四川省广安市邻水县第二中学2014-2015学年高二英语4月月考试题（无答案）.doc

1、四川省广安市邻水县第二中学2014-2015学年高二英语4月月考试题（无答案）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1. Where does the conversation take place probably? A. In a food store. B. In a car. C. In a cinema.2. What does the woman want to do? A. Order takeout food. B. Cook at home. C. Eat out.3. How much does the woman need to pay in total? A.

2、 400 dollars. B. 640 dollars. C. 720 dollars.4. What are the two speakers talking about? A. A painting, B. A tourist attraction. C. A kind of drink.5. What does the woman mean? A. She forgot to buy the records. B. The records were broken. C. Someone else took away the records.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.

3、5分）6. What will the two speakers probably do tomorrow? A. Go shopping. B. Have a picnic. C. Stay at home.7. Where is the key in fact? A. In the womans purse. B. In one of the packages. C. In the boys pocket.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why does the boy spend less time playing computer games? A. He thinks it is

4、 boring. B. He thinks it is a waste of time. C. He thinks it is bad for his eyes. 9. Whats the boys advice? A. Using the Internet wisely. B. Getting rid of the Internet. C. Posting status updates frequently.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. When did the man arrive? A. Around 8:30 am. B. Around 9:00 am. C. Around

5、 9:30 am.11. What seems to have caused the mans illness? A. Heavy workload. B. Heavy drinking. C. Heavy smoking.12. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Give up drinking. B. Not to work for two days. C. Stay away from sales dinners.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does the man do? A. A taxi driver.

6、 B. A jeweler. C. A policeman.14. Where does this conversation take place? A. On a train. B. In a taxi. C. In the street.15. Why does the man stop the woman? A. She stole some things. B. She is too rude to him. C. She smoked in a public place.16. How does the man treat the woman? A. Politely. B. Rud

7、ely. C. Carelessly.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Why did Sally help her husband organize a camping trip?A. Her husband was busy. B. Her husband was ill. C. She wanted to try something new.18. What was Sally responsible for?A. Making up a time schedule. B. Preparing food supplies. C. Checking all the equipme

8、nt. 19. Why couldnt Mike make a fire?A. The matches were all wet. B. The matches had been used up. C. Sally forgot to bring matches.20. How was Sallys first camping trip? A. Successful. B. Failed. C. Exciting.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A I

9、ts my birthday today. On this special occasion, Id like to bring up a topic that has bothered me for some time. I dont understand why we, as parents, always let our children blow out our candles or open our presents on our birthdays. I dont understand why we give up our special day and let our child

10、ren take over. I think its time we put a stop to it. Every birthday party I attend, it seems like the children are completely unable to sit back and to let someone else enjoy the limelight. On my dads birthday, he pulls his grand-children onto his lap and lets them blow out the candles with him. Its

11、 expected. The kids wouldnt know what to do if they werent allowed to get in there and help. The truth is, thats my dads day. Its his time. A friend of mine always buys presents for her kids on her own birthday. She doesnt want them to get upset that mommy is getting gifts and they arent. She says,

12、Its just really hard for a little kid to understand why one person gets a present and they dont. And I know what she means. It is hard. Taking your child to someone elses birthday celebration is always harder. Who doesnt want a chance to open some presents? But I think that kids learn a lot as they

13、sit back, watching someone else get excited about a new thing. They learn that not every day is their day, and thats okay. We teach our kids to share everything. We make them think that everyone should get a chance, all the time. Birthdays are a chance to teach your children how to be happy for some

14、one elses enjoyment. Its easy to let our kids take over our birthdays. Its easy to pull them on our laps and let them help with the candles and the cards. I still dont think we should do it. I think parents should start saying, This is my day. I think its okay to be a little selfish on your birthday

15、.23. Why does one of the authors friends always buy gifts for her kids at her own birthday party? A. Because she loves her kids more than herself. B. Because she fears that her kids will destroy her birth-day party. C. Because she is afraid that her kids will be sad if getting no gifts. D. Because s

16、he hopes her kids will learn how to share.24. This passage might be written for . A. general readers B. kids C. other parents D. teachersB Holi(胡里节)is one of the major festivals of India. Its a festival of colors, celebrated in the late February or early March every year to mark the end of winter an

17、d the beginning of the spring season. Holi is spread out over two days. On the first day, a public bonfire(篝火)is held to be in memory of the burning of Holika. The story behind it is like this. There was a cruel king named Hiranyakashipu who ordered everybody to worship him but not God. However, his

18、 little son Prahlad refused to do so and continued to worship Lord Vishnu, the Indian God. The king tried many times to kill Prahlad but Lord Vishnu saved him every time. One of the sisters of the king named Holika had powers to walk through fire without being harmed. Thus he ordered her to kill Pra

19、hlad by walking through the fire with him. However, Lord Vishnu came to his help and Prahlad was saved while Holika perished. Somehow, she didnt know that her powers were only effective when she entered the fire alone. For bonfires, children search the neighborhood for waste wood. At night they pile

