2018~2019学年度第一学期月考（12月份）
高二英语
第一部分： 听力（共两节，每题1分，满分20分）
第一节(共5小题:每小题l分，满分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三个选顶中选
出最佳选顶.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 woman think of the iPad case?
A. It’s too heavy. B. It’s light. C. It wouldn’t protect her iPad enough.
2. What will the man do on Friday?
A. Have dinner with the woman. B. Go to a concert. C. Meet a student.
3. What are the speakers doing?
A. Looking at something expensive. B. Waiting in a bank. C. Talking about dreams.
4. What was difficult for the man?
A. Finding a parking place. B. Driving in the rain. C. Pleasing the woman.
5. Where will the speakers probably go?
A. A zoo. B. A cinema. C. A school.
第二节
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. Who are the speakers?
A. Co-workers. B. Husband and wife. C. Mother and son.
7. What is the man trying to do?
A. Wash his daughter’s blanket.
B. Get his daughter to sleep early.
C. Stop his daughter from crying.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is true about the hotel?
A. The rooms are small. B. There’s no restaurant there. C. Everything is expensive.
9. Why did the woman probably go there on weekend?
A. The swimming pool was open then.
B. She didn’t need to make a reservation (预订) then.
C. She could get a discount then.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the man suggest they stay?
A. A hotel. B. A motel (汽车旅馆). C. A youth hostel(招待所).
11. What will Peter do for his holiday?
A. Study at school. B. Go to Hong Kong. C. Visit his brother.
12. What will the woman do next?
A. Rent (租) a small house. B. Have a party with her friends. C. Call a group of people.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where was the man before the conversation?
A. In the bathroom. B. In the kitchen. C. In the living room.
14. How did the man know why the skirt was losing its color?
A. He looked at the instructions on the skirt.
B. He looked at the instructions on the washing machine.
C. He knew from personal experience.
15. Why was the skirt losing color?
A. The woman wasn’t supposed to wash it.
B. The quality of the skirt is poor.
C. The woman used the wrong kind of soap.
16. What will the woman do next time?
A. Wash the skirt in hot water.
B. Have it dry-cleaned.
C. Wash the skirt separately.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the king and queen cry when they saw their baby?
A. She was seriously ill. B. She had no hair and no teeth. C. She was too big.
18. What did the doctors think about the king’s order?
A. It was impossible.
B. It would take a long time to complete.
C. It would be easy to follow.
19. How long did the older doctor say he needed?
A. Two years. B. Six years. C. Twelve years.
20. What is the king like?
A. He’s very stupid. B. He’s very kind. C. He’s really smart.
第二部分：语法和词汇知识(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
21. Technology has become an indispensable part of our lives. But what ______ if we ______ control of it?
A. might happen; had lost B. would happen; lost C. will happen; lost D. could happen; lose
22. Now my hometown is not at all ______ a traveler who visited it ten years ago can expect.
A. that B. where C. which D. what
23. My bicycle is not as ________ as it used to be, for the chain often locks on my way to school.
A. available B. sensitive C. admirable D. reliable
24 . Written in a hurry, ___________. How can it be satisfactory?
A. they found many mistakes in the report B. Sam made lots of mistakes in the report
C. there are many mistakes in the report D. the report is full of mistakes
25. —I’m calling to _______ our lunch appointment. It’s tomorrow at twelve o’clock, right?
— Absolutely.
A. confirm B. respond C. determine D. recognize
26. —What do you think of the poems?
—They are beautiful to read but ________, they are hard to understand.
A. in addition B. on the other hand C. as a consequence D. in particular
27. —Where will the peace talk be held?
—It is in the hotel ________we stayed last time we went to Beijing.
A. that B. where C. when D. until
28. — Don’t you think the new job is a real challenge for Jack?
—Well, ______ difficulties he meets, I believe he will never lose heart.
A. whenever B. however C. whichever D. whatever
29. ________, I think, and the problems could be settled.
