山东省武城县第二中学2015_2016学年高二英语上学期第二次月考试题.doc

1、高二上学期第三次月考英语试题 2015.12注意事项：1.本试题分第卷和第卷两部分。第卷为选择题，共100分；第卷为非选择题，共50分；满分150分。考试时间为120分钟。2.考生务必把第一卷的选择题涂在答题卡上,第二卷的非选择题答在答题卷上。第卷选择题（满分100分）第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）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 does the man mean?A. His brothe

2、r is coming to celebrate his birthday.B. His brother will give him a birthday present.C. His brother never forgets his own birthday.2. What are the speakers probably talking about?A. A telephone.B. A refrigerator.C. An elevator.3. Where will the woman go first after work?A. To the cinema.B. To the m

3、arket.C. To the restaurant.4. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Neighhours.B. Boss and employee. C. Doctor and patient.5. What time is the woman leaving?A. At 3:30.B. At 4:00.C. At 4:30.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，各小题给

4、出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题6. Where is the new sports center?A. On Hill Road.B. On Mill Street.C. On Station Road.7. What sport did the man do last week?A. Swimming.B. Basketball. C. Table tennis.8. When will the speakers go to the sports center?A. On Friday.B. On Thursday. C. On Wednesday.听

5、第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. Where does the man want to go?A. To the womans house. B. To a shoe shop. C. To a bank.10. Why cant the man find the way?A. He gets lost on his way.B. He forgot to bring the map.C. He hasnt been told the way.11. What does the man have to do now?A. Wait where he is.B. Go back to the

6、street corner.C. Cross the street and walk ahead.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Whats the mans opinion of TV news shows?A. They are worth watching.B. Its a waste of time watching them.C. They dont tell anything.13. Which programme does the man hate most?A. Educational programmes. B. Police shows. C. News show

7、s.14. How does the woman feel about the TV programmes?A. Only a few TV programmes are good.B. None of the TV programmes are interesting.C. Most TV programmes are educational.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. What colour is the womans suitcase?A. Black.B. Red.C. Blue.16. What is in the womans suitcase?A. A tape.B

8、. A necklace.C. A check for 2,000 dollars.17. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a shop.B. In a hotel.C. In a police station.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. How many coffee cups did the speaker need?A. 4.B.3.C.2.19. What colour curtains did the speaker need?A. Light blue.B. Dark green. C. L

9、ight green.20. How did the speaker feel after she opened the package and the boxes?A. Happy.B. Angry. C. Surprised.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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AWhat makes a gift special? Is it the price you see on the gift receipt（收据）? Or is it the look

10、on the receivers face when they receive it that determines the true value? What gift is worth the most?This Christmas I was wondering what to give my father. My dad is a hard person to buy for because he never wants anything. I pulled out my phone to read a text message from my mom saying that we we

11、re leaving for Christmas shopping for him when I came across a message on my phone that I had locked. The message was from my father. My eyes fell on a photo of a flower taken in Wyoming, and underneath a poem by William Blake. The flower, a dandelion(蒲公英) standing against the bright blue sky, inspi

12、red me. My dad had been reciting those words to me since I was a kid. That may even be the reason why I love writing. I decided that those words would be my gift to my father.I called back. I told my mom to go without me and that I already created my gift. I sent the photo of the cream-colored flowe

13、r to my computer and typed the poem on top of it. As I was arranging the details，another poem came to mind. The poem was written by Edgar Allan Poe; My dad recited it as much as he did the other. I typed that out as well and searched online for a background to the words of it. The poem was focused a

14、round dreaming, and after searching I found the perfect picture. The image was painted with blues and greens and purples, mixing together to create the theme and wonder of a dream. As I watched both poems passing through the printer, the white paper coloring with words that shaped my childhood, I fe

15、lt that this was a gift that my father would truly appreciate.Christmas soon arrived.The minute I saw the look on my dads face as he unwrapped(打开) those swirling black letters carefully placed in a cheap frame（框架）, I knew I had given the perfect gift.21. The idea for a special gift began to form whe