20、 up the wood and light fire in it. The second day is marked with feasting, singing and dancing. On this day, people with colored faces come on the streets and dance to the drum beats and shoutHoli Hai Everybody from kids to adults play with colors and water. They spray friends and family with colore

21、d powders and water. Friends and family members exchange sweets and greet each other with the warm wishes of Holi. Holi is a festival which bridges social gaps and brings people together.25. The passage uses the story of Holika and Prahlad in order to . A. prove the power of God B. introduce the ori

22、gin of Holi C. show the cruelty of the king D. introduce how to start a bonfire26.The underlined word perished in Paragraph 2 probably means . A. disappeared B. suffered C. cried D. died27. To celebrate the festival of Holi, people . A. dance and sing with their faces colored B. invite their friends

23、 to big parties at home C. exchange expensive gifts with each other D. attend an open bonfire on the last flay of February28. What can we learn about Holi from the passage? A. It helps make the Indian people united. B. It is popular just in some areas of India. C. It is to celebrate the good harvest

24、 of crops. D. It reminds Indians that its time to worship their God.C The Brown Bear My wife Laura and I were on the beach, with three of our children, taking pictures of shore birds near our home in Alaska when we spotted a bear. The bear was thin and small, moving aimlessly. Just a few minutes lat

25、er,I heard my daughter shouting, Dad! The bear is right behind us! An aggressive bear will usually rush forward to frighten away its enemy but would suddenly stop at the last minute. This one was silent and its ears pinned back-the sign (迹象) of an animal that is going in for the kill. And it was a c

26、old April day. The bear behaved abnormally, probably because of hunger. I held my camera tripod (三脚架) in both hands to form a barrier as the bear rushed into me. Its huge head was level with my chest and shoulders, and the tripod stuck across its mouth. It bit down and I found myself supporting its

27、weight. I knew I would not be able to hold it for long. Even so, this was a fight I had to win. I was all that stood between the bear and my family, who would stand little chance of running faster than a brown bear. The bear hit at the camera, cutting it off the tripod. I raised my left arm to prote

28、ct my face; the beast held tightly on the tripod and pressed it into my side. My arm could not move, and I sensed that my bones were going to break. Drawing back my free hand, I struck the bear as hard as I could for five or six times. The bear opened its mouth and I grasped its fur, trying to push

29、it away. I was actually wrestling (扭打) with the bear at this point. Then, as suddenly as it had begun, the fight ended. The bear moved back towards the forest, before returning for another attack-the first time I felt panic. Apparently satisfied that we caused no further threat, the bear moved off,

30、destroying a fence as it went. My arm was injured, but the outcome for us could hardly have been better. Im proud that my family remained clear-headed when panic could have led to a very different outcome.29. The brown bear approached the family in order to . A. catch shore birds B. protect the chil

31、dren C. start an attack D. set up a barrier for itself30. The bear finally went away after it . A. took away the camera B. got injured C. found some food D. felt safe 31. The writer and his family survived mainly due to their . A. calmness B. patienceC. pride D. cautiousnessDOh! my grandmother would

32、 say. Look at the time! There just arent enough hours in the day. And then she would begin another chore (日常事务). My grandmother was a busy woman. She lived on a farm and had eight children. She was busy from dawn until dusk but she was always well-or-ganized. She could accomplish(完成)in a day what mo

33、st people couldnt in a week. Make friends with time. My grandmother knew that time was important and that it shouldnt be wasted. She knew that you shouldnt put off until tomorrow the things you should do today. She knew that if you didnt learn how to make friends with time, it would become your enem

34、y. Time is an arrow. Time is like an arrow: it begins in the past, travels through the present and it aims directly at the future. When we are young we dont think much about that. If anything,we think time stands still or moves too slowly: Will the bell ever ring? Will this boring class ever end? Of

35、 course, time does speed up when were trying to finish an exam: Five minutes left?! But I still have ten questions to answer! Key to success. Managing your time is an important part of being successful. And many business people think that being able to use their time well is the key to their success

36、. My grandmother wasnt a business woman but she was just as successful in managing her time. In the fall she would plant flowers that would grow in the spring. In the summer she would preserve food that would be eaten in the winter. And during those long winter nights on the farm she would make sure

37、 her children worked hard at their studies. She was always busy.32. What is the authors grandmother like according to the whole passage EXCEPT . A. well-organized B. successful in managing time C. stubborn D. busy33. If you want to succeed in your study, you should according to the passage. A. not m

38、ake friends with time B. make sure you have time to sleep and eat C. manage your time well D. put off until tomorrow the things you should do today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。 How to Make Friends Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs g

39、ood friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leaves us without a friend 36 But for many of us

40、 the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends. 1. Associate with others The first step to making friends is associating with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself know

