2017-2018学年河北省阜城中学高二上学期月考英语试题

2017-2018学年河北省阜城中学高二上学期月考英语试题

‎2017-2018学年河北省阜城中学高二上学期第五次月考英语试题 第I卷 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 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 will the weather be like late this afternoon?‎ A.Sunny. B.Rainy. C.Snowy.‎ ‎2.What will the girl probably do tonight?‎ A.Prepare for the exam. B.Watch a movie. C.Play with her friends.‎ ‎3.Why did Henry go to Oxford?‎ A. For travel. B. For study. C. For work.‎ ‎4.What contributes most to the garden according to the man?‎ A.His hard work.‎ B.The good weather.‎ C.The woman’s efforts.‎ ‎5.What did the man order?‎ A.Water.B.Coffee.C.Juice.‎ 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。‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。‎ ‎6.What are the speakers talking about?‎ A.A special event.‎ B.The man’s friends.‎ C.A big box.‎ ‎7.How does the boy sound?‎ A.Surprised.B.Excited.C.Calm.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。‎ ‎8.What is the date today?‎ A.January 1st. B.December 24th. C.December 25th.‎ ‎9.What does the man say about the girl’s mother?‎ A.She is hard to please. B.She wants to buy a new hat. C.She doesn’t like chocolates.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。‎ ‎10.What was Bonzo doing when hit by a car?‎ A.Playing in a garden.‎ B.Running after a ball.‎ C.Walking on the road.‎ ‎11.What do we know about Bonzo?‎ A.He is a pet.‎ B.He is Megan’s brother.‎ C.He is having an operation.‎ ‎12.What will the speakers do later?‎ A.Do some shopping.‎ B.Go to the hospital.‎ C.Have some coffee.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。‎ ‎13.How can people know the age of a star?‎ A.From its size.‎ B.From its color.‎ C.From its light.‎ ‎14.What does the man say about space?‎ A.There is an end in space.‎ B.There are still unsolved problems.‎ C.There are some unknown stars.‎ ‎15.What are the speakers doing?‎ A.Attending a meeting.‎ B.Having an interview.‎ C.Reading a book.‎ ‎16.What does the man think of finding life elsewhere in the universe?‎ A.Impossible. B.Exciting. C.Easy.‎ 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。‎ ‎17.How long did Westlife last?‎ A.19 years. B.14 years. C.12 years.‎ ‎18.How many top ten singles did Westlife achieve?‎ A.14. B.26. C.50.‎ ‎19.Which is Westlife’s first single?‎ A.Flying Without Wings.‎ B.If I Let You Go.‎ C.Swear It Again.‎ ‎20.Which country did Westlife fail to break into?‎ A.The US. B.Ireland. C.The UK.‎ 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A Volunteering abroad is a great way to help others, improve your skills and become a more confident, independent person. If you are interested in volunteering abroad, here are some places to go.‎ Australia If you seek a life on the beach, in a great climate with friendly people, Australia might be your best bet. With thousands of volunteers already signing up to leave for Australia during the holidays, it will be a very popular option. ‎ Brazil This vast country has some great opportunities on offer and is especially popular this year. A lot of volunteer work is available in Brazil centers on conservation and ecological projects. With the world's largest rainforest in Brazil, of which huge part is in danger, there are lots of different jobs you can do. ‎ Kenya Kenya‎ is the destination for those seeking an African experience. Generally volunteers in Kenya work in orphanages(孤儿院)or with local children living in slums(贫民窟). There is a great demand for volunteers in Africa because many people live in poverty, so if you truly feel like making a difference to a community, Kenya should be at the top of your list.‎ Costa Rica Golden sandy beaches, clear coastlines and beautiful cities are what Costa Rica is all about. Because of its small size, you can see a lot of the country in just a short time. You can really make the most of your time as a volunteer. A lot of work is needed with wildlife and ecological work, so if you want to look after turtles on the beach, Costa Rica could be just the place for you. ‎ ‎21. If you are interested in protecting the environment, you will probably go to _______. ‎ A. Australia B. Kenya C. Brazil D. ‎Costa Rica ‎22. It can be inferred from the passage that volunteers in Kenya mainly work with______.‎ ‎ A. animals B. plants C. the elderly D. children ‎ ‎23. If you choose to go to Costa Rica, you are supposed to________.‎ ‎ A. work with animals on the beach ‎ B. surf with children in the water ‎ C. take care of trees in the forests ‎ D. look after children who have lost their parents B Robert Owen was born in Wales in 1771. At the age of ten he went to work. His employer had a large private library so Owen was able to educate himself. He read a lot in his spare time and at nineteen he was given the job of superintendent at a Manchester cotton mill. He was so successful there that he persuaded his employer to buy the New Lanark mill in Scotland....