广东省陆丰市2012-2013学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题新人教版.doc

1、广东省陆丰市2012-2013学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题（时间：120分钟,满分：135分）第I卷. 语言知识及应用(共两节,满分45分) 第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分,满分30分)Fiona Famous was a very popular girl at school. She felt 1 as no other girl had so many friends at school and in the neighborhood.But everything 2 on National Friendship Day. On that day in class ever

2、yone had to make three presents to give to their three best friends. Fiona 3 the task of choosing three from all the dozens of her friends. However, she was the only one in her class who did not 4 a present! She felt terrible, and spent hours 5 . Everyone came and comforted her for a while.But each

3、one only stayed for a short time before leaving.This was 6 what Fiona had done so many times to others.She 7 that she was a good companion and acquaintance (泛泛之交), but she had not been a true friend to anyone. She had tried to be close to everyone, but now she found that was not enough to create 8 f

4、riendships.When she got home that night, Fiona told her mother about the whole thing. Her mother said, You cant be a close friend to everybody.Its only 9 to have a few true friends.The others will just be playmates or acquaintances.”Hearing this, Fiona decided to change her way so that she could fin

5、ally have some true friends. That night, in 10 , she thought about what she could do to get them. She thought about her mother. Her mother was always willing to 11 her, she put up with all of Fionas dislikes and 12 , she always forgave her, she loved her a great deal . That was what makes a 13 ！And

6、Fiona 14 , realizing that she already had the best friend that anyone could 15 .She fell asleep and had a good dream.1.A.tiredB.luckyC.strangeD.surprised2.A.mattered B.developed C.changed D.appeared3.A.enjoyed B.improvedC.failed D.ruined4.A.receive B.showC.complete D.make5.A.remaking B.thinkingC.cry

7、ing D.checking6.A.especially B.graduallyC.briefly D.exactly7.A.forgot B.realizedC.doubted D.complained8.A.new B.trueC.long D.smart9.A.possible B.fairC.important D.natural10.A.chair B.bedC.school D.table11.A.correct B.followC.help D.find12.A.dreams B.ideasC.stories D.problems13.A.playmate B.parentC.f

8、riend D.mother14.A.smiled B.sufferedC.screamed D.hesitated(犹豫)15.A.compare B.protectC.remember D.want第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卡标号为1625的相应位置上。I enjoy doing physical training in my free time. Yesterday, when I was working out at a gym

9、 on my lunch hour, I saw 16 elderly lady there riding on a bike. She couldnt walk very well, 17 she had a cane (手杖) near her, but she was still there 18 (work) hard.After I finished my exercising, I told her that I was going to wait for her 19 she got done and that I would walk her out to her car. I

10、t was a little far to her car and it was a 20 (fog) day yesterday in Missouri. I walked her to the car and opened the car door for her, 21 won me her big smile and gratitude.I know 22 is a small thing, but I felt so good inside for helping her. 23 my help, she could have fallen so 24 (easy) out in t

11、he wet parking lot, and no one would have known she had fallen. I 25 (know) she needed my help, and her smile was enough to make my day. 阅读 (共两节, 满分50分)第一节 阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AArthur Miller was born on October 17th, 1915 and died on February 10th, 2005.O

12、ver the course of seven decades(十年) of literature career(文学生涯), Arthur Miller created some of the most memorable stage plays(舞台剧) in American Literature. He is the author of Death of a Salesman and The Crucible. Born and raised in Manhattan, Miller went through the best and the worst of American soc

13、iety.Arthur Millers childhood：His father was a productive shopkeeper and clothing manufacturer(制造商) until the Great Depression(大萧条时期) dried up nearly all business opportunities.Yet, despite being faced with poverty, Miller made the best of his childhood. He was a very active young man, in love with

14、such sports as football and baseball. When he wasnt playing outside, he enjoyed reading adventure stories. He was also kept busy by his many boyhood jobs. He often worked alongside his father. During other times in his life, he delivered bakery goods and worked as a clerk in a car parts warehouse.Co

15、llege life: In 1934, Miller left the east coast to attend the University of Michigan. He was accepted into their school of journalism. His experiences during the Depression made him skeptical (怀疑的) about religion. Politically, he began leaning towards the Left”.And since the theater was the cutting

16、edge way for socioeconomic liberals (自由主义者) to express their views, he decided to enter the Hopwood Drama competition. His first play, No Villain, received an award from the university.It was an impressive beginning for the young playwright; he had never studied plays or playwriting, and he had writ

