湖北省枣阳市白水高级中学2015年高二英语月考试题.doc

1、湖北省枣阳市白水高中2015年高二月考试题英语时间：120分钟 满分：150分 第一部分 听力（共两节20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 1. Why doesnt John go to school today? A. Its the weekend. B. Hes too tired for school. C. His school is closed down. 2. What will the man do tomorrow morning? A. Give Frank a bath. B. Cook Frank a meal. C.

2、 Take Frank to a vet. 3. What is the male speaker? A. A student. B. A president. C. A professor. 4. What does the man mean? A. The door is unlocked. B. He is not the one to blame. C. Somebody has just left the lab. 5. On which floor is the womans apartment? A. The second. B. The fourth. C. The sixth

3、. 8. Why does the woman call? A. To offer a job. B. To raise money. C. To make an appointment. 9. Where is the man expected to go tomorrow?A. The agency. B. Grand Hotel. C. The City Hall. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. How does the woman feel when asked about the offer price of her flat? A. Stressed. B. Unce

4、rtain. C. Embarrassed. 11. What is the greatest advantage of the womans flat? A. Its size. B. Its condition. C. Its location. 12. Who will the woman consult later? A. Her agent. B. Her husband. C. Her neighbour. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Who is Alexander? A. The womans boss. B. The womans host. C. The w

5、omans cook. 14. What extra dish is to be prepared? A. Fish. B. Steak. C. Shrimps. 15. What happened in the womans department last year? A. It faced a risk of being shut down. B. It introduced a new system. C. It fired a sales manager. 16. What is the mans attitude towards the preparation for the din

6、ner? A. He is critical. B. He is practical. C. He is enthusiastic. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What does the speaker say about David Mellors eyes? A. They are red. B. They are small. C. They are round. 18. What is special about David Mellors mouth? A. Very big. B. Rather flat. C. A bit raised. 19. What d

7、oes David Mellor always do before he begins a speech? A. Smooths his mustache. B. Clears his throat. C. Bites his lips. 20. What kind of person is David Mellor according to the speaker? A. Gentle and ugly. B. Humorous and aggressive. C. Well-known and funny-looking.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节20小题，每小题2分，共计40分）第一节（

8、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。 AHello. Im Jan from Mrs. Lakes class. My class wants to work together to help the public. We think we have found a great way to do this. Last month we did a class project on the highways near our town. We learned about the Adopt-a-Hi

9、ghway Program. This program brings people together to pick up litter along the roads. We think it would be a great idea for all students in our school to join the program and adopt a highway.Adopting a highway is not like adopting a pet. When a highway is adopted，only part of the highway is cared fo

10、r by a group of people. The group agrees to work every week to keep its part of the highway clean. Each group gets its own sign that has the name of the group printed on it. The sign is put up at the side of the road. This sign lets drivers know who is keeping that area of the road clean.The Adopt -

11、 a-Highway Program is a great way for people to help their environment look nicer. Also, the government does not have to send out as many road workers. This saves money. Finally, people may try harder to keep roads clean if they see people,especially teenagers like us, cleaning them up.We will need

12、helpers to care for our adopted highway. If you want to feel great and keep our roads clean，please come with your parents to the meeting next week. We will meet in Mrs. Lakes room on Wednesday at 6:00 P.M. At the meeting, we will talk about which roads are the dirtiest as a result of peoples unkind

13、acts. Then we Il try to pick an area to adopt and clean up.I look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Remember to keep our roads clean!21. What is the Adopt-a-Highway Program about? A. Giving names to the highways. B. Drawing pictures of highways. C. Picking up litter along the roads. D. Putting u

14、p signs near the roads.22. What should the students do first if they want to join the program? A. Pick a spot to care for. B. Call Mrs.Lake next week. C. Write a letter to their parents. D. Go to a meeting on Wednesday.23.What is the purpose of this speech? A. To encourage students to join the progr

15、am. B. To introduce the traffic system. C. To show drivers how to drive safely. D. To tell a story about adopting a pet.24.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A. Adopt a-Pet B. Adopt-a-Highway C. Ways to Protect the Environment D. Volunteers on Roads BHistorians usually jus

16、t study great things that happened in the past time, but Drew Faust has made history! On February 11, 2007, Faust was named president of Harvard University. She is the first woman to hold the position in the schools 371-year history. I am a historian, she said. Ive spent a lot of time thinking about

