山西省吕梁学院附中2011-2012学年高二上学期第二次月考英语试题.doc

1、吕梁学院附中高2011-20212学年高二上学期第二次月考英语试题 一、 单项选择（15分）1. When I _ , Id like to move back to the countryside and take it easy for the rest of my life. A. remind B. tire C. retire D resign 2. Many musical stars came out to celebrate Stevie Wonder and _ his music at a special concert A. performed B. reformed C

2、. informed D. formed 3. It was _ he came back from Africa that year _ he met the girl he would like to marry A. when ; then B. not; until C. only; when D. not until; that 4. He goes to HongKong _ . A. on show B. on the increase C. on business D. on fire 5. His poor eyesight was a (an) _ to him. A. a

3、dvantage B. help C. disadvantage D benefit 6. The engineers are so busy that they have zero time for outdoor sports activities, _ they have the interest A. wherever B. whenever C. even if D. as if 7. - Our holiday cost a lot of money - Did it ? Well, that doesnt matter _ you enjoyed yourselves . A.

4、as long as B. unless C. as soon as D. though 8. The lazy boy was called several times _ he came for dinner. A. before B. when C. until D. since 9. Tom is my best friend. I can turn to him for help _ I get into trouble. A. whatever B. whenever C. whichever D. however 10. _I was a child, Ive wanted to

5、 learn to dance . A. Ever since B. In case C. Though D. Even though 11.Dont take _ for granted that you can pass the final examination. A. that B. this C. it D. one 12.This kind of apples is more expensive because they are _ abroad. A. imported to B. exported to C. imported from D. exported from 13.

6、 _ in a white uniform, he looks more like a cook than a doctor. A. Dressed B. To dress C. Dressing D. Having dressed 14. Stop _ others, or you will never make a friend A. to make fun of B. making fun of C. having fun with D. playing fun of 15. After studying in a medical college for five years, Jane

7、 _ her job as a doctor in the countryside. A. set out B. took over C. took up D. set up 二、 完形填空（40分）Learning experiences happen to us throughout our lives. Not long ago, I had one that I would like to _16_. I was going to Marblehead with my sailboat team. The team was racing down the highway at 85 m

8、ph _17_ we realized we were _18_. Luckily, we saw a rest area ahead. I had a brand-new $20 bill. I was so _19_ because I had never had that kind of cash before. But spending it on _20_ seemed like throwing it away. We all rushed into the pizza line. _21_ I got a pizza and a drink, and walked to my t

9、able. About halfway through the meal, I _22_ I had not actually handed any money to the cashier. I had just _23_ out, and nobody had noticed. I felt terrible. My conscience (良心) opened its mouth and swallowed（吞咽） me in one big bite. I couldnt _24_ over it. I just couldnt go back to the cashier and _

10、25_ for my stolen pizza. I was so upset （不安）that I _26_ to give myself the pleasure of an ice cream for _27_ that someone would say, “Hey, Jeff, why not you use the change _28_ the pizza instead of that nice, new $20 bill?” I was not so _29_ of my cash now. For the next two years, whenever I was _30

11、_ of the “pizza incident”, I would say to myself, “Dont think about it” I have learned two things from this _31_. Maybe I was a fool for _32_ in to my conscience, and being too stupid to appreciate a _33_ pizza. But the real lesson is that even if you get away with what you have done, your conscienc

12、e will _34_ up with you. This reflects the saying, “Coward (懦夫) dies a thousand deaths, a hero dies one.” I was a coward and have felt terrible about that incident at least a thousand times. If I had been a “_35_” and gone back to pay for the pizza, I would have felt a little uncomfortable about it

13、only one, or maybe twice.16. A. say B. talk C. share D. explain17. A. as B. while C. then D. when18. A. lost B. tired C. hungry D. angry19. A. excited B. eager C. glad D. anxious20. A. rest B. food C. travel D. drink21. A. Luckily B. Finally C. Immediately D. Actually22. A. thought B. recognized C.

