2017-2018学年广东省揭阳市普宁华美实验学校高二上学期第一次月考英语试题

2017-2018学年广东省揭阳市普宁华美实验学校高二上学期第一次月考英语试题

华美实验学校2017-2018学年度高二级第一学期 英语第一次月考试题卷 第一部分阅读理解（共两节, 满分40分）‎ 第一节 ‎（共15小题；每小题2分, 满分30分）‎ 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A The Adler Planetarium Chicago is home to more than 35,000 square feet of exhibits. From huge models of the Solar System, to ancient astronomical instruments, to interactive adventures, Adler's exhibit galleries provide a passageway for you to explore the universe. The Adler also offers mini science exploration activities that are quick 10minute lessons. Visitors can learn some interesting astronomical facts at these small activity carts.‎ The Adler Planetarium Chicago is the only museum in the world with two fullsize planetarium theaters. Since 1930, the wonder of the stars has been visible in the historic Sky Theater. Powered by brandnew Digistar 3TM technology, the StarRider Theater is a completely digital, virtual (虚拟的) outer space environment. The famous Zeiss Planetarium projector is able to accurately reproduce the movement of every aspect of the night sky. ‎ Do's and Don'ts：‎ Do Take the Bus/Train: leave the car at home for this museum trip. The Adler is located within close proximity to public transit.‎ Don't Miss the Doane Observatory: when weather permits, the Doane is open at the Adler for observing with its 20inch diameter telescope.‎ Don't Miss Museum Special Events: the Adler offers a summer camp for kids from midJune to August.‎ Ticket Price：‎ Adult：$28; child: $22. Book online now to save 37%.‎ Regular Schedule：‎ Mon.－Fri. ‎10 a．m.－4 p．m.；‎ Sat.－Sun. ‎10 a．m.－4：30 p．m.‎ Summer Hours: 9：‎30 a．m.－6 p．m.daily.‎ Nearest Transit: Roosevelt Metro Station Address: ‎‎1300 S Lake Shore Dr‎, Chicago IL ‎‎60605‎ ‎5．What's the main function of the Adler Planetarium Chicago?‎ A．Displaying the models of the Solar System. B．Selling ancient astronomical instruments.‎ C．Offering a passageway to explore the universe. D．Giving 10minute lessons to visitors.‎ ‎6．What can visitors learn in the StarRider Theater?‎ A．The history of the Adler Planetarium Chicago. B．The wonder of the interactive adventures.‎ C．The complicated Digistar 3TM technology. D．The movement of the stars in the night sky.‎ ‎7．How much will a couple and two kids at least spend to visit the Adler?‎ A．$37. B．$63. C．$72. D．$100.‎ B It is a live celebration of the lasting power of letter writing!‎ Letters Live, which started in December 2013, was held at the Freemasons' Hall in London from March 10 to 15. The show invited various great performers who read remarkable letters that had been written around the world over the centuries.‎ ‎“Bringing letters alive through outstanding performances is one of the most powerful ways in which the joy and pain and humor and tragedy of being human can be shared，” Jamie Byng, managing director of Canongate Books publishing firm, told the Nowness video channel.‎ British actor Benedict Cumberbatch agreed. “Letters are windows into the love, beauty, pain and humor of their creators and receivers，” he told The Guardian. “Letters Live makes us stop and imagine the lives behind the letters read and where they came from. It's a privilege to read this most ancient of communications ‎ live to an audience.” ‎ This year, the movie Sherlock star treated the audience by playing the part of a 17year Tom Hanks. He put on the young actor's voice when he read his letter to the Hollywood director George Roy Hill, a letter that urged Hill to “discover” him. The letter revealed that twotime Oscar winner Hanks' teenage dream was not to “be a bigtime Hollywood superstar” but to one day own a Porsche car and call his favorite US actor Robert Redford his nickname “Bob”．‎ Other famous faces at the event included Carey Mulligan, who played a fictional laundry worker, a female activist fighting for women's rights in the 2015 movie Suffragette. The British actress once again played the role of a suffragette, when she read a very enthusiastic letter demanding the vote for women. The suffragette sent a precious 1913 note to The Daily Telegraph newspaper.‎ ‎“Everyone seems to agree upon the necessity of putting a stop to Suffragist anger, but no one seems certain how to do so，” Mulligan read out. “There are two, and only two, ways in which this can be done. Both will be effectual. One, kill every woman in the UK. Two, give women the vote.” ‎ ‎4．What was Cumberbatch's attitude towards Jamie Byng's opinion?‎ A．Doubtful. B．Positive. C．Optimistic. D．