16、n the author was _. A. doing shopping B. having a debate C. leaving for Wyoming D. reading a message 22.The authors inspiration for the gift came from _. A. a photo of a flower B. a story about a kid C. a call from the mother D. a text about Christmas 23. The author made the gift by _. A. searching

17、for the poems online B. drawing the background by hand C. painting the letters in three colors D. matching the words with pictures BWhile IQ (Intelligence Quotient) tells you how smart you are. EQ (Emotional Quotient) tells you how well you use your smartness. Professor Salovery, the psychologist wh

18、o created the term, EQ, says that it is IQ that gets you hired but it is EQ that gets you promoted(提升). Supported by his research, he suggested that when predicting future successes, a persons brainpower, as measured by IQ tests, might actually matter less than a persons character, or EQ. Professor

19、Salovery may be correct. For example, have you ever wondered why some of the best and smartest students in your class end up failing exams? Perhaps it is because of their EQ. People often make the mistake of thinking that EQ is the opposite of IQ. It is not. Although it is hoped that people have bot

20、h high EQs and IQs, there is little doubt that those with low EQs have a hard time surviving in life. For a long time, researchers discussed if a persons IQ could be raised. The geneticists said no, while the social scientists said yes. Furthermore, the social scientists said that it was possible to

21、 improve a persons EQ, particularly in terms of “people skills”, such as understanding and communication. Recently, a professor released the findings of a study on senior high school students. When some normal students were introduced to some disabled students, they found that afterwards they were m

22、ore willing to help people in difficulties. At the same time, there was a marked change in the disabled students attitudes. They became more positive about their disabilities and were more eager to try new things. People with high EQs often have positive attitudes towards life and are open to differ

23、ent ideas, so they tend to be more creative in their thinking. Please remember that having a high IQ is helpful but having a high EQ might even be more helpful.24. According to Professor Salovery, what factor matters the most in predicting whether a person will be successful or not? A. How a person

24、tests his / her brainpower. B. A persons character. C. How smart a person is. D. A persons IQ.25. From the second paragraph we can infer that . A. people who have a high IQ always have a high EQ B. EQ is the opposite of IQ C. people who have a low EQ tend to have a hard life D. people who have a hig

25、h EQ always have a high IQ 26 Which of the following is the writers attitude to EQ and IQ? A. IQ is more helpful to people than EQ. B. IQ can be raised by understanding and communication. C. EQ can get people hired. D. A high EQ is of great benefit in getting people promoted.27. Which of the followi

26、ng would be the best title of this passage? A. A persons brainpower.B. IQ, EQ and success. C. IQ and a persons character.D. A persons IQ and success. CThe native red squirrels were once a common sight across the mainland of Britain, now they are sparsely situated around Scotland, and places thought

27、to be impossible to reach to the grey squirrels, such as the Isle or Wight and Anglesey. In fact more than 75% of Britains estimated 160 000 red squirrels are found in Scotland.Now they could become extinct in the next 20 years, as their population has dropped 50% in the last 50 years.Grey squirrels

28、 carry a virus called the “pox virus”, first discovered in Scotland in 2005, which they are immune to（有免疫力的）, but it causes deadly disease to the red squirrels. Pox disease and the loss of much woodland over the UK have led to their decrease. They encounter another danger when it comes to predators(

29、捕食动物), one of which is the Goshawk which are powerful birds of prey throughout the dark woodlands. Red squirrels are most at home among sweet chestnut, wild cherry, hazel and beech trees. They prefer to travel within the tree canopies rather than the woodland grounds, unlike grey squirrels.Their abi

30、lity to climb, swing and jump is actually unbelievable. You may have seen a squirrel in the past and noticed that it freezes when it has seen you move. They often stay frozen like that for up to 10 minutes, until they believe its safe to move again.They build up large nests called “dreys” made up of

