湖北省宜昌市长阳一中2015-2016学年高二下学期第一次月考英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、长阳一中2015-2016学年度第二学期第一次月考高二英语试卷考试时间：120分钟 试卷总分：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）1. How much does the woman have to pay?A. $ 90. B. $ 135. C. $ 145.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. Clothes. B. A lightweight shirt. C. The weather.3. W

2、hat does the man do?A. An office clerk. B. A shop assistant. C. A political leader.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. On a farm. B. In a hotel. C. In a zoo.5. What is the man doing now?A. Having an interview. B. Booking a room. C. Attending a meeting.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面

3、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 is the mans main problem?A. Headaches. B. A running nose. C. A fever.7. When did the problem begin?A. Two weeks ago. B. Two months ago. C. Three months ago.听

4、下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。 8. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Friends. B. Relatives. C. Strangers.9. Where is the school library?A. On the right side of the gate. B. To the west of a white building. C. To the south of a red building.10. How far away is the library from the gate?A. About 1

5、0 meters. B.50 meters. C. 500 meters or so.听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题。 11. Why is the man so angry with the woman first?A. She cancelled(取消) the appointment.B. She didnt keep the appointment.C. She was late for the appointment.12. What happened to the womans brother?A. He was seriously ill.B. He fought with

6、others.C. He had an accident.13. Where is the womans brother now?A. At home. B. In the hospital. C. At the police station.听下面一段对话，回答第14至16三个小题。 14. Where will Jim go?A. The cinema. B. The hospital. C. Home.15. Why cant the woman go with him?A. She is going home to meet her friend.B. She is very busy

7、 with her work.C. She wants to watch TV at home.16. How long is Jims wife going to stay by the sea?A. A year. B. Three months. C. Several weeks.听下面一段独白，回答第17至20四个小题。17. How does the speaker check the movie information?A. By reading newspapers. B. By checking e-mails. C. By watching TV.18. Why does t

8、he speaker like to arrive early at the theater?A. To avoid the long line. B. To get a good seat. C. To see more films.19. Where does the speaker prefer to sit?A. In the front. B. In the middle. C. In the back.20. What kind of behavior does the speaker dislike in the theater?A. Eating popcorn. B. Hav

9、ing drinks. C. Talking.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）AThe year 2015 saw another boom in TV drama adaptations of online literature. Despite the difficulty of adapting original works, these popular novels on the Internet were screened one by one. Some enjoyed a great success while some w

10、ere criticized by the audiences. My SunshineMy Sunshine is a TV drama adapted from Gu Mans novel of the same title. It stars Wallace Chuang and Tang Yan, premiering(初次上演) in January, 2015. The drama portrays a man and a womans reunion and long-lasting romance after seven years of separation. The nov

11、el itself has been popular on the Internet and was published in 2005. Wallace Chuang soon rose to become a romantic icon among female viewers because of the role he played in the adaptation, presenting an ideal image of lover to the audiences. The Lost tombThe Lost Tomb is an action and adventure TV

12、 adaptation of a popular online novel by Xu Lei. This is the first seasonal online TV series in China and the novel is scheduled to be dramatized in eight seasons, one season for each year. The first season was released in June of 2015. The novel series of the same name is about five peoples adventu

13、re in ancient tombs, and it enjoyed a wide readership since it was released online in 2006. Thus the adapted TV series had been accordingly highly expected by its fans but turned out to be disappointing. Although there were 24,000,000 hits on the web within the first two minutes of its debut(初次登台),

14、the season was later criticized by the audiences for its weak storyline and poor quality. Some lines of the series even became jokes on the social media.Nirvana in FireNirvana in Fire is also adapted from an online novel of the same name written by Hai Yan, the adaptation for the first time found it

15、s way on the screen in September 2015. Staring Hu Ge and Liu Tao, the series shows a talented military strategist endeavoring to clear his name through continuous fights. The fictional characters and dynasty let the adaptation smartly avoid being criticized for not sticking to historical accuracy. A

