D. strong35. A. honor B. case C. hope D. favor36. The person who set the course of my life was Miss Hurd. I was 13 years old when I entered Chandler Junior High. Shortly after I arrived, I (1) (inform) to choose a hobby to pursue during "club hours". The idea of hobbies and clubs made no sense to my immigrant ears, but I decided to follow the (2) (pretty) girl in my class. She led me into (3) presence of Miss Hurd, the school newspaper adviser and English teacher.A tough woman with salt-and-pepper hair and (4) (determine) eyes, Miss Hurd had no patience (5) lazy bones. She drilled us in grammar, assigned stories for us to read and discuss,and (6) (eventual) taught us how to put out a newspaper. Her introduction to the literary wealth of Greece gave me a new perspective on my war-torn homeland (7) (make) me proud of my origins. Owing to her (8) (inspire), I became a reporter by profession years later.Miss Hurd retired at the age of 62. By then, she (9) (work) for a total of 41 years. Miss Hurd was the one (10) changed my grief and pain into writing. But for Miss Hurd, I wouldn't have become a reporter.37. 为了提高各学科学习效率，你校英语报开设了学习方法专栏。
2021-2022学年(新教材)高二上学期第一次月考备考A卷 英语 解析版 听力
（新教材）2021-2022学年上学期高二第一次月考备考金卷 英 语 （A ） 注意事项： 1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
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4．考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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. What are the speakers doing? A. Shopping. B. Having lunch. C. Cooking dishes. 2. When does the performance start? A. At 6 o’clock. B. At 7 o’clock. C. At 8 o’clock. 3. Where are the speakers? A. At a hospital. B. At a gym. C. At a school. 4. What hasn’t been prepared for th e emergencies? A. A flashlight. B. Towels. C. Water. 5. What can be inferred about the woman? A. She doesn’t know the man. 此卷只装订不密封 姓名 准考证号 考场号 座位号B. She made a huge mistake.C. She is from New York.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
江苏省南通市海安高级中学2023-2024学年高二下学期第二次月考英语试题(含答案)
2023-2024学年度高二年级第二学期阶段检测英语第一部分听力（共两节, 满分30分）第一节（共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5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。
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. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Wash the vegetables.B. Greet the guests.C. Cut more vegetables.2. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Teacher and student.C. Librarian and student.3. What does the man probably want the woman to do?A. V olunteer with his organization.B. Help him with some research.C. Give some money to a cause.4. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. How often to take a car to the shop.B. How to drive a car safely.C. When to buy a car.5. What will the man do tomorrow?A. Go out with Molly.B. Go on a business lunch.C. Go to an auto show.第二节（共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5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。
2022-2023学年广东省揭阳市普宁市勤建学校高二(下)第一次月考英语试卷
2022-2023学年广东省揭阳市普宁市勤建学校高二（下）第一次月考英语试卷第一节阅读理解（共4小题，每小题2.5分，共37.5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1．（7.5分）Most animals on land are known to us，but many living things underwater are not.Now let's get to know some of them.Sea cucumberSea cucumber are strange animals living at the bottom of the sea.They wear brown or white green coats.When summer comes，they stay deep to sleep because they are afraid of heat.And when it is autumn，they move to shallow （浅的）water and get their food.PikeThe pike is a kind of freshwater fish.They are good swimmers and like swimming near boats，waiting to be fed.They have sharp teeth to catch fishes.When they are young，they live in groups.However，when they grow up，they prefer to live alone.CuttlefishA cuttlefish can swim quite fast，so it is also called rocket （火箭）fish.It has eight arms and two feelers on its head，just around its mouth.It ejects ink （喷墨）when it is in danger.Its meat is delicious，and it is often the first choice for many people.OctopusAn octopus has long arms，with which to catch food and protect itself.When it is sleeping，one or two of its arms are still on duty，keeping moving.Once it feels something dangerous，it can wake up at once to take action.（1）Sea cucumbers stay deep to sleep in summer because they _______ .A．are afraid of high temperatureB．want to get strong and fatC．are afraid of their enemyD．want to live alone（2）According to the passage ，_______ likes to swim near boats.A．the sea cucumberB．the cuttlefishC．the pikeD．the octopus（3）The _______ of an octopus can help protect it when in danger.A．colorB．armsC．soundD．smells2．（10分）J.K.Rowling is a British author of the Harry Potter fantasy series.She completed much of her first work，Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in a poor situation，often planning out her chapters in cafes near her small apartment in Edinburgh.Before penning the Harry Potter books，Rowling's life was one of struggle and loss.Her mother died in 1990 because of the multiple sclerosis（多发性硬化症）.Her first marriage ended just three years later.Unable to find work，Rowling struggled to support herself and her daughter on State Aid.Her financial conditions would not change until the late 1990s，when the Harry Potter series became a success beyond all expectations.Aided by the Scottish Arts Council，Rowling was able to complete her first novel，but primary encouragement from publishers was actually non-existent.She was told to find a day job，and the UK publisher，Bloomsbury，firstly published only 1，000 copies of the novel，titled in the UK as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.Within a half year of its publication in 1997，the novel achieved its first award，the Nestle Smarties Book Prize.A few months later，it received the British Book Award for Best Children's book of the year.In 1998，Scholastic purchased（购买）publication rights，and Rowling，now on her third payment of the series，was enjoying great success.The popularity of the series has made Rowling the most popular children's author ever.Both adults and children who show great interest in the books are eager for the publisher's next payment for Harry's adventures.Queen Elizabeth II honored Rowling in 2000，titling her as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.She remarried in 2001，to Dr.Neil Murray，with whom she has two children，In her public life，she devotes time to causes dear to her，including supporting Amnesty International.and funding research on a medical treatment for multiple sclerosis.（1）How did Rowling make a living before the late 1990s？A.By receiving government support.B.By depending on her husband.C.By working in a cafe near her home.D.By writing articles for local publishers.（2）What does the underlined word "support" mean ？A.Encourage sb by saying or showing you agree .B.Provide everything necessary so that sb can live or exist.C.Be ready to give help.D.Hold sb in place.（3）What can we infer from the last paragraph？A.Rowling works for the British royal family.B.Rowling suffers from multiple sclerosis.C.Rowling has done much for public charity.D.Rowling stays single till now.（4）What main message does the author tell us with the story？A.J.K.Rowling's major works .B.J.K.Rowling's inspiration for Harry Potter series .C.J.K.Rowling's success as an author.D.J.K.Rowling's extraordinary life.3．（10分）Many families take their children on vacation．They will usually travel for a few days or weeks during school breaks．But Julie and Tim Smith planned a longervacation with their two children．The Smith family is on a one-year trip around the world．They plan to visit 30 countries in all．Right now，the four travelers are about halfway through their trip．Ms．Smith says they are trying to see as much of the world as they can．Mr．Smith says one of the most interesting experiences of the trip has been meeting new people．He says people have been extremely friendly，very welcoming and love their kids．Eleven-year-old Tyler says he has enjoyed learning about the people they have met．He said，"I learned in Africa that people have very different lifestyles than in America．" His sister，9-year-old Kara，discovered that she liked Thai food．Ms．Smith says that the trip teaches the children a lot．It took the family a year to prepare for the trip．They had to sell their house and cars．Ms．Smith left her job and her husband is using unpaid leave．They carry small bags filled with lightweight clothing and whatever else they need．Ms．Smith says she enjoys being able to carry everything she needs on her back．She says she does not miss the things she has back home．"What has become more important is making these memories as a family and taking those with us instead．"The Smiths will continue to head east for the next six months．（1）In what way is the Smith family's trip different from many others' according to paragraph 1？A．They take their children on vacation．B．They travel around the world for a year with children．C．They travel during school breaks．D．They travel for a few weeks with children．（2）What does Tyler find interesting during the trip？A．Living in Africa．B．Lifestyles in America．C．Having Thai food．D．Learning about the people they have met．（3）Which of the following is NOT true about the Smiths' preparation for the trip？A．They left their jobs．B．It took the Smith family a year．C．They sold their house and cars．D．They put lightweight clothing in small bags．（4）What does the underlined word "those" in paragraph 3 refer to？A．The small bags they carry．B．The memories of the family．C．The things on her back．D．The things back home．4．（10分）Suy credits his interest in photography to a French journalist he met in 2000.Since 2012.he has used h love of photography for a good cause：protecting wildlife.As more and more animal species began to disappear from Kandal Province，he grew worried.So he created a photo project which he hoped would bring more attention to the loss of natural habitats in Cambodia.He hopes to educate Cambodians about the importance of bird species and the effect they have on nature.H said，"The biggest issue is the damage to habitats and poaching".Besides that，it is due to the demand from the rich who desire wild meat and who consider wild meat chemical-free.His photography work has shown how lack of education and law "enforcement" makes the problem worse.Hunting is at the root of Cambodian culture."Education is very limited，" he said. "And in terms of legal enforcement，only one organization is standing out，and that is the Wildlife Alliance." He noted that the group had carried out a number of successful crackdowns against hunting.But there were few major campaigns on wildlife hunting.as a whole.Protected areas within forests have disappeared at the same rate as forests in other parts of the country Poaching and hunting have led to the loss of animal and plant species in Cambodia.To Chantha Nasak，a wildlife expert，the damage to wildlife habitats is the main reason for the decrease in the number of wild animals.He says the destruction of forests and the use of land for agricultural and other purposes are the biggest threats，as well as the climate change.However.there are already agreements between some NGOs and the Cambodian government to help wild species.Also，Chantha Nasak says some communities are working together to protect wildlife around the country."All Cambodian citizens should join hands in the protection of wildlife，not just the NGOs and the government，" he said. "It should be everyone."（1）What problem did Suy meet in his photography work？A.Cambodians have a poor knowledge of protecting wildlife.B.Cambodians are lacking their culture of hunting.C.Cambodians like major campaigns on hunting wildlife.D.Cambodians have limited education about hunting.（2）How do the rich find wild meat in Cambodia？A.It contains high nutrition.B.It is free of chemicals.C.It tastes delicious and fresh.D.It is a symbol of social positions.（3）What is the main factor in leading to the decrease in wild animals Chantha thinks ？A.The climate change.B.The wild meat trade.C.The damage to wildlife habitats.D.The still-not-prohibited hunting.（4）What is the main idea of the text？A.A Cambodian is teaching the hunting culture.B.A photographer has a good knowledge of wildlife.C.A photographer is struggling with poachers.D.A Cambodian photographer urges to protect wildlife.阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
2020-2021学年行知中学高二下英语第一次月考试卷
上海市行知中学高二年级第二学期第一次月考英语试卷考试时间：100 分钟满分：100 分第I 卷（共77 分）I.Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At a restaurant. B. At a bank.C.At a gym.D. At a supermarket.2. A. Interviewer and interviewee. B. Headmaster and chemistry teacher.C.Doctor and patient.D. Receptionist and hotel guest.3. A. The man can find his talent by himself.B.It’s impossible to find one’s hidden talent.C.The book won’t be as good as it is introduced.D.It’s ridiculous to judge a person by his talent.4. A. He hasn’t paid the money. B. He arrived late at the airport.C. There was a strike at the airport.D. He felt it a shame to travel alone.5. A. Both of them were late for school two weeks ago.B.The man stayed up studying until the next morning.C.The man broke up with the woman several days ago.D.Their schedule was so tight that they studied in the morning.6. A. The boy’s homework is not as much as he describes.B.The boy should start doing homework rather than complain.C.The boy should have finished some homework at school.D.The boy should complain to his teacher about too much homework.7. A. Jack’s father is a baseball fan. B. It’s winter in New Zealand.C. The match will be held in England.D. The man wishes he could play baseball.8. A. They divorced 20 years ago.B.They often argue about where to live.C.They’re used to the character of the partner.D.They feel regretful for the arguments made during marriage.9. A. 600. B. 1200.C. 1800.D. 2400.10. A. The correct way to wash a sweater.B.The maintenance of a machine.C.The effect of cycling on cold weather.D.The special way to identify woolen products.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked questions on each of them. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Future researchers. B. College students.C. Company employees.D. Successful artists.12. A. To teach the listeners how to work hard.B.To enable the listeners to get better salaries.C.To prepare the listeners to get better jobs.D.To encourage the listeners to seize opportunities.13. A. Kindness. B. Diligence. C. Willingness. D. Interest.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. The benefits of walking. B. The importance of keeping fit.C. The way of forming a habit.D. The possibility of excising regularly.15. A. Because it needs much thinking. B. Because people can improve their memory.C. Because it is suitable for everyone.D. Because people needn’t concentrate on it.16. A. It is the easiest way to lose weight. B. It can be made part of people’s life.C. It can make people’s hearts stronger.D. It prevents people suffering from cancers.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. He has just been back from South America. B. He has been burnt for a few hours.C. He has been surfing the Internet for long.D. He has been doing school work all night.18. A. To look for something interesting for pleasure. B. To meet new friends in the net chatroom.C. To release pressure from heavy work.D. To look for information for his project.19. A. Quite a few sites are just old event calendars.B.It’s a waste of time to surf the Internet.C.A lot of information can be found.D.A lot of friends can be made on the Internet.20. A. People spend much time talking about other interests.B.It takes long to find things because of many useless sites.C.It is hard to start chatting with others in the chatroom.D.It’s hardly the best source of information available.II.Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Here are a few of common phrases and the stories behind them.Saved by the bell: This means to be saved from a difficult situation at the last moment. In England in the late 1600s, a guardsman was accused of being asleep on duty. He denied that he (21) (sleep) because he had been awake to hear the clock of St Paul’s Cathedral (22) (strike) 13 at midnight. This was his proof that he (23) not have slept. The judge laughed at the idea that the bells of St Paul’s Cathedral could be heard so far away and sentenced him to death. It was later verified, however, (24) the clock did strike 13 instead of 12 times on that night. (25) (save) by the bell, the guardsman was released from prison and lived to the age of 102.Top dog and underdog: Before the days of electric sawmills, all timber (26)be cut by hand. Two men used a saw to cut the timber. One man stood in the pit and got covered in sawdust as it fell down from the wood (27) (cut). He became known as the “underdog”. The (28) (fortunate) man, who stood above the pit at ground level, was called the “top dog”.Buy a pig in a poke: it means to buy something (29) having a close look at it before. In old times, a pig was frequently put on display for buyers to look at. When someone decided to buy the pig, the seller offered them (30) pig tied in a sack (known as a poke). When customers went back home and opened the sack, they sometimes found that the pig was not as good as the one on display.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.My dear friend Megan, as a solo (31) , is on her dream trip to Europe. Her first destination is London. I am receiving (32) from her and it is more than exciting to be a part of her exotic venture. “London is a mix of modernity and traditions. It is a timeless, classic and evergreen city which is known for some of the most famous buildings, museums and galleries in the world.” she writes, “and the weather is pleasant even though the rain clouds hover over (33)and it pours frequently. But it is not (34) my spirit a bit.”Her schedule for the two days is packed with visits to museums and parks, (35) the vintage side of the otherwise modern city. She is taking a walk in St James’s Park, enjoying the (36)flower display and smelling the roses along the way she messages me. “You would fall in love immediately with the rich spread of rainbow-hued flowers. They say the English are(37), but I am warmed by their smiles while walking and travelling with them in the tube or by the roadside.”At the end of the day, Megan plans to treat herself to a typical English afternoon tea, which is a platter of sandwiches and English pastries and cakes served in an elegant cake (38) and a pot of tea.On day two, she is to visit the Tate Britain which holds (39) from modern and contemporary artists. She will be catching a ferry down the river to Shakespeare’s Gl obe, a replica of an original Elizabethan theatre, which shows Shakespeare plays in the open air. She says, “To know a country like a(n) (40) , look at the art and you will see the world from their eyes.”III.Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Today, there are many avenues open to those who wish to continue their education. However, nearly all require some (41) in one’s career in order to attend school full time. Part- time education, that is, attending school at night or for one weekend a month, tends to drag the (42) out over time and puts the completion of a degree program out of reach of many people. (43) , such programs require a fixed time commitment which can also impact (44) on one’s career and family time.Of the many (45) to teaching and learning, however, perhaps the most flexible and accommodating is that called distance learning. Distance learning is an educational method, which allows the students the (46) to study at his or her own pace to achieve the (47) goals, which are so necessary in today’s world. The time required to study may be set aside at the student’s convenience with due (48) to all life’s other requirements. Besides, the student may enroll in distance learning courses from (49) any place in the world, while continuing to pursue their chosen career. Tutorial assistance may be (50) through regular airmail, telephone, fax machine, teleconferencing and over the Internet.Good distance learning programs are characterized by the inclusion of a subject (51) tool with every subject. This precludes (排除) the requirement for a student to travel away from home to take a test. Another characteristic of a good distance-learning program is the (52)of the distance-learning course with the same subject materials as those students taking the course on the home campus. The resultant diploma or degree should also be the same whether distance learning or on-campus study is employed.In the final analysis, a good distance learning program has a place not only for the (53)students but also the corporation or business that wants to work in partnership with their employees for the educational benefit, professional development, and business growth of the organization. (54) distance learning programs for their employees gives the business the advantage of (55) career-minded people while contributing to their personal and professional growth through education.41. A. experience B. break C. interest D. change42. A. process B. progress C. property D. integration43. A. Surprisingly B. Additionally C. Generally D. Traditionally44. A. appropriately B. reasonably C. negatively D. favorably45. A. complaints B. attitudes C. difficulties D. approaches46. A. individuality B. responsibility C. flexibility D. visibility47. A. professional B. academic C. relevant D. separate48. A. desire B. concentration C. regard D. account49. A. virtually B. constantly C. deliberately D. willingly50. A. adequate B. vacant C. available D. reliable51. A. registration B. participation C. investigation D. evaluation52. A. demonstration B. equivalence C. combination D. qualification53. A. distinguished B. outstanding C. independent D. individual54. A. Sponsoring B. Requiring C. Indicating D. Protesting55. A. objecting B. responding C. retaining D. presentingSection BDirections: Read the following two passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)The Old Man at theBridge——Ernest Hemingway (Adapted) An old man with steel rimmed spectacles and very dusty clothes sat by the side of the road. There was a bridge across the river and carts, trucks, and men, women and children were crossing it. But the old man sat there without moving. He was too tired to go any farther.It was my business to cross the bridge, explore the bridgehead beyond and find out to what point the enemy had advanced. I did this and returned over the bridge. The old man was still there.“Where do you come from?” I asked him.“From San Carlos,” he said, and smiled. “I was taking care of animals.”“Oh,” I said, not quite understanding.“Yes,” he said, “I stayed, you see, taking care of animals. I was the last one to leave the town of San Carlos.”“What animals were they?” I asked.“Various animals. There were two goats and a cat and then there were four pairs of pigeons.” he said, and shook his head. “I had to lea ve them. The captain told me to go because of the artillery (火炮).”“And you have no family?”“No,” he said, “only the animals I stated. The cat, of course, will be all right. A cat can look out for itself, but I cannot think what will become of the other s.”“This is not a good place to stop,” I said. “If you can make it, there are trucks up the road whereit heads for Tortosa.”“I will wait a while,” he said, “and then I will go.”He looked at me very blankly and tiredly, then said, having to share his worry with someone, “The cat will be all right, I am sure. But the others. It’s better not to think about the others.”“If you are rested I would go,” I urged. “Get up and try to walk now.”“Thank you,” he said and got to his feet, swayed from side to side and then sat down backwards in the dust.“I was taking care of animals,” he said dully, but no longer to me. “I was only taking care of animals.”There was nothing to do about him. It was Easter Sunday and the Fascists were advancing toward the Ebro. The fact that cats know how to look after themselves was all the good luck that old man would ever have.56.What is the narrator’s job?A.He takes care of animals in his hometown.B.He protects the people who cross the bridge.C.He scouts ahead for the enemy's location.D.He questions people before they cross the bridge.57.What are some inferences you can make about the old man?A.He's angry; he's confused; he's out of control.B.He's exhausted; he's given up; he's emotionless.C.He comes from a rich home; he's missing home; he's lost.D.He's aware of what's going on, but has little intention of leaving.58.What is the theme of the story?A.Wars disrupt the lives of innocent people.B.Growing old makes you tired.C.Animals are hard to find in war time.D.Soldiers have tough jobs in San Carlos.(B)The Development of MuseumsThe conviction that historical relics provide infallible testimony about the past is rooted in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when science was regarded as objective and value free. Such conviction was, until recently, reflected in museum displays. Museums used to look - and some still do - much like storage rooms of objects packed together in showcases: good for scholars who wanted to study the subtle differences in design, but not for the ordinary visitor, to whom it all looked alike. Similarly, the information accompanying the objects often made little sense to normal visitors.Recently, however, attitudes towards history and the way it should be presented have altered. The key word in heritage display is now 'experience', the more exciting the better and, if possible, involving all the senses. Good examples of this approach in the UK are the Jorvik Centre in York; the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television in Bradford; and the Imperial War Museum in London. In the US the trend emerged much earlier: Williamsburg has been a prototypefor many heritage developments in other parts of the world. No one can predict where the process will end. On so-called heritage sites computers provide virtual reality experiences, which will present visitors with a vivid image of the period of their choice, in which they themselves can act as if part of the historical environment. Such developments have been criticised as an intolerable vulgarization (通俗化), but the success of many similar locations suggests that the majority of the public does not share this opinion.It could be claimed that in order to make everything in heritage more 'real', historical accuracy must be increasingly altered. For example, in the Museum of Natural History in Washington, Neanderthal ( 尼安德特人的) man is shown making a dominant gesture to his wife. Such presentation tells us more about contemporary perceptions of the world than about our ancestors. There is one compensation, however, for the professionals who make these interpretations: if they did not provide the interpretation, visitors would do it for themselves, based on their own ideas, misconceptions and prejudices. And no matter how exciting the result, it would contain a lot more bias than the presentations provided by experts.Human bias is inevitable, but another source of bias in the representation of history has to do with the transitory nature of the materials themselves. The simple fact is that not everything from history survives the historical process. Castles, palaces and cathedrals have a longer lifespan than the dwellings of ordinary people. In a town like Leyden in Holland, several families lived together in circumstances beyond our imagination. Yet in museums, showrooms give only an image of the lifestyle of the upper class of that era. No wonder that people who stroll around exhibitions are filled with nostalgia: the evidence in museums indicates that life was so much better in the past.pared with today’s museums, those of the past .A.did not present history in a detailed way.B.were more clearly organized.C.were not primarily intended for the public.D.preserved items with greater care.60.According to the writer, current trends in the heritage industry .A.emphasize personal involvementB.rely on computer images.C.reflect minority tastes.D.have their origins in York and London.61.In Paragraph 3, the writer suggests that some museum exhibits .A.fail to match visitor expectations.B.are based on the false assumptions of professionals.C.reveal more about present beliefs than about the past.D.allow visitors to make more use of their imagination.62.The passage ends by noting that our view of history is biased because .A.we fail to use our imagination.B.we tend to ignore things that displease us.C.only very durable objects remain from the past.D.museum exhibits focus too much on the local area.Section CDirections: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box. Each sentence can only be used once. Note that there are two sentences more than you need.Despite the fact that American companies have been “global” for a very long time now, many people today inside companies still misunderstand cultural differences. They misperceive foreign- born workers, for example, as too "shy" or not “confident" enough. 63 In many cultures, it is just not appropriate to make small talk with someone you don't know, especially someone above you in the corporate level. 64 For example, if you express your loyalty to a particular team without knowing that of your colleagues, you might put them in the uncomfortable position of having to either conceal their own preference or express something that conflicts with yours. So, you can imagine how challenging it can be for someone from a non-small talk culture to try to fit into a US corporate setting.In addition, the US is basically a“straight-shooter ( 坦率的人)”style culture, where it is culturally valued to tell it like it is. But this isn't necessarily true worldwide. For example, in Japan, people prefer to communicate indirectly, especially when it comes to a sensitive topic. To avoid accidentally damaging a relationship, people approach problems through subtle hints or general statements. If someone were to directly state a problem, it would make them look ungraceful, immature, and untrustworthy. 65Americans tend to be relatively informal in a business context. 66 Many cultures are quite formal, especially when interacting with superiors. In general, Indian culture, for example, is very formal. Indians typically greet their elders and superiors by title (Sir, Mr., Dr., Professor) and never by their first name. This is also the case at the university, where students act with extreme levels of respect towards their professors.The above discussion just hits the tip of the iceberg of the different cultural misinterpretations in corporate America. For American employers to succeed in selecting, training, inspiring and keeping their top foreign-born talent, it is high time that they started taking account of these cultural differences in their leadership selection process.第II 卷（共23 分）I．Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.School uniformsSchool uniforms are becoming more and more popular across the U.S. A. That's no surprise, because they offer many benefits. They immediately end the powerful social sorting and labeling that come from clothing. If all students are dressed in the same way, they will not pay too much attention to their clothing, and some of them will not be laughed at for wearing the “wrong” clothes.Some people are against the strict rule of school uniforms, but they do not realize that students already accept a kind of rule—wanting to look just like their friends. The difference is that the clothing students choose for themselves creates social barriers; school uniforms tear those barriers down.As in other places, uniforms remind the wearers of their purposes and duties. For example, when a man or woman puts on a police uniform, he or she becomes, for a time, the symbol of law and order. The uniform means to the wearer his or her special duties and sends the same message to everyone the wearer meets. People with different jobs wear uniforms of one kind or another. For students, the school uniform reminds them that their task for the six or seven hours they are in school is to get an education.Some parents are unhappy about uniforms, saying that school uniforms will affect their children's “creativity”. As noted above, the clothes students choose to wear do not necessarily express their individuality. Chances are that they just copy their classmates. While they're in school, their job is to master reading, writing, maths, etc. Mastery of those skills will be good for the students to build up their creativity in every way.II. TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.68. 随着时间的流逝，一些广泛使用的谚语正在被淘汰。