31、 twigs, leaves and hair, in the forks or trunks of their chosen trees, and this is where they will breed(繁殖) and spend a lot of their night time when not out looking for food.Their diet consists of seed, shrubs, nuts, shoots, flowers, and birds eggs if they are lucky enough to come across. They need

32、 to eat daily to keep up their energies. The autumn food harvest is important for their survival throughout the winter months. 28. Red squirrels are now found in places _. A. where there are a lot of grey squirrels B. where there are few trees C. where there are no or few grey squirrels D. where the

33、re is plenty of food29. Which of the following is not a reason for the decreasing population of red squirrels? A. Pox disease. B. The Goshawk. C. Loss of woodland D. The virus they carry.30. Which of the following is TRUE about red squirrels? A. They look for food during the day. B. They prefer to t

34、ravel on the Woodland grounds. C. They like birds eggs the most. D. They have to eat every day to keep up their energies.31. We can infer from the passage that _. A. red squirrels are in danger of dying out B. grey Squirrels are scattered around Scotland C. red squirrels are more important to the en

35、vironment D. red squirrels have the same living habits as grey squirrelsDDo you have any skiing equipment you are no longer need? A ski school in the far north of India could put it to good use.In March we published a photo story about the extraordinary Zsnskar region in northern India，which is cut

36、off from the outside world for more than seven months of the year，and only accessible (可通行的)via a frozen riverWe also included information about the limited use of skiing in the region and the recent creation of the Zanskar Ski School：“Despite(虽然) the difficulties of traveling through the region whe

37、n the snow comes，skiing hasnt traditionally been used as a means of transport by the locals，largely because trees dont grow here，so there is little in the way of raw materials (原材料)from which to make skisIn 1995，a group of British scientists in the region noticed the lack of skis and one of them ret

38、urned to set up the Zanskar Ski School in PadamThe school provides lessons for a small fee and rents skis to the local peopleAmong the benefits that the school hopes to bring are improved educationchildren often find it difficult to get to school through the deep snowand the possibility of offering

39、ski tours to tourists in the futureSo far，more than 300 local people have received training，and local doctors and policemen regularly borrow skis”But，what we werent able to include in the article is that the ski school is always looking out for old skiing equipmentparticularly of a size suitable for

40、 childrenand，I thought, now the European ski season is coming to an end，there might be a few of you out there who have some old equipment youd like to see go to a good homeIf thats the ease ,you can get in touch with the school via their website www.zanskarskischooL.org.32Whats the purpose in writin

41、g the text?ATo ask people to give away their skis to the schoolBTo attract more tourists to the areaCTo attract more locals to attend the schoolDTo raise money to develop this area33The local people dont use skiing to go about because _.Ait is against the local custom Btrees are in the way of the sk

42、iing routeCthey dont have the wood to make skis Dit is dangerous to go skiing in this region34The Zanskar Ski School_.Ahas donated money to the local communityBmakes it easier for the students to attend schoolCprovides special training to the touristsDhas borrowed many skis from Europe35Who would be

43、 the most helpful to the school now?ALocals in Zanskar region BStudents in the Zanskar Ski SchoolCPeople having old skiing equipment DTravelers enjoying skiing 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。注意：涂卡时，E涂AB，F涂AC，G涂AD。Americans use the term “college students” to

44、 mean students either in colleges or universities. Not only that, Americans almost never say “going off to university” or “when I was in university. ”That sounds British. 36 College, university: whats the difference? 37 . Both offer undergraduate degrees in the arts and sciences, for example. And bo

45、th can help prepare young people to earn a living.But many colleges do not offer graduate studies. Another difference is that universities are generally bigger. 38 Another place of higher education, especially in technical areas, is an institute, like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Yet e

46、ven an institute of technology can offer a wide choice of programs and activities.Modern universities developed from those of Europe in the Middle Ages. The word “university” came from the Latin universities, describing a group of people organized for a common purpose. 39 . In England, colleges were