14、noticed D. realized23. A. walked B. left C. worked D. found24. A. look B. get C. turn D. think25. A. ask B. pay C. apologize D. send26. A. refused B. wanted C. hoped D. meant27. A. hope B. surprise C. anger D. fear28. A. into B. with C. for D. from29. A. sure B. upset C. proud D. pleased30. A. warne

15、d B. reminded C. thought D. told31. A. experience B. experiment C. story D. talking32. A. turning B. talking C. handing D. giving33. A. free B. cheap C. plain D. delicious 34. A. make B. wake C. catch D. put35. A. coward B. fool C. loser D. hero三、 阅读理解（60分）AA thief entered the bedroom of the 30th Pr

16、esident of the United States, who met him and helped him escape punishment The event happened in the early morning hours in one of the first days when Calvin Coolidge came into power, late in August, 1923He and his family were living in the same third-floor suite (套房) at the Willard Hotel in Washing

17、ton that they had occupied several years beforeThe former Presidents wife was still living in the White House Coolidge awoke to see a stranger go through his clothes, remove a wallet and a watch chain Coolidge spoke, “I wish you wouldnt take that” The thief, gaining his voice, said, “Why?” “I dont m

18、ean the watch and chain, only the charm (表坠)Take it near the window and read what is impressed on its back, “ the President said The thief read, “Presented to Calvin Coolidge” “Are you President Coolidge ? “ he asked The President answered, “Yes, and the House of Representatives (众议院) gave me that w

19、atch charmIm fond of itIt would do you no goodYou want moneyLets talk this over” Holding up the wallet, the young man said in a low voice, “Ill take this and leave everything else” Coolidge, knowing there was 80 in it, persuaded the young man to sit down and talkHe told the President he and his coll

20、ege roommate had overspent during their holiday and did not have enough money to pay their hotel bill Coolidge added up the roommate and two rail tickets back to the collegeThen he counted out 32 and said it was a loan (借款) He then told the young man, “There is a guard in the corridor” The young man

21、 nodded and left through the same window as he had entered36What caused the thief to meet the President? AHe knew the President had lots of money BHe knew the President lived in the suite CHe wanted to be a rich businessman DHe wanted to steal some money 37Why did Calvin Coolidge live at the Willard

22、 Hotel in those days? ABecause the former President was still living in the White House BBecause the former First Lady hadnt left the White House CBecause the First Lady liked to live there DBecause he liked there 38.Coolidge counted out 32 _ Ain order not to be killed by the thief Bin order to be o

23、ut of danger Cso as to help the young student overcome his difficulty Dbecause he had no more money 39.The young mans roommate went back to the college _ Aby air Bby water Cby bus Dby train 40.Which of the following might happen afterwards? AThe young student repaid the32 BThe thief was put into pri

24、son CThe President told many reporters the thiefs name DThe President ordered the young man to repay the moneyBMost Americans believe that someone isnt grown-up until the age of 26 and they should complete their education, have a full-time job, have a family to support and be financially independent

25、. They also believe that becoming a real grown-up is a process which begins at about the age of 20 and takes about five years, according to the report from the University of Chicagos National Opinion Research Center. The findings are based on a representative sample of 1,398 people over the age of 1

26、8 who were surveyed in person. The survey found that people expect the transitions (转变)to grown-up status to be completed at the following ages: age 20.9 self-supporting; age 21.1 no longer living with parents; age 21.2 having a full-time job; age 22.3 education completed; age 24.5 being able to sup

27、port a family financially; age 25.7 getting married; and age 26.2 having a child. “There is a large degree of agreement across social groups on the relative importance of the seven transitions,” said Tom Smith, director of the survey. The only obvious pattern of differences is on views about support

28、ing a family, having children and getting married. Older adults consider these more important than younger adults do. This probably shows in large part a change in values across generations away from traditional family values. The most valued step toward reaching adulthood, the survey found, is comp

