山西省平遥县和诚高考补习学校2017_2018学年高二英语5月月考试题无答案2018061302107.doc

1、和诚中学2017-2018学年高二第二学期5月月考英语试卷考试时间：100分钟 满分：150分第二部分 阅读理解（共二节，满分60分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。AFlight Centre is a world-leading award-winning travel experience selling company, with stores in 14 countries throughout the world its pretty awesome! Due to our success and growth, we are looking

2、for an enthusiastic travel consultant (travel agent) in our popular Camden store. If you would love to start a career in travel sales, this could be the job youve been looking for!Learn about a diverse range of countries, including a focus on Australia (where Flight Centre was founded!)Earn excellen

3、t awards in addition to a high base salary of 20,000 (OTE of 28K)Fantastic store environmentGreat travel opportunitiesAward-winning benefitsDo you want to: Work in a successful travel sales environment? Sell amazing travel experiences? Build a customer portfolio? Develop a career within travel? Be r

4、ewarded for your hard work with a great salary?If so, this is the role for you. With outstanding training, Flight Centre literally offers you the world and opens doors to its management pathway.What we are looking for:A desire for salesPassion for travel (first-hand travel outside of Europe)Outstand

5、ing people skills to warm our customersHigh level of education (degree preferred)As our stores are open on the weekend and this can be the most popular time for our customers to visit, youll need to be prepared to work 3 out of 4 weekends (although you will only work 5 days a week).Our fantastic ben

6、efits include:In-house health and fitness team with free health screeningsFree health cash planEntitlement increase after 1 yearOpportunity to take 4-week travel leave every 2 yearsOpportunity to take 3-month vacationTax-free bike system Join us in our success and start selling incredible travel exp

7、eriences!21. Who might be interested in the passage?A. Those who often take flights. B. Those trained by professional organizations.C. Those who want to set up their own companies. D. Those who like travel sales.22. What does one need to do if he wants to apply for the position?A. Liking travelling

8、and have communication skills.B. Working only five days a week in most days.C. Having special training experience. D. Mastering several foreign languages.23. Which benefit is not mentioned for the position?A. Long free holidays with salaries. B. The opportunities of being promoted.C. Abroad training

9、 opportunities. D. Good working conditions and extra awards.BWe went out to dinner tonight to celebrate my daughters beautiful concert. We dont do this often because of our tight budget.I noticed a very tired mom in some kind of uniform come in with her three children, maybe about age 4 or 5. She lo

10、oked like she had just finished work. She sat with them quietly taking care of all their needs. Then I noticed, as soon as their finally food arrived, she took a bite of her food and then one of the kids had to go to the bathroom. They all left the table and she ushered them so lovingly especially a

11、fter what may have been a long day at work. I excused myself from the table and went quietly to hostess stand. I handed the hostess $15 and said, “Can you put this anonymously to that mom of 3s bill? I am hoping it covered at least the childrens meals.” The hostess had such a lovely smile and enthus

12、iasm for being in on this intention. I didnt stand around long as I didnt want anyone even my own family to know what was going on. I wanted it to be completely anonymous.For the rest of my meal I did all I could not to put any more attention directly on the table, as I didnt want her to suspect me

13、in the act.I thought about not sharing this story, but I feel like we are stealth, fierce each others candle holders and lighters- in our commitments to kindness, so it feels like I should share with you. Thanks for reading and thanks for all you do to inspire my heart to expand in greater kindness

14、and commitment to more and more random acts of kindness. It feels so wonderful to live in this type of world, one of abundance and kindness, instead of lack and self-service.24. What touched the author according to the passage?A. The warm atmosphere of dining out.B. A mother with tight budget treati

15、ng her children.C. The deep love between the working mother and children.D. The exhausted mother looking after children with so much care.25. What did the hostess think of the authors behavior?A. Funny. B. Appreciated. C. Puzzled. D. Suspected.26. Whats the purpose of sharing the story?A. To call on

16、 people to offer help to others. B. To share the happiness of giving.C. To build a beautiful and nice world. D. To collect money for the mom in the story.27. Which is the best title of the passage?A. A meaningful dinner B. A caring motherC. A warm kindness D. A generous hostessCOne day, a woman brou

17、ght a duck to see a vet(兽医). As she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope(听诊器) and listened to the birds chest.After a moment or two, the vet shook his head and sadly said he was sorry that her duck had passed away. But the woman didnt believe it and insisted that the vet sho

18、uld do some more testing on the duck.The vet rolled his eyes, turned around and left the room. He returned a few minutes later with a black dog. As the woman looked on in amazement, the dog stood on his back legs, put his front paws on the examination table and sniffed(嗅) the duck from top to bottom

