宁夏育才中学学益校区2015-2016学年高二上学期12月月考英语试题 WORD版无答案.doc

1、 宁夏育才中学学益学区20152016学年第一学期 高二年级月考考试卷 英语(试卷满分 150 分，考试时间为 120 分钟) 命题人： 第一卷第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)请听下面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。1Where did this conversation most probably take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a shop.

2、C. In a vegetable market.2What did the man do last night？ A. He went to visit a friend. B. He went to say goodbye to his friend at the airport. C. He went to another city with his friends. 3What can we learn about the man from the conversation? A. He enjoys using e-mails. B. He often receives letter

3、s from friends. C. He never writes letters to his friends.4At what time does the next plane to London leave? A. 10:00. B. 11:00. C. 12:00.5What is the mans problem? A. He isnt feeling well. B. He is caught in bad weather. C. He has to change his travel plan for cold weather.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)请听

4、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。在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,每个小题将给出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 What is the man going to do? A To buy some stamps. B. To have his car fixed. C. To buy some drugs. 7Where will the woman go? A The department store. B. The stamp ma

5、rket. C. The drugstore.8When will the speakers meet? A.An hour and a half later. B. An hour later. C. Half an hour later.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9What is the special offer?A If you buy now, you get a free ticket for one year. B If you buy one ticket, you get another one free. C If you buy two round tickets,

6、 you get one ticket free.10How much does a ticket for children cost?A. It is half the regular price. B. It is free for children under five. C. It is paid much less if the ticket is charged.11When will the family leave for Los Angeles?A. Friday morning. B. This coming weekend. C. Next week.听第8段材料，回答第

7、12至14题。12What does Tom make the phone call for?A Saying hello. B. Repairing his car. C. Asking about the train time.13Where is Amy working?A. At a ticket center. B. In a shop. C. In a post office.14When will Tom leave today?A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the evening.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15Why did

8、the man get a new TV?A TV is on sale. B. He loves a big TV. C. His old TV doesnt work.16How much does the man pay for the new TV？A. $ 1,200. B. $ 1,250. C. $2,400.17What will the man probably do after the conversation?A. He will be eager to watch TV. B. He will return the television to the store. C.

9、 He will look for a cheaper television.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18How many kinds of pollution have been mentioned in this monologue?A Two. B. Three. C. Four. 19What is the most serious pollution in todays life?A. Noise pollution. B. Air pollution. C. Water pollution.20Why must factories clean water before

10、it is thrown away?A Because it will pollute our rivers and lakes.B Because it will make us talk louder.C Because it will blow dirty smoke into the air. 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ALast week my youngest son and I visited my father at his ne

11、w home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends.My earliest memories of my father are of a tall, handsome, successful man devoted to his work and family but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him, as a school girl

12、and young adult I feared him and felt bitter about him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight As and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard.On t

13、he first day of my visit, we went out with one of my fathers friends for lunch at an outdoor cafe. We walked along that afternoon, did some shopping, ate at the street table, and laughed over my sons funny facial expressions. Gone was my fathers critical（挑剔的） air and strict rules. Who was this perso

14、n I knew as my father, who seemed so friendly and interesting to be around? What had held him back before?The next day my dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to hi

15、m at that moment. After so many years, Im at last seeing another side of my father. And in so doing, Im delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he is.21. Why did the author feel bitter about her father as a young adult?A .He was silent most of the t

16、ime. B .He was too proud of himself.C. He did not love his children. D. He expected too much of her.22. What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson?A. More critical. B. More unhappy. C. Gentle and friendly. D. Strict and hard-working.23. The underlined words “my new friend” in

17、 the last paragraph refer to _.A. the author son B. the authors fatherC. the friend of the author father D. the cafe owner24The best title of this passage probably is .A. Our good times B. My father is back to me C. My childhood D. My earliest memoriesBLet us suppose it is now about A.D. 2060. Lets

18、make believe it is about 47 years from now. Of course, things have changed and life is very different. Voyages to the moon are being made every day. It is as easy to take a holiday on the moon today as it was for the people in 1960 to take a holiday in Europe. At a number of scenic spots on the moon

19、, many hotels have been built. In order that everyone can enjoy the beautiful scenery on the moon, every room has at least one picture window. Everything imaginable is provided for entertainment of young and old. What are people eating now? People are still eating food. They havent yet started to ta

20、ke on heir(继承) supply of energy directly as electrical current or as nuclear power. They may some day. But many foods now come in pill form, and the food that goes into the pill continues to come mainly from green plants. Since there are several times as many people in the world today as there were

21、a hundred years ago, most of our planets surface has to be filled. The deserts are irrigated with water and crops are no longer destroyed by pests. The harvest is always good. Farming, of course, is very highly developed. Very few people have to work on the farm. It is possible to run the farm by ju

22、st pushing a few buttons now and then. We are healthier both in our bodies and in our minds, and we know the causes and cure of disease and pain, and it is possible to get rid of diseases. No one has to be ill any more. Such would be our life in 2060.25When was the passage written? A. In about A.D.