29、leting education, followed by full-time employment, supporting a family, financial independence, living independently, and marriage.41. According to the first paragraph, someone is a grown-up when he _. A. has found a full-time job B. has finished his study in universityC. can make money and support

30、 himself after completing his educationD. can support a family and be financially independent after graduation42. A young man of 24 may be busy _. A. finding a job B. finding a girl friendC. making money D. preparing for his wedding43. The underlined word “status” in the second paragraph probably me

31、ans “_”. A. position B. rank C. level D. situation44. From the passage, we learn that _. A. being grown-up is just a matter of ageB. being grown-up is a process which takes some timeC. all people think completing education means being grown-upD. the survey found everyone had a different view about b

32、eing grown-up45. The best title for the passage should be “_” A. It takes a long time to grown up. B. Are we grown-up yet?C. Getting married means being grown-up. D. Completing education means being grown-up.CS. H.E. is going to sing at the CCTV annual Spring Festival Evening Party, is that true? cr

33、ied out Peng Weiye, a Senior 2 girl in Shanghai and die-hard （顽固分子）S. H.E. fan. After checking it on the Internet, Peng quickly phoned friends to spread the news. For fans like her, S. H. E. s performance is perhaps the only part of the old fashioned evening to get excited about. The Taiwanese band

34、is made up of Selina, Hebe and Ella. Their name comes from the first letter of each of the singers English names. Last week S. H. E. announced they would perform in Las Vegas, US, over Christmas and then in Guangzhou on January 15. At their Shanghai show on October 30, hundreds of parents waited out

35、side the Hongkou Stadium. Inside, thousands of teenagers sang, cried and shouted as the band performed. I love their music, healthy image and everything related to them. Thank God that, although my parents dont understand why I love them so much, they still bought me a ticket for that show, said Pen

36、g about the Shanghai performance. It is not just on the mainland that the three girls have made audiences much excited. In the past year the band has passed through Taiwan, Hong Kong and even Singapore and Malaysia. When the three high school girls entered a singing contest in Taiwan in 2000, none o

37、f them ever dreamed of being a superstar. We had never met before, and we didnt talk at all at the beginning, recalled Ella. When asked about the secret of their success, she said, Our average looks and not-so-expensive clothes keep us close to our fans. We are happy to be the girls next door, your

38、singing sisters. Its really a magical journey, from day-dreaming high school girls to singers performing on the same stage as our idols(偶像). Nothing but magical, she said.46. Why was Peng Weiye, a Senior 2 girl, so excited? A. S.H.E. band will get the old fashioned evening exciting. B. S. H.E. will

39、perform in Las Vegas over Christmas. C. Her parents bought her a ticket for S. H. Es Shanghai show. D. S. H.E. will perform on the CCTV Spring Festival Evening Party.47. How did the Taiwanese band get the name? A. Their fans gave the name to them. B. Their idols had a deep influence on them. C. A si

40、nging contest gave their idea of the band name. D. The first letters of Selina, Hebe and Ella form the band name.48. What do you know about Peng Weiye? A. she stayed outside the Hongkou Stadium to listen to S. H. E. s performance. B. She will watch the performance in Guangzhou on January 15. C. She

41、pays close attention to everything about S. H. E. D. She was grateful that her parents understood and supported her.49. Which is true about S. H. E. ? A. The secret to their success is their pretty faces and lovely clothes. B. They were close friends when they entered a singing contest. C. They caus

42、ed a storm of excitement in Southeast Asia. D. They have well prepared to perform with their idols.50. Which do you think is NOT the reason for S. H. Es popularity among their fans? A. Their music and their healthy image. B. They can make audience much excited. C. Their success meets their fans day

43、dream of becoming others idols. D. Their average looks and not-so-expensive clothes keep them close to their fans.DIn England three foreign gentlemen came to a bus stop. They studied the information on the post sign and decided which bus to take. About five minutes later the bus they wanted came alo