16、nd the dramas delicate internal settings and impeccable storyline were highly praised by the audiences.Hua Xu YinHua Xu Yin is about a princess who sacrificed her life for the country but later was saved and began her own adventures with another name. It is also a TV series adaptation of an online n

17、ovel of the same title written by Tang Qi. The series premiered in July 2015, staring Lin Yuan and Zheng Jiaying. However, it did not get as much attention as its rivals. According to the online critics, the lead roles and their costumes were not appealing enough inthe adaptation.21.Which TV drama f

18、ailed to live up to the audiences expectation?A. My Sunshine B. Hua Xu Yin C. Nirvana in Fire D. The lost Tomb22. The key to Nirvana in Fires success lies in the elements（要素）except _.A. fictional characters and dynasty B. historical accuracyC. delicate internal settings D. perfect storyline23. What

19、do these TV shows have in common?A. The stories of these TV shows take place in ancient world.B. The themes of these TV shows focus on love.C. The scripts of these TV shows are on the basis of online literature.D. The endings of these TV shows are tragedies.BI vividly remember walking back to my hou

20、se after collecting the afternoon mails. I saw a credit card statement, another credit card statement and our bank statements. I was in that moment that I felt nervous.I realized that even though I had married a man who I absolutely loved and adored, I really didnt have a clear sense of how he handl

21、ed money and how the two of us were going to combine our different approaches to handling money in our marriage. I was more organized and detailed, but he was more of a laid-back type. I knew that getting on the same financial page was a key factor in creating a successful marriage and financial fut

22、ure.I asked my husband if he would be willing to set up a time each week to talk about our finances and develop a plan for getting rid of our credit card debt. My husband said he would be willing to do this. Admittedly, he was skeptical but willing.We came to refer to our weekly meetings as our Fina

23、ncial Dates. We didnt really have a clue as to what we were doing. All we knew was that we needed to give our finances serious attention. Some Dates were filled with tense conversations. Other Dates were filled with laughter, joy and creativity. However, we kept showing up for our Dates and we never

24、 gave up. What started out as a means for survival became a powerful connecting thread in our relationship. Something shifted within us.Instead of our finances becoming a source of divisive tension that pulled us apart, they became the glue that held us together as we became a unified team.I still r

25、ecall the day that we excitedly crossed off our last credit card payment on the chart we had created. We had finally arrived. We were free. We had been given wings to fly.Now, whenever I feel huge stress I ask myself, “How am I contributing to what is happening right now?” This gives me the ultimate

26、 power to take action. Even though my husband and I dont have any guarantee against future challenges, I am left with something deep within that is unshakable and that can never be taken away the memory of our past successes and the power to integrate (整合) these lessons in my day-to-day life.24. Why

27、 did the author feel nervous when collecting the afternoon mails?A. She was not sure about her marriage. B. She didnt know how to handle money.C. She could feel the pressure of the huge debt. D. She was reminded of the quarrels in the family.25. Which word can replace the underlined word “laid-back”

28、 in the second paragraph?A. relaxed B. skeptical C. lazy D. confident26. What can we learn from the Financial Dates?A. They showed the couple clear direction at first. B. They left the couple nothing but deep sadness.C. They were once interrupted but quickly continued. D. They strengthened the coupl

29、es relationship at last.27. We can infer that when faced with stress the author will _.A. try to change the situationB. focus on what contributes to itC. get power from the memoryD. feel free to do what she likesCConventional wisdom is a major barrier to innovation(创新) that threatens the survival of

30、 companies everywhere. Its based on the assumption(假设) that old ideas will always work, so they shouldnt be challenged. While this may be a valid（有效的） assumption in situations that dont change, its unlikely to hold true in a changing situation. In todays rapid changing global environment, old method

31、s often dont work, and stubbornly using them can lead to major problems.Most people seem to agree with conventional wisdom because it gives one a false sense of security. If everyone else believes it, then it must be true. Individuals who use conventional wisdom are certain that they are right, and

32、being right is good. They want to continue using old ideas rather than take risks with changes that might not work. In 1977, Ken Olsen, co-founder and CEO of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), stated “There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home.” Despite being an important