高中英语真题-2013-2014学年下期高二年级第一次月考
高中英语真题:2013-2014学年下期高二年级第一次月考第一巻选择题（90分）单项填空（共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1. _______ water and sunlight, the young plants are dying.A. LackingB. Lacking ofC. Lacked ofD. Being lacked2．I thought her an honest girl ----I saw her.A. for the first timeB. every time whenC.the first time .D. by t he time3.He will revenge himeself ___his neighbour , a mean (卑鄙的)officer,____the murder of his wife.A. for,onB. on,forC.at , onD. on, at4. It was raining heavily, little Tom felt cold , so he stood ____ to his mother.A. closeB. closelyC. closedD. closing5. _____ full preprations, we decided to put off the meeting till n ext wek.A. We did not makeB.We had not madeC. Not having made D. Having not made6. Little ____about his own safety ,though he was in great dang er himself.A.. does he careB. did he careC. he comes.D. he care7. I have no doubt___he will pass the exam because of his dilig ence.A. that .B. wheterC. ifD. how8. She has ___that doctor for three months.A. married toB. got married toC. been married withD. bee n married to9. He took a wallet from the shelf of the supermarket and put it i n his pocket as if he ___ others .A. didn't worry aboutB.had nothing withC.was invisible toD. didn't do anything to10. _______ , the materials expand and contract with the increa se and decrease of temperature.A. It is well knownB. We all knowC. It is well known thatD. As is well known11.He lay in bed, with his eyes___up at the ceiling and his finge rs___.A.looked, crossingB.looking ,crossingC.looking, crosssedD.l ooked, crossed12.A: ________?B:Yeah, it seemed a little confusing to me at first, but now I get i t.Can you give me a moment? B.See what I mean ?C. Are you stuck ?D.Can you go on ?13. My camera can ___to take photos in cloudy or sunny conditi ons.A.regulateB.be adoptedC. be ajustedD. Analyse14. The boss demanded that the task ___within a week. So we had to work day and night.A .were to finished B.would be finished C. be finished D.finis hed15. ___long a vacation is, I always feel I want a few.A. WhileB.HoweverC.AlthoughD. What a16. It is one of the funniest things ________ on the Internet so f ar this year.A．finding B．being foundC．to find D．found17.The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow, so you ___have watered the flowers in the garden this morning.A.mustn'tB.shoudn'tC.needn'tD.can't18.She stood in front of him, her eyes ____on his face, which m ade him awkward.A. fixingB. were fixedC. fixedD. having fixed19.It is such an interesting novel by D.H .Lawrence____I want t o read once again.A. asB.soC. thatD.which20. The middle_aged man ___in thought, was said____an ideal j ob last week.A. losing, losingB. losing ,having lose C lost ,to have lost D. l ost,to lose二．完形填空（共20个小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）Years ago, if a teenager had some problems in her life, she mig ht go home and write in her diary. Now, a teenager with __1__ p roblems might go onto the Internet and write about them in a bl og. In many ways, a diary and a blog are very __2__. So, what makes blogging different from writing in __3__ diary?The biggest difference is that blogging is much more __4__ than a diary. Usually, a teenager treats her diary like a book full of _ _5__ that she does not want to __6__.It's interesting that someone who writes in a blog __7__ a diarywill probably write nearly the same information.I have a little sister, and some times I go online to read her __8_ _. She writes about things like waking up early for swimming pr actice and not studying enough for her chemistry test.__9__ I was her age, I wrote about the same things, but __10__ in my diary. Then, after I had finished writing, I would hide my di ary in a secret place because I was __11__ that my sister might read it!The biggest __12__ with blogging is that anyone can read what you write. If I was angry with a friend during high school and wr ote something __13__ about her in my diary, she would never k now. __14__， if my sister ever wrote something bad about a fri end, that friend __15__ read her blog and get a “cry”．There are also __16__ to blogging, of course. If I was feeling sa d one day and wrote in my diary, “Nobody cares about me，” _ _17__ would know about it. However, if my sister wrote the sam e sentence in her blog, her best friends would __18__ respond(回应) and tell her how much they __19__ her. Blogs help people _ _20__ in contact with their friends and to hear what the people a round them are doing.1．A.the sameB．troublesome C．difficultD．daily2．A.familiar B．special C．similar D．different3．A.a personal B．an ordinary C．a com mon D．a traditional4．A.attractive B．public C．convenient D．quick5．A.thoughts B．puzzles C．mysteries D．Secrets6．A.tell B．share C．publish D．solve7．A.instead of B．as well as C．in favor of D．in spite of8．A.blog B．diary C．report D．web9．A.Although B．Since C．When D．Because10．A.only B．already C．still D．Never11．A.angry B．concerned C．glad D．worried12．A.problem B．doubt C．trouble D．mistake13．A.poor B．wrong C．meanD．funny14．A.Besides B．However C．Therefor e D．Then15．A.should B．will C．must D．Might16．A.reasons B．disadvantages C．shortc oming D．advantages17．A.everyone B．no one C．anyone D．someone18．A.happily B．especially C．quickly D．specially19．A.like B．miss C．need D．help20．A.lose B．stay C．get D．Find三．阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）AOne day when a famous artist was on his way home, a young man stopped him and required to have a word with him. The artist accepted his request.The young man asked, “How can you produce so many beautif ul paintings and achieve your fame?”The artist said, “It seems that you have been thinking of becomi ng famous every day.”The young man nodded, “Yes. I have been dreaming of being a person as notable(著名的) as you. Every minute I am thinking of how to become reputa ble(著名的). I don’t know when I can achieve my fame.”The artist told him, “Don’t worry, young man, If you want to be a famous man this way, you will have to wait until you die!”“Why should I?” the young man was puzzled.The artist said, “What your dream is actually a high building. Yo u never think of how to build it with bricks. Thus the building will never come into reality. However, your story can serve as a mir ror. People will remember you because of your idleness(闲散，无聊) and laziness. They will often speak of your name while they give warnings to their children. Aren’t you a notorious(声名狼藉) person by then?”51. The man asked the artist to tell him ______________.A. how to paint so many pictures.B. how to become famousC. how he became a noblemanD. how to become an artist.52. After hearing his talk, the young man was puzzled because the artist told him ___________.A. he would die after he was famousB. he would be famous before he diedC. he would die before he was famousD. he would never be famous53.. The man didn’t achieve his fame because ____________.A. his wish was too highB. he was short of hardworking spiritC. he didn’t learn from othersD. he was too stupid54. The story mainly tells us ____________.A. a person needs high spiritB. one shouldn’t dream of becoming famousC. only by hard work can one’s wish come into realityD. one person sholdn’t be idle and lazy55. What does the artist’s words implied?A. The young man will surely become famous after he dies.B. The young man’s dream will never come true.C. Being notorious is the same as being famous.D. The young man will be set as a good example.BHow often one hears children wishing they were grown-ups, and, old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is the o ne who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his tim e in useless regrets.Childhood is a time when there are few responsibilities to make life difficult. If a child has good parents, he is fed, looked after a nd loved, whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever again in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. What’s more, life is always giving new things to the ch ild——things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well known. But a child has his pains: he is not so free t o do what he wishes to do; he is repeatedly being told not to do something, or being punished for what he has wrongly done. When a young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, and his room, b ut has to work if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way that he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society as he us ed to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, how ever, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the great happiness of building up for himself his o wn position in society.56．According to Paragraph 2, the writer thinks that .A．life for a child is fairly easyB．a child is always loved whatever he doesC．if much is given to a child, he must do something in return D．only children are interested in life57．The main idea of the passage is that .A．life is not enjoyable since each age has some painsB．young men can have the greatest happiness if they work ha rdC．childhood is the most enjoyable time in one’s life D．one is the happiest if he can make good use of each age inhis life58．The paragraph following this passage will most probably di scuss .A．examples of successful young menB．how to build up one’s position in societyC．joys and pains of old peopleD．what to do when one has problems in lifeCIn the today, a large group of people want a college education. However, everyone is not able to attend a four-year college. Many four-year colleges are already too crowed. To give more people a ch ance to get a college education, some cities and towns have bu ilt junior colleges.The junior college offers a two-year courses of study in a wide range（范围）of subjects. It prepares some young people to go on to a four-year college. It trains others for jobs in business, government, o r industry.Because junior colleges are built in cities, they can serve many people who live in a large community. Many students can not afford to go to a four-year college. But they can save enough to go to a junior college . The entrance fee at a junior college is low. Students can also save money by living at home.A junior college admits some high school graduates who would not be accepted at other schools. The four-year college turns down students whose high school grades are low. The junior college will often admit a student who might do well in taking a two-year course.One of the goals of our country is to educate as many people a s possible. The junior college is a school meant to serve many people. It puts a college education within the reach of a great n umber of people. Without these schools, many people would no t be able to continue their education past high school.59．The main idea of paragraph One is that junior colleges .A．offer two-year courses B．are as good as four-year collegesC．are badly needed D．are too crowed 60．According to the passage, junior colleges .A．admit those whose high school grades are not very low B．can admit more students than four-year collegesC．offer very limited subjectsD．only train students for jobs in business61．It is known the passage that .A．all high school graduates can go to collegesB．junior colleges are built in cities while four-year colleges are in the countryC．junior colleges are replacing four-year collegeD．junior college help to make college education popular D（略）E（略）高二年级英语第一月考参考答案第一卷1-----5ACBAC 6-----10BADCD 11----15CBDCB 16----20DCCAC 21--25----- ADDBD 2 6------30 BAACA 31-------35DACBD 36-----40DBCAB 41---45BCBCA 46-----50ABDBC 51---55DACBA 56---60DCCBD第二卷61．Kind,strong and funny 62.To play “Amazing Grace” f or him.63. \The united states. 64.Because it was his wish.\To me et his wish.65.Because she thinks they both matters.改错66.third前加the 67.the other floors 68.living\who lived 69.immmediately 70.built 71.去掉up 72. them-- it 73.from—into 74. when---how 75. cause—caused范文How to be popularMany of us wish to be popular with others, but not all can ac hieve this goals,Here are two steps to help you.The first step is to improve our appearance. We should be he althy and plainly but neatly dressed. In addition, learn to smile.P utting on a happy face not only helps us make friendsbut also m akes us feel better. Self-confidence is very important,which helps you make a good imp ressinon on others.Another important step is to develop more consideration for oth ers.Always put others first and place their interests before our o wn.It is also important to be good listeners. Only by being since re and respectful of others can we earn their respect.Having good social skills is necessary for us to get on with oth ers. And of course, you will be enjouing great popularity.2013-2014学年下期高二年级第一次月考第一巻选择题（90分）单项填空（共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1. _______ water and sunlight, the young plants are dying.A. LackingB. Lacking ofC. Lacked ofD. Being lacked2．I thought her an honest girl ----I saw her.A. for the first timeB. every time whenC.the first time .D. by the time3.He will revenge himeself ___his neighbour , a mean (卑鄙的)officer,____the murder of his wife.A. for,onB. on,forC.at , onD. on, at4. It was raining heavily, little Tom felt cold , so he stood ____ to his mother.A. closeB. closelyC. closedD. closing5. _____ full preprations, we decided to put off the meeting till next wek.A. We did not makeB.We had not madeC. Not having madeD. Having not made6. Little ____about his own safety ,though he was in great danger himself.A.. does he careB. did he careC. he comes.D. he care7. I have no doubt___he will pass the exam because of his diligence.A. that .B. wheterC. ifD. how8. She has ___that doctor for three months.A. married toB. got married toC. been married withD. been married to9. He took a wallet from the shelf of the supermarket and put it in his pocket as if he ___ others .A. didn't worry aboutB.had nothing withC.was invisible toD. didn't do anything to10. _______ , the materials expand and contract with the increase and decrease of temperature .A. It is well knownB. We all knowC. It is well known thatD. As is well known11.He lay in bed, with his eyes___up at the ceiling and his fingers___.A.looked, crossingB.looking ,crossingC.looking, crosssedD.looked, crossed12.A: ________?B:Yeah, it seemed a little confusing to me at first, but now I get it.Can you give me a moment? B.See what I mean ?C. Are you stuck ?D.Can you go on ?13. My camera can ___to take photos in cloudy or sunny conditions.A.regulateB.be adoptedC. be ajustedD. Analyse14. The boss demanded that the task ___within a week. So we had to work day and night.A .were to finished B.would be finished C. be finished D.finished15. ___long a vacation is, I always feel I want a few.A. WhileB.HoweverC.AlthoughD. What a16. It is one of the funniest things ________ on the Internet so far this year.A．finding B．being foundC．to find D．found17.The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow, so you ___have watered the flowers in the g arden this morning.A.mustn'tB.shoudn'tC.needn'tD.can't18.She stood in front of him, her eyes ____on his face, which made him awkward.A. fixingB. were fixedC. fixedD. having fixed19.It is such an interesting novel by D.H .Lawrence____I want to read once again.A. asB.soC. thatD.which20. The middle_aged man ___in thought, was said____an ideal job last week.A. losing, losingB. losing ,having lose C lost ,to have lost D. lost,to lose二．