17、ten his play in just five days!Millers later years: In 1987, his autobiography was published. Many of his later plays dealt with personal experience. In particular, his final play, Finishing the Picture mirrors the last days of his marriage to Marilyn Monroe.In 2005, Arthur Miller passed away at the

18、 age of 89.26.What can we know about Arthur Miller from Paragraph 2?A.He was born into a poor family.B.His father wasnt good at business.C.He couldnt adjust himself to poverty.D.He had to do lots of jobs to make a living.27.Arthur Miller began to write plays _.A.when he was in collegeB.when he was a

19、 small boyC.because his father encouraged him to do soD.because it was one of his school assignments(作业)28.We can infer from Paragraph 3 that _.A.the University of Michigan is on the east coast of the USAB.Millers university education made him doubt religionC.Miller learned playwriting all by himsel

20、fD.socioeconomic liberals were probably not politically left”29.Which of the following plays tells the story of Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe?A.Death of a Salesman. B.The Crucible.C.No Villain. D.Finishing the Picture.30.The passage is intended to_.A.introduce Arthur Millers playsB.tell us about

21、Arthur Millers childhoodC.explain how Arthur Miller started to write playsD.give us a brief introduction to Arthur Millers lifeBTabb doesnt look like a typical music teacher. But every weekday evening in the French Quarter New Orleans, he beats out the rhythm on his music stand as students play thei

22、r chosen instruments.“Im doing my best to take young people away from harmful things,” said Tabb. His program, The Roots of Music”, offers free music education to more than 100 students. He struggles to keep young people on the straight and narrow in the city with the nations highest murder rate(凶杀率

23、).Tabb chose to target 9to14yearolds with his program. “Thats a very important time in your life,” he said. “If I catch them then, I can hold onto them for at least four or five years and guide them the way that will lead them to success.”Students meet from 4 pm to 7 pm every weekday, all year round

24、. They work with tutors(助教) on schoolwork, practice their music and eat a hot meal before heading home. With the money provided by some people, Tabbs group is able to provide bus transportation, instruments and food for free. He calls it his “no excuse” policy. “You have no excuse why youre not here

25、,” Tabb said. Tabb owes the success in part to the nature of music. “Youre always learning something new,”he said. “Thats what keeps the kids coming back every day.”But the program isnt only about fun. “Music is about discipline (纪律),”said Tabb. He insists on good behavior and keeps kids in order wi

26、th threats of situps(仰卧起坐), pushups(俯卧撑) or tasks like picking up grains of rice but these measures arent just punishment. Tabb wants young people to realize that music can help them build a better future. “I dont say that Im saving lives,” he said. “I say Im giving life a whole different life of mu

27、sic.”31.The underlined phrase keep young people on the straight and narrow” may mean _.A.keep young people standing straightB.keep young people on the correct life track(道路)C.keep young people busy performing musicD.keep young people away from the dangerous parts of the city32.Which of the following

28、 kids may NOT be included in Tabbs program “ The Roots of Music”？A.Jack, 8 years old. B.Tom, 9 years old.C.John, 11 years old. D.Linda, 13 years old.33.What attracts children to join in the program to learn music?A.The free food and transportation.B.The famous music teacher.C.The chance to learn new

29、 things.D.The strict discipline rules.34.By saying “music is about discipline”, Tabb means _.A.keeping discipline is more important than learning musicB.obeying(遵守) rules is important in playing music wellC.music is also connected with kids gradesD.kids can learn how to behave through music35.What i

30、s the main idea of this passage?A.Tabbs program offers young people help.B.Kids improve grades through music learning.C.Tabb offers kids free food to learn music.D.Tabb performs music for street children.CThe United States of America is the most culturally diverse(多样化) country in the world in terms

31、of culture religion, ethnicity(种族) and sexual orientation. As a combination of various races and cultures, America is home to all. The culture here is so unique that citizens can be just as proud of their original cultural heritage(遗产) as they are to be American. What is now the US was initially inh

32、abited(居住) by native people until the land was settled by various European groups and African slaves. Since the 20th century, the country has become a heaven for people from all over the globe(全球). The arrival of immigrants(移民) has shifted populations from rural(农村的) areas into cities because immigr

33、ants tend to settle in urban areas. At present, 81 percent of the inhabitants in the US live in cities.Cultural and ethnic diversity adds a unique flavor to cities that is expressed through distinct(独特的) neighborhoods, restaurants, places of worship, museums, nightlife and multicultural learning env