19、. He then looked up at the vet with sad eyes and shook his head. The vet patted the dog on the head and took it out of the room.A few minutes later, he returned with a cat. The cat jumped on the table and also carefully sniffed the bird from head to foot. The cat sat back down, shook his head, meowe

20、d softly and went out of the room.The vet looked at the woman and said, “Im sorry, but as I said, this is definitely a dead duck.”The vet turned to his computer, pressed a few keys and produced a bill, which he handed to the woman. The ducks owner, still in shock, took the bill. “150 dollars！” she s

21、houted. “150 dollars just to tell me my duck is dead！”The vet shrugged, “Im sorry. If you had just taken my word for it, the bill would have been 20 dollars, but with the Lab Report and the Cat Scan, its now 150 dollars.”28. Which of the following is TRUE according to the article?A. At first, the ve

22、t didnt check the duck but a bird.B. The vet thought the duck was dead from the beginning.C. The woman believed what the vet said immediately.D. The woman was very happy to see the dog come in.29. Why did the vet take a dog and a cat into the examination room?A. To confirm the duck was dead. B. To g

23、ive them to the woman as pets.C. To comfort the woman. D. To ask them to save the ducks life.30. How was the woman likely to feel after being told why the bill was 150 dollars?A. Awkward. B. Disappointed. C. Scared. D. Angry.31. The passage is a(n) _A. news report B. advertisement C. joke D. reviewD

24、Koalas are pictured everywhere in Australia-on cleaning products, on “boxes of chocolate, on sports team shirts. Yet the animals live only in pockets along the east coast. They once inhabited the entire coastline. The koala population dropped after farmers cut down many of the forests where koalas l

25、ived, andhunters killed the animals for their fur. By the early 1900s, “koalas were basically shot out of south Australia,” says ecologist Bill Ellis, who studies the relationships among living things and their environments. I recently joined Ellis and his team in a forest on St Bees Island, 19 mile

26、s off the northeastern coast of Australia, with eight other volunteers. The island is a natural laboratory, yielding findings that may help protect koalas elsewhere on the continent. The volunteers searched the island for koalas in the blue gum trees. When we found a koala, we gathered information a

27、bout the trees in the area. Blue gum is a species of the eucalyptus tree in which the funny leaf eaters spend most of their time. Eucalyptus trees are native to Australia, and their leaves are the main food source for koalas. Although koalas can walk on the ground, they are better suited for life in

28、 the canopy, the high cover of branches and leaves in a forest. What has Elliss research told him so far? The population of St Bees seems to be healthy. Yet Ellis wonders whether the koalas might be heading for hard times. The island is overrun with wild goats, and Ellis thinks the goats are eating

29、the small blue gum trees. Without those trees, the koalas will run out of food in the future. Ellis hopes more research will help him understand how to protect the blue gum trees-and the koalas that depend on them. “I think thats what everyone is trying to do-to make a difference.” Ellis says.32. It

30、 can be inferred from the first paragraph that . A. koalas pictures can be found everywhere in the world B. koalas in Australia like to eat chocolate C. only in the east coast of Australia can you find koalas D. you can buy the pictures of koalas only in the east coast of Australia33. Which of the f

31、ollowing is TRUE about koalas? A. They usually hide in a cave. B. They feed on the leaves of blue gum trees. C. They prefer to walk on the ground. D. They dont adapt to the high cover of branches.34. What will Ellis most probably start to do next? A. To keep the population of St Bees healthy. B. To

32、kill all the goats on the island. C. To find some new foods for goats. D. To protect blue gum trees for koalas.35. The purpose of writing this passage is to . A. expect people to concern about the life of koalas B. record trip to Australia for watching koalas C. present some basic knowledge of koala

33、s life D. introduce the ecosystem of wildlife in Australia第二节 （共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。Setting goals can help you improve your study or work. So learning how to create realistic goals can help you succeed in school and in life.1. Setting yourself up for successDeter

34、mine what type of goal you want to set. There are many possible goals you could set, but the type of goal refers to how youll measure your progress. 36 Process goals focus on the work that youll do within a given time period. Outcome goals focus on the results of your work. 2. Identify the reasons w

35、hy your goal is important. 37 If thats the case, it may be important to remind yourself of why that goal is meaningful to you, and why you hope to achieve it. Reflecting on the outcome of that goal may help you stay more focused.3. 38 Some people work best when they know there is some type of reward

36、. Having a self-imposed reward system helps you stay motivated and track your progress. So youll know whether or not you deserve your treat for the day, week, month, or semester. 4. Give yourself a reasonable time frame. If youre working within a school calendar, the end of that semester might be th

37、e end of your time frame. However, theres still plenty of flexibility. It depends on what can be done and when it needs to be done. 39 5. Find support from friends, family, and teachers. 40 Not only will the people in your support network help you stay motivated, they can also celebrate with you onc