44、ng. They prepared to get on. Suddenly people rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way. Someone shouted insulting remarks about the foreigners. The bus conductor came rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about. The three foreign gentlemen looked puzzled and ashamed

45、. No one had told them about the British custom of lining up for a bus so that the first person who arrived at a bus-stop is the first person to get on the bus.Learning the language of a country isnt enough. If you want to ensure a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and c

46、ustoms of your hosts. You will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own. A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself. Also in In

47、dia, you might see a man apparently（显然地）shaking his head at another and assume (认为) that he is disagreeing. But in many parts of India a rotating (旋转) movement of the head is a gesture that express agreement or acceptance. Nodding your head when offered a drink in Bulgaria is likely to leave you thi

48、rsty. In that country you shake your head to express “yes” a nod means “no”.In Europe it is quite usual to cross your legs when sitting talking to someone, even at an important meeting. Doing this when meeting an important person in Thailand, however, could cause offence (冒犯). It is considered too i

49、nformal an attitude for such an occasion. Also when in Thailand avoid touching the head of an adult its just not done.Attitudes to women vary considerably（相当地）around the world. In Japan, for example, it is quite usual for men to plan evening entertainments for themselves and leave their wives at hom

50、e.Knowing about customs and attitudes is useful when you are travelling, but you also need to know the language used to express different degrees of formality (礼节).51. The three foreign gentlemen looked puzzled and ashamed because _. A. they didnt know the English language B. someone called their na

51、mes C. they didnt know the custom of lining up for a bus D. they knocked someone down while getting on the bus52. According to the passage, which attitude to women is usual in Japan? A. Men always go to parties with women. B. Men plan evening entertainments for their wives. C. Men and women have equ

52、al rights to go to parties. D. Men plan evening entertainments for themselves, while their wives stay home.53. Whats the meaning of the underlined word “insulting” in Para. 1 ? A. 善意的 B. 咨询的 C. 商量的 D. 无礼的54. From the passage, we know that shaking head means Yes in _.A. India and Thailand B. India an

53、d Bulgaria C. Bulgaria and Thailand D. Thailand and Japan55. The underlined sentence “Nodding your head when offered a drink in Bulgaria is likely to leave you thirsty.” means _.A. Its probably that you are thirsty if you nod your headB. Youre possibly eager to have a drink if you nod your headC. Yo

54、u probably refuse to drink when you nod your headD. Youd like to have a cup of tea because you nod your head 四、 短文改错（10分）Everyone needs friends. A friend can give us help and share sorrows and happy with us. But how can we make friends?First, to make friends, you must be friendly to the others. Smil

55、e at people around you and you are sure get a smile to return. Think much of others than of yourself and never judge a person by his appearance and clothes. Second, friends should not quarrel. When you dont agree with anyone, please discuss with him. Finally, never trust in those who leave you when

56、you are in trouble. Remember, a friend in needs is a friend indeed. Friends should be faithfully to each other. So long as you can put your friends interests in front of you, you will have a lot of good friends. 五、 书面表达（25分） 最近，某中学生英文报开设了“”After- class Activities”的栏目。请你根据以下提示，为该栏目写一篇稿件，并鼓励同学们积极参加课外活

57、动。1. 你校开展课外活动的情况；2. 你参加过的课外活动及给你带来的益处；3. 为同学选择课外活动提出建议；4. 为学校开展课外活动提出建议。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 文中不得提及人名、校名及地名；3. 稿件的开头已为你写好。After class ActivitiesNowadays, after-class activities are becoming more and more popular in high schools 答案：四、短文改错 （共10分）56 happy- happiness 57 the others 去掉the 58 you are sure get a smile - you are sure to get a smile 59 to return - in return 60 much -more 61 anyone - someone 62 trust in - believe in 63 needs -need 64 faithfully - faithful65 in front of you - in front of yours 五、写作参考答案 （共25分）