34、ironments.Unique musical forms, such as jazz, rock and roll, Chicano music, and the blues, grow in the US by mixing a variety of culturally distinct musical traditions to create a new form.At the executive (行政的) level, the country is headed by a mixedrace president; two posts(职位) on the Supreme Cour

35、t are held by members of the countrys two largest minorities.There is also diversity in state and local governments.Without its rich mixture of races and cultures, America would not be the nation that it is today. Founded upon the basis of equality and freedom, America acts as a stage where differen

36、t cultures not only coexist peacefully, but develop well.36.According to the passage, America is a country_.A.that welcomes people from all over the worldB.where citizens take more pride in their original cultureC.that is mostly settled by Europeans and AfricansD.where 81% of the population are immi

37、grants37.Where did most people live before many immigrants came to America?A.In the urban areas.B.In the rural areas.C.In the southern part of America.D.In the northern part of America.38.We can learn from the sixth paragraph that_.A.diversity(多样化) has existed in America in almost every aspect(方面)B.

38、most posts in American state governments are held by mixedrace peopleC.equality and freedom make America a fair countryD.diversity has greatly affected the American political field39.Whats the best title for this passage?A.The effects of culture and diversity on America.B.The influence of globalizat

39、ion on America.C.The political development of America.D.The bright future of America.40.We would most probably read this passage in a book about_.A.science B.historyC.culture D.amusementDDo you know what your child is going to do when the school bell rings at the end of the day? More than 14 million

40、 students leave school every afternoon and have nowhere to go, since they do not have access to(使用) affordable afterschool opportunities. According to the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center (NYVPRC), 90% of the Americans think all youths should have access to afterschool programs(课外活

41、动项目), but twothirds of parents say they have trouble finding programs locally. The bad news is that the situation may be getting worse.Afterschool hours are the peak time for juvenile crimes and risky behaviors, including alcohol(酒精) and drug(药物) use. NYVPRC states that children who do not spend any

42、 time in afterschool activities are 49 percent more likely to use drugs and 37 percent more likely to become a teen parent. Kids are also at the highest risk of becoming a victim of violence after school, particularly between the hours of 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The highest amount of juvenile crime occurs

43、 between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., when most children are dismissed from school(放学).The NYVPRC defines afterschool programs as safe and structured activities that offer children opportunities to learn new skills. The skills students learn can range from technology and math to reading and art. Some programs

44、 also offer opportunities for internship (实习), community service, or mentoring. These programs have been shown to improve academic achievement, as well as relieve the stresses(减压) on working families. A report by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S Department of Justice shows that students

45、in afterschool programs have fewer behavioral problems and more selfconfidence, and can handle conflicts better than students who are not involved with these programs. In addition, according to the Harvard Family Research Project, afterschool programs help students from low income families overcome

46、the inequities (不公平) they face in the school system.41.Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph?A.Most parents dont believe in afterschool programs.B.Students are not willing to attend afterschool programs.C.Its difficult for parents to find afterschool programs for their kids

47、.D.Parents dont care about where their children go after school.42.The underlined word “juvenile” in Paragraph 2 has a similar meaning to “_”.A.student B.teenagerC.adult D.campus43.We learn from the second paragraph that_.A.the teachers should watch over kids after schoolB.children are dismissed fro

48、m school too lateC.afterschool hours are a risky time for childrenD.children should go home immediately school is over44.The author of the passage probably_.A.fully supports afterschool programsB.doubts the effects of afterschool programsC.believes structured activities are useless for childrenD.thi

49、nks students today are too stressed45.What is the theme of the passage?A.Prevention of juvenile crimes.B.Risks kids face after school.C.A research report on the stresses of the students.D.The benefits of afterschool programs.第二节 信息匹配(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先，请阅

50、读以下专家的解答：A.First, let s talk about your boyfriend.If he s laughing at you about it and won t stop (even after youve talked to him about the fact that it hurts and annoys you) then you might need to stop being friends with him. If he really doesnt care about how he is hurting you, then hes not good e

51、nough to be your boyfriend. Second, if that girl is bothering you and threatening to beat you up you really need to turn to an adult for help. If you cant feel safe at school, you cant concentrate and will get poor grades, which will affect your future.B.It s true that your first year in high school

52、 is important. Its a fresh start with your grades and it affects the rest of your high school years, but if you just stay calm, optimistic, and focused, youll do fine. Theres really no need to worry about grades as long as you work hard. Try to stay happy and confident. I think a good way to get an