A. If you double your efforts B. So long as you keep up your spirits
C. Making greater efforts D. A bit more efforts
30. Whenever a man is required to do a little sewing, he seem to ________
A. be as strong as a horse B. be as cool as a cucumber
C . be all thumbs D. be as busy as a bee
第三部分 完型填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
I slipped through the revolving door of the office building and stepped onto the broken sidewalk of Broad Street in Newark, New Jersey.
A few seconds later, a woman 31 a coat four sizes big for her stepped up to me 32 and begged, "Mister, can you 33 a person? " I handed her a few quarters. Then she went off, 34 the change she'd collected. That area was poverty stricken and 35 by crime. In the few short months I worked there ,I had 36 a stolen car. This was a place where you held your belongings 37 and didn't venture far after dark.
I walked to the corner, stopped by the door of the ATM machine, checked to be sure no one followed close and 38 slipped my bank card into the slot( 插孔 )and deposited my paycheck with a sigh of 39 . As I turned to leave, I saw a wallet sitting on the counter.
I placed it in my pocket and took the train home. In my apartment, I found there were lots of personal 40 but no contact information except the 41 to his bank. I wanted to help the guy. " Wachovia Bank. May I help you?” "I found a wallet at one of your bank machines today and am trying to track down the owner to return it to him.
That's very nice of you sir. Can you give me the number on the card please? "I gave her the number. "Sir, that card has been reported 42 ."
Because banks couldn't 43 any personal information of their clients, I give her my contact information. Two days later, a very 44 gentleman appeared and received his belongings. He 45 dreamed he would see his wallet again, not one left at a bank machine in Newark. Me? I smiled all day long. Doing good for others does good for yourself.
31. A. carrying B. wearing C. holding D. decorating
32. A. in surprise B. with a pleasure C. in anger D. with a sigh
33. A. help out B. turn away C. wait for D. pick up
34. A. counting B. guessing C. admitting D. recognizing
35. A. visited B. spotted C. ruled D. built
36. A. witnessed B. selected C. missed D. driven
37. A. carelessly B. tightly C. always D. unnecessarily
38. A. slowly B. happily C. quickly D. sadly
39. A. worry B. sorrow C. comfort D. relief
40. A habits B. secrets C. information D . possessions
41. A. address B. number C. route D.name
42. A. broken B. damaged C. stolen D. lost
43. A. look for B. know about C .let out D. turn to
44. A. handsome B. thankful C. eager D. anxious
45. A. never B. often C. also D. yet
第四部分：阅读理解 (共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分)
A
Silk Road local time
Beijing Time is the standard time used in China. The visitor must know though that in Xinjiang, locals often use Urumqi Time, which is two hours behind Beijing Time.
Best Seasons to visit the Silk Road
The months of May and October are the best time to travel the Silk Road. The summer can be extremely hot. The winter is freezing. During May, the average temperature along the route is around 15C and the scenery is the most beautiful. Visitors can enjoy this enchanting scenery without suffering extreme temperatures.?
Visiting temples along the way
When traveling along the Silk Road, a temple is often an important spot visited by travelers. There are some important things to remember, though, in order to ensure a pleasant visit to the temples.?
Proper Manners: put your palms together and lower your head when meeting with the monks. Attempting to handshake, embrace or touch the head of the monk is considered disrespectful.?
Visiting Behaviour: Be respectful. Do not touch or damage any religious artifacts, and be silent during religious ceremonies.?
Visiting the local ethnic families:?
The best time to visit is in the afternoon; however, the busy festival period should be avoided. Before your visit a culture, get some knowledge about their religion, habits, living styles and especially taboos.
46. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. The importance of the Silk Road. B. The development of the Silk Road.
C. Beautiful sights along the Silk Road. D. Practical tips for visiting the Silk Road.
47. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. 9 AM Beijing Time means 11 AM Urumqi Time.
B. It is good manners to shake hands with monks when meeting them.
C. During the busy festival period, you’d better not visit the local ethnic families.
D. Visitors can enjoy the most fascinating scenery of the Silk Road during October.
B
Residents of urban areas often make use of public transportation on their way to school or the office. But when their final destination isn’t near a bus stop or subway station, those folks have a problem. Transportation experts often refer to this as the “last mile” problem — finding a way to close the gap between public transportation stops and one’s destination.
With the last mile problem in mind, the makers of the URB-E designed a compact electric vehicle that weighs around 13 kilograms. Unlike bikes, which often don’t fit on crowded buses or trains, the URB-E collapses into a form similar to carry-on luggage. And since the URB-E can be carried practically anywhere, it’s not as vulnerable to thieves as bikes are.
Depending on usage, the URB-E can travel for 32 kilometers on a single charge, reaching a top speed of 24 kilometers per hour. Although there are other vehicles attempting to address the last mile issue, the URB-E stands out for its ease of use, portability and affordable price. For the price of a nice laptop, you could have an URB-E to drive to the office.
The URB-E is made from aircraft-grade aluminum and comes in two basic models: the URB-E Commuter and the URB-E GP. The main difference between the two is that the Commuter model has two rear wheels while the GP has only one. That means the Commuter offers greater stability, as opposed to the GP’s ability to make sharper turns like a bicycle.
Both models come with accessories(配件) such as LED front and rear lights and a shock-absorbing seat. They also feature a smart phone holder and USB charging port right on the steering column. In fact, smartphones play a big role in the URB-E app to do things like monitor battery charge or control the lights. Optional accessories include a cup holder and a folding luggage shelf.
At this year’s international Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, tech website The Verge awarded the URB-E with its “Best Personal Transportation” award. Singing the URB-E’s praises, Verge editor Ben Popper said, “The URB-E felt like the kind of vehicle an enlightened citizen of 2030 would own.” So why wait that long, when the URB-E is available for order now?
48.Which of the following statement is true about the URB-E?
A. The URB-E is the only solution to the “last mile” problem.
B. The Commuter offers greater stability when making sharper turns than a bicycle.
C. All the URB-Es don’t have two rear wheels.
D. The URB-Es won’t be on the market until 2030.
49. Which is not the necessary accessory of the URB-E?
A. a shock-absorbing seat B. a smart phone
C. LED front and rear lights D. a USB charging port
50. The underlined word “vulnerable” in paragraph 2 probably means_______.
A. more willing B. easily attacked C. better protected D. more attractive
51. What can you infer from the passage?
A. The URB-E will become more and more popular among the people all over the world.
B. By 2030, every citizen will have a URB-E.
C. The URB-E is quite useful only to those living in urban areas.
D. The URB-E costs no more than what a computer takes.
C
Lucky is the man who has no “skeleton in his closet.” When a man has done something in his life that he is ashamed of, that he wants to hide, he is said to have a “skeleton in his closet.” Some people may have more than one skeleton.
As we have noted many times, it is hard to find out how these expressions begin. Sometimes, we get some hard facts. But more often we have to depend on guesswork. And that is true of this phrase, which came from England.
Before 1932,English law did not permit a doctor to cut open a dead human body for scientific examination, unless it was the corpse (尸体) of an executed(处决) criminal.
But when it became legal, more and more doctors demanded skeletons for a more scientific study of medicine. It was helping in the advance of modern medicine. The demand had become so strong that men began to rob tombs and sell skeletons to doctors at high prices.
We are told that a doctor would usually buy just one skeleton for scientific study. It became very important in his work. But he had to keep it hidden because most people objected to keeping such a thing. As a rule, the doctor would keep his skeleton in some dark corner where it could not be seen, or hide it in a closet.
After a time, people began to suspect(怀疑) every doctor of hiding a skeleton in the closet. From this suspicion, the phrase “a skeleton in the closet” took on a broader, more general meaning：to describe anything that a man wanted to keep others from discovering. It could be proof of a criminal act, or something much less serious. Well, that is one theory.
One writer, however, believes that the phrase might have come from something that really happened. It is his guess that a hidden closet in some old English country home may have turned up a real skeleton, clear proof of some old family shame or crime. Well, one man's guess is as good as another. But this sounds like a story by the great French novelist, Balzac.
Balzac tells us of a man who suspected his wife of having a lover. The husband comes home by surprise. But she hears him and quickly hides her lover in the closet of her bedroom. He enters her room and asks her if she is hiding her lover. He says he will not open the door to the closet if she promises him there is no one there; He will believe her. She answers firmly that she is not hiding anyone in the closet.
