山西省大同市第三中学2017-2018学年高二4月月考英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、第一部分 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AMy grandfather came from Hungary and was the only one in his family who settled down in the United States. The rest of his family remained in Europe. When World War I broke out, he seemed to have become another

2、 man, downhearted. Such obvious change was not born out of concern for his welfare, but out of fear: if his only son, my uncle, had to go to war, it would be cousin fighting against cousin.One day in 1918, my Uncle Milton received his draft notice. My grandparents were very upset. But my mother, at

3、the age of 10, felt on top of the world about her soldier brother going off to war. Realizing how he was regarded by his little sister and all of her friends, my uncle bought them all service pins, which meant that they had a loved one in the service. All the little girls were delighted.The moment c

4、ame when my uncle and the other soldiers, without any training but all in uniforms, boarded the train. The band played and the crowd cheered. Although no one noticed. Im sure my grandmother had a tear in her eye for the only son. The train slowly pulled out, but not about a thousand yards when it su

5、ddenly paused. Everyone stared in wonder as the train slowly returned to the station. There was a dead silence before the doors opened and the men started to step out. Someone shouted, “The war is over!” For a moment, nobody moved, but then the people heard someone bark orders at the soldiers. The m

6、en lined up in two lines, walked down the steps, and with the band playing, marched down the street, as returning heroes, to be welcomed home. My mother said it was a great day, but she was just a little disappointed that it didnt last a tiny bit longer.1. What the grandfather was most worried about

7、 was .A. the spread of the world warB. his relatives killing each otherC. a drop in his living standardsD. the safety of his two cousins2. The underlined phrase “draft notice” means “ ”.A. note of warningB. train ticket for EuropeC. letter of rejectionD. order for army service3. Which of the followi

8、ng words can best describe the ending of the story?A. UnexpectedB. InspiringC. UncertainD. Disappointing4. Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?A. The grandfather felt downhearted because he was afraid of receiving a draft noticeB. The train was traveling fast to the fr

9、ont when the news came that the war was overC. Most people including the mother were disappointed that the war didnt last a bit longerD. Few soldiers on the train had training in advanceBFour cinemas in the UKThe Kinema, LincolnshireIts a wooden building on the outside and a two-screen cinema on the

10、 inside, all nesting among pine trees in a tiny village. The Kinema showed its first film in 1922 and the first six rows were deckchairs(折叠帆布躺椅). Today, its more richly decorated.“People come here because its a fantastic experience,” says manager Philip Jones. “Many rooms in the Kinema are simple an

11、d not attractive, but we try to remain everything that makes it special.”The Cube, BristolIts not really a cinema. It is a not-for-profit cooperative run by volunteers, which has been operating for the last 15 years.They are “unique for what we do, which is to operate seven nights a week and with no

12、 funding.” They make many things themselves, such as cola and yogurt.The Broadway, NottinghamA cinema has been here since the 1960s, when local fashion designer Paul Smith would come to see arty foreign films, which heavily influenced his career choice. Later, he designed the stripy(条纹的) sofas.The B

13、roadway was previously used as a church, but locals love it for its independent, art house, and DIY spirit. The Broadway also has a right-on restaurant, with locally sourced vegetables and salads, and even serves its own beer.The Rex, HertfordshireIt opened to the public in 1938 and has been named t

14、he most beautiful cinema in the UK. Theres a varied program with different films every night. Hot dogs and popcorn are banned. And a real person answers the phone when you call.People speak very highly of the Rex. So do go, if only once, to see just how a cinema should be run.5. In Philip Jones opin

15、ion, the Kinema may attract people who .A. live in the nearby villagesB. are fond of rich decorationsC. are interested in wooden structuresD. want to experience something special6. We know from the text that the Broadway .A. was built in 1960B. owns a restaurantC. is next to a churchD. was designed

16、by Paul Smith7. The Cube and the Broadway are similar in the way that they both .A. are non-profit cooperativesB. show arty foreign filmsC. offer homemade drinksD. use stripy sofasCWe probably all know people, either at work or in our personal lives, who are really good listeners. No matter what kin

17、d of situation were in, they always seem to know just what to say and how to say it so that were not offended or upset. We probably also know people who are masters at managing their emotions. They dont get angry in stressful situations. Instead, they have the ability to calmly look at a problem and

18、 find a solution. They take criticism well, and they know when to use it to improve their performance.People like this have a high degree of emotional intelligence, or EI. They know themselves very well, and theyre also able to sense the emotional needs of others.As more and more people accept that

19、emotional intelligence is just as important to professional success as technical ability, companies are increasingly using EI when they hire and promote someone. For example, one large cosmetics company recently revised their hiring process for salespeople to choose candidates based on emotional int

20、elligence. The result? Salespeople hired with the new system have sold, on average, $91,000 more than salespeople selected under the old system.Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize your emotions, understand what they are telling you, and realize how your emotions affect people around y

21、ou. Emotional intelligence also involves your perception of others: when you understand how they feel, this allows you to manage relationships more effectively.People with high emotional intelligence are usually successful in most things they do. Why? Because theyre the ones that others want on thei