17、 the past, and about how it shapes the future. No university in the country, perhaps the world, has as remarkable a past as Harvards. And our common enterprise is to make Harvards future even more remarkable than its past. That will mean recognizing and building on what we already do well. It will a

18、lso mean recognizing what we dont do as well as we should, and not being satisfied until we find ways to do better.It is her great desire for improvement and willingness to try out new ideas that have given Drew success in a world controlled by men. This is a mans world, my girl, and the sooner you

19、learn that, the better off youll be. Drew Faust recalls her mother telling her this when she was young, but she didnt buy it.Faust grew up in a well-off family in Virginias Shenandoah Valley in the 1950s. Even then, she was a trailblazer (先驱). A conversation with her familys black handyman (零工) and

20、driver inspired her to write a letter, on school notebook paper, to President Dwight Eisenhower. She asked that he help bring US citizens together in the south, a much divided part of the country at the time. Drew Faust is a historian with her eyes on the future, said Susan Graham, a professor of Ha

21、rvard. Many of the universitys schools said that they believe Harvard will have a brighter future under the leadership of Drew Faust.25. Why does the writer say Drew Faust has made history? A. Because she is a historian. B. Because she was president of Harvard University. C. Because she was the firs

22、t woman to be president of Harvard University. D. Because Harvard has a remarkable past.26.What do we know about historians? A. They usually study great things that happened in the past. B. They are usually presidents of universities. C. They are usually born in well-off families.27. What does the u

23、nderlined word buy in the fourth paragraph mean? A. accept B. expect C. purchase D. afford28.Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Faust was born in the north of the US. B.She wrote a letter to President Eisenhower when she became president of Harvard. C.Fausts desire for impro

24、vement and willingness to try out new ideas has given her success. D. Historians just care about great things that happened in the past. CDo you want a bit of an adventure? Would you like to discover all the corners of the UK, or travel abroad? Maybe you have never tried the motorhome (旅宿车) lifestyl

25、e before. Well, read this article and you will know why a motorhome is a good choice.Nothing is better than a motorhome. It has so many uses that it is considered the most versatile vehicle(交通工具) and it is also very comfortable. If you are thinking about hiring a motorhome this summer, then the best

26、 choice is to book it early, especially if you are considering the school holidays. The motorhome hire service is very seasonal and motorhome hire companies will never have extra vehicles available in the summer months.There are a lot of companies throughout the UK, and some of the big ones have mot

27、orhomes spread all over the country. At present, the largest network for motorhome hire is provided by Motorhome which is based in Cambridge. If you are in the UK, you may phone 0800612 8719 for details of its motorhome hire information. Motorholme has a network of over 500 vehicles all over England

28、, Scotland and Wales.Most people wishing to hire a motorhome are families that are looking for an alternative(替代品) to a European package holiday, especially as flying now has become more expensive, and is considered to be environmentally unfriendly. There is no doubt that the idea of no-fly holidays

29、 is going to become more popular as fewer people think it is safe to fly. This explains why more and more people are choosing to hire a motorhome for their holidays. 29. This passage is written to explain why it is a good idea to _. A. take an adventure B. travel to EnglandC. try a new lifestyle D.

30、hire a motorhome 30. What does the underlined word versatile in Paragraph 2 probably mean?_ A. Large and comfortable B. Fast and excitingC. Having a lot of uses D. Having a lot of fun. 31. Why should you book a motorhome early if you want to book one for this summer?_A. Because booking early is much

31、 cheaper. B. Because summer is usually a very busy season.C. Because you can arrange your time better this way.D. Because students usually book them to earn money. 32. The last paragraph tells us the advantages of hiring a motorhome by _. A. telling us a story B. giving detailed dataC. comparing it

32、with flying D. showing the results or a study DIf you and your friends wish to share a secret, you can write it in code (编码), and no one else will be able to read it. Codes are one way of writing in secret. Ciphers (暗码) are another. In a code each word is written as a secret code word or code number

33、. In a cipher each letter is changed. Storekeepers use codes to mark their goods. The codes show how much is paid for the goods or when they are added to the stock (商品). Businessmen use codes to hide plans from their business enemies. Sometimes personal letters or diaries are written in code. Many p