23、2060 B. In about 1960 C. In about 2014 D. In about 201326According to the passage, what will be on the moon in about A.D. 2060? A. Many other animals. B. Many tourists. C. Many plants. D. A sea.27The passage tells us that in 2060, _ on the earth than now. A. the crops are getting better B. there are

24、 more pests C. there are fewer people D. there is less waterC Fear may be felt in the heart as well as in the head，according to a study that has found a link between the cycles of a beating heart and the chance of someone feeling fear.Tests on healthy volunteers found that they were more likely to f

25、eel a sense of fear at the moment when their hearts are contracting(收缩)and pumping blood around their bodies，compared with the point when the heartbeat is relaxed. Scientists say the results suggest that the heart is able to influence how the brain responds to a fearful event，depending on which poin

26、t it is at in its regular cycle of contraction and relaxation.Sarah Garfinkel at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School said：“Our study shows for the first time that the way in which we deal with fear is different depending on when we see fearful pictures in relation to our heart.”The study tested 2

27、0 healthy volunteers on their reactions to fear as they were shown pictures of fearful faces. Dr Garfinkel said，“The study showed that fearful faces are better noticed when the heart is pumping than when it is relaxed. Thus our hearts can also affect what we see and what we dont seeand guide whether

28、 we see fear.”To further understand this relationship，the scientists also used a brain scanner to show how the brain influences the way the heart changes a persons feeling of fear.“We have found an important mechanism by which the heart and brain speak to each other to change our feelings and reduce

29、 fear，” Dr Garfinkel said.“We hope that by increasing our understanding about how fear is dealt with and ways that it could be reduced, we may be able to develop more successful treatments for anxiety disorders，and also for those who may be suffering from serious stress disorder.”28What is the findi

30、ng of the study?A. Ones fast heartbeats are likely to cause fear. B. Fear is a result of ones relaxed heartbeat.C. Fear has something to do with ones health.D. Ones heart affects how he feels fear.29The study was carried out by analyzing _. A. volunteers reactions to horrible pictures and data from

31、their brain scans B. the time volunteers saw fearful pictures and their health conditionsC. volunteers heartbeats when they saw terrible picturesD. different pictures shown to volunteers and their heartbrain communication30Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “mechanis

32、m” in Paragraph 6?A. Order. B. Machine.C. System. D. Treatment.31This study may contribute to _ A. explaining the cycle of fear and anxiety B. treating anxiety and stress better C. finding the key to the heartbrain communication D. understanding different fears in our hearts and heads DBeijing Opera

33、 is also called Peking Opera. It came into being after 1790 when the famous fourAnhui opera troupe(戏班) came to Beijing. Its music and singing came from Xipi and Er-huang in Anhui and Hubei. Its costumes are all fascinating and artistic. It is the highest expression of the Chinese culture. Its full o

34、f famous stories, beautiful facial paintings, and wonderful gestures and fighting. This kind of opera is very popular with Chinese people. There are four main roles in Beijing Opera: Sheng ,Dan, Jing and Chou. Sheng is the leading male actor。For example, a Wusheng is a soldier or fighter .A Xiaoshen

35、g is a young man. A Laosheng is the comedy actor or clown. Dan is the female role. Jing，mostly male , is the face-painted role and Chou is the comedy actor or clown. Stories in Beijing Opera are very interesting. Some of them are from the history book, but most of them are from the literature, espec

36、ially famous novels. The people in the story usually have some disagreements. They become angry and unhappy. They are sad and lonely. Sometimes they are nervous and worried. Then they find a way to make peace. The stories usually end with happiness and laughter and people are all happy in the end.32

37、Beijing Operas singing is from _. A.the literature and novels B. Beijing and Anhui C. the history book D. Anhui and hubei 33The second paragraph (段落) of the reading is about the _of Beijing Opera. A. roles B. stories C. gestures D. Paintings34From the reading, we know the Chou most probably has a(n)

38、 _feature. A. honest B. dull C. funny D. serious35Which of the following statements is TURE? A. There are only four roles in Beijing Opera. B. Peking Opera is full of different gestures. C. Beijing Opera is the most popular in the world. D. The people in the story usually are in agreement.第二节（共5小题；每

39、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。Scientists often see the first ten years of a childs life as the “window of opportunity.” 71 And studies show that the following activities can benefit their brain greatly. 72 Free playtime has always been an important part of “being a kid”, but it

40、 is also important to a childs development. “Free play” not only helps kids develop different skills, it also helps them develop into happy healthy adults in the future. Read with kids.Reading has long been known to improve childrens intelligence. 73 For parents who dont have much time, just surroun

41、ding your kids with books goes a long way too.Put kids to bed early. 74 Preschool children should get at least eleven hours of sleep and kids up to age 12 should try to get at least ten hours of sleep.Learn a second language.Early studies in this field have shown that bilingual (双语的) kids can perfor

42、m better under pressure. Young children can learn new languages with nearly perfect fluency (流利) and pronunciation.Praise good effort not intelligence.Your kids may be smart but you should mainly praise the effort they put into tasks. Kids, who are praised on intelligence, often feel it is a fixed q