22、r team. When people with high EI send an email, it gets answered. When they need help, they get it. Because they make others feel good, they go through life much more easily than people who are easily angered or upset.The good news is that emotional intelligence can be taught and developed. Many boo

23、ks and tests are available to help you determine your current EI, and identify where you may need to do some work.8. According to the passage, were all probably impressed by people who .A. are ready to help othersB. are very successful in their livesC. have high emotional intelligenceD. know how to

24、control their temper9. By mentioning the cosmetics company, the author tries to .A. stress the importance of emotional intelligenceB. speak highly of its new salespeopleC. show its effective hiring systemD. explain what improvements it has made10. The underlined word “they” in the fourth paragraph r

25、efers to “ “.A. your emotionsB. people around youC. effective relationshipsD. your opinions of others11. Whats most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows?A. What emotional intelligence isB. How emotional intelligence can be improvedC. Many books on emotional intelligenceD. More people

26、 with high emotional intelligenceDWe spend so much time waiting to be loved, hoping love will find us, and searching for that special love. Unfortunately, thats not usually how life works. Loving yourself is mainly having self-respect, which is the only dependable way to create love in your own life

27、, so you can share it with others. To be able to be loved, you must love and respect yourself as much as you do others. By doing so, you are enabling(能够有) positive energy and allowing for(考虑到) great situation to occur in your life.Bringing joy to other peoples lives will help you find joy in your ow

28、n. In addition, those who you treat well will likely repay you with the same kindness. Gradually, you will start to feel your worth through the smiles of gratitude.Dont punish yourself for something you have done in the past. Instead, look at the mistake as a learning experience. Say to yourself now

29、, “I forgive myself for. Go to look in a mirror, and say it out loud to yourself. Look at yourself right in the eyes, and speak forgiveness like you mean it. If you do, laugh out loud, realizing that was then and this is now. Every day is a new beginning.We all want a nice house, nice things, and so

30、meone to share our life with. Find your true wants objectively(客观di). Are you eager for power, a religion, or simply a motive? Sometimes, its easier to hide the truth from yourself, but figuring out what you really want will help you know yourself better. This will hopefully aid you in answering imp

31、ortant questions you often ask yourself.Write about your experiences, good and bad. When you write down good experiences, allow yourself to feel those feelings. When you remember bad experiences, allow yourself to feel self-compassion(自我同情). Compassion is not self-pity, but rather a willingness to a

32、ccept ones own pain and regret. Compassion allows us to be present with our pain, so we can acknowledge(承认) it and let it go.12. What can we conclude from the passage?A. We must show great respect for othersB. We should love ourselves in order to get loveC. We should overcome any difficultyD. We mus

33、t have mercy on everyone13. According to the passage, most people .A. have a dependable way to create love in their livesB. keep their self-respect hidden in their heartsC. are longing to get love from family or friendsD. are waiting for chances to give love to others14. When you realize you have ma

34、de a mistake, .A. you should blame yourself for what you have doneB. you should find a way to bring joy to othersC. you should face a mirror for a long timeD. you should learn a lesson from your mistake15. What is the authors purpose in writing the passage?A. To show how smartly he can love himselfB

35、. To give advice on how to love ourselvesC. To warn us not to be lost in self-pityD. To express a special love for the readers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。Life is full of surprise and events that sometimes change ones daily routine(日常事务). Some of them might be good a

36、nd pleasant. 16 The unexpected events may cause you anxiety and stress. So you need to find some ways to be less affected by them. 17 Even if you lived the same kind of life, doing the same things day after day, there could be unexpected events. So you need to realize that such events cant be avoide

37、d and you need to be prepared for them. In this way, youll find it easier to deal with whatever happens in your life.Have a positive attitude. Not all unexpected events are bad. 18 For example, even getting fired for work could finally turn out well, as you might find a more satisfying job.Always fo

38、cus on the present moment, learning from it and making use of new changes that come your way. In other words, make good use of the present moment, instead of thinking about what you lost, or how bad the situation is. 19 .Introduce small changes into your life. 20 You can try eating a different break

39、fast or drink tea in the morning instead of coffee, or do things that you usually do, but in a different way.A. This is useless and is a waste of time.B. Admit the fact that unexpected events are part of life.C. However, there are some that are bad and unpleasant.D. Think before speaking when facing

40、 unexpected events.E. This will help you deal more easily with unexpected events.F. Sometimes what seems like a problem could be a good thing.G. It would be much more useful to think about the new situation.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分40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

41、选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I grew up in a small town and the main entertainment was Friday night high school football. It was just a sleepy little town where parents wanted to raise their children away from 21 and danger of a big city, and where teenagers like me 22 leaving to find something bigger and better.A

42、ll that 23 one summer night. My friend Lisa, Martin and Tyler held a party for my eighteenth birthday at Lisas house. As they kept 24 alcohol to me I was pretty drunk. I asked Tyler to take me home. With some 25 , we made it out to his car and drove home. News came next morning. Kim, my friend 26 we