53、extra confidence boost is to wear your favorite clothes.C.You re already on the right track by knowing what you want to change about yourself and why you feel the way you do. Understanding yourself is a big step! One good thing to do is to hang out with people a lot like you. If you have more in com

54、mon with someone, then it is much easier to talk to them. Usually when you feel comfortable around a group of people, your confidence increases a lot.D.What Ive discovered from my years of school changing is that confidence is the key to a good first day. Make sure youre not too threatening to your

55、new classmates in any way, and it usually helps to be twice as nice as usual. Just smile and try to have fun. Also, about the clothes, wear something cute with bright colors. Then youll look good, but you won t have too many eyes on you all at once. Good luck and have fun!E.Usually it helps your gra

56、des if your family life is less of a challenge. If you get better grades and quit running up high phone bills, you would get along better with your parents. Getting along with your parents is pretty important.Theyve been through a lot and are usually good people to go to for help. So try your best t

57、o get along with your family.F.If you dont feel pretty, remember that everyone looks different. There are different kinds of pretty”, believe it or not. Some people have great smiles, some have great hair, and some have nice eyes. Pay more attention to the parts of you that you like and pay less att

58、ention to what you dont like.阅读下列人物的困惑，然后匹配相应的专家解答：46.I am in eighth grade and am about to start high school.I am super nervous about going to high school and afraid that I won t fit in and get good grades. It is all I think about nowadays and it is ruining my life. What should I do? Please help me!

59、47.I had a fight with a girl at school and ended up almost getting forced to leave school. Everybody makes fun of me and now my boyfriend is joining in with them. I have told him that it hurts my feelings, but he says that it is just a joke and that he may do it again. I feel scared to go to school,

60、 because I knocked her down at school and shell get all her friends to beat me up the next time she sees me. I run as fast as I can to attend classes. Please help me!48.My dad and mom always get me mad. I have bad grades.My cell phones bill is quite high. I think it s because of my anger at my dad a

61、nd mom. What should I do to get along well with my family?49. My family will move to a new city and I will have to start a new school. Im really nervous about being a new kid. I don t know what kids wear in a completely new school, how they act, or anything else. I dont want to make a bad impression

62、 on my first day. Oh, I will be in 10th grade and Ive never changed schools before.50.When I was eight my parents divorced(离婚).I used to be willing to do something and talk to someone I didnt know without being nervous. After the divorce I switched(转变) to many different schools and got really shy.My

63、 problem is that Im shy around boys. I have to get to know them a lot to open up more and I think I might have ruined it a couple of times. I want my old self back. How do I open up even more without feeling scared?第II卷(共两节)I.基础写作（15分）课间休息时，有些学校利用多媒体来播放音乐，因此，很多学生对此有不同看法。假如昨天你班就“课间是否要播放音乐”展开了讨论。请你根据以

64、下信息用英语写一篇短文，陈述讨论结果。【写作内容】1.讨论的时间和讨论的问题；2.学生们的观点：(1)大多数学生认为：活跃气氛，放松，带来快乐，学习效率高。(2)部分学生认为：时间短，没效果；课间太吵，需要安静。3.达成的共识：最好播放柔和并适合于中学生的音乐。【写作要求】只能使用5个句子表达全部内容。【评分标准】句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯【参考词汇】课间：during the class break效率：efficiency共识：agreementII.读写任务（25分）阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语作文。This is a story that happ

65、ened in a school campus. One day, after school was over, Peter was taking a walk in the school campus, singing very happily. When he passed by a water tap(水龙头), he found that water was still running.Someone forgot to turn it off although it was the easiest thing for him to turn it off, and he should

66、 have done so，he seemed not to have noticed it and went on walking as if nothing was happening there. Just then, Mary was passing by and noticed that. Who left the water running after using it? she thought to herself. She rushed to the tap and turned it off as quickly as possible.WhenMary was doing

67、that, Peter was right there, standing beside her with a cold look. Mary turned to him and scolded him for not having turned off the tap. “It is none of my business！”Peter said coldly, Besides, it was not I who had turned it on.”Hearing this, Mary was very disappointed and she was at a great loss.【写作内容】以约30个词概括短文要点； 然后从节约资源，保护环境，从身边小事做起”这一角度，写一篇120词左右的英语作文。内容包括： (1)简要评述Mary或Peter的行为并说明你的理由； (2)叙述你或你身边所发生的类似的故事； 谈谈你的感受与启发。 【写作要求】 1.作文中，可以使用自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子； 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称； 标题为：Try to Do the Small Things around You