‎ When he arrived at New Lanark it was a dirty little town with a population of 2,000 people. Nobody paid any attention to the workers' houses or their children's education. The conditions in the factories were very bad. There was a lot of crime and the men spent most of their wages on alcoholic drinks.‎ Owen improved the houses. He encouraged people to be clean and save money. He opened a shop and sold the workers cheap, well-made goods to help them. He limited the sale of alcoholic ‎ drinks. Above all, he fixed his mind on the children's education. In 1816 he opened the first free primary school in Britain.‎ People came from all over the country to visit Owen's factory. They saw that the workers were healthier and more efficient than in other towns. Their children were better fed and better educated. Owen tried the same experiment in the United States. He bought some land there in 1825,but the community was too far away. He could not keep it under control and lost most of his money.‎ Owen never stopped fighting for his idea. Above all he believed that people are not born good or bad. He was a practical man and his ideas were practical. "If you give people good working conditions," he thought, "they will work well and, the most important thing of all, if you give them the chance to learn, they will be better people."‎ ‎24. For Owen, his greatest achievement in New Lanark was _____________.‎ A. improving worker's houses B. helping people to save money C. providing the children with a good education D. preventing men from getting drunk ‎25. From the passage we may infer that Owen was born ___________.‎ A. into a poor family B. into a rich family C. into a noble family D. into a middle class family ‎26. Owen's experiment in the United States failed because _______.‎ A. he lost all his money B. it was too far away for him to organize it properly C. people who visited it were not impressed D. he did not buy enough land ‎27. We may infer form the passage that no children in Britain could enjoy free education until ________.‎ A. 1771 B. 1825‎ C. 1816 D. 1860‎ C Animals, including insects, do not have a language like ours. They do not talk to each other in words and sentences. But if we watch them, we can see that they do have ways of communicating with each other.‎ Can you see the rabbits’ tail? When rabbits see this white tail moving up and down, they run too. The rabbit has reminded them of potential dangers without making a sound. It has given them a signal.‎ Many other animals use this kind of language. When a cobra（眼镜蛇） is angry, it raises its hood (兜帽) and makes itself look fierce. This warns other animals. When a bee has found some food, it goes back to its home. It cannot tell the other bees where the food is by speaking to them, but it does a little dance in the air. This tells the bees where the food is.‎ Some animals say things by making sound. A dog barks, for example, when a stranger comes near. A cat purrs(猫的呜呜声) when pleased. Some birds make several different sounds, each with its own meaning. Sometimes we human beings speak in the same way. We make sounds like “Oh” or “Ah!” when we are frightened or pleased or when we drop something on our toes.‎ But we have something that no animals have－a large number of words which have the meanings of things, actions, feelings or ideas. We are able to give each other all kinds of different information in words and sentences, which no other animals can do. No other animals have so wonderful a language as we have.‎ ‎28. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? _____.‎ A. Animals do have a language like that of human beings B. Bees communicate with each other by dancing C. Some animals can use words D. A dog barks to show its friendliness ‎29. A rabbit uses its tail to _____.‎ A. warn other rabbits of danger B .tell other rabbits where food is C. make itself look fierce D. help it to run fast ‎30. What is this passage mainly about? _____.‎ A. Human’s language is more wonderful than animals’ language B. People should pay attention to animals’ body language and sounds C. Animals have their own ways to communicate with each other D. Animals are smarter than we think ‎31. Several different sounds can be made by a_____. ‎ A. rabbit B. bee C. bird D. cat D It was a winter morning, just a couple of weeks before Christmas 2005. While most people were warming up their cars, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work. On arrival, he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does. After putting in 10 hours of labor, he returned to find his bike gone. ‎ The bike, a black Kona 18 speed, was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family. And the bike was also used to get groceries（食品杂货），saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live. ‎ I was so sad that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story. Shortly after that, several people in our area offered to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, and then called my husband to pick it up. Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job. It really is an honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before. ‎ People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it strengthened our faith in humanity（人性）as a whole. And it has influenced（影响）us to be more mindful of ways we, too, can share with others. No matter how big or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares. And the results can be everlasting. ‎ ‎32. Why was the bike so important to the couple?‎ A. The man’s job was bike racing. B. It was their only possession.‎ C. It was a nice Kona 18 speed. D. They used it for work and daily life.‎ ‎33. We can infer from the text that ____________.‎ A. the couple worked 60 hours a week. B. people were busy before Christmas C. the stranger brought over the bike D. life was hard for the young family.‎ ‎34. How did people get to know the couple’s problem?‎ A. From radio broadcasts. B. From a newspaper. ‎ C. From TV news. D. From a stranger.‎ ‎35. What do the couple learn from their experience?‎ A. Strangers are usually of little help. B. One should take care of their bike.‎ C. News reports make people famous. D. An act of kindness can mean a lot.‎ 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的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ Weight loss is a hard topic. Lots of people aren't satisfied with their present weight, but most people aren't sure how to change it. You may want to look like the models or actors in magazines or on TV, but those goals might not be healthy or realistic for you. ___36___So what should you do about your weight control? ___37__ The best way to find out if you are at a healthy weight or if you need to lose or gain weight is to talk to a doctor or dietitian(营养学家) .__38__ If it turns out that you can benefit fromweight loss then you can follow a few of the simple suggestions listed below to get started.‎ ‎__39__People who lose weight quickly by crash dieting or other extreme measures usually gain back all of the pounds they lost, because they haven't permanently changed their habits. Therefore, the best weight management ways are those that you can maintain for a lifetime. Small changes are a lot easier to stick with (坚持) than large ones. Try reducing the size of what you eat. _40__ Once you have that down, start gradually introducing healthier foods and exercise into your life.‎ It's a good idea to maintain a healthy weight because it's just that healthy. A. Try giving up regular soda for a week. B. Try to pay attention as you eat and stop when you are ‎ full. C. Weight management is about long-term success. D. Besides, no magical diet will make you look like someone else. E. Being healthy is really about being at a weight that is right for you. F. Changing from whole to nonfat or low-fat milk is also a good idea. G. They will compare your weight with healthy standards and help you set goals.‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ ‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ I woke up the other day to a phone call from a taxi driver. He had my friend’s cell phone, and told me that my friend had ___41___ it in the cab the night before.‎ It was a rainy ___42___, which for cab drivers is a very busy time. The cab driver asked where he could ___43___ the cell phone off. I told him the cross ___44___ where I lived. I quickly got dressed and told him that I’d ___45___ him on the comer of the street.‎ The driver drove all the ___46___ from Queens to deliver the phone without ___47___. When I met up with him, I ___48___ and blessed him for having such a kind and beautiful ___49___. I was so happy for my ___50___ because of this man’s kindness! My friend had ___51___ moved here and I could only imagine how ___52___ his cell phone was to him! I further asked the taxi driver if I could get his ___53___, so that my friend can thank him as well. He said my ___54___ and gratitude were all that he needed and drove off.‎ I emailed my friend telling him I had his ___55___ and later that day I met up with him to tell him how I had ___56___ it. My friend said he couldn’t believe such kindness should ___57___ in this big city. He told me he could not ___58___ to pay it forward.