43、 were five years old, was killed in a car accident. That night after Tyler and I left, Kim, who was 27 more drunk than me, got into her car and 28 towards the highway to go home. She was driving on the wrong side of the road and never saw the truck coming. The driver didnt see her 29 to avoid the ca

44、r. They hit head on. Kim died immediately, and the driver was thrown 30 the truck windshield(挡风玻璃) and died a week later.Whenever I 31 back on that day, I cant help thinking that it was my 32 to drink so much that night, otherwise things would be different. I know Kim 33 the choice to drink and driv

45、e that night, but a part of me will always feel 34 for what happened.I may not change the 35 with my story, but I do hope that I can make people 36 the responsibility that they have to themselves and others by 37 it. Dont ever think that your choices are yours 38 . Every choice is like a stone dropp

46、ed into 39 water-each ripple(波纹) represents someone who your choice 40 . Thats quite an influence, isnt it?21.A. deathB. fashionC. crimeD. challenge22.A. succeeded inB. dreamed ofC. applied forD. approved of23.A. happenedB. continuedC. changedD. remained24.A. sendingB. deliveringC. takingD. handing2

47、5.A. pleasureB. difficultyC. hopeD. method26.A. beforeB. untilC. whenD. since27.A. constantlyB. frequentlyC. clearlyD. equally28.A. headedB. walkedC. pushedD. fled29.A. in troubleB. in timeC. in dangerD. in place30.A. aboveB. belowC. intoD. through31.A. lookB. holdC. keepD. get32.A. desireB. faultC.

48、 rightD. chance33.A. facedB. avoidedC. regrettedD. made34.A. responsibleB. disappointedC. embarrassedD. sensitive35.A. townB. partyC. worldD. environment36. A. explainB. escapeC. limitD. realize37. A. rememberingB. sharingC. declaringD. stopping38.A. aloneB. finallyC. apartD. perhaps39.A. cleanB. de

49、epC. stillD. fresh40.A. affectsB. inspiresC. attractsD. benefits第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。We have to admit that happiness and work do not tend to go hand in hand. A 2016 Gallup study(民意调查), 41 reported some relative data from more than 180 million people, found that j

50、ust 13% of us consider ourselves to be “happily engaged at work”. 42 (compare) with unhappy people, happy ones are six times more energetic. The good news is that just 50% of happiness 43 (influence) by genetics, and the rest is up to you. When it comes 44 making yourself happy, you need to learn 45

51、 works for you. Once you discover this, everything else tends to fall into place. And making yourself happy not only improves your 46 (perform), but is also good for your health. 47 important skill that happy people tend to have in common is emotional intelligence(EQ). At TalentSmart, weve tested th

52、e EQs of more than a million people and know what makes high EQ people. So, we will keep 48 (dig) until we find the ways that emotionally 49 (intelligence) people create 50 own happiness at work.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分20分）第一节 短文改错（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、删除或

53、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。Last Monday, my classmate and I saw some people gathering in our way to school. In order to see what was happening, so we got close enough and found an old woman lie on the ground.

54、 The people around her just stand there, watching and chatting. We were worried about her and decided to take her to the hospital immediate. It turned out that she lost her balance but fell. She had to stay in hospital, so we called her family. Soon his son came and thanked us by offering us money.

55、We refused money and left. Hurried to school, we found we were late. To our delight though, our teacher praised us for that we had done and we felt very proud.第二节 书面表达（满分10分）假定你是李华，你的美国笔友David对你校开设的一些选修课（optional course）非常感兴趣，来信向你询问有关事宜。请根据以下内容提示给他写封回信。1.选修课程包括：英语戏剧（drama），模型制作（model making）等；2.每门课程

56、的优点；3.你希望增加的课程及理由。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear David,YoursLi Hua山西省大同市第三中学2017-2018学年高二4月月考英语试题参考答案1-5:BDADD6-10:BCCAA11-15:BBCDB16-20: CBFAE21-25:CBCDB26-30: DCABD31-35: ABDAC36-40:DBACA语法填空:41. which42. Compared43. is influenced44. To45. What46. performance47. An48. digging

57、49. Intelligent50. their短文改错:1. in our way to in on2. so we get close . 去掉so3. an old man lie.lie lying4. just stand there . stand stood5. . the hospital immediate .immediate immediately6. . her balance but fell.but and7. Soon his son came . his her8. We refused money.money 前面加the/his9. Hurried to s

58、chool.HurriedHurrying 10. for that we had .that what写作:Dear David,Im glad that youre interested in the optional courses in our school. Students in our school are free to choose some special courses according to their interest. There are many courses for them to choose from, such as English drama, or

59、 model making. Here is more information.If you want to improve your oral English, English drama may be the first choice. It is a good chance to practice not only oral English, but also performing skills. What about model making? You will be amazed by the science world and become interested in it.For me, a painting course can be added, because some of the students like drawing so much. I hope these courses would be helpful and each student would enjoy a bright and colorful school life here!Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua