湖北省武穴中学2011-2012学年高二2月月考英语试题.doc

1、高考资源网（ ），您身边的高考专家第一部分：听力理解（共两节，30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）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。1When does this bank close?AAt 5:00.BAt 4:30.CAt 6:00.2What will the two speakers do?AHave a drink in the garden.BHave a rest in the bedroom.CStay

2、 in the living room.3How does the man go to work?AOn foot.BIn his car.CBy bus.4Where will the man go?ATo the police station.BTo this street corner.CTo the downtown.5What is the woman doing?ALooking at the map.BAsking the way to the station.CChecking into the Grand Hotel.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面

3、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68题。6 What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?AWriter and reader.BTeacher and student.CInterviewer and interviewee.7How long did it take Tina to write the

4、 story?AA whole day.BAbout two hours.CNinety minutes.8What do we know about the story?AIts about Fred.BIts about parties.CIts about success.听第7段材料，回答第911题。9Which museum will they go to?AThe art museum.BThe Childrens Museum.CThe science museum.10Who is Andy?AHenrys brother.BThe womans husband.CThe wo

5、mans father.11How will they go to the museum?AOn foot.BBy bus.CBy car.听第8段材料，回答第1214题。12Where will they have dinner tonight?AIn the hotel.BAt home.CAt a restaurant nearby.13What kind of food are they going to eat?AChinese food.BFrench food.CEnglish food.14How many seats will the man book?AThree.BFou

6、r.CFive.听第9段材料，回答第1517题。15What is Janes problem?AWhether to study or to get a job.BWhich university to choose.CHow to find a good way to have fun.16What subject do Janes parents want her to study?AEnglish.BLaw.CPhysics.17What might Jane do in the end?AGet a job.BGo to university.CWork for a few year

7、s before going to university.听第10段材料，回答第1820题。18When should people leave their mobile phones at home according to the speaker?AWhen watching a film.BWhen at school.CWhen having a meeting.19What should you do when you need to make a call in a meeting?AGet the phone quickly.BDo as you like.CLeave the

8、room.20What is the text mainly about?AHow to use a new mobile phone.BMobile phones in modern life.CMobile phone rules in public places.第二部分 词汇知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节 多项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。21Seans strong love for his country is _ in his recently published poems.Arejected Bappo

9、inted Creflected Dadapted 22A cat in London has been taking a bus regularly. The driver even knows where to this special passenger. Aset down Bset aside Cpick out Dcut out23Most people are bringing down the price of housing because its too high for them. Ain favor of Bin honour of Cin need of Din ch

10、arge of 24With no better way to express feelings of love and , its easy to see why everyone turns to the flower shop on Mothers Day. Ainspiration Bappreciation Csatisfaction Dambition25After careful consideration, I decide to my current post so as to realize my long-held dream. Aignore Bresign Cobey

11、 Dabolish26Modern society is built on the concept that all human beings are born free and equal in _ and rights. Aquality Bability Cidentity Ddignity 27It is a mainly dry country with only a few coastal areas that have _ rainfall to support a large population. Adesperate Baccessible Cappropriate Dad

12、equate28Bob, get this film _ quickly. I want to know if this camera works well. Awashed Bprinted Cdeveloped Dshown29It seems that most educators _ of the plan for Advanced Assessment for Admission, which gives rise to a complete reform of College Entrance Exams. Aconsist Bapprove Ccomplain Ddream30S

13、unny was put in prison last week for that robbery.He who keeps doing bad is _ to come to ruin.Alikely Beasy C bound Daccessible第二节 完形填空 （共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从3150各题所给的四个选项 (A，B，C和D)，选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。“A robbery.” a voice came from the radio. John was driving home late last night from a tri

14、p, and now he was having trouble staying 31 . He turned 32 the radio and tried to fix his attention on the 33 , but his eyes kept on closing.It was 34 that he noticed the hitchhiker (搭便车者) by the road. 35 even thinking about what he was doing, he stopped the car.“To Midrille?” “Get in.” The hitchhik

15、er got in and immediately John was 36 that he had picked him up. The young man 37 a strange face and long hair. When John asked him questions about himself, he changed the 38 .John 39 the news. He began to sweat and his thoughts 40 nervously to all the money he was 41 .At the next small town he stop

16、ped his car and said, “Im so 42 that I cant drive you to Midrille. I think Ill find a 43 and spend the night.”The young man slowly 44 into his pocket. “This is it!” thought John. At that 45 moment he considered shouting for help, but instead of a gun, the hitchhiker pulled out several 46 . “Oh, no.