完形填空（共20个小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）Years ago, if a teenager had some problems in her life, she might go home and write in her diar y. Now, a teenager with __1__ problems might go onto the Internet and write about them in a bl og. In many ways, a diary and a blog are very __2__. So, what makes blogging different from wr iting in __3__ diary?The biggest difference is that blogging is much more __4__ than a diary. Usually, a teenager tre ats her diary like a book full of __5__ that she does not want to __6__.It's interesting that someone who writes in a blog __7__ a diary will probably write nearly the sa me information.I have a little sister, and some times I go online to read her __8__. She writes about things like waking up early for swimming practice and not studying enough for her chemistry test.__9__ I was her age, I wrote about the same things, but __10__ in my diary. Then, after I had fini shed writing, I would hide my diary in a secret place because I was __11__ that my sister might read it!The biggest __12__ with blogging is that anyone can read what you write. If I was angry with a fr iend during high school and wrote something __13__ about her in my diary, she would never kn ow. __14__， if my sister ever wrote something bad about a friend, that friend __15__ read her b log and get a “cry”．There are also __16__ to blogging, of course. If I was feeling sad one day and wrote in my diary,“Nobody cares about me，” __17__ would know about it. However, if my sister wrote the same sentence in her blog, her best friends would __18__ respond(回应) and tell her how much they __19__ her. Blogs help people __20__ in contact with their friend s and to hear what the people around them are doing.1．A.the sameB．troublesome C．difficult D．daily2．A.familiar B．special C．similar D．different3．A.a personal B．an ordinary C．a common D．a traditional 4．A.attractive B．public C．convenient D．quick5．A.thoughts B．puzzles C．mysteries D．Secrets6．A.tell B．share C．publish D．solve7．A.instead of B．as well as C．in favor of D．in spite of8．A.blog B．diary C．report D．web9．A.Although B．Since C．When D．Because10．A.only B．already C．still D．Never11．A.angry B．concerned C．glad D．worried12．A.problem B．doubt C．trouble D．mistake13．A.poor B．wrong C．mean D．funny14．A.Besides B．However C．Therefore D．Then15．A.should B．will C．must D．Might16．A.reasons B．disadvantages C．shortcoming D．advantages 17．A.everyone B．no one C．anyone D．someone18．A.happily B．especially C．quickly D．specially19．A.like B．miss C．need D．help20．A.lose B．stay C．get D．Find三．阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）AOne day when a famous artist was on his way home, a young man stopped him and required to have a word with him. The artist accepted his request.The young man asked, “How can you produce so many beautiful paintings and achieve your fa me?”The artist said, “It seems that you have been thinking of becoming famous every day.”The young man nodded, “Yes. I have been dreaming of being a person as notable(著名的) as you. Every minute I am thinking of how to become reputable(著名的). I don’t know when I can achieve my f ame.”The artist told him, “Don’t worry, young man, If you want to be a famous man this way, you will have to wait until you die!”“Why should I?” the young man was puzzled.The artist said, “What your dream is actually a high building. You never think of how to build it w ith bricks. Thus the building will never come into reality. However, your story can serve as a mirr or. People will remember you because of your idleness(闲散，无聊) and laziness. They will often speak of your name while they give warnings to their children. Aren’t you a notorious(声名狼藉) person by then?”51. The man asked the artist to tell him ______________.A. how to paint so many pictures.B. how to become famousC. how he became a noblemanD. how to become an artist.52. After hearing his talk, the young man was puzzled because the artist told him ___________.A. he would die after he was famousB. he would be famous before he diedC. he would die before he was famousD. he would never be famous53.. The man didn’t achieve his fame because ____________.A. his wish was too highB. he was short of hardworking spiritC. he didn’t learn from othersD. he was too stupid54. The story mainly tells us ____________.A. a person needs high spiritB. one shouldn’t dream of becoming famousC. only by hard work can one’s wish come into realityD. one person sholdn’t be idle and lazy55. What does the artist’s words implied?A. The young man will surely become famous after he dies.B. The young man’s dream will never come true.C. Being notorious is the same as being famous.D. The young man will be set as a good example.BHow often one hears children wishing they were grown-ups, and, old people wishing they were young again. Each age has its pleasures and its pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting his tim e in useless regrets.Childhood is a time when there are few responsibilities to make life difficult. If a child has good p arents, he is fed, looked after and loved, whatever he may do. It is impossible that he will ever a gain in his life be given so much without having to do anything in return. What’s more, life is alw ays giving new things to the child——things that have lost their interest for older people because they are too well known. But a child has his pains: he is not so free to do what he wishes to do; he is repeatedly being told not to do something, or being punished for what he has wrongly done.When a young man starts to earn his own living, he can no longer expect others to pay for his fo od, his clothes, and his room, but has to work if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing about in the way that he used to as a child, he will go hungry. And if he break s the laws of society as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may go to prison. If, howev er, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the great happiness o f building up for himself his own position in society.56．According to Paragraph 2, the writer thinks that .A．life for a child is fairly easyB．a child is always loved whatever he doesC．if much is given to a child, he must do something in returnD．only children are interested in life57．The main idea of the passage is that .A．life is not enjoyable since each age has some painsB．young men can have the greatest happiness if they work hardC．childhood is the most enjoyable time in one’s lifeD．one is the happiest if he can make good use of each age in his life58．The paragraph following this passage will most probably discuss .A．examples of successful young menB．how to build up one’s position in societyC．joys and pains of old peopleD．what to do when one has problems in lifeCIn the today, a large group of people want a college education. However, everyone is not able t o attend a four-year college. Many four-year colleges are already too crowed. To give more people a chance to get a college education, some cities and towns have built junior colleges.The junior college offers a two-year courses of study in a wide range（范围）of subjects. It prepares some young people to go on to a four-year college. It trains others for jobs in business, government, or industry.Because junior colleges are built in cities, they can serve many people who live in a large comm unity. Many students can not afford to go to a four-year college. But they can save enough to go to a junior college. The entrance fee at a junior co llege is low. Students can also save money by living at home.A junior college admits some high school graduates who would not be accepted at other school s. The four-year college turns down students whose high school grades are low. The junior college will ofte n admit a student who might do well in taking a two-year course.One of the goals of our country is to educate as many people as possible. The junior college is a school meant to serve many people. It puts a college education within the reach of a great nu mber of people. Without these schools, many people would not be able to continue their educati on past high school.59．The main idea of paragraph One is that junior colleges .A．offer two-year courses B．are as good as four-year collegesC．are badly needed D．are too crowed60．According to the passage, junior colleges .A．admit those whose high school grades are not very lowB．can admit more students than four-year collegesC．offer very limited subjectsD．only train students for jobs in business61．It is known the passage that .A．all high school graduates can go to collegesB．junior colleges are built in cities while four-year colleges are in the country C．junior colleges are replacing four-year collegeD．junior college help to make college education popularD（略）E（略）高二年级英语第一月考参考答案第一卷1-----5ACBAC 6-----10BADCD 11----15CBDCB 16----20DCCAC 21--25----- ADDBD 2 6------30 BAACA 31-------35DACBD 36-----40DBCAB 41---45BCBCA 46-----50ABDBC 51---55DACBA 56---60DCCBD第二卷61．Kind,strong and funny 62.To play “Amazing Grace” for him.63. \The united states. 64.Because it was his wish.\To meet his wish.65.Because she thinks they both matters.改错66.third前加the 67.the other floors 68.living\who lived 69.immmediately70.built 71.去掉up 72. them-- it 73.from—into 74. when---how 75. cause—caused范文How to be popularMany of us wish to be popular with others, but not all can achieve this goals,Here are two ste ps to help you.The first step is to improve our appearance. We should be healthy and plainly but neatly dres sed. In addition, learn to smile.Putting on a happy face not only helps us make friendsbut also makes us feel better. Self-confidence is very important,which helps you make a good impressinon on others.Another important step is to develop more consideration for others.Always put others first and pl ace their interests before our own.It is also important to be good listeners. Only by being sincer e and respectful of others can we earn their respect.Having good social skills is necessary for us to get on with others. And of course, you will be e njouing great popularity.。
2021-2022学年江西省宜春市铜鼓中学高二(下)第一次月考英语试卷(含答案解析)
2021-2022学年江西省宜春市铜鼓中学高二（下）第一次月考英语试卷ASome Useful Majors To Get Your Degree InCollege offers you many academic freedoms. You can develop existing hobbies and explore new interests and find a major that will put you on the career path you want.In this article, we explore several of the most useful college majors you can pursue to increase your chances of landing a high-paying job after graduation.Medical and health preparatory programsThese programs prepare individuals for medical school or other health-related programs and careers. Healthcare occupations such as those pursued by medical and health preparatory majors are expected to grow by 14% through 2028 and bring in an annual average income of 66,440.StatisticsA degree in statistics prepares individuals for careers as statisticians, finance professionals and other related fields. This career field is in high demand and is expected to grow by 30% through 2028, which is significantly faster than other occupations. The average annual income for statisticians and similar careers is 87,780.Marine engineering (海事工程)A Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering prepares students with knowledge on various marine operating systems including offshore structures (离岸结构), boats and submarines. This career field is projected to grow by 9% between 2018 and 2028, which is faster than most other occupations. The medium income after graduation is 92,560.EconomicsEconomics majors learn how economic systems work and how they impact society. Common occupations for economics majors include financial analysts, actuaries (精算师) and market research analysts. This career field is expected to grow by 8% through 2028 with a medium annual income of 104,340.1. Which major leads to occupations with the most job growth?A. Medical and health preparatory programs.B. Statistics.C. Marine engineering.D. Economics.2. What can you expect to learn about if you major in Economics?A. Health-related programs.B. Offshore structures.C. Marine operating systems.D. Economic systems.3. What do the listed majors have in common?A. They guarantee highest-paying jobs.B. They are available in all colleges.C. They are welcomed in the job market.D. They equip students to work overseas.BHe came to Britain, 16, with a handful of qualifications, £5 in pocket and a burning ambition.Thirty-five years later, Vijay, 51, and his brother, Bhikhu, own a drug company which does £ 234 million worth of business each year. Together they are worth £280 million and now they have been jointly named "Entrepreneur of the Year".It is an inspirational tale. Yet despite their wealth and this award, Vijay remains modest about their success. He praises his mother: "She is an incredible lady. She taught us hard work, honesty and we have based our lives on those qualities."In 1967, Vijay kissed his mother goodbye to London to make his fortune. "I had little more than my qualifications and £5," says Vijay. "But to go with those, I had a huge ambition to make something of myself," he recalls. Typically, Vijay looks on the bright side. "When you start from zero, things can't get any worse. You have only one way to go, and that's up—if there is a hunger in your stomach for success," Vijay says. "My brother and I were determined to better ourselves and Britain was the land of opportunity."By 1982, he had owned six chemist's shops, when Bhikhu, a then financial analyst, joined him, adding stone "financial discipline" to his company. Vijay says: "I simply couldn't have done it without him." As he puts it, "Brought up under one roof, we understand one another from A to Z."Vijay is keen to continue repaying the country he has made his own. "We hope we are model citizens and would like to remain so," he says. "We are lucky enough to live in a country that never stands in our way." His message for young people is to do the same: "Identify your aim, and do not let anything discourage you from achieving that goal."4. What did Vijay possess when starting his business?A. £280 million in cash.B. A small drug company.C. The title "Entrepreneur of the Year".D. Nothing but qualifications and ambition.5. What is the recipe for Vijay's success?A. His brother's financial aid.B. His identity of a model citizen.C. The perseverance in his goal.D. Encouraging quotes from mom.6. Which can probably replace the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?A. We share something in common.B. We know each other inside out.C. We count on each other in career.D. We two together are like oil and water.7. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. From Penniless to MillionaireB. The Significance of EducationC. The Power of Deep BrotherhoodD. A Modest Successful BusinessmanCA seriously sick Maryland man named David Bennett Sr.received a pig's heart in a pioneering transplant surgery successfully on January 17th,2022.However,this man who regained his life has a criminal record because of a violent attack 34 years ago in which he repeatedly stabbed a young man,Edward Shumaker,causing him paralyzed.The Washington Post first reported the transplant patient's criminal record and the attack that led to it.The revelations have resulted in debate about how patients are selected for high-tech medical care."The transplant gave him life," Edward's sister voiced her displeasure with the transplant for Bennett. "But my brother never got a second chance at life."But Bennett's doctors said that such unsetting historical records do not disqualify patients from getting cutting-edge medical procedures.Officials at the University of Maryland Medical Center,where the transplant operation was performed,said in a statement that health care providers were committed to treating all patients,regardless of their backgrounds or life circumstances."It is the holy duty of any hospital or health care organization to provide lifesaving care to every patient who comes through their doors based on their medical needs," the officials said."There's a long-existing standard in medical ethics that physicians or surgeons don't pick and choose who they treat," said Karen J.Maschke,a research scholar at the Hastings Center and editor of Ethics & Human Research.The question has arisen in the context of imprisoned people and enemies in war,and more recently people with COVID who chose not to get vaccinated,she noted."Where would you draw the line if you picked and chose？" Maschke asked.8. What criminal record did David Bennett Sr.have？