The husband then begins to build a solid brick wall against the closet. His wife watches, knowing that her lover will never come out alive. But she will not change her story and admit her guilt.
52.Which of the following situations is suitable for using the phrase “Skeleton in the closet”?
A. You have stolen something precious and don't want it discovered.
B. You are a doctor and have to keep a skeleton for research
C. If you have cut open a dead human body for scientific examination you should keep the skeleton secret.
D. You have done a crime or done something foolish, but you want to keep others from discovering it.
53. From the text we know that there are ___ theories about how the phrase “skeleton in the closet” came into being.
A. one B. two C. three D. four
54. Which of the following is right according to the text?
A. In the 19th century, doctors realized the importance of anatomy(解剖) in the development of medicine.
B. The doctors of the ancient times liked to collect as many skeleton as possible.
C. The thieves stole skeletons from tombs in order to help the doctors
D. It is legal that corpses12 of anybody are cut open for scientific examination in history.
55.From the story Balzac told we know that the wife's lover must have become _______.
A. a corpse B. a phrase C. a skeleton D. a secret
第五部分：任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
Einstein is the most famous and beloved scientist of all time and is recognized as an “icon（偶像）” of humanity in the face of the unknown. Will science ever produce another Einstein？ I doubt it.
The problem isn’t that modern physicists can’t match Einstein’s intellectual firepower. It is that there are so many brilliant physicists alive today that it has become harder for any individual to stand apart from the pack. And more importantly, physics got small.
For the first half of last century, physics yielded(产出) not only deep insights into nature but also history-jolting（历史的）technologies like the atomic bomb nuclear power, radar, lasers and all the gadgets（组件） that make up the computer and communication industries. However， over the past few decades, biology has replaced physics as the scientific enterprise with the most practical and economic value. Physics got small. Of all modern biologists, Francis Crick probably came closest to Einstein in terms of scientific achievement.
But neither Crick nor any other modern biologist has approached Einstein’s extra-scientific reputation Einstein look advantage of his fame to speak out on vital issues through lectures, essays, interviews and letters to world leaders, When he spoke, people listened
After Iaroel's first president, the chemist Chaim Weizmann, died in 1952, the Israeli cabinet asked Einstein if he would consider becoming the country's president Einstein politely but firmly declined, It is hard to imagine any modem scientist, physicist or Biologist, being treated in this manner
Einstein also possessed a moral quality that set him apart even in his own lime According to Robert Oppenheimer, the famous nuclear physicist, Einstein showed us "a wonderful purity at once childlike and profoundly stubborn”
The aspiring(有抱负的) scientists I encountered at my school give me hope that science has a bright future. But I suspect that we will never see Einstein’s like again, because he was a unique product of the special time and circumstances. Einstein, incidentally, didn't think he lived up to his own reputation. "I am no Einstein, "he once said, On top of all his other qualities is his modesty. He was well known for his humble manner.
If science doesn’t produce another Einstein, it's not scientist’s' fault.
Why There will Never Be Another Einstein
第六部分：单词拼写: (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
66. I look forward to sharing that day with my parents and their respective spouses(配偶), my brother and my extended family, who have all grown a_________ to my independent life choices.
67. In Aristotle's idea of true friendship, people are a _______in virtue(德行) , so they can really respect each other.
68. These serve to show that children with mental disorders can not be treated negatively , but we can direct some of their symptomatic（症状的） behavior into p______ channels.
69. They ________ (最初)tried to get outside funding for the project, but were rejected.
70. The book is as __________(教育性的)as it is entertaining, providing advice at the end of each chapter on how to adopt the secrets.
71. Older p_____ do not have to train any harder to maintain（维持） their fitness than their younger rivals（对手）.
72. What we advocated was that we _________(招待) the foreign guests like our own families.
73. The news of his appointment was unexpectedly let out, before it was o______ announced.
74. We must recognize the fact that a_________ food is not the only requisite（必需品） for life
75. The story is based on a Richard Matheson novel, and this is its third film ______（改编）.
第七部分：短文填空(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
In general, spoken statements are the major way of communication, 1 body language and facial expressions also have such kinds of fun_ction. For example, yawning means being not interested and turning one’s back to someone or swinging your fist shows your anger. But 2 those gestures really mean is subjective in different cultures. Thus, misunderstandings happen now and then in today’s world of cultural crossroads.