43、uality, and mistakes or failures badly hurt their self-confidence. Kids who are praised on effort often focus more on learning. 75 A. Play some helpful games. B. Give them enough playtime. C. And they are not afraid to fail and try again. D. Kids still need time away from the TV to do homework. E. K

44、ids who read often develop earlier writing and number skills as well. F. Everything at this time is very important to the development of a persons brain. G. Studies show that kids with regular bedtimes are better at languages, math and reading.第三部分：语言基础知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第三节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下

45、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。Around twenty years ago I was living in York. 36 I had a lot of experience and a Masters degree, I could not find 37 work.I was 38 a school bus to make ends meet and 39 with a friend of mine, for I had lost my flat. I had 40 five interviews(面试)

46、with a company and one day between bus runs they called to say I did not 41 the job. “Why has my life become so 42 ?” I thought painfully.As I pulled the bus over to 43 a little girl, she handed me an earring 44 I should keep it 45 somebody claimed(认领) it. The earring was painted black and said “BE

47、HAPPY”.At first I got angry. Then it 46 meI had been giving all of my 47 to what was going wrong with my 48 rather than what was right! I decided then and there to make a 49 of fifty things I was happy with. Later, I decided to 50 more things to the list. That night there was a phone call for 51 fro

48、m a lady who was a director at a large 52.She asked me if I would 53 a one-day lecture on stress(压力) management to 200 medical workers .I said yes.My 54 there went very well ,and before long I got a well-paid job. To this day I know that it was because I changed my way of 55 that I completely change

49、d my life.36. A. As B. Though C. If D. When37. A. successful B. extra C. satisfying D. convenient38. A. driving B. repairing C. taking D. designing39. A. working B. travelling C. discussing D. living40. A. prepared for B. attended C. asked for D. held41. A. lose B. like C. find D. get42. A. hard B .

50、busy C. serious D. short43. A. wave at B. drop off C. call on D. look for44. A. ordering B. promising C. saying D. showing45. A. in case B. or else C. as if D. now that46. A. hurt B. hit C. caught D. moved47. A. feelings B. attention C. strength D. interests48. A. opinions B. education C. experience

51、s D. life49. A. list B. book C. check D. copy50. A. connect B. turn C. keep D. add51. A. her B. a passenger C. me D. my friend52. A. hospital B. factory C. restaurant D. hotel53. A. listen to B. review C. give D. talk about54. A. plan B. choice C. day D. tour55. A. operation B. speaking C. employmen

52、t D. thinking第一节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上涂黑。B卷（非选择题，共50分）第三部分：语言基础知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Sally had _56_terrible accident last Friday when she accidently _57_(pour) some hot water over her wrist. In gre

53、at pain, she gave _58_(her) first aid and then called the ambulance. She was _59_(immediate) sent to the hospital , _60_ she got further proper _61_(treat). The doctor there thought highly _62_ the first aid she had done, _63_(say) that if there _64_(be) the previous first aid, the burns would be qu

54、ite difficult to cure. Only at that moment did Sally realize that learning about first aid is a little trouble , _65_it is of great benefit in ones life, even sometimes can save life.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短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除

55、或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），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：在错的词下画一横线，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Two years before, I traveled to Brazil and I rented for a car. Unfortunate, I had an accident and hit another car, and I needed to stay in hospital for at least two week. 1 called m

56、y parents, so I did not tell them what had happened.I knew that they would be worried about myself because I was so farther away, and that my mother would not sleep if she knew. Therefore, I told them interested stories and how I enjoy Brazil. As a result, nobody knew truth. I still think that it wa

57、s the right thing to do.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李夏，你的美国笔友Jack写信说由于他经常玩手机游戏，和父母发生了争吵（quarrel）。你写信劝说他正确解决这个问题。对他的心情表示理解;指出他的错误（至少两点）；向父母道歉并改掉这个坏习惯。注意： 1.词数100左右； 2.可适当增加细节使行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Jack,_宁夏育才中学学益学区20152016学年第一学期高二年级月考答题卷 英语(试卷满分 150 分，考试时间为 120 分钟) 命题人： 第三部分：语言基础知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第二节（共10小

58、题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 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短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），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：在错的词下画一横线，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Two year

59、s before, I traveled to Brazil and I rented for a car. Unfortunate, I had an accident and hit another car, and I needed to stay in hospital for at least two week. 1 called my parents, so I did not tell them what had happened.I knew that they would be worried about myself because I was so farther awa

60、y, and that my mother would not sleep if she knew. Therefore, I told them interested stories and how I enjoy Brazil. As a result, nobody knew truth. I still think that it was the right thing to do.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李夏，你的美国笔友Jack写信说由于他经常玩手机游戏，和父母发生了争吵（quarrel）。你写信劝说他正确解决这个问题。1 对他的心情表示理解;2 指出他的错误（至少两点）；3 向父母道歉并改掉这个坏习惯。注意： 1.词数100左右； 2.可适当增加细节使行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Jack,_ _I am expecting your good news.