Cautious.‎ ‎5．Which of the following was a dream of Tom Hanks as a child?‎ A．To become an actor. B．To call himself “Bob”．‎ C．To win Oscar Awards. D．To have a famous car.‎ ‎6．A “suffragette” is a woman who ________.‎ A．sends a valuable note to newspaper B．reads out a letter to the audience C．advocates women's right to vote D．plays a famous role in a movie ‎7．What can be a suitable title for the text?‎ A．Famous People Gathering B．Letters of Great Performers C．Letters Brought to Life D．Rights Given to Women C Did you know that Albert Einstein could not speak until he was four years old, and could not read until he was seven? His parents and teachers worried about his ‎ mental ability.‎ Beethoven's music teacher said about him, “As a composer (作曲家) he is hopeless.” What if this young boy had believed it?‎ When Thomas Edison was a young boy, his teachers said he was so stupid that he could never learn anything. He once said, “I remember I used to never be able to get along at school. I was always at the foot of my class ... My father thought I was stupid, and I almost decided that I was a stupid person.” What if young Thomas had believed what they said about him?‎ When the sculptor (雕刻家) Auguste Rodin was young, he had difficulty learning to read and write. Today, we may say he had a learning disability. His father said of him, “I have an idiot (白痴) for a son.” His uncle agreed. “He's uneducable，” he said. What if Rodin had doubted his ability?‎ Walt Disney was once fired by a newspaper editor because he was thought to have no “good ideas”. Enrico Caruso was told by one music teacher, “You can't sing. You have no voice at all.” And an editor told Louisa May Alcott that she was unable to write anything that would have popular appeal.‎ What if these people had listened and become discouraged? Where would our world be without the music of Beethoven, the art of Rodin or the ideas of Albert Einstein and Walt Disney? As Oscar Levant once said, “It's not what you are but what you don't become that hurts.”‎ You have great potential. When you believe in all you can be, rather than all you cannot become, you will find your place on earth.‎ ‎8．How many successful people are mentioned as examples in the passage?‎ A．Six. B．Seven. C．Eight. D．Nine.‎ ‎9．Which of the following statements is RIGHT?‎ A．When he was young, Thomas Edison always got good grades at school.‎ B．Levant thought Louisa May Alcott couldn't write any popular works.‎ C．Only Auguste Rodin's uncle regarded him a boy of learning ability.‎ D．Both Enrico Caruso and Beethoven achieved their dreams in music.‎ ‎10．What's the meaning of the underlined sentence “He's uneducable”？‎ A．He can't be taught. B．He is very clever.‎ C．He is different. D．He is a late success.‎ ‎11．What is the best title for the passage?‎ A．Working Hard for Success B．Having Dreams C．Believing in Yourself D．Selfchallenging D If asked if space exploration should continue, most Americans would give an immediate response either in favor of continuing or in favor of ending space exploration. A common response would be that space exploration is a waste of money. An average American, uneducated on the subject, might believe that the government is wasting billions of dollars on the research that has no value. Someone strange to the subject might say that a space shuttle goes up once in a while and that is about all that happens. Research is ongoing and continues when there are no shuttles being launched. This also costs the government money. Does the extreme cost of space exploration make sense?‎ One argument is that the government is wasting money on the research not being used on Earth. Actually, the money goes to workers and scientists that support National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) missions, and goes to major companies that play important roles in major sectors of the US economy. Boeing is a partner of NASA for aircraft, the same company that makes commercial aircraft for the airline industry.‎ Another benefit to continuing space exploration is the many technologies it provides. The artificial (人造的) heart resulted from experiments on the space shuttle. The handheld Jaws of Life used to save victims from car accidents resulted from the system used to separate the space shuttle from its booster rockets. Insulation (隔热板) in homes that keeps them warm and energy efficient is based on the technology used to insulate the space shuttle.