38、e youve accomplished your goal.A. Consider setting attractive rewards to motivate yourself.B. Set up a reward system to stay motivated.C. Having support can make a huge difference.D. The two main types are process goals and outcome goals.E. You wont get to enjoy your reward unless you accomplish rew

39、ard.F. Having a goal may not be enough to keep you motivated.G. Once you have a firm deadline, work your way to follow it.第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分60分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题四个选项（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。The first time I remember noticing the crossing guard was when he waved

40、to me as I drove my son to school. He _41_ me with a puzzleall because he waved to me like someone does_42_seeing a close friend. A big, _43_smile accompanied his wave. For the next few days I tried to_44_his face to see if I knew him. I didnt. Perhaps he had _45_me for someone else. By the time I f

41、elt satisfied with the _46_that he and I were strangers, we were greeting each other warmly every morning like old friends.Then one day the_47_was solved. As I _48_the school he was standing in the middle of the road_49_his stop sign. I was behind four cars._50_the kids had reached the safety of the

42、 sidewalk, he lowered his sign and let the cars _51_. To the first he waved and_52_in just the same way he had done to me over the last few days. The kids already had the window down and were happily waving their reply. The second car got the same _53_from the crossing guard, and the driver, a rigid

43、looking businessman, gave a brief, almost_54_wave back. Each following car of kids on their way to school _55_more cheerfully.Every morning I continued to watch the man with _56_. So far I havent seen anyone_57_to wave back. I find it interesting that one person can make such a(n)_58_ to so many peo

44、ples lives by doing one simple thing like waving and smiling warmly. His_59_brightened the start of my day. With a friendly wave and smiling face he had changed the_60_of the whole neighbourhood.41. A. hit B. disappointed C. presented D. bored42. A. on B. from C. during D. about43. A. false B. shy C

45、. shallow D. bright44. A. acknowledge B. study C. recognize D. explore45. A. praised B. blamed C. mistaken D. respected46. A. conclusion B. description C. evaluation D. introduction47. A. argument B. disagreement C. mystery D. accuracy48. A. withdrew B. approached C. passed D. left49. A. holding bac

46、k B. holding on C. holding up D. holding out50. A. Once B. Before C. Unless D. While51. A. in B. through C. out D. down52. A. cried B. cheered C. smiled D. gestured53. A. idea B. reply C. notice D. greeting54. A. awkward B. aggressive C. elegant D. patient55. A. came B. responded C. hurried D. playe

47、d56. A. authority B. frustration C. interest D. doubt57. A. fail B. try C. wish D. bother58. A. offer B. sacrifice C. promise D. difference59. A. effectiveness B. cheerfulness C. carefulness D. seriousness60. A. directories B. observations C. weaknesses D. feelings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

48、处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Tim Cook，the CEO of Apple，showed off their newest device，the Apple WatchMrCook said it was the most personal device Apple61 (create) The Apple Watch is a very small computer a person wears on his or her wristIt can do many of the same things62 an iPhoneThe apps are customized(定

49、制)for the watchIt is different than just seeing63 is on your phone Like a phone，you will be able to receive64 (call)on your wristMrCook smiled while65 (describe)this“Ive been wanting to do this since I was five years old，”he said.“The day is66 (final)here” The watches arrived in stores67 late AprilT

50、hey are sold at different prices，beginning at 349MrCook said the high-end model，the one68 (make)of 18-karat gold，is thousands of dollars One problem with Apple Watch is that you need an iPhone on your body，or nearby，69 (get)this watch to function fullyLike a phone，it also needs to be charged each ni

51、ght. It remains to be seen whether people really want to carry both a smart phone70 a smart watch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l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：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错

52、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。I love English so much. It is my favorite subject, because master a foreign language helps me to know more about the world. I always dreamed to travel around the world someday, so the first job is to learn English well. Since my teacher told me that there was an

53、English corner in the biggest square, I felt so exciting to go there. I found there was some foreigners and I felt nervous. At first, I just listened to them. Though I was eager to talk to them, but I was shy and afraid making stupid mistakes. One day, a foreigner talked to me, and she said she had

54、seen me many times and led me to talk to her. Her heart was beating fast, but I started to say out some English word. After a while, we talked natural. I made big progress and felt proud with myself.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）法国哲学家卢梭说过：“No Thanksgiving would be no virtue”（没有感恩就没有真正的美德。）如今社会上一些人缺乏感恩之心，少数人甚至在父母年老体弱时都不愿意赡养。请你结合自己的实际，谈几点父母值得你感恩的地方，以及将来你会做些什么来报答父母的养育之恩。注意：1.短文的开头已给出，但不计入总数。2.字数100字左右。（感恩-thanksgiving）Not only do our parents give us life, but they also give us endless love and support, always sharing our happiness and sorrow.