‎ I was so ___59___ to see the kindness that happened early that morning. It just made my ___60___!‎ ‎41. A. hid B. left C. forgot D. missed ‎42. A. morning B. night C. afternoon D. evening ‎43. A. throw B. give C. put D. drop ‎44. A. hotel B. town C. street D. city ‎45. A. pay B. meet C. exchange D. call ‎46. A. time B. distance C. way D. trip ‎47. A. delay B. permit C. support D. request ‎48. A. rewarded B. talked C. greeted D. thanked ‎49. A. figure B. cab C. soul D. idea ‎50. A. decision B. friend C. luck D. deed ‎51. A. lastly B. finally C. recently D. hurriedly ‎52. A. important B. popular C. expensive D. lovely ‎53. A. honor B. permission C. photo D. information ‎54. A. help B. blessing C. attitude D. concern ‎55. A. address B. letter C. message D. phone ‎56. A. bought B. searched C. got D. kept ‎57. A. wait B. exist C. react D. allow ‎58. A. wait B. quit C. hope D. expect ‎59. A. annoyed B. shocked C. surprised D. touched ‎60. A. day B. dream C. example D. story 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。‎ A television series is fast gaining its word-of-mouth ___61___(popular) among not only Chinese households but also some foreigners. The drama, ___62___(call) In the Name of the People, offers viewers,___63___(particular) foreigners, an opportunity to better understand China’s politics and culture and also the nations’ iron-fist resolve in the fight ___64___corruption(腐败)among the country’s officials. The drama is ___65___effort rarely seen in recent memory that carries the anti-corruption topic onto mainstream television. Before that, the discussion of this topic was widespread ___66___mostly remains private in Chinese society....‎ ‎“I was quite____67____(impress) by the jaw-dropping scene___68___the cash hidden on a giant wall was found in a low-level official’s house. It is a bribe(行贿)he’s accepted which is worth 230 million yuan (about 33 million U. S. dollars”, said Eric Ivarsen from Norway, a master’s student ___69___(major) in the public management and social development at the University of Chinese ‎ Academy of Science.‎ ‎“My subject has a very high requirement of knowledge about Chinese politics and culture. After watching the drama, I___70___(well) understand China’s political terms, for example, seats order according to official rankings, languages being used in a meeting, which is quite different from my country,” Ivarsen added.‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ 假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改一下你同桌的作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加：在此处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出修改的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在其下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；‎ ‎2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不计分。‎ Last week, I take part in the Cultural Exchange Week. I enjoyed myself in England. I visited city museum and several place of interest, which made me have better understanding of the English society, culture and history.‎ What’s more, I was luckily enough to meet my pen friend Tom there. I stayed at his home. And I’ll never forget the days when we spent together. When I left England, he offered to me a dictionary as a gift. It’s of great help with me to learn English. I will make full use of them and learn English good.‎ I hope Tom will come to China when it’s convenience for him!‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假如你是李华，你看到美国留学生Tom在网上发帖，希望有人能帮助他提高普通话（Mandarin）水平，他可以教英语作为回报。请根据以下提示用英语给他写一封回信。‎ ‎1、表达你给他提供帮助的意愿； ‎ ‎2、说明你能胜任的理由；‎ ‎3、给出说好普通话的两点建议； ‎ ‎4、提出你学习英语的具体要求。‎ 注意：1、词数100左右 2、可以适当发挥，不要逐字翻译，使行文连贯 Dear Tom, ‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Yours, ‎ Li Hua 参考答案：‎ Listening Test 1—5BACBB 6—10ABBCB 11—15ACABB 16—20ABBCA A 21-23. CDA B 24-27 CABC C 28-31 BACC D 32-35 DDBD ‎36-40 DEGCA ‎41-45. BADCB 46-50. CADCB 51-55. CADBD 56-60. CBADA ‎61．popularity 62．called 63．particularly 64．against 65．an 66．but 67．Inpressed 68．where 69．majoring 70．better 短文改错：1. take---took; 2. place---places; 3. have后面加a; 4. luckily---lucky; 5. when---that/which/去掉; 6. offered后面去掉to; 7. with---for; 8. them---it; 9. good---well/ better; 10. convenience---convenient 书面表达范文：‎ Dear Tom,‎ I learned from your post that you want to improve your Mandarin. I think I can help you with Mandarin.‎ In my class my Mandarin is the best, and I won the first prize in a contest last month. Besides I often teach my English teacher who comes from America Mandarin in my spare time. If you want to speak Mandarin well, first, you should read more and watch more Chinese TV programs, second, you should often talk with Chinese so that you can improve your oral Chinese. In this way I think you can make great progress in your Mandarin.