47、 formed to provide students with places to live. Usually each group was studying the same thing. So college came to mean an area of study.The first American universities divided their studies into a number of areas and called each one a college. This is still true. 40 . For example, Harvard College

48、is the undergraduate part of Harvard University.Programs in higher learning can also be called schools, like a school of engineering or a medical school within a college or university. You know, learning all these terms is an education in itself.A. A college can also be a part of a university. B. Th

49、ere are more universities than colleges in the USA.C. They offer more programs and do more research. D. “College” came from collegium, a Latin word with a similar meaning.E. Universities and colleges offer students different opportunities.F. Instead, they say “going off to college” and “when I was i

50、n college.”G. Colleges and universities have many things in common.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 finished my last work of the week and could hardly wait to get home, take off my nursing shoes, and relax. As I _41_ my c

51、ar, I saw one of my _42_ standing by the bus stop. I thought it would only take a couple of extra minutes to give her a ride home, and _43_, it was too cold to be standing outside on the coldest _44_ in January. I didnt know where she lived, but I was _45_ I would be able to find my way back. We _46

52、_ about our work as I drove and _47_ we knew it, we arrived at her house. I started driving back. _48_ looked familiar, but at first that didnt _49_ me. But soon I _50_ something wrong. I recognized nothing. But I told myself to stay _51_. I was _52_ neighborhoods, streets and even streetlights. I n

53、o longer knew where I was now. How could I be so stupid! I looked down at my _53_. It was now 2:30 a.m. My gas was slowly running out. I _54_ the car and turned off the engine. In total defeat, I put my head down on the wheel, _55_. Then I raised my head and saw a(n) _56_ down the road in front of m

54、e. I turned my headlights on. A car! I drove a little _57_, got out of my car and knocked on the window of that car. An elderly man _58_ rolled his window down. I said that I didnt know how to get back into town. In silence, he started driving. I ran back to my car and drove behind him. Finally I _5

55、9_ a familiar street. As I turned to head home, the car disappeared. Then I _60_ my driveway (车道) when the warning light for my gas tank (汽油箱) turned on. Though so many years have passed, I still thank the old man from my deepest heart.41. A. discoveredB. approachedC. comparedD. searched42. A. patie

56、nts B. classmatesC. studentsD. workmates 43. A. yetB. stillC. butD. besides44. A. nightB. morningC. afternoonD. noon45. A. afraidB. happyC. confidentD. sorry46. A. worriedB. caredC. talkedD. explored47. A. beforeB. ifC. asD. though48.A. EverythingB. NothingC. AnythingD. Something49. A. attractB. del

57、ightC. botherD. enjoy50. A. escapedB. existedC. imaginedD. realized51. A. quietB. calmC. silentD. brave52. A. acrossB. overC. outD. beyond53. A. wheelB. engineC. watchD. seat54. A. droveB. spottedC. washedD. stopped55. A. helplessB. excitedC. satisfiedD. delighted56. A. shadowB. truckC. ladyD. anima

58、l57. A. fasterB. nervouslyC. closerD. back58. A. unlikelyB. slowlyC. carefullyD. equally59. A. cameB. mistookC. recognizedD. missed60. A. pulled intoB. drove awayC. ran across D. took over第卷 非选择题（满分50分）第三部分 英语知识运用第二节 （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或括号内单词的正确形式（每空1个单词）。Sam：Which do you prefer，

59、life in _61_ countryside or in town?Ted：Honestly _62_(speak)，I prefer the latter. Living in town has an advantage _63_ living in the countryside. Dont you think so?Sam：In many ways thats true. But I still prefer the countryside，_64_ its peaceful and quiet，while its much too _65_(crowd) and noisy in

60、town. In _66_(add)，the air and water in town are usually _67_(pollute) by factories.Ted：Thats true to some degree. But in spite of this，I think that life in town is preferable. Travel is more convenient，and so is shopping.Sam：And there are _68_(good) education and job opportunities in town than in t

61、he countryside，arent there?Ted：Thats right. And nobody can deny the fact.Sam：So lets say that living in town or in the countryside either has _69_ own advantages and _70_Ted：Exactly .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）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中共有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、

62、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏子符号（）并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：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。Family is a most important part in my fathers life. He usually helps my mother do housework if he has some freely time. Although he is a busy businessman, but he spends a lot of his free time ha

63、ng out with my brother and me. He always supports my education. He sent me to the best schools and allow me to study abroad when I was 18. And he always listens to my idea even though they are stupid sometimes. My father has a warm heart, that is famous in our community. Most of my neighbors know my

64、 father because his kindness. Every time he sees the homeless in the street, he stops to give him some money. At weekends, he provides free rides to the old people of our community.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）目前，学校存在少数学生考试作弊现象。某英文杂志社拟就此现象向中学生征文。标题是“My Opinion on Cheating in Examinations”。请根据下列提示用英语写一篇征文稿。内容要点如下：

65、主要原因考试偏多，偏难不用功，懒惰取悦父母、老师个人看法作弊不对，违反校规要诚实，努力学习（其他看法）注意： 1.短文必须包括所有内容要求，可适当发挥。2. 短文标题与开头已为你写好，不计入总字数。3.字数100左右。4. 参考词汇：作弊 cheat（v） 勤奋的diligent 惩罚punishMy Opinion on Cheating in Examinations At present, some students have picked up a bad habit-cheating in examination._高二上学期第三次月考 英语答题卷 2015.12选词填空（共10小题

66、；每小题1.5分，满分15分）班级 姓名 考号 考场号 密封线内不得答题 61.62.63.64.65.66.67.68.69.70.短文改错（共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分）Family is a most important part in my fathers life. He usually helps my mother do housework if he has some freely time. Although he is a busy businessman, but he spends a lot of his free time hang out with my b

67、rother and me. He always supports my education. He sent me to the best schools and allow me to study abroad when I was 18. And he always listens to my idea even though they are stupid sometimes. My father has a warm heart, that is famous in our community. Most of my neighbors know my father because

68、his kindness. Every time he sees the homeless in the street, he stops to give him some money. At weekends, he provides free rides to the old people of our community.书面表达（满分25分）座号At present, some students have picked up a bad habit-cheating in examinations.高二上学期第三次月考英语试题答案 2015.121-5 B C B C A6-10 A

69、C A A B11-15 C A B A A 16-20 B C A A B21-23 D A D 24-27 B C D B 28-31 C D D A 32-35 A C B C 36-40 FGCDA41-45 B D D A C 46-50 C A B C D 51-55 B D C D A 56-60 A C B C A语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. the 62.speaking 63.over 64.where 65.crowded66.addition 67.polluted 68.better 69.its 70.disadvantages短文改错（

70、共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分） Family is a most important part in my fathers life. He usually helps my mother do thehousework if he has some freely time. Although he is a busy businessman, but he spends freea lot of his free time hang out with my brother and me. He always supports my education. hangingHe sent m

71、e to the best schools and allow me to study abroad when I was 18. And he allowedalways listens to my idea even though they are stupid sometimes. My father has a warm ideasheart, that is famous in our community. Most of my neighbors know my father because which ofhis kindness. Every time he sees the

72、homeless in the street, he stops to give him some themmoney. At weekends, he provides free rides to the old people of our community. for书面表达（满分25分）My opinion on Cheating in ExaminationsAt present, a number of middle school students have picked up a bad habitcheating in examinations.There are three m

73、ain reasons. First, schools have given students too many examinations, some of which are too difficult. Second, some students are not diligent and they dont work hard at their lessons. More time is wasted playing games or surfing the Internet. Therefore, they havent enough time to prepare for the ex

74、ams. Third, students have to do so to satisfy their parents and teachers.In my opinion, cheating in exams should be forbidden because it not only goes against the school rules but also does great harm to students. “No pains, no gains.” We students are supposed to be honest and hardworking. Only in t