33、 leader in the computer industry, DEC no longer exists.People seem to forget that since innovation is a change, there can be no innovation without change. Unfortunately, conventional wisdom prevents leaders, followers and companies from changing and therefore innovating. If companies dont innovate,

34、but their competitors do, the future is likely to be problematic. Breaking from conventional wisdom has led to many of the most innovative companies and products in history across many industries, so it has a powerful effect on business success.Ted Turner (founder of CNN) knew little, if anything, a

35、bout the news business, but he knew it was inconvenient to watch news only at the dinner hour, as was common before CNN. Turners solution was to create a cable channel dedicated to news 24 hours a day. The news establishment reflected conventional wisdom at the time, and predicted his idea would fai

36、l because no one wanted to watch the news all day. However, it doesnt take a rocket scientist to understand that viewers dont have to watch the news all day for the CNN to work. Viewers just have to watch when they want to get information. Due to conventional thinking, the critics failed to recogniz

37、e the opportunity that was clear to Ted. They assumed that only what was familiar to them could work in the future.Conventional wisdom prevents creativity, flexibility and risk-taking, so unconventional leaders enthusiastically break from it. To survive, thrive and maintain competitive advantage, co

38、mpanies must be flexible when reacting to change. 28. DEC has disappeared probably because _. A. the consumers didnt like its products B. the leaders lacked the sense of security C. the CEO stuck to the conventional ideas D. the employees took many risks with changes29. The founding of CNN is used a

39、s an example to prove _. A. missing opportunities could lead to failure B. changing could contribute to business success C. watching news at the dinner hour is convenient D. conventional wisdom influences business success30. What does the underlined part probably mean? A. Rocket scientists can ensur

40、e the CNN works properly. B. Most of the viewers dont like to watch the news at work. C. Its necessary to understand when people watch the news. D. Its easy to know people neednt watch the news all the time.31. The passage is mainly written to tell us that _. A. old methods are changing with timeB.

41、opportunities lead to business success C. conventional wisdom limits innovationD. successful companies need wise leaders DAs with any house guests, indoor plants require a certain amount of basic, regular attention if they are going to feel at home. The first consideration when purchasing plants is

42、to make reasonably sure that they are suitable for the condition in which they are going to be housed.A general rule for most plants being brought indoors for the first time is to ensure that they have reasonable temperature of not less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit, a position out of cold air, safe fr

43、om pets and not exposed to strong sunlight.Plants love company. When plants are growing together, they create an atmosphere of damp around themselves which is far more beneficial than hot dry conditions. A group of plants will also present a more pleasing picture and provide an opportunity for a cre

44、ative arrangement. There is no secret to this. Just rely on your natural feeling for harmony. Watering and feeding plants are probably the two areas of care that are the least well understood, but, again, if you follow a few simple rules, your plants should do well. Cold water direct from the tap ca

45、n have a frightening effect on the roots of delicate plants. Slightly warm water is therefore the answer. It is usually better to pour water on to the soil on the surface of the pot rather than put the water into the pot holder at the bottom. Avoid giving small amount of water at regular intervals(间

46、隔)- it is much better to wet the soil right through the pot in one go and then to allow it to dry noticeably before giving it a further watering.The majority of indoor plants will be in active growth from March until October, and during this time, the established ones will benefit from regular feedi

47、ng. This may mean feeding with a weak liquid fertilizer(肥料) at each watering or at intervals of a week or ten days with fertilizer at a standard strength. It is important, however, to ensure that plants are not fed when growth is inactive, when the soil in the pot is dry, or too soon after the plant

48、s has been potted up.32. In Paragraph 2, the author mainly tells us to_. A. buy plants that help clean indoor air B. create a new environment with plants C. put plants on the sunny side of the roomD. make sure of suitable conditions for plants33. Whats the benefit of plants growing together? A. It p

49、rovides owners good company.B. It helps the air around them slightly wet. C. It makes it convenient to look after them.D. It allows owners to draw a pleasant picture.34. While watering the plants, what should we remember to do? A. Use water that is a little warm.B. Pour the water into the pot holder