‎ There are direct benefits to the economy provided by NASA missions as well as those technologies. These advances are found in food, building materials, medical procedures and the vehicles we drive. While it can be proven that billions of dollars ‎ that could be used elsewhere is being spent on space exploration, the benefits it provides outweigh the terrible aspects. As a matter of fact, the money spent helps to improve the quality of our lives.‎ ‎12．How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?‎ A．By offering analyses. B．By making comparisons.‎ C．By giving some examples. D．By presenting research findings.‎ ‎13．The function of Jaws of Life is to ________.‎ A. save people from traffic accidents B．do experiments on the space shuttle C．keep houses warm and energy efficient D．separate the space shuttle from its booster rockets ‎14．In the author's opinion, space exploration ________.‎ A．has changed our life completely B．costs too much of our time C．benefits us in many ways D．has nothing to do with us ‎15．What would be the best title for the text?‎ A．Benefits of space exploration B．Is space exploration worth the cost?‎ C．How to make space exploration affordable D．Missions of the NASA space shuttle program 第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)‎ 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 ‎ Moving abroad can be a challenging experience. You leave your family, friends and everything you know behind. You enter a new culture where the customs and sometimes the languages are different. __16__. It's a time to discover new things, make new friends and begin a new adventure.‎ So what are the best ways to involve yourself in the new culture while living abroad?‎ Live with a native speaker ‎__17__. First, you have a friend! Living alone can be a lonely experience, especially if you're far from home. I've also had the opportunity to meet my ‎ housemate's friends and socialize (交往) with them. __18__. In addition, you have someone to tell you about the cultural customs and interesting places in the area.‎ Socialize with the local people The thought of making friends and mixing with the local people may seem scary at first but it's worth it. __19__， attending an evening class or participating in a language exchange with people that are interested in learning your native language.‎ ‎__20__‎ The food in France is amazing and discovering new food is a fun experience. I've tried things that I've never tried before. My knowledge of different bread and cheese types has grown greatly.‎ A．Try the local food B．But it's also exciting C．I currently volunteer with homeless people D．You can also speak the local language every day E．Improve my French vocabulary and understanding F．You can meet other people in the area by joining a club G．There are many advantages of living with a native speaker 第二部分: 语言知识运用（共两节, 满分45分）‎ 第一节:完形填空（共20小题；每小题l.5分, 满分30分）‎ ‎ Whenever my child caused me to change my schedule, I thought to myself, “We don't have time for this.” __21__， the two words I most commonly spoke to my child were: “Hurry up.” But my promise to __22__ was made almost three years ago, and I began my journey to grasp what __23__ in life. My younger daughter is my living __24__ of why I must keep trying. In fact, the other day, she reminded me once again.‎ ‎ The two of us had taken a bike ride to the __25__. After buying a cool treat for my daughter, she sat down at a table in __26__ admiring the ice cream she held in her hand. Suddenly a look of worry __27__ on her face. “Do I have to rush, Mama？”‎ I could have __28__. Perhaps the pains of a __29__ life don't ever completely disappear, I thought sadly. As my child looked up at me waiting to know __30__ she ‎ could take her time, I knew I had a(n) __31__. I could sit there __32__ about the number of times when I rushed my child through life ... or I could celebrate the fact that today I'm trying to do things __33__. I chose to live in today.‎ ‎ “You don't have to rush. Just take your time,” I said in a(n) __34_ way. Her whole face instantly brightened and her shoulders __35__. And so we sat side by side talking about things that interested us.‎ ‎ When she got to the last bite, she held out a spoonful of ice crystals and sweet juice for me. “I __36__ the last bite for you, Mama，” my daughter said __37__. As I let the icy goodness put out my thirst, I __38__ I just got the deal of a lifetime. I gave my child a little time ... and __39__， she gave me her last bite and reminded me that things taste sweeter and love is __40__ to get when you stop rushing through life.