‎ I am glad that you can also help me with my English. It is just what I want. We can communicate in both English and Chinese. I am free on weekend, so we can meet at that time. I am eager to improve my oral English, I think I can improve it with your help.‎ Looking forward to your early reply.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 录音原文：‎ Text 1‎ M: Nice day. I don’t think I have to wear the thick coat.‎ W: No, it would be rainy late this afternoon and tomorrow it might even be snowy!‎ Text 2‎ M: Some of our friends are going to watch a movie tonight. Would you like to come?‎ W: Enjoyment before the exam? You must be mad!‎ Text 3‎ W: What did you do in the summer holidays, Henry?‎ M: Oxford has millions of tourists in the summer, so it was easy for me to find a job there.‎ Text 4‎ W: Your garden looks great. You must have spent much time here.‎ M: Not really. The weather has been good this year.‎ Text 5‎ W: Here you are, sir.‎ M: Oh, I think you’ve made a mistake. What I ordered is a cup of coffee, not juice.‎ W: Sorry, sir. Please have this glass of water and wait for a moment. I’ll get your drink soon.‎ Text 6‎ M: I can’t wait for my birthday party this Saturday evening. I hope it will be better this year. I’m hoping for something surprising and a lot of gifts.‎ W: It will be. There will be a lot of people at your party.‎ M: I know my friends are preparing to give me a big surprise these days.‎ W: How do you know?‎ M: I saw Tom wrapping a big box with Alice, Bob and Danny!‎ Text 7‎ W: Come on, Dad! The shops will be closed if we don’t hurry.‎ M: Don’t worry.⑧The shops are open until midnight on Christmas Eve.‎ W: Yes, but it will take us a long time to find a car park. And it will be midnight before ‎ we choose a present for mother! Plus we don’t know what to buy for her, maybe a hat.‎ M: No, she has already had so many hats.‎ W: Well, ⑨maybe a box of chocolates.‎ M: ⑨But she never eats them. Anything else is OK. You know she will be satisfied with what you buy for her.‎ Text 8‎ M: Hi, Megan. How are you? Have you seen the doctor?‎ W: No, it’s not about me. It’s about Bonzo.‎ M: What happened?‎ W: I was playing football with Bonzo in the garden, and ⑩the ball went over the garden into the road. When Bonzo was running after it, he got hit by a car.‎ M: Oh, no! Didn’t the driver see Bonzo?‎ W: Not really. Bonzo was running too fast. (11) We took him to the pet hospital immediately, but there was nothing they could do.‎ M: Oh, poor dog. I know how much he meant to you.‎ W: I have had him since he was two months old. He was like one of my family.‎ M: I know you are very sad but you can’t be alone like this any more. Let’s go out and do some shopping which is your favorite.‎ W: (12) I would like to have a cup of coffee to calm down.‎ M: (12) Fine. Let’s go.‎ Text 9‎ W: How do you know how old a star is?‎ M: (13) For most stars, we find its age from how big it is. We can know its size from the amount of light it puts out, and its color. Then the size tells us how long a star will live. Big stars live a short life while small stars live much longer.‎ W: (14) I’ve always wondered if there is an end in space. Do you think scientists have found the answer?‎ M: This is a difficult question. The truth is that we have no idea! (14) We currently don’t have a way of testing it. But some scientists will come up with a way in the future. I have faith in it.‎ W: (15) The last question is from our readers: do you believe there’s other life in different parts of the universe?‎ M: There are so many planets in the universe. (16) Life may exist on other planets. But will we ever find or research them? I think that’s very unlikely.‎ Text 10‎ W: Hello, everyone. Welcome to World Music. Today we’ll have a look at Westlife. I believe many of you are quite familiar with them. (17) Westlife was an Irish boy band who formed in 1998 and broke up in 2012. Westlife sold over 50 million records worldwide. In addition, the group had 14 number-one singles in the United Kingdom, the third-highest in UK history. (18) They achieved a total of 26 top ten singles over their 14-year career. (19) In April 1999, the group had their first single, Swear It Again, which immediately topped the lists in Ireland and in the UK for two weeks, which earned them great fame overnight. Their second single, If I Let You Go, which appeared in August 1999 along with Flying Without Wings in October the same year, also topped the lists in the UK. By 2010, Westlife was listed as the UK’s top-selling album group of the 21st century. Although they gained great success in Europe and Asia, (20) Westlife never managed to break into the US market, achieving only one hit single in 2000: Swear It Again.‎