50、. C. Give small amount of water at one time. D. Consider further watering in dry weather.35. What is the best time to feed the plants? A. When the soil is dry.B. When their growth is active. C. When the temperature is high.D. When they have just been planted.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

51、空白处的最佳选项，其余两项为多余选项。How to live life to the fullest“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what youre going to get.” But for those who take critical decisions, life can be different. How true that is! Stare life in the face as you experience it like a roller coaster ride. 36 Life is made up

52、 of choices and decision-making is critical as each choice has both consequences and benefits. Please weigh the latter and always choose life. Always ask what you can learn and how you can move forward, and stop yourself from blaming other people if things arent the way you would like them to be.Sei

53、ze the day. 37 Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery but today is a giftthats why its called the present. Life presents us with a lifetime of opportunities, but the opportunities of a lifetime are got when right choices are followed. Be present to enjoy the moment. Each day is a fresh start wi

54、th choices just waiting to be explored, so what are you waiting for? 38 This is a great way to live life. It means accepting your present the way it is, and offering no resistance to it. However, it does not mean not trying to change it. It means being truly yourself, accepting the present around yo

55、u, then trying to change it. Often ask yourself: “Has my resistance helped me in any way?” Remember: “Life goes on.”Accept yourself. Dont judge yourself. This is the very first step you must take if you really want to live life to the fullest. Why? Because if youre judging yourself or thinking part

56、of you is wrong, youll limit yourself. 39 40 No matter what the situation you find yourself in, always be focused on what you can be learning from it, how you can be growing, and what you can be taking away from it, so that you can respond to similar situations more effectively in the future.A. Alwa

57、ys be learning.B. Fully accept the present.C. Go on enjoying your life.D. Show a positive attitude.E. Live each day as if its your last day.F. And if you limit yourself, you cant live life to the fullest.G. The meaning of your life is something you create day after day with your own actions and thou

58、ghts.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。The lady with the white fence taught me to leave the gate to life open.When my husband died of a brain disease, I became very angry. Life was not 41 . I hated being alone. One day, as I w

59、as 42 down a busy street in town, I suddenly noticed a new fence, which was being set up 43 a house. I 44 to the side to really admire the fence. The carpenter had done such a good job that my eyes almost 45 up with tears. I could not 46 myself away. I stopped the engine, went over and touched the f

60、ence. It still 47 of fresh paint. I could hear a lady was trying to start the lawn mower in the back garden.Hello! I shouted and 48 at her. “Well, hello!”. She stood up and wiped her hands in the apron. II came to see the fence. It is so beautiful! I said.The fence is not there for my 49 , the lady

61、explained to me in 50 voice. I live alone. But so many people drive by every day, and I thought they 51 be glad to see something really nice. People see my fence and wave. 52 stop like you and come up to the veranda(走廊) to have a chat.“ 53 werent you sad when they expanded the road and everything ch

62、anged so much?” I asked.Her reply 54 my life. Change is a part of life and takes part in 55 us who we are. When something we do not like happens to us, we have two choices: to become a 56 person or to become a better person.I carefully left the gate 57 and drove on with a new feeling inside me. I co

63、uld not 58 what it was, but I could feel the thick stone wall around my angry heart breaking off. And 59 , a pretty white fence was built. I decided that I would keep the gate open for everything and everyone that came my 56 .41. A. fairB. unhappyC. successfulD. unknown42. A. walkingB. drivingC. wan

64、deringD. running43. A. nearB. beside C. aroundD. in44. A. pulled down B. pulled off C. pulled throughD. pulled out45. A. welledB. driedC. tookD. kept46. A. putB. tearC. sendD. carry47. A. feltB. tastedC. soundedD. smelled48. A. lookedB. staredC. wavedD. glared 49. A. sakeB. streetC. job D. income50.