34、eople enjoy figuring out codes and cipherssimply as a hobby. In the 16th century, codes and ciphers were very popular among scientists. They wrote messages to each other in code so that no one else would learn their secrets. Geronimo Gardano, an Italian astrologer (星相家),mathematician, and doctor, in

35、vented the trellis cipher. He took two sheets of paper and cut exactly the same holes in each one. Then he sent one sheet, which he called a trellis, to a friend and kept the other for himself. Whenever he wanted to write a message, he put his trellis over a clean sheet of paper and wrote the secret

36、 message through the holes. Then he removed the trellis and filled the rest of the paper with words that would make sense. When his friend received it, he put his trellis over the writing and read the secret message. 33. Which of the following statements is true? A. Ciphers can be broken or figured

37、out more easily than codes. B. You could read some words in Geronimo s letter without his trellis. C. The first person who ever used a cipher in history was Julius Caesar. D. Fondness of using codes was the hobby of the scientists in the 16th century. 34. According to Geronimo Cardano, a trellis is

38、_. A. a piece of paper with many small holes B. a secret message with a lot of small holes C. a letter with unreadable words and sentences D. a sheet of paper with groups of Arabic figures 35. It is NOT mentioned in the passage that codes and ciphers are used for the purpose of _. A. military affair

39、s B. commercial secrets C. scientific achievements D. personal enjoyment 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。 Perhaps 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.This is not necess

40、arily the case,however.You can receive better grades if you want to.Yes,even students of average intelligence can be top students without additional work.Heres how: 36 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,

41、classes,etc.Then decide on good,regular times for studying.Be sure to set aside enough time to complete your normal reading and work assignments.Of course,studying shouldnt occupy all of the free time on the schedule.Its important to set aside time for relaxation,hobbies,and entertainment as well.Th

42、is weekly schedule may not solve all of your time.Furthermore,it will enable you to plan your activities so that you have adequate time for both work and play. 37. 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 sh

43、ould not havedistractions.When you begin to work,you should be able to concentrate on the subject. .Skim before you read 38 As you preview the material,you get some idea of the content and how it is organized.Later when you begin to read you will recognize less important material and you may skip so

44、me of these portions.Skimming helps double your reading speed and improves your comprehension as well.39.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. .Study regularly.Go over your notes as

45、 soon as you can after class.Review important points mentioned in claded as well as points you remain confused about.Read about these points in your textbook.If you know what the teacher will discuss the next day,skim and read that material too. 40 If you review your notes and textbook regularly,the

46、 material will become more meaningful and you will remember it longer.Regular review leads to improved performance on tests. Develop a good attitude about tests.The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject.The world wont end if you dont pass a test,so dont worry excessively

47、 about a single test.Tests provide grades.But they also let you know what you need to spend more time studying,and they help make your new knowledge permanent. There are other techniques that might help you with your studying.Only a few have been mentioned here.You will probably discover many others

48、 after you have tried these.Talk with your classmates about their study techniques.Share with them some of the techniques you have found to be helpful.Improving your study habits will improve your grades. A Find a good place to study B Plan your time carefully C Make good use of your time in class D

49、 This means looking over a passage quickly before you begin to read it more carefully. E This will help you understand the next class. F Taking regular exercise is good for your health. G A good habit is of benefit to us in the long run.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；每题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题

50、所给的四个选项（A、 B 、C 、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。 A nickname is a shortened form of a persons name. A nickname can also be a descriptive name for a person, place or thing. Many American cities have 41 . These can help establish an identity, spread pride among citizens and build unity. Nicknames can a

51、lso be 42 Los Angeles, California is the 43 largest city in population, after New York City. Los Angeles has several nicknames. One is simply the citys initials, L.A. It is 44 called the City of Angels because Los Angeles means the angels in Spanish. Los Angeles often has warm, 45 weather. So anothe

52、r nickname is City of Flowers and Sunshine. New York is called The Big Apple. So Los Angeles is 46 called The Big Orange because of the fruit that grows in that citys warm 47 The American motion picture and television industries are based in Los Angeles. So it is not 48 that it is called The Enterta

53、inment Capital of the World.Many 49 are made in the area of Los Angeles called Hollywood. Millions of people visit the area. No trip to Los Angeles is 50 without seeing the word Hollywood spelled out in huge letters on a hillside. Many movie stars live in Los Angeles. The city is sometimes called Ti