75、his way, can we improve our study and make progress. Besides, our teachers should offer fewer examinations and punish those who cheat in the examinations.听力原文：(Text 1)W: Hi, Belly, I heard your birthday is coming up.M: Yeah, just two days away.W: has your brother bought you anything?M: Well, not yet

76、, but he never forgets.(Text 2)W: Oh, thats too bad. Its out of order again.M: Sorry, madam, but you have to walk up the stairs today.(Text 3)M: Are you and Ann going straight to the restaurant from work tonight?W: Actually Im leaving work early because I need to do some shopping in the market, and

77、after that, Im going to meet Ann outside the cinema. She doesnt know Where the restaurant is, you know.(Text 4)M: Good morning, madam. Come in. What can I do for you?W: Well, Im having difficulty in sleeping. I often wake up at three in the morning and I just cant get back to sleep.(Text 5)M: Dont y

78、ou usually leave for the airport at four oclock?W: Yes, I usually do.M: Well, why are you leaving so early?W: Its going to snow, so I have to leave half an hour earlier.(Text 6)M: Hello, Julie. Have you been to the new sports centre yet?W: Not yet, Peter. Where is it?M: On Hill Road, you know, near

79、Mill Street, behind the station.W: Oh, is it good?M: Yes, its great. You can do a lot of sports. I played table tennis last Thursday and watched the basketball match there, too.W: What about swimming?M: There is a very good swimming pool there, too. Do you want to go with me next week?W: Sure. Any d

80、ay except Wednesday.M: Well. Why dont we go on Friday? Then we can stay late.W: OK. Lets meet after school.(Text 7)W: Hello.M: Hello, Susan. This is Jim. Im calling from the bus stop at Pine Street. Ive been searching for your house for about thirty minutes, but I cant find it. I forgot to bring the

81、 map you gave me.W: OK. Wait right where you are. Ill come and get you.M: Thats not necessary. If you tell me the directions once again, Ill probably be all right this time.W: OK. Can you see a bank on the corner?M: Yes, theres one across the street.W: Well, cross the street and walk past the shoe s

82、hop. My house is the seventh from the corner on your right.M: OK. Thanks. Im sure Ill be able to find it this time.(Text 8)M: What do you think of todays TV programms?W: Well, they are terrible. Most of the programms are a complete waste of time. How do you feel about them?M: Well, in general, I agr

83、ee with you. But what troubles me most is that they are too violent. There are too many police shows and there are not enough educational programms.W: I think so, too. In my opinion, the news shows are extremely silly; they dont tell anything.M: Oh, I dont think so. I think the news reports are exce

84、llent. Reporting the news is what TV does best.W: Maybe, but I dont like them.(Text 9)M: Good afternoon, madam.W: Good afternoon, officer. I lost my suitcase this morning. I wonder if it was handed in here.M:Sit down, please. We shall need some details. Can you describe your suitcase?W: Well, its a

85、black leather suitcase.M: There are several suitcases handed in that are the same as you described. So any particulars about it?W: Ah, yes. My initials “M. S.” in capital letters are on the handle.M: Ill go and have a look. There is one with “M. S. ” on the handle. Can you tell me what are in the su

86、itcase?W: A travelers check for 1,000 dollars, a tape-recorder and a necklace.M: I think the suitcase belongs to you. Please check the contents.W:Oh, thank you.(Text 10)W: A few months ago, I went to a department store to buy a few things for the house. I needed a set of curtains for the living room

87、, two table lamps, and four coffee cups. After about three weeks. I received only the curtains and table lamps. I was a little disappointed when I didnt receive all the items I had bought. Anyhow, I was eager to see what you curtains and lamps looked like. I first opened the package with the curtains. I had bought a lovely light blue, and instead they had sent me a dark green. Then I opened the boxes with lamps. They were exactly what Id ordered. But one of the lamps was damaged. You can just imagine how angry I was.