65、 A. an angryB. a frightened C. a doubted D.a matter-of-fact51. A. ought toB. should C. might D. have to52. A. EveryoneB. Nobody C. A few D. Few53. A. SoB. ButC. Thus D. Though54. A. gaveB. changed C. charged D. cost55. A. makingB. leaving C. finding D. catching56. A. betterB. bitterC. best D. worst5

66、7. A. openB. closedC. broken D. locked58. A. discussB. speakC. talk D. tell59. A. unfortunatelyB. besides C. surprisingly D. instead60. A. positionB. wayC. routeD. method第II卷第二节（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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Last Friday, as usual I rode my bike home. But at a crossing, I

67、 61._ (sudden) knocked an old man off his bike. I hurried over and found that his leg 62._ (injure). Nervous and worried, I called my mom and told her what had happened. We decided to take him to the hospital first.Shortly after we arrived at the hospital, my mother came. I had some doubt 63. _ ther

68、e was anything seriously wrong with the old man. The doctor gave the old man a 64._ (detail) examination. To our delight and relief, there was nothing seriously wrong with him. We thanked the doctor and left. After that, we went back to the place 65._ the old mans bike was parked, only 66._ (find) i

69、t didnt work. So I immediately found a repairman to get it 67._(fix). Soon he finished 68._ (repair) it. 69._ the old man left, my mom offered him our cell phone number in case he needed to contact us. Then the old man got on his bike and we waved goodbye to each other.The accident made me realize t

70、hat in the first place we should be careful to avoid accidents, but once they occur, we should take 70._ (responsible). 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）One day as my mom stopped at a red light, a man dressing in rags on the side of the road caught my eye. He had a radio in his hand and wa

71、s dancing happy to the music. The radio seemed to be the best thing he had. “Mom, why does that homeless man buy a radio? Why didnt he use the money to buy food and clothes? He wasted them on something unnecessary.” I asked. “Well, Sarah, sometime food and clothes arent the most important thing. We

72、need happiness as well as.” Ive come to realize that happiness is the key to life, without that theres nothing to look forward. Happiness is what we need to keep going. 第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 2022年的第24届冬奥会将在中国北京和张家口举行，组委会拟在全球招聘英语志愿者，并在中国日报(China Daily)刊登了招聘广告。假设你是美国人汤姆，你看了广告后觉得自己的条件很符合要求，决定参加。请你用英语写一封申请信，请

73、求参加冬奥会志愿者服务。内容主要包括： 1祝贺中国冬奥会申办( bid)成功。2你的情况：18岁，有母语优势，热心志愿活动等。3盼望获准。 注意：1词数100左右； 2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 3开头结尾语已为你写好。Dear Sir or Madam,I am Tom, from the US. Yours, Tom高二英语参考答案听 力： 1 - 5: BAACB 6-10: ACCBC 11-15: BCBAA 16-20: CAABC阅读理解：21-25: DBCCA 26-30: DCCBD 31-35: CDBAB 36-40: GEBFA完形填空：41-45: ABCBA

74、 46-50: BDCAD 51-55: CCBBA 56-60: BADDB语法填空：61. suddenly 62. was injured63.whether/if 64. detailed 65. where 66.to find67. fixed 68. repairing 69. Before 70. responsibility短文改错：71. dressingdressed 72. happyhappily 73. doesdid 74. andor 75. themit 76. sometime-sometimes 77.thingthings 78. 第二个as去掉 79.

75、 thatwhich 80. forward后加to书面表达 (one possible version)Dear Sir or Madam,I am Tom, from the US. First of all, please accept my sincere congratulations on your successful bid of the 24th Winter Olympic Games which will be held in Beijing and Zhangjiakou. I have read your advertisement in China Daily th

76、at English volunteers are wanted. I am very interested in it .Im writing to apply for the job which is my dream all along.The reason why I apply for it is that I have many advantages. For one thing, with English my native language, I can communicate well with the players; for another, I am 18 years

77、old, energetic and willing to offer excellent service. Moreover, I have previously participated in many voluntary activities, from which I gained a lot of experience.I would greatly appreciate it if you could consider my application and offer me the chance. I am looking forward to your approval. Yours, Tom