54、nseltown. This nickname comes from the shiny, bright and often unreal nature of Hollywood and the movie industry.Another nickname for Los Angeles is La-La Land, 51 the first letters of Los and Angeles. This means a place that is fun and not serious, and maybe even out of 52 with reality. The city of

55、 Los Angeles is part of Los Angeles County. There are many smaller cities in the county. Beverly Hills, with its rich people, is one of them. So is Pasadena, with its Rose Parade each New Years Day. So are the 53 cities of Santa Monica and Malibu, 54 people like to ride surfboards on the Pacific Oce

56、an waves. A good place for watching unusual-looking people is Venice, an 55 on the west side of Los Angeles. A system of waterways 56 after the Italian city of Venice has been built there.Many people 57Los Angeles for its warm sunny weather, beautiful mountains and 58 , and movie stars. That 59 Rand

57、y Newman, 60 sings about his hometown.41.A dialects B addresses C areas D nicknames42.A funny B boring C instructive D moving43.A first B second C third D fourth44.A even B then C also D yet45.A cloudy B foggy C sunny D dusty46.A always B frequently C never D sometimes47.A language B location C shap

58、e D climate48.A interesting B surprising C motivating D disgusting49.A films B songs C radios D cameras50.A wet B complete C dry D clean51.A making B using C causing D bringing52.A touch B use C smell D advantage53.A ugly B hilly C muddy D coastal54.A what B which C where D who55.A area B city C cou

59、nty D state56.A bought B sold C designed D stolen57.A love B hate C envy D sense58.A deserts B hills C coaches D beaches59.A holds B laughs C feels D includes60.A where B what C which D who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。It happened at a weekend in the 1970s. Mum gave

60、me two tickets for a film, telling me she was too busy to go together with me with the 61 （end）housework. She told me to keep the money if I could sell the extra ticket. I was very happy. At that time, a ticket cost only 20fen.But to me, a little girl of twelve,20fen seemed quite a lot. I reached th

61、e cinema 62 (hurry).Holding the ticket in my hand, I began to look for a buyer. Just then a handsome young man, 63 noticed me and the ticket, came towards me with a big smile, “Youve got 64 extra ticket yes, I nodded Thats great .Say how much?20fen.Oh,he thought for a while and then took out a ten-y

62、uan note 65 his wallet. Im terribly sorry, 66 Ive only got this note. Seeing I was confused , he added, Then how about waiting for a while 67 I have changed it in the cinemas store? Without much thinking, I agreed .Then we went to the cinematogether. He walked very fast. I could hardly keep up with

63、68 .Soon he disappeared in the Mens .I stood there 69 (puzzle).Suddenly I realized the handsome young fellow 70 (cheat) me. Before long I found that hed sold the ticket to a little boy. He earned 20 fen, but lost his honor!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）(请改正在答题纸上)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,

64、请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每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。删除把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改在错的词下划一横线,并在该词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(从第11处起)不计分。Boys and girls， May I have you attention please? About fifty American student will come to visit our school in October the 22nd. We

65、ll meet them at the school gate at 8:30 am. At 9:00, well take them to the conference room, a get-together will be held. After that, well showing them around our botanical garden and the school- run factory. At 11:00, there will is a basketball match on the playground. Theyll leave our school at 12:

66、00. We must talk about them in English. Please be friend and courteous to them. Remember, we only represent our school, but also represent China. Thanks you. Hope you have a good time.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是星光中学的高中毕业生李华，母校将为高一新生举办主题为“What to learn in senior high school?”的英语沙龙活动，特邀请你结合自身经历谈谈自己的体会。请根据以下提示

67、准备一份英语发言稿。1.学会学习：方法，习惯等；2.学会做人：真诚，友善；3.学会其他：考生自拟。注意：1.词数120左右;2.发言稿开头和结尾已给出，不须抄在答题卡上,不计入总次数。 Good morning,everyone! It is my honor to be share with you my opinions on what to learn in senior high school. ._Thank you!36. _ 37._ 38._ 39._ 40._ 61._62._63._64._65._66._67._68._69._70._61.endless 62.hurriedly 63.who 64.an 65.from66.but 67.before/until/till 68.him 69.puzzled 70.had cheated