‎ ‎ 21．A. However B．Instead C．Therefore D．Besides ‎ 22．A. speed up B．slow down C．give up D．keep on ‎ 23．A. works B．happens C．minds D．matters ‎ 24．A. reminder B．message C．example D．guide ‎ 25．A. church B．park C．supermarket D．school ‎ 26．A. relief B．sorrow C．advance D．delight ‎ 27．A. brought in B．turned up C．went by D．made up ‎ 28．A. cried B．hated C．wondered D．regretted ‎ 29．A. difficult B．desperate C．hurried D．terrified ‎ 30．A. when B．if C．how D．what ‎ 31．A. duty B．chance C. choice D．idea ‎ 32．A. thinking B．complaining C．worrying D．talking ‎ 33．A. differently B．vividly C．perfectly D．casually ‎ 34．A. angry B．obvious C．gentle D．cautious ‎ 35．A. raised B. relaxed C．shook D．trembled ‎ 36．A. saved B．tasted C．purchased D．rushed ‎ 37．A. frequently B．carefully C．proudly D．slowly ‎ 38．A. realized B．imagined C．expected D．remembered ‎ 39．A. in contrast B．in return C．in charge D．in control ‎ 40．A. harder B．better C．closer D．easier 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 ‎ ‎ We think that life in Chinese high school is an adventure in which we have to survive mountains of homework and exams. Yet would it be __41__ (surprise) if I tell you that high school life in the US is almost as stressful and demanding as it is in China?‎ ‎ In US high school, everything __42__ (record) and graded, including your grades on quizzes, tests and final examinations. Failing __43__ (turn) in your homework on time will directly affect your grade for a certain course. Perhaps contrary to __44__ we used to think of the US high school students, they pay great attention to their academic __45__ (perform) to try to get into famous university. __46__ they'll be disappointed after graduation from high school.‎ ‎ Like university students, US high school students have the __47__ (free) to choose the courses that most interest __48__ (they). Even a 9thgrader can sit __49__ the same classroom as 12thgraders. But this also means he or she has to work very hard, because the teacher will not treat him or her differently just because he or she is a few years __50__ (young)．‎ 第三部分: 写作（共两节；满分35分）‎ 第一节: 短文改错（共l0小题；每小题l分, 满分l0分）‎ 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文, 请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有l0处语言错误, 每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(), 并在其下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用(＼)划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下画一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：l.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；‎ ‎2.允许修改10处, 多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ Dear Mike，‎ ‎ You said you want to know far much about the English Club of our school. It was three years ago when the English Club was born. It was found to improve students' interest in English. Those interested in English got together in the multimedia classroom every Saturday afternoon. There are many activities holding in it. Students can watch variously English films. They can as well as learn to sing English songs, which can help them learn English words by hearts. In addition, many topics can discussed there in the language. How do you like their club? I'm looking forward to your early reply.‎ Yours，‎ Li Hua 第二节：书面表达（满分25分）‎ ‎ ‎5月1日，高二(3)班的学生去阳光敬老院(Sunshine Nursing Home)开展志愿者活动。假定你叫李华，是校英语报的记者。请写一篇短文报道此次活动。要点如下：‎ ‎1. 活动的时间和地点。‎ ‎2. 活动的经过。‎ ‎3. 你的评价。‎ 注意：1. 词数100左右。‎ ‎2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎2017-2018高二英语第一次月考参考答案 一、阅读理解（每小题2分, 满分40分）‎ ‎1-3 CDB 4-7 BDCC 8-11 BDAC 12-15 AACB 16-20 BGDFA 二、完形填空每小题（l.5分, 满分30分）‎ ‎21-40 CBDAC　 DBACB　 CAACB　ACABD　‎ 三、语法填空（每空1.5分，共15分）‎ ‎41．surprising　42．is recorded　43．to turn 44．what　 45．performance　 46．Otherwise　47．freedom　48．them　49．in　 50．younger 四、改错 （共10分）‎ 五、写作（25分）‎ ‎ On May 1, students from Class 3 Grade 2 went to the Sunshine Nursing Home, conducting some voluntary work.‎ ‎ Warmly welcomed by the elderly for their arrival, they hugged each other in such a friendly atmosphere. Then, they all quickly got involved in working. Some students were cleaning the floor, rooms and windows. The others were presenting the elderly with flowers and fruits, playing jokes and telling stories. With everything done, they, together with the elderly, chatted in the yard. The scene was just like a photo of the whole family. How fantastic human beings!‎ ‎ Time for leaving, the elderly people thanked the volunteers for the joy brought. In a word, the loving activity means a lot and sets a good example for us.‎