______A. He repeatedly stabbed a young man,Edward Shumaker,to death.B. He repeatedly stabbed a young man,Edward Shumaker,to being paralyzed.C. That David Bennett Sr.received a pig's heart disobeyed the conventional medical procedure.D. That David Bennett Sr.received a pig's heart disobeyed a long-existing standard in medical ethics.9. What is the attitude of Edward's sister towards the transplant？______A. Skeptical.B. Disapproving.C. Approving.D. Indifferent.10. According to the article,which of the following is TRUE？______A. Patients with criminal records are disqualified from getting cutting edge medical procedures.B. Imprisoned people can' t receive high-tech medical procedures.C. Physicians shouldn't provide lifesaving care to those who have unsettling histories.D. People with COVID who chose not to get vaccinated could also receive pioneering medicaltreatment.11. What's the main idea of this passage？______A. David Bennett Sr.received a pig's heart transplant successfully.B. David Bennett Sr.has no right to get high-tech medical procedures.C. A patient with a violent criminal record got a breakthrough heart transplant.D. Health care providers shouldn't treat patients who have criminal records.DIt's a connected world,and nearly every device,appliance,and machine with some sort of computer running inside it can be connected to others through the Internet of Things（IoT）.What a great leap forward in this journey we call human civilization!But does this recent advancement come with a dark secret that can someday turn on us？Are smart devices spies around us？Many smart appliances today,particularly smartphones and virtual assistants are equipped with voice command capabilities.They can,therefore,listen to and record your comments and conversations even after they've carried out your original command.Concerns about devices turning on voice command by themselves and listening even when you do not enable the feature have also been raised.The question then is：What actually happens when your smart device is listening？How much information gets recorded,and where does this eventually end up in？Take a listening app called "Alphonso" as an example.You can't download it directly from the App Store,but it comes with some games and apps that you can fix.While you are playing games on your smartphone,Alphonso comes to life and listens to what you are watching on TV.It then records this information and sends it to some server somewhere,and the data is analyzed to build a profile about your TV-viewing habits.Alphonso proves that devices can listen to what you say and do.Now,what's to stop devices from gathering other data？They can be made to look at chat and text messages or your calendar,for example.Everything about you would be fair game.Some popular smart home platforms can control the platforms to fall silent but still remain active,capturing every word you speak that can potentially land you in some sort of phishing（网络欺诈）trouble.This seems to be the price we have to pay for the convenience that technology gives us.Privacy seems non-existent.So we should thus take steps to protect ourselves from this eventuality.12. What can we infer about IoT mentioned in paragraph 1？______A. People rely too much on IoT.B. IoT spies are exactly among us.C. IoT can be a double-edged sword.D. IoT merely comes with a dark secret.13. What is the potential risk associated with smart devices？______A. Voice command capabilities.B. Personal data and identity theft.C. Original command recognition.D. Location-based tracking function.14. Why does the author take "Alphonso" as an example？______A. To present how smart devices send ads.B. To introduce the advantage of voice commands.C. To show the usage of downloading listening app.D. To explain how hidden app steal people's privacy.15. Where dose the article go next？______A. Ways to prevent information leakage.B. Reasons for the loss of personal data.C. Tricks of obtaining sensitive information.D. Methods of interactions with technologies.When people read on a screen,they don't understand what they've read as well as when they read in print.Why？(1) .If a blueberry rolls under the refrigerator,you might straighten out a coat hanger and use it to reach under the fridge and pull out the fruit.You've taken a tool made for one thing and adapted it for something new.(2) .When we read online,the brain creates a different set of connections between cells from the ones it uses for reading in print.As a result,the brain might change into skim mode（略读模式）when you are reading on a screen,and it may switch to deep reading mode when you turn to print.(3) .One way mindset works is in assuming how easy or hard we expect the reading to be.If we think it will be easy,we might not put in much efforts.Much of what we read on a screen tends to be text messages and social media posts. (4) ，so when people read on a screen,they read faster.But when reading is fast,we may not absorb all the ideas as well as when we read in print.That fast reading can become a habit associated with reading on a screen.Imagine that you turn on your phone to read an assignment for school. (5) ，which is not helpful if you're trying to understand the themes in that classic book To Kill a Mockingbird.A.They're usually easy to understandB.Your brain might fire up the skim modeC.Your eyes don't just focus on the wordsD.That's what the brain does when you readE.It also depends on what you assume about the textF.The following example may help explain the reasonG.Speed isn't the only problem with reading on screens16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. GSince my teens,I've always been crazy about fashion.I am the type of girl who spends too much money on(21).I've always dreamed about having a（n）(22) in fashion.So,I decided to(23) my dreams and go to university to study fashion design.When I(24) an internship（实习期）at Girls' Life this past spring,I was(25) to be able to write articles for the website and help(26) the covers for new issues.When the editor-in-chief Karen asked if anyone wanted to help out in the fashion department,I(27) the opportunity.At first,my job was to take care of an upcoming jeans(28).After spending so much time with the clothes,I knew I just had to go to the(29) shoot.My parents always told me to speak up when I(30) something,so I gathered up the(31) to ask Karen if I could help with the shoot.Much to my(32)，Karen agreed and I got down to work.The shoot was(33) amazing!When the photographer asked me to help test the lighting for a few shots,I was super(34).When one of the models didn't show up and I was asked to step into her(35)，I was blown away.Before I knew it,I was being(36) for my jeans and standing in front of the photographer,(37) a pose.It was a dreamlike experience,one that I will(38) for the rest of my life.I'm grateful for this opportunity,but it never would have happened if I hadn't(39) to be a part of it.So,don't give up on your dreams,and don't be(40) to do everything you can to help achieve them,either.21. A. clothes B. trips C. books D. phones22. A. business B. interest C. career D. trend23. A. follow B. create C. share D. search24. A. finished B. landed C. arranged D. advertised25. A. confused B. relaxed C. embarrassed D. thrilled26. A. study B. collect C. pick D. confirm27. A. counted on B. turned down C. jumped at D. took over28. A. sale B. shoot C. material D. game29. A. rapid B. extra C. actual D. unique30. A. wanted B. changed C. posted D. hid31. A. message B. information C. advice D. courage32. A. delight B. disappointment C. regret D. relief33. A. nearly B. randomly C. merely D. totally34. A. sensitive B. nervous C. cautious D. excited35. A. path B. shoes C. office D. circles36. A. charged B. fitted C. paid D. admired37. A. striking B. fighting C. assessing D. exposing38. A. grasp B. remember C. imagine D. describe39. A. planned B. expected C. asked D. ordered40. A. curious B. selfish C. eager D. afraid41. All-out search and rescue efforts (1) (be) underway onMonday, 21st, Mar, 2022, after a China Eastern Airlines aircraft (2) (carry) 132 people crashed in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in the afternoon-ending China's 12-year air safety record.Flight MU5735 left Kunming, capital of Yunnan province, at 1: 11 pm and was scheduled to arrive (3) Guangzhou, Guangdong province, at 3: 05 pm. Air traffic controllers lost track of the plane over Wuzhou, Guangxi. The flight was carrying 123 passengers and nine crew members.In an instruction issued(发布) shortly after the crash, President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, said he was (4) (shock) to learn about the accident and asked for the immediate launch of an emergency response.Premier Li Keqiang also made (5) instruction on Monday, urging that utmost(最大限度的) efforts (6) (make) to search for survivors and treat the injured. He also stressed that efforts be made (7) (comfort) the victims' families and provide them with necessary help.Li asked authorities to release relevant information in a (8) (time), accurate and evidence-based manner, find the cause of the accident and take (9) (measure) to strengthen civil aviation safety management.More than 640 firefighters from nearby Yunnan and Guangdong provinces were dispatched(急遣) to the crash site. Police officers and members of the People's Armed Police Force were also sent to thecrash scene for search and rescue work, (10) was a clear reflection of local authorities' immediate response to the emergency.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)42. 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。
高二一月月考(英语)试题含答案
高二一月月考（英语）（考试总分：120 分）一、阅读理解（本题共计3小题，总分25分）1.（7.5分）As a marathon runner and regular gym fan, physical fitness was my life. All that changed in May 1997 when I survived a near-deadly car accident. After several weeks in unconsciousness, I woke up with a raspy(沙哑的) voice and no balance. I had to relearn how to sit, stand, walk and move about. Seven years of physical treatment later, I began walking on my own, though slowly and haltingly(跛). I keep a walker around for when I need to move quickly.During all these years of recovery, I remained a gym fan. As I watched the personal trainers working with their customers, I knew I was as fit as they were. So I decided this would be my new purpose. I started studying for the personal training certification exam immediately. Once I did, my health club immediately hired me.However, if you don’t obtain customers, you don’t work. Who was going to choose me with a health club full of able-bodied trainers? A medical consultant suggested I teach group exercise classes in senior homes. Over time, I’ve been able to add more classes, such as balance exercises. Balance work is so important for older people. And for me too! Now the exercises I teach are helping me as much as they do my class. The years as a physical treatment patient have given me lots of cues to use as I teach my classes.A personal trainer —on a walker? It’s not something you see every day. While my students aren’t athletes or body builders, working with seniors gives me an audience that appreciates what I have overcome through regular exercise. I’m able to encourage them beyond what they thought they could do. No longer do my disabilities embarrass me or make me feel ashamed. They have led me to a new purpose in life: inspiring and encouraging thoseI serve.21. What new career would the author take up?A. A gym athlete.B. A marathon runner.C. A physical fitness instructor.D. A physical treatment consultant.22. What inspired the author to work again?A. His audience.B. Others’advice.C. His disabilities.D. The love for gym.23. Why did the author serve the old people?A. He was also a senior with disabilities.B. He couldn’t obtain young customers.C. He had much experience in the senior health.D. He was not as professional as the other personal trainers.2.（10分）As Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information, are people remembering less? If you know your computer will save information, why store it in your own personal memory, your brain? Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how.In a recent study, Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments. She and her research team wanted to know how the Internet is changing memory. In the first experiment, they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer. The first group of people understood that the computer would save the information. The second group understood that the computer would not save it. Later, the second group remembered the information better. People in the first group knew they could find the information again, so they did not try to remember it.In another experiment, the researchers gave people facts to remember, and told them where to find the information on the computer. The information was in a specific computer folder. Surprisingly, people later remembered the folder location better than the facts. When people use the Internet, they do not remember the information. Rather, they remember how to find it. This is called “transactive memory (交互记忆).”According to Sparrow, we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet. Instead, computer users are developing stronger transactive memories: that is, people are learning how to organize huge quantities of information so that they are able to access it at a later date. This doesn’t mean we are becoming either more or less intelligent, but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing.24. The passage begins with two questions to _________.A. introduce the main topicB. show the author’s attitudeC. describe how to use the InternetD. explain how to store information25. What can we learn about the first experiment?A. Sparrow’s team typed the information into a computer.B. The two groups remembered the information equally well.C. The first group did not try to understand the information.D. The second group did not understand the information.26. In transactive memory, people _________.A. keep the information in mindB. change the quantity of informationC. organize information like a computerD.remember how to find the information27. What is the effect of the Internet according to Sparrow’s research?A. We are using memory differently.B. We are becoming more intelligent.C. We have poorer memories than before.D. We need a better way to access information.3.（7.5分）From July to October every year, about a quarter of the world’s blue whales feed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California. But the whales currently face a major threat in their favorite feeding area. Ships carrying cargo (货物）sail in the same area at the same time. All too often, the whales’ paths and the ships’ travel lines overlap (重叠), and a ship will hit a whale.According to a new study, these ship strikes have become a serious threat to the overall population of the world’s blue whales. Only about 10,000 of the creatures still exist worldwide. Blue whales are the largest known animals ever to live on Earth. Even so, if hit by a container ship, a blue whale will likely die from its injuries.In 2007 alone, large ships killed five blue whales in the waters off San Francisco and Los Angeles, California. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says that because there are so few whales already, losing three to five from the California whale population every year is a significant loss. “The estimated population of blue whalesin this part of the Pacific is 2,500”, says Sean Hastings, a NOAA analyst. “So every whale counts toward this species moving off the endangered-species list.”Now, marine scientists must figure out how to protect the whales from the giant container ships. One very simple program is already under way in the Santa Barbara Channel, a waterway that separates mainland California from the nearby Channel Islands.The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary has asked large container ships passing through the area to voluntarily slow down. Sailing slower will allow the ships crew (船员）more time to change course before hitting a whale.Several of the world’s largest shipping lines are set to participate in the new program. For every ship that passes through the Santa Barbara Channel at or below the reduced speed of 12 knots (海里/小时）, the company that owns the ship will be paid $2,500.28. From Paragraph 1, we can know that_____.A. people intend to illegally hunt blue whales for moneyB. large ships often carrying goods may pollute the seaC. the container ships may hit the blue whales frequentlyD. there is fewer fish in blue whales favorite feeding area29. According to Sean Hastings, it’s inferred that .A. the number of the blue whales is decreasing sharply.B. the blue whales are still on the endangered-species list.C. most of the world’s blue whales live in the Pacific Ocean.D. blue whales are often disturbed by other endangered creatures.30. What are the last three paragraphs mainly about?A. The basic responsibility of a sailor.B. Measures to protect the blue whales.C. The world’s largest shipping lines.D. Ways to slow down the speed of the ships.二、阅读七选五（本题共计1小题，总分10分）4.（10分）How to Improve Your Study HabitsPerhaps you are an average student with average intelligence. You do well enough in school, but you probably think you will never be a top student. 31. _______ Yes, evenstudents of average intelligence can be top students without additional work. Here are some tips for you:1. Plan your time carefully. Make a list of your weekly tasks. Then make a schedule or chart of your time. Fill in committed time such as eating, sleeping, meetings, classes, etc. Then decide on good, regular times for studying. 32._______ It’s important to set aside time for relaxation, hobbies, and entertainment as well. Furthermore, it will enable you to plan your activities so that you have enough time for both work and play.2. Find a good place to study. Choose one place for your study area. It may be a desk or a chair at home or in the school library, but it should be comfortable, and it should not have distractions. When you begin to work, you should be able to concentrate on the subject.3. 33._______ Listening to what the teacher says in class means less work later. Sit where you can see and hear well. Take notes to help you remember what the teacher says.4. Study regularly. 34._______ Review important points mentioned in class as well as points you remain confused about. If you review your notes and textbook regularly, the material will become more meaningful and you will remember it longer. Regular review leads to improved performances on test.5. Develop a good attitude about tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. The world won’t end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t worry excessively about a single test. Tests provide more than grades. 35. _______A. Be volunteer to raise questions.B. Make good use of your time in class.C. Go over your notes as soon as you can after class.D. Those who make the best of their time study with more ease.E. They also let you know what you need to spend more time studying on.F. Of course, studying shouldn’t occupy all of the free time on the schedule.G. This is not necessary the case, however. You can receive better grades if you want to.三、完形填空（本题共计1小题，总分30分）5.（30分）It was Mother’s Day and I was shopping at the local supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson. As we were 36._______, we realized that only a few minutes earlier an 37._______ woman had fallen over at the entrance and hit her head on the ground.38._______ was with her, but there was blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassedand clearly in shock. 39._______ a lot of people stopped to help out.40.______ we were walking towards the scene, Tenyson became very 41.______ about what had happened to the elderly couple. He 42.______ to me, “Mom, it’s not much fun falling over in front of 43.______.” Seeing that there was a flower store at the front of the supermarket, he added, “why shouldn’t we 44.______ the lady a flower? It will make herfeel better.” I was 45.______ that he’d come up with this 46.______ idea. So we went overand told the flower seller 47.______ we wanted. “Just take it,” she replied. “I 48._______ take your money for such a wonderful 49.______.”By now medical staff had arrived, and were 50._______ the injured woman. We gavethe flower to the woman’s husband and I told him it was 51._______ my son. At that time,the old man started crying and said, “Thank you very much.” He then turned to me, “You have a 52.______ son. Happy Mother’s Day to you.”The man bent down and gave his wife the flower, telling her who it was from.53_______ being badly hurt, the old lady looked up at Tenyson with 54.______ in her eyesand gave him a little 55._______.36.A.driving B. leaving C. stopping D. moving37.A.injured B. awkward C. elderly D. honest38.A.The seller B. My son C. The crowd D. Her husband39. A. Specifically B. Particularly C. Fortunately D. Interestingly40. A. If B. While C. Since D. Unless41.A. guilty B. worried C. angry D. sorryplained B. lied C. said D. responded43.A.no one B. everyone C. someone D. anyone44.A.buy B. bring C. leave D. lend45.A.confused B. amazed C. puzzled D. concerned46.A.wise B. crazy C. innocent D. sweet47.A.which B. what C. when D. whether48.A.must not B. may not C. can’t D. needn’t 40.A.scene B. deed C. flower D. habit50.A.checking with B. paying for C. operating on D. looking after51.A.about B. to C. with D. from52.A.wonderful B. cheerful C. successful D. respectful53.A.Out of B. As to C. Thanks to D. Regardless of54.A.hope B. love C. pity D. pain55.A.smile B. money C. idea D. comfort第II卷四、语法填空（本题共计1小题，总分15分）6.（15分）Success never comes easy. People often have to overcome failures 56._______ they can achieve something great. They usually don’t find success from the very beginning.Van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime, but this didn’t stop him from completing over 800 paintings. Thomas Edison 57._______ (fire) from his first two jobs for lack of competence. Later, as an inventor, he tried 1,000 times 58.________ (create) the light bulb, without success. He was confident in 59._______ (he), and 60._______ (eventual) he did succeed. When 61._______ (ask), “How did it feel to fail 1,000 times?” Edison replied, “I didn’t fail 1,000 times. The light bulb was 62._______ invention with 1,000 steps.These successful people have set good 63._________ (example) to us. They wouldn’t have achieved their success if they 64.___________ (abandon) their dreams. Believe in yourself and try your best, and success will not be far 65._______ you.五、书面表达（本题共计2小题，总分40分）7.（15分）假设你叫李华，你的一个朋友John刚从美国归来，邀请你参加本周日在他家举办的朋友聚会，但你不能参加，请你根据以下要点给他写一封电子邮件:1. 表达想参加的意愿；2. 不能参加的原因：忙于准备考试；由于感冒，身体不适；3. 表示歉意并另约时间。
江西省九江市濂溪区第一中学2023-2024学年高二下学期4月月考英语试题(含答案)
九江一中2023-2024学年下学期高二年级第一次月考英语试题第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题; 每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下列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。
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.When will the woman meet the staff manager?A. At 9:30.B. At 11:00.C. At 12:40.2. Why hasn’t the woman seen the man for a long time?A. He went traveling.B. He moved to Glasgow.C. He was i1l.3. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a restaurant.B. At a supermarket.C. At home.4. How does the man feel now?A. Excited.B. Regretful.C. Refreshed.5. What is the man doing?A. Offering a favor.B. Serving a customer.C. Showing the way.第二节(共15小题；每小题15分，满分22.5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。
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，各小题将给出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 are the speakers talking about?A. Making an outing plan.B. Entertaining some friendsC. Working on a cat.7. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Cancel his plan to meet Frank.B. Invite Frank to join them.C. Ignore their guests.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
2011-2012学年度第二学期阶段性检测英语
hide under the desks. 21 later, the whole building fell down. We were 22 and couldn’t move a little at all. No one could really imagine at that split second, how much pain we had 23 or how desperate（绝望）we felt as we waited to be 24 . I heard Mr Wang calling our names again and again…Hours later, some people came to rescue and 25 of us were saved luckily.Later, I 26 this huge earthquake scaled 8.0 magnitude. It hit several provinces including Sichuan, Gansu and Shanxi. So far it has 27 more than 80,000 and injured 360,000. My hometown–---Beichuan was 28 the worst-hit areas. Our school, which was 29 filled with vigor (活力) and laughter, was a dead valley.World after such a(n) 30 could appear nothing but empty and pointless. So many people’s lives were taken away, so much 31 was done and the whole city was 32 . Beichuan has become a history.Now, some of my classmates and I were 33 to study in a middle school in Jiangsu Province. I still 34 dreaming and still strive for a better future: to make our homes beautiful yet 35 .May victims rest in peace. May survivors live to be stronger.16.A．rain B．earthquake C．snow D．rock17.A．classmate B．parent C．friend D．teacher18.A．Finally B．Luckily C．Suddenly D．Actually19.A．fall B．stand C．run D．walk20.A．home B. desks C．classroom D．outdoors21. A. Minutes B．Weeks C．Hours D．Days22.A．trapped B．stayed C．played D．packed23.A．lived B．suffered C．enjoyed D．escaped24.A．ignored B．recovered C. rescued D．remembered25.A．all B．some C．none D．each26.A．found out B．added up C．came up D．set down27.A．devoted B．helped C．killed D．concerned28.A．outside B．with C. between D．among29.A．now B．once C．then D．never30.A．attitude B．trouble C．disaster D．experience31.A．life B．damage C．hurt D．item32.A．in ruins B．dug out C．as usual D. set up33.A．judged B．persuaded C．joined D. organized34.A．keep on B．give in C．care about D．go through35.A．peaceful B．safe C．grateful D．active第二部分：阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳答案。
2021-2022学年天津市河西区某校高二(下)第一次月考英语试卷(含答案解析)
2021-2022学年天津市河西区某校高二（下）第一次月考英语试卷1. -I heard you visited Chengdu during the National Day holidays.What's it like-________ I'd like to stay there forever.（）A. It's really fascinating!B. Hard to say.C. I couldn't agree more.D. Oh,come on!2. The Shenzhou-12 crew,________ had spent 3 months aboard the space station,returned to theearth just in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival on September 17.（）A. whoseB. whichC. thatD. who3. ________ you've set you mind on the goal,you must make every effort to get it achieved in spiteof challenges.（）A. Now thatB. As ifC. UnlessD. In case4. The author's latest book The Evening and The Morning sold millions of copies as soon asit______.（）A. had publishedB. has been publishedC. was publishedD. published5. The pilot began a desperate race________ time to land the plane before it ran out offuel.Fortunately,he made it eventually.（）A. overB. againstC. forD. with6. I ______ along the river when I heard a boy crying for help.（）A. droveB. was drivingC. had drivenD. was driven7. Quite a few English learners think that to write an essay in a proper way________ no easy task.（）A. isB. areC. wasD. were8. It is often the case________ miracles can happen for those who hang on to hope.（）A. whatB. thatC. whereD. why9. Fishing is Tom's favourite hobby and it ________ most of his spare time.（）A. observesB. occupiesC. offersD. spends10. Greatly moved by the film Battle of Chosin Reservoir,________.（）A. tears could hardly be held backB. tears came to his eyesC. he could hardly hold back his tearsD. his eyes were filled with tears11. Laurence,you look so busy.Is there anything I can do to help you？_____ I do the washing-up？（）A. MustB. ShallC. WouldD. Will12. The heavy rain lasted 3 hours on ______ end and came to ______ end when the class was over.（）A. an；anB. an；/C. /；anD. /；/13. Please give us plenty of notice if you have to cancel an ________.（）A. argumentB. appointmentC. assumptionD. assistance14. With three children ________ school,the couple have to work throughout the year in the South.（）A. attendingB. attendedC. being attendedD. to be attended15. -I'm burnt out as I've been working on my essay all the time.- ____________.You'll surely make it.（）A. Don't put on airsB. Give me a breakC. Don't get on my nerveD. Hang in thereOn a sunny day,I visited an art museum alone.I was expecting a (16) view of the artworks and a relaxing afternoon.As I was appreciating the paintings,a young couple ahead of me were(17) endlessly.I watched them for a moment and(18) that the lady was doing all the talking.How did the man (19) her constant stream of words？(20) by their noise,I moved on.I met them several times (21) I moved through the different rooms of art.Each time I heard her continuous flow of words,I moved away(22).But I met them again at the(23) shop.I bought some souvenirs and was waiting at the checkout while the couple were (24) the doorway.Before they left,the man reached into his pocket and pulled out a white object.He lengthened （使变长）it into a long (25) and then tapped his way into the coatroom to get his wife's jacket."He's a（n）(26) man," the clerk at the counter said, "Most of us would give (27) if we suddenly became blind at such a young age.During his recovery,he made a(28) that his life wouldn't change.So,as before,he and his wife come in whenever there is a new art show.""But what does he (29) out of the art？" I asked. "He can't see.""Can't see？You are (30).He sees a lot.More than you and I do," the clerk said, "His wife (31) each painting so he can see it in his head."I was touched and also learned something about patience,(32) and love that day.I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without (33).I saw the courage of a husband who would not allow blindness to (34) his life.And I saw the love (35) by two people as I watched this couple walk away,arm in arm.16. A. special B. quiet C. general D. clear17. A. talking B. watching C. asking D. smiling18. A. remembered B. imagined C. found D. suggested19. A. translate B. believe C. understand D. stand20. A. Encouraged B. Surprised C. Touched D. Troubled21. A. as B. unless C. since D. until22. A. helplessly B. hopelessly C. quickly D. secretly23. A. gift B. fruit C. book D. pet24. A. aiming at B. turning to C. returning to D. heading for25. A. umbrella B. stick C. coat D. rope26. A. brave B. educated C. strange D. wise27. A. up B. out C. away D. off28. A. habit B. consideration C. dream D. promise29. A. imagine B. replace C. get D. notice30. A. wrong B. silly C. impolite D. unique31. A. shows B. draws C. describes D. explains32. A. interest B. courage C. hope D. kindness33. A. support B. sight C. expectation D. confidence34. A. save B. end C. change D. risk35. A. discovered B. received C. switched D. sharedQThe cost of living in countries like the United States,Britain,Australia or France has increased in recent years.But,if you're willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas,there are many countries having an extremely cheap and low cost of living.So,if you have the flexibility of living wherever you please,and want to live in a country the cost of living is the cheapest in the world,check out these 3 countries when planning your next move.CambodiaCambodia may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of a tropical paradise,but it's pretty close.The added bonus is that living here is insanely cheap,unlike some other tropical getaways.A luxury home with four bedrooms and a pool would only cost about ﹩600 a month.A decentthree-bedroom vacation home can be purchased here for just ﹩20，000.And,for only about ﹩2，000 a year,you can also hire a gardener and housekeeper to take care of your property.EcuadorEcuador is similar to the United States in many ways,and as a result,it has become a popular American getaway.They even use the US Dollar for their currency.In this country,it's cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the U.S.You can even buy a property for around 50，000 and hiresomeone to tend to it while you're away.MexicoAlthough the country is known for its poverty ridden streets,there are many wealthier areas that provide every amenity you might need.You can live off a mere ﹩700 a month in Mexico,and this includes rent fora nice place,amenities,food,and any sights.36. How much money do you need to pay to look after your property for a year in Cambodia？______A. ﹩600.B. ﹩2，000.C. ﹩20，000.D. ﹩700.37. In which country you can enjoy a life like in America？______A. Cambodia.B. Mexico.C. Ecuador.D. China.38. What things will you be unable to enjoy in Mexico？______A. Any scenery.B. Amenities.C. A nice place.D. Tropical climate.39. How much money will you spend living in a luxury home with four bedrooms and a pool a yearin Cambodia？______A. ﹩20，000.B. ﹩7，200.C. ﹩600.D. ﹩700.40. The following statements are all wrong EXCEPT？______A. The cost of living in countries like the United States,Britain,Australia or France has decreased inrecent years.B. Cambodia must be the first country that comes to mind when you think of a tropical paradise.C. The people in Ecuador even use the US Dollar for their currency.D. Cambodia is known for its poverty ridden streets.RWhen people ask me how I started writing,I find myself describing an urgent need that I felt to work with language.Having said that,I did not know for a long time what I was looking for.It was not until I followed this feeling to its source that I discovered I had a passion for writing.With some encouragement from my colleagues,I had one of my poems published.This bit of success,however,was the point where my problem began.Back in 1978，I had to travel between three different campuses in the morning,teaching freshman composition.Afternoons I spent taking my daughter to her ballet and horse-riding lessons.I composed my lectures on the way,and that was all the thinking time I had.When I returned home,there was not enough of me left for writing after a full working day.As a way out,I decided to get up two hours before my usual time.My alarm was set for 5：00 A．M.The first day I shut it off because I had placed it within arm's reach.The second day I set two clocks,one on my night table,and one out in the hallway.I had to jump out of bed and run to silence it before my family wasawoken.This was when my morning writing began.Since that first morning in 1978，I have been following the habit to this day,not making or accepting many excuses for not writing.I wrote my poems in this manner for nearly ten years before my first book was published.When I decided to write a novel,I divided my two hours：the first for poetry,the second for fiction.Well or badly,I wrote at least two pages a day.This is how my novel,The Line of the Sun.was finished.If I had waited to have the time,I would still be waiting to write my novel.What I got out of getting up in the dark to work is the feeling that I am in control.For many people,the initial sense of urgency to create easily dies away because it requires making the tough decision：taking the time to create,stealing it from yourself if ifs the only way.41. What motivated the author to start her writing career？______A. Her strong wish to share.B. Her keen interest in writing.C. Her urgent need to make a living.D. Her passionate desire for fame.42. What problem did the author face when she decided to begin her writing？______A. She was too exhausted to write after a busy day.B. She had trouble in deciding on her writing style.C. She had to take time to discipline her daughter.D. She was unsure about her writing skills.43. Why did the author place an alarm clock in the hallway？______A. In case the clock in her room broke down.B. In case she failed to hear the ringing.C. To force herself out of bed.D. To wake up her family.44. How did the author manage to finish her novel？______A. By sticking to writing every morning.B. By writing when her mind was most active.C. By drawing inspirations from classic novels.D. By reducing her teaching hours at school.45. What can we learn from the author's success in her writing career？______A. It is never too late to change your job.B. Imaginative ideas die away if not taken in time.C. A tight schedule is no excuse for lack of action.D. Daily life provides ideas for creative writing.SStudies have suggested early rising and success might be linked.People who wake up early are more in keeping with the traditional corporate schedule and tend to have more positive personalities,which might lead to better grades in school or higher wages on the job.Is getting up early for everyone？No.There's been lots of research about how some people are biologically more likely to feel more alert （机敏的）in the morning,while others are at their best at night.You might be more alert and have better cognitive （认知的）ability in the afternoon,for instance.So,if you don't naturally feel alert in the morning but decide to wake up early anyway,you might be disturbing your actual top performance times.Of course,people may have personal reasons for making an early start.Parents with young children or workers with nontraditional hours may also have no choice about what time they start the day.Getting up early doesn't necessarily translate to instant success at the office.In fact,depending on the person,it could end up having a negative effect.Especially if you don't normally wake up super early and are trying to follow some kind of productivity fashion.An even worse condition may arise if you're actually reducing sleep to become an early riser.Sacrificing sleep means you may be hit by the many negative effects of sleep lack.Getting a full night's sleep and getting the same amount of sleep at the same time each night are both important.So if early rising means cutting sleep,don't do it.What should you do？Don't listen to thought-leaders or Linkedln influencers but figure out what works best for you.Pay attention to when you feel most tired and most awake.Make a note of the times you fall asleep and wake up naturally.Try to adjust your schedule to those times,as that's how you'll tap into most of your natural energy for the day ahead.And above all,it's getting adequate amounts of sleep.46. What is Paragraph 1 intended to tell us？______A. The early bird catches the worm.B. A good beginning makes a good ending.C. A thousand mile trip begins with one step.D. Constant dropping wears the stone.47. Why is getting up early unfit for everyone？______A. People have different cognitive ability.B. It disturbs working orders.C. Not all are in their best state in the morning.D. Few people have their top performance times.48. What does the author think of getting up early？______A. It can lead everyone to success.B. It has no negative effects.C. It means shortening the sleep time.D. It is less important than sleeping enough and well.49. Which of the following statements is true？______A. Everyone is suitable for getting up early.B. Getting up early will translate to instant success at the office.C. Sacrificing sleep means you may be hit by the many negative effects.D. Getting a full night's sleep is of no importance.50. What do experts advise to do with the working time？______A. Follow the advisers' directions.B. Find out your own best time table.C. Sleep more and better than before.D. Use your energy averagely in a day.TStudents are sitting in a classroom at P. S. 54, a public elementary school in Brooklyn, New York. When their teacher, Adrienne Heim, strikes a bell, they take a deep breath.The kids are practicing mindfulness. That means they are learning to pay attention to the present moment. Why?Being mindful can help people stay calm and focused, according to Heim. She is the founder of Green Generations. The organization brings mindfulness classes to eight schools in New York City. Isafye Lewis, 10, has been taking in the class at P. S. 54 for two years. "Mindfulness teaches me to relax," he told TFK. "It really helps me feel better when I'm sad or angry."At P. S. 54, students practice mindfulness through deep breathing, movement, and relaxation exercises. But Heim says that mindfulness is about more than just staying calm. It also boosts confidence. "It helps children have a right attitude," She says, "so they can make healthy decisions." Recent research published in Developmental Psychology supports this view. The study also found that mindfulness training can help kids succeed in school. That's because it trains the brain to pay attention and manage stress."It doesn't solve math equations for kids," Mariam Gates, author of This Moment Is Your Life, told TFK. "But what mindfulness does for all of us is help us focus on the moment we're in, which is the only place we can learn, change, or grow."But you don't have to be in a classroom to practice mindfulness. Gates says, "You can always bring your attention to this moment and change how you experience it."51. Why do the students take a deep breath when the teacher strikes a bell?A. They are afraid of the teacher.B. They are practising mindfulness.C. They are taking an exam.D. They are having singing class.52. What does Isafye learn from mindfulness?A. How to take it easy.B. How to stay focused.C. How to stop being sad.D. How to get high grades.53. What does the underlined word "boosts" in Paragraph 5 mean?A. shakesB. studiesC. raisesD. requires54. What did Mariam Gates say about mindfulness?A. It does little to help kids' studies.B. It helps kids make decisions.C. It makes kids less stressful.D. It helps kids pay attention.55. What is this text mainly about?A. An organization centered on mindfulness.B. A new study on mindfulness.C. An introduction to mindfulness.D. The influences of mindfulness.56. During the years working in Peacekeeping Force（维和部队），I was sent abroad.As a senior analyst,my workdays were routinely twelve to sixteen hours long.Like all the old soldiers,we looked forward to receiving mails from home.We soldiers received many "To any service member" mails from the States.Those mails were sent by the general public in our mother country to soldiers far away from home,as an expression of support.I never took any of those letters,since I wrote to my wife on a daily basis,as well as occasionally writing notes to my daughter Jenny's classroom,and I didn't feel I had time to write to anyone else. After five or fix months of hearing from the mail—announcing the availability of "To any service member" mail,I decided to take a few of the letters.Because I planned,as time permitted,to drop them a line telling them "Thanks" for their support.I picked up three letters,and placed them in my cargo pocket and went back to work.Over the next week or so,I started responding to the letters.When it came time to answer the third letter,I noticed it had no return address,but a California postmark,which made me think of home.I had missed spending Thanksgiving,Christmas and New Year's with my family. .I opened the card and started to read the letter attached,which was a short one.About the third or fourth sentence down,it read, "My daddy is a soldier over there,if you see him tell him hi and I love and miss him." This statement really touched me and made me miss my family even more.Looking down to the name of the sender,I sat in silence as tears filled my eyes.(1) Who will usually write "To any service member" mails？（No more than 8 words）______(2) Why did the author decide to answer some "To any service member" mails later？（No more than 10 words）______(3) What set the author missing his own family？（No more than 5 words）______(4) How do you understand the underlined sentence in Paragraph4？（No more than 6 words）______(5) At the end of the story,why did the writer sit in silence and cry？Please explain. （No more than 20 words）______57. 假设你是晨光中学的李津。
湖南省长沙市2024-2025学年高二上学期第一次月考英语试题含答案
2023级高二上学期模块测试英语（答案在最后）时量：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5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。
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。
例：How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。
1.Why is this phone more expensive than the other one?A.It just came out.B.It has a unique color.C.It has a larger screen.2.Who is the man talking to?A.A travel agent.B.A taxi service clerk.C.A bus driver.3.What is the woman probably most concerned about?A.Getting clean.B.Getting to the beach on time.C.Getting herself ready for swimming.4.When can the woman talk to the man?A.In one hour.B.In two hours.C.In three hours.5.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In the lift.B.In the emergency room.C.At the crossroad.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
擂鼓台中学2020-2021学年高二第一次月考 英语试卷(含答案)
擂鼓台中学2020-2021学年高二第一次月考英语试卷一、单选（每题1分，共15分）1. She is too _______ to go outside at night after watching the horror film.A.frightenedB. frightC. frighteningD. frighten2.I paid a visit to a company last month, ______ my brother works.A.WhichB. thatC. whereD. when3.She doesn’t mean _______ you. She just wants to show her welcome.A.HurtB. hurtingC. to hurtD. hurts4._______ in the garden on Sundays isn’t Maria’s idea of fun.A.WorkedB. WorkingC. Being workedD.The working5.Mary was determined to become a doctor and finally her efforts ______.A.paid offB. took offC. got offD. called off6.He has displayed ______ courage in his efforts to reform the party.A.intenseB. vividC. remarkableD. accurate7.After ______ his beloved dog, she has been in great pain.A.had lostB. losingC. loseD. lost8._______ for the NBA in 2009, Stephen joined the Golden State Warrior.A.SelectB. SelectingC. To selectD. Selected9.Jimmy made up his mind to get a ticket for the football match_____ it means standing in a queue all night.A.as ifB. in caseC. even ifD. as long as10.The team played a close match against their opponents to seize gold in the final, _____a strong will.A.To showB. have showedC. showedD. showing11. His father, who was a millionaire, died, only _____ him nothing but debts.A. leavingB. leftC. having leftD. to leave12. Parents always want us to listen to them, _____, in fact, we want them to listen to us!A. whoB. whichC. whileD. when13. When my cousin worked in Japan, she _____ some knowledge of Japanese cooking.A. took upB. turned upC. picked upD. made up14. Accidentally, he______ his best friend in the crowd.A. lookedB. knewC. observedD. spotted15. The baby_____ to his feet after falling over on the floor.A. keptB. struggledC. climbedD. made up二、完形填空（每题1.5分，共30分）A store owner was putting a sig n above his door that read “Puppies For Sale”. Signs like that have a way of 16 small children , and 17 enough , a little boy appeared under the store owner’s sign . “18 are you going to sell the puppies for ?” he asked .The store owner replie d , “ 19 from $ 30 to $ 50.”The little boy 20 in his pocket and pulled out some 21 . “I have $ 2.37,” he said . “22 I please look at them ?”The store owner 23 and whistled and out of the kennel (狗窝)came Lady , who ran down the aisle (过道) of his store 24 by five puppies . One puppy was 25 . Immediately the little boy singled out the puppy and said , “What’s 26 with that l ittle dog ?”The store owner explained that the vete rinarian (兽医) had 27 the little puppy and had discovered that it didn’t have a hip socket . It would always walk slowly and with difficulty . It would always be lame . The little boy became 28 “That’s the little puppy that I want to buy.”The store owner said , “No , you don’t 29 to buy that little dog . If you really want him , I’ll just give him to you .”The little boy got quite upset . He looked 30 into the store owner’s eyes , pointing his finger and said , “I don’t want you to give him to me . That little dog is worth every bit as m uch as all the other dogs and I’ll pay 31 price . In fact I’ll give you $ 2.37 now , and 50 cents a month 32 I have him paid for .”The store owner answered , “You really don’t’ want to buy this little dog . He is never going to be able to jump a nd play with you like the other puppies .”To his surprise , the little boy reached 33 and rolled up his pant leg to show a badly twisted , crippled (残疾的) left leg 34 by a big metal brace (支架). He looked up at the store owner and softly replied , “Well , I don’t run so well myself , and the little puppy will need someone who 35 !”16．A．absorbing B．attracting C．bargaining D．greeting17．A．sure B．luckily C．surprisingly D．interestingly 18．A．What B．How come C．When D．How much 19．A．Anything B．Anybody C．Anywhere D．Anyhow20．A．put B．arrived C．reached D．filled21．A．coin B．note C．value D．change22．A．Can B．Shall C．Will D．Must23．A．frowned B．smiled C．disagreed D．announced 24．A．applied B．guided C．followed D．linked25．A．falling behind B．setting foot C．lending a hand D．putting forward 26．A．the price B．the matter C．the weight D．the name 27．A．tested B．studied C．examined D．experimented 28．A．excited B．shocked C．worried D．disappointed29．A．afford B．want C．tend D．mean30．A．straight B．deeply C．closely D．totally31．A．half B．lower C．higher D．full32．A．unless B．after C．until D．once33．A．up B．down C．out D．over34．A．supported B．assisted C．adjusted D．surrounded 35．A．encourages B．cooperates C．understands D．recognizes三、阅读理解（共20小题：每小题2.5分，共50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。