41、n by becoming an active member of such places. 2. Start a conversation Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. 37 You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talks is a very useful skill in relating with other people. 3. 38 Choosing friend

42、s with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience. 4. Let it grow It is a good thing to stay in touch. However, try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visi

43、ts as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend. 39 The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally. 5. Enjoy your friendship The best way to enjoy your friendship is to allow your friends to be themselves. 40 Try not to change them from who they are to what yo

44、u want them to be. Become the kind of friend you will want your friend to be to you.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。My favorite picture is one of my son, Mike. He was not an athlete, but I wanted 41 in his life and insisted th

45、at he should play a sport. Unfortunately, it turned out to be 42 for him to find one he was good at. After trying different sports, he 43 playing soccer. 44 he chose it just because his dad was his 45 who could teach him. Mike was a player who was considered the 46 on the team. During the first seas

46、on they never lost a game. However, every player but Mike scored 47 one goal. My husband was thrilled that the team had really 48 players, so you can see how that would add to my sons 49 . We were still very proud of him, 50 ,and by the end of the season, he had a(n) 51 improvement. However, he didn

47、t score any goal, which made him not want to play any more. He did continue to play the following season, a season he would never 52 . I mention all of this because my favorite picture was 53 during his second season. Two minutes 54 this picture was taken, Mike scored his first goal 55 . His look in

48、 the picture is one I will never forget. He was so proud of himself and 56 about himself. He was at the point where he was about to 57 because he thought he was not good enough. But in the end he 58 himself to others that he could accomplish anything he put his 59 to. The picture is not only a 60 fo

49、r him to keep going forward however bad it is, but also one of the proudest moments of his life.41. A. pleasure B. ignorance C. surprise D. variety42. A. easy B. difficult C. complicated D. boring43. A. ended up B. turned up C. made up D. slowed up44. A. Maybe B. Always C. Definitely D. Doubtfully45

50、. A. coach B. teammate C. enemy D. example46. A. hardest B. worst C. best D. happiest47. A. not more than B. at most C. at least D. less than48. A. serious B. indifferent C. great D. plain49. A. confusion B. frustration C. tiredness D. anger50. A. though B. but C. and D. or51. A. special B. obvious

51、C. valuable D. useless52. A. remember B. miss C. recall D. forget53. A. brought B. fetched C. taken D. caught54. A. after B. until C. unless D. before55. A. ever B. also C. soon D. already56. A. ashamed B. afraid C. sorry D. confident57. A. drop B. complain C. complete D. quit58. A. expressed B. sho

52、wed C. explained D. proved59. A. mind B. eyes C. ears D. hands60. A. change B. reminder C. discussion D. warn第II卷第二节（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。 After graduating from college, Tom and Bob joined a company together. Both worked very hard. Several years later, the boss

53、promoted Bob to manager, but Tom remained as 61 ordinary worker. Tom couldnt take it. He handed his resignation to the boss, complaining (抱怨) that the boss didnt value hard-working workers, but only promoted those 62 (please) guys. The boss knew Tom worked very hard these years. So he said, Thank yo

54、u, 63 I have a request. I hope youll do one more thing for our company 64 you leave. Perhaps youll change your mind. Tom agreed. The boss asked him to go and find anyone selling watermelon in the market. Tom went and returned soon, and said he had found 65 . The boss asked how much per kg? Tom 66 (s

55、hake) his head, went back to the market and returned 67 (inform) the boss $ 1.2 per kg. The boss told Tom to wait a second. He called Bob to come to his office and asked Bob to do the same. Bob went, returned and said 68 (gentle), Boss, only one person is selling watermelon. $ 1. 2 per kg, and $ 10

56、69 10 kg. He has 320 melons in all, 58 of 70 are on the table. Fresh and red, each weighs about 2 kg.Tom was very impressed and realized the difference between himself and Bob. He decided to stay to learn from Bob.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。文中共有10处

57、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。Dear Angela, I am so happy to learn you are coming to study in our school and stay at my home. My home is at No. 58, Mingzu Street. A five-minutes walk from

58、 my home along Mingzu Street will lead you to a crossroads, when Mingzu Street meets Baohu Road. On the corner of the crossroads lie a shopping mall, where you can get everything you needed. Walking for about 300 meter along Baohu Road, youll see our school on right. There we will spend most of the

59、daytime. In the end of Mingzu Street stands the new railway station, and that its easy for you to reach. As a bus stop is just next to my home, Bus No. 23 will direct take you there. I cant wait to seeing you in China. Yours,Li Hua第二节书面表达(25分) 假定你是李华，你的美国网友Tom想要了解一下你所在学校的校园布局，请你根据下面的简图给他写一封e-mail，描述一下你的学校，并简单表达你对学校的情感。注意：1词数100左右； 2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3开头语和结束语已为你写好，不计人总词数。Dear Tom, How are you and I miss you! Id like to introduce the layout of my school to you._Yours,Li Hua