Once representing the Adults’ Education Association, I went to the airport to meet an official of high rank from Columbia and take him to his dormitory and then to the canteen. After the flight arrived, I saw a man looking around 3 (curious). So I approached to greet him. He suddenly dashed to hug me and kissed me on both cheeks
4 a young girl, I felt truly embarrassed and put up my hands to defend myself. His false smile told me that he had lost face.
Later, I received a cassette from him, in which he recorded his apology. On hearing that Columbians were more likely to kiss others, I soon felt 5 ease.
第八部分：七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
Each of us must communicate with others in this world. Sometimes communication is easy and your behavior is in harmony with others. 1 There are times when you are completely misunderstood. Therefore, it is really necessary to follow the tips below to increase your communication skills.
Nod your head.
People can think far faster than you can talk. If you want someone to agree with you, nod your head slightly up and down. 2
Be respectful of space.
Everyone needs some space. 3 Most people are not close talkers. Standing too close during conversations makes some people want to get away. Keep this in mind, especially if you’ve eaten garlic for lunch.
Smile.
Smiling will not only make you feel better, but also make whomever you are speaking with feel better. 4 This takes practice, but the benefits of learning how to eye smile can produce communication candy.
5 When you first meet someone, be sure to look directly into his eyes with a smile when shaking his hand. There is nothing worse than receiving a careless handshake from someone. Handshakes can tell you a lot about people.
A. Smile with your eyes.
B. Shake hands correctly.
C. However, this is not always right.
D. If you don’t have anything good to say, say nothing.
E. Don’t stand too close to someone that you are speaking with.
F. There are many ways that we can improve our communication skills.
G. This body language will encourage whomever you are speaking with to agree with you.
第九部分：书面表达（20分）
自从哥本哈根世界气候大会召开以来，发展低碳经济一直是一个热门话题。最近，你班就这一话题进行了讨论。请根据下表内容写一篇报道，向校园网站投稿。
注意：1、文章开头已写好，不计入总字数；
2、字数：120左右。
3、参考词汇：可再生的 renewable
在我国实施低碳经济的必要性
人们只重视经济发展，忽略环境保护
随着汽车和工厂的增加，大量碳气体被排放，造成严重空气污染
如果这种局面继续下去，自然资源会耗尽，环境会受到破坏
同学们的建议
多种树
开发可再生能源
对废弃物进行循环利用
你的看法
（至少两点）
Since the Copenhagen Climate Conference was held, carrying out a low carbon economy has been a hot topic.
Recently our class had a heated discussion about it._______________________________
听力
1—5 BCAAA 6—10 CAACC 11—15 BCBAA 16—20 CBACA
单项填空 BDDDA BBDDC
完形 BDAAC ABCDD BDCBA
阅读 DC CBBA DBAC
任务型
1. unkown 2.intelligence 3.replacedm 4.nature 5.fame 6. firm 7.qualities 8. pure 9. modest 10. unique
单词拼写
66.accustomed 67.alike 68.positive 69.initially 70.constructive 71.paticipants 72.entertain 73.officially 74.adequate 75.adaptation
短文填空
1.but 2. what 3.curiously 4. As 5. at
7选5 CGEAB
书面表达
Since the Copenhagen Climate Conference was held in 2009, carrying out a low carbon economy has been a hot topic. Recently our class had a heated discussion about it.
Through the discussion, we are fully aware of the necessity of carrying out a low carbon economy in our country. At present, people pay more attention to economic growth than environmental protection. With the increase of cars and factories, large quantities of carbon gases are let off, causing serious air pollution. If the situation continues, natural resources will be used up and environment will be destroyed.
During the discussion, my classmates put forward the following suggestions about how to take a green development path. First, more trees should be planted to expand forest coverage. Second, clean and renewable energy should be developed. Third, many things that people throw away should be recycled and reused.
On a personal note, I think everyone should do his part to live a low carbon life.