高二第二学期第一次月考英语试卷
二单项选择1 They all share the spirit of creativity and scientific skill that made Zhongguancun ____ success .A: B : a C: an D: the2 _____ every student aware of the importance of study , they would study efficiently .A: Were B : Should C: May D: Had 3 It is no_____ arguing with Bill because he will never change his mind .A: use B : help C: time D: way4 Can you find a situation _____ we can use this expression correctly ?A: that B: which C: where D： when5 They made a quick ______ to my inquiry .A:decision B: response C: reaction D : preparation6 During our staying in London ,we paid a visit to the hospital founded_______ the nurse Florence Nightingale .A : in case ofB : in honour ofC : in favour ofD : in place of7 Do you think it is going to rain tomorrow ?A: I hope not . B: I hope so .C : I think not .D : I think so .8 Peter received a letter just now ____ his grandma would come to see him soon .A : saidB : says C: saying D : to say9 Richer regions, especially some coastal developed proinces , should do____ they can___ poorer areas .A : what; helpB : all what ; helpC: whatever; to help D : no matter what ; to help 10 Among the high-risk group of heart disease ____people with a preference for fat-rich foods .A : there are B: are C : they are D: who are11 They urged that the library ____during the vacation .A : be kept openB : would be kept openingC ： to be kept openD :was open kept12 After his journey from abroad , Richard Jones returned home ,_________.A : exhaustingB : exhaustedC : being exhaustedD : having exhausted13 ----Do you mind my taking this seat ?-----________.A: Yes , sit down please B : No , of course not C: Yes, take it please D : No, you can’t take it14 Food safety is ______ important , so the government spares no efforts to prevent food pollution .A: highly B: reasonably C : strongly D : naturally 15 After the flood , no house in the village ______. A: left standing B : was left to standC: was remained standing D: remained standing。
高二英语月考试卷及答案
高二英语月考试卷（命题人：陈晓燕）时间：120分钟满分120第一卷（选择题局部，共90分）第一局部：听力（共10小题，每小题１分，共10分）第一节：听下面5 段对话，每段对话后有一小题，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，你有10秒钟的时间来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What was the score?A. 0: 40B. 0: 14C. 0: 42. When will the shirts be finished?A. Sunday afternoonB. Friday afternoon C . Saturday afternoon3. What does the man mean?A. It will take him a long time to help the womanB. He can help her for a whileC. It won’t take a long time for him to help her4. How much did the man pay for the tickets?A. $ 12B. $ 16C. $ 45. Where is the woman going now?A .To schoolB .To the shop C. To her friend’s house第二节:听下面5 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几小题，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。
听完每段对话或独白，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟的时间作时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，答复第6---7题6. Which of the following did the doctor NOT do?A. Take the temperatureB. Look at the throatC. Examine the eyes7. How often should Richard take the medicine?A. Four times a dayB. Three times a dayC. Twice a day听第7段材料，答复第8---10题8. How is the kitchen?A. I t’s very bigB. It’s well equippedC. I t’s too modern9. What is the woman going to do next?A. To buy some furnitureB. To move into the houseC. To decorate the house 10. What is the probable relationship between the man and the woman?A. They are husband and wifeB. They are friendsC. They are newly-married couple. 第二局部:英语学问运用（共三节，满分35分）第一节语音学问（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）从A BCD四个选项中，找出其划线局部与所给单词的划线局部读音一样的选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
高二(下)英语第一次月考试卷
尤溪五中2022-2023高二（上）第一次月考英语试卷命题人：高二英语备课组成员第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节(共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 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. What does the man want to do tonight?A. Watch a movie.B. Buy some fruit.C. Go for a walk.2. How does Anna look?A. Excited.B. Upset.C. Relaxed.3. What does the man ask the woman to buy?A. Apples and coffee.B. Milk and coffee.C. Milk and apples.4. When will the man’s birthday party be held?A. On Thursday.B. On Friday.C. On Saturday.5. What will the man probably do next?A. Pick up the guests.B. Do his homework.C. Clean the house. 第二节(共15 小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5分)听下面5 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有 5 秒钟时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第6 至7 题。
6. When did the man probably get home last night?A. At about 10:00 p.m.B. At about 10:10 p.m.C. At about 10:20 p.m.7. What did the man do last night?A. Saw a doctor.B. Drank with friends.C. Went to the cinema. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
2022~2023年高二下册第一次月考英语考题(湖南省株洲市第二中学)
阅读理解Given Europe’s high concentration of gorgeous big cities and worldplicated【3】A.sold B.finished C.tested D.published【4】A.wrote B.did C.bought D.drew【5】A.madly B.shyly C.bitterly D.happily【6】A.choice B.change C.behaviour D.retirement【7】A.but B.unless C.because D.though【8】A.on B.for C.about D.off【9】A.Thanks to B.According to C.Regardless of D.In terms of【10】A.idea B.belief C.motto D.talent【11】A.owed B.believed C.helped D.congratulated【12】A.gradually B.frequently C.constantly D.finally【13】A.going-up B.bringing-in C.going-away D.get-together【14】A.Still B.Moreover C.Instead D.Therefore【15】A.notice B.speech C.decision D.appointment【16】A.teachers B.kids C.writers D.schools【17】A.old B.proud C.smart D.greedy【18】A.let down B.give up C.play jokes on D.put pressure on 【19】A.shook B.waved C.raised D.clapped【20】A.heard B.hoped C.admitted D.proved【答案】【1】B【2】B【3】D【4】A【5】D【6】D【7】C【8】A【9】A【10】B【11】A【12】D【13】C【14】C【15】B【16】B【17】A【18】B【19】D【20】D【解析】这是一篇记叙文。
广东省第一次月考英语试卷A卷【范围Starter Unit 1-Unit 2】(word版有答案)
广东省2023-2024学年度第一学期月考试题（一）七年级英语A卷·基础知识达标测（Starter Unit 1-Unit 2 满分：120分，时间：100分钟）一、听说应用（本大题共30小题，每小题1分，共30分，A、B、C、D部分为听力理解，E 部分为情景对话）A．听句子（本题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分）请根据所听内容，选择符合题意的图画回答问题，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。
( )1．What does Tom want to buy?A．B．C．( )2．What’s this?A．B．C．( )3．What is in the bookcase?A．B．C．( )4．Who is the girl’s brother?A．B．C．( )5．What does Erica want to buy?A．B．C．B．听对话（本题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）请根据每段对话的内容回答问题，从每小题所给的三个选项中选出一个最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。
每段对话听两遍。
听第一段对话，回答第6小题。
( )6．How does Tom’s father look?A．Fat.B．Short.C．Thin.听第一段对话，回答第7小题。
( )7．What color is the jacket?A．Blue.B．Brown.C．Purple.听第一段对话，回答第8小题。
( )8．Who has a white cup?A．Tom.B．Cindy.C．Peter.听第一段对话，回答第9小题。
( )9．Where are the speakers(谈话者)?A．At school.B．At home.C．In the store（商店）.听第一段对话，回答第10小题。
( )10．How many people are there in Smith’s family?A．Four.B．Five.C．Six.听第六段对话，回答第11-12小题。
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高二年级第二学期第一次月考英语（A卷）命题人：李延梅第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5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称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.What time is it now?A. 9:50B. 9:10C. 10:002.What does the woman think of the weather?A. It’s niceB. It’s warmC. It’s cold3.What will the man do?A. Leave his officeB. Give a lectureC. Attend a meeting4.What is the woman’s opinion about the course?A. Too hardB. Worth takingC. Very easy5. What does the woman want the man to do ?A. Speak louder.B. Apologize to her.C. Turn off the radio.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5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，各小题将给出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. How long did Michael stay in China?A. Five days.B. One week.C. Two weeks.7. Where did Michael go last year?A. Norway.B. Russia.C. India.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8.What food does Sally like?A. Cook dinner.B. Fish.C. Eggs.9.What are the speakers going to do?A. Cook dinner.B. Order dishes.C. Go shopping.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题.10.Where are the speakers?A. In a hospital.B. In the office.C. At home. 11.When is the report due ?A. Thursday.B. Friday.C. Next Monday.12.What does George suggest Stephanie do with the report?A. Improve it.B. Hand it in later.C. Leave it with him.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Homeowner and cleaner.C. Salesperson and customer.14.What kind of apartment do the speakers prefer?A. One with two bedrooms.B. One without furniture.C. One near a market.15.How much rent should one pay for the one-bedroom apartment?A.＄350B. ＄400C. ＄41516.Where is the apartment the speakers would like to see?A. On Lake StreetB. On MarketC. On South Street.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What percentage of the world’s tea exports go to Britain?A. Almost 15%B. Over 40%C. About 30%18.Why do tea taster taste tea with milk?A. Most British people drink tea that way.B. Tea tastes much better with milk.C. Tea with milk is healthy.19.Who suggests a price for each tea?A. Tea tasters.B. Tea exporters.C. Tea companies.20.What is the speaker talking about?A. The life of tea tasters.B. Afternoon tea in Britain.C. The London Tea Trade Centre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，并在题卡上将该项涂黑。
ACharlie Chaplin, who died in 1977 at the age of 88, was one of the most famous stars in the history of cinema. He was certainly the most famous comic actor of the cinema. His first film was in the age of silent films. He wrote and directed nearly all his sound pictures.He was born in 1889.His family was poor and he had a hard childhood. In 1912 he left England for the U.S. and in 1914 he made his first film. In the film he created the character of a little man who always faced life’s difficulties with courage.Because he was very successful, he created his own film company in 1918.His great film included the Gold Rush, City Lights and Modern Times. He was married four times and in 1952 left the U.S. with his family and lived in Switzerland.高二年级第二学期第一次月考英语A卷 121. Chaplin was good at ___________films.A. writingB. all of the aboveC. acting upD. directing22. He lived in America for _____________.A. forty yearsB. nearly thirties yearsC. nearly half a centuryD. half of his life23. Where did Chaplin spend his most important part of life?A. In EnglandB. In SwizerlandC. In AmericaD. The text doesn’t tell us25. What is going to take place on 2 February, 2013?A. A big event to welcome a Chinese new year.B. A social gathering to raise money for wildlife.C. A party for close friends to meet and have fun.D. A meeting of Kwun Tong High school students.26. How much do you have to pay in total if four of you go together?A. $ 20B. $ 40C.$ 80D. $ 6027. Which of the following statements is true?A. Tickets are sold in Kwun Tong High school.B.It’s unnecessary to take soft drinks with you.C. Free digital cameras are provided for everybody.D. Festival food will be served without extra charge.CChina is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I’ve found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way t o travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors---silver, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.It’s fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycle s allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can’t provide.Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn’t want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.28. According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?A. Because they are traditional and safe.B. Because they are convenient and inexpensive.高二年级第二学期第一次月考英语A卷 2C. Because they are colorful and available.D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.29. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended __________.A. to ride it for funB. to use it for transportC. to improve his riding skillsD. to experience local culture30. How did the author feel about his street crossing?A. It was boring.B. It was difficult.C. It was lively.D. It was wonderful.31. Which of the following best describes the author’s biking experience?A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.B. The author was annoyed by the air while riding.C. The author was praised by the other bikers.D. The author took great pleasure in biking.DAmericans spend their holidays in different ways. Some of them like to travel abroad and get to know something about the foreign countries. For example, they may go to China and learn about its old traditions and habits. However, this kind of trip is not always pleasant. First, it is not so convenient and secondly the service they receive in foreign countries is not quite satisfactory.Some of Americans enjoy traveling within their own states, usually going to the seaside towns or cities during summer. They may stay there for one or two weeks and then come back home. This kind of trip is always cheaper and pleasant.Another group care for traveling very much. They just get on a plane in the morning and get off a ship in the evening. They like to go across the country, from north to south, and west to east.For the last group, they just want to stay at home and do their housework with the radio or television on. They say holiday is the time for rest, not for traveling.32. Some Americans like to travel abroad because ________.A．their own country has nothing interestingB．the outside world is very advancedC．they want to know something about the history of some countriesD．they have a lot of money and can not spend it all in their own country33．There is something that the foreigners are not very satisfied with when they travel outside. It is ________.A．the food B．the habit C．the people they meet D．the service34．If an American wants to go abroad for his holiday, he probably goes to ________ to learn about ancient culture.A．Egypt B．Australia C．Singapore D．Canada 35．Some Americans don't like traveling in their holidays, because ________.A．they are lazy B．they don't have much money C．they like to rest at home D．they like watching TV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。