17、I dont want your money. Just get out. Okay?”The young man looked 47 . He insisted on 48 John the money. John watched until his 49 had disappeared from sight, then stepped on the 50 and drove out of town.31. A. asleepB. earlyC. strongD. awake32. A. on B. offC. up D. over 33. A. outside B. news C. spe

18、ed D. way 34. A. there B. earlier C. then D. moment35. A. Without B. After C. By D. For36. A. happy B. sad C. angry D. sorry37. A. wore B. owned C. hadD. made38. A. place B. subject C. question D. face39. A. remembered B. thought C. heard D. forgot40. A. got B. arrived C. changed D. turned41. A. pay

19、ing B. having C. carrying D. borrowing42. A. afraid B. hungry C. cold D. sleepy43. A. restaurant B. shop C. hotel D. station44. A. reached B. forced C. got D. put45. A. important B. very C. long D. short46. A. knives B. photos C. handkerchiefs D. bills47. A. frightened B. puzzled C. worried D. curio

20、us48. A. giving B. passing C. handing D. returning49. A. robber B. friend C. passenger D. thief50. A. door B. gas C. window D. motor第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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。AZach, Neff, 27-year-old with Down syndrome, hugs most everybody, repeatedly in his class. He tells teac

21、hers he loves them.“I told Zach we are putting him on a hug dietone to say hello and one to say goodbye,” said Joyce, who helped start a new program at the University of Central Missouri that serves students with mental disabilities. The hope is to improve social skills, like living in the dormitory

22、 and going to classes with non-disabled classmates and to help students like Neff be more independent and get better jobs.College life was largely off-limits for students with such disabilities before, but thats no longer the case. Students with Down syndrome and other conditions that can result in

23、intellectual disabilities are leaving high school more academically prepared than ever and are ready for the next step: college.Eight years ago, there were only 4 programs in university that allowed them to experience college life with extra help from tutors. As of last year, there were more than 25

24、0 programs across the US.The college programs for these students vary. Generally the aim is to support the students as they take regular classes with non-disabled students. One program in Idaho offers classes in drama, art and sign language. Students on other campuses can improve their computer skil

25、ls or take child development classes.Historically, adults with mental disabilities have been limited to jobs in fast restaurants, cleaning or in so-called “sheltered workshops”, where they work with other disabled people and often earn low wages.With additional training, they can go on to do everyth

26、ing from being a librarian to doing data-entry work in an office.Back at the University of Central Missouri, Neff is grateful for it allnew friends, the chance to try out for a school play, review his computer skills and even take a bowling class with non-disabled students.“Its an answer to my praye

27、r that I am here,” he said, “I always wanted to do this.”51. According to the passage, the college programs mainly aim at enabling mentally-disabled students to .A. improve social skills and live a normal lifeB. become independent and get better jobsC. take regular classes with non-disabled students

28、D. get academically prepared to enter college52. The passage indicates that the new program at the University of Central Missouri can teach the mentally-disabled .A. to operate computersB. to direct school playsC. to master sign languageD. to draw pictures53. What is likely to be the main idea of th

29、e passage?A. Disabled students shouldnt be looked down on.B. All students have equal access to college education.C. More disabled students should be admitted to universities.D. More youths with mental disabilities can go to college.54. Which word can best indicate Neffs feeling about the new program

30、?A. Lucky.B. Thankful.C. Content.D. Optimistic.BOne day, a young man was cleaning out his late grandfathers belongings when he came across a bright red envelope. Written on the front were the words, To my grandson. Recognizing his grandfathers handwriting ,the boy opened the envelope. A letter insid

31、e read: Dear Ronny, Years ago you came to me for help .You said, Grandpa, how is it that youve accomplished so much in your life? Youre still full of energy, and Im already tired of struggling. How can I get that same enthusiasm that youve got? I didnt know what to say to you then. But knowing my da

32、ys are numbered, I figure that I owe you an answer. So here is what I believe. I think a lot of it has to do with how a person looks at things. I call it keeping your eyes wide open. First ,realize that life is filled with surprises, but many are good ones .If you dont keep watching for them, youll

33、miss half the excitement. Expect to be thrilled once in a while ,and you will be. When you meet up with challenges, welcome them. Theyll leave you wiser ,stronger, and more capable than you were the day before .when you make a mistake ,be grateful for the things it taught you . Determine to use that

34、 lesson to help you reach your goals. And always follow the rules. Even the little ones. When you follow the rules, life works. If you think you ever really get by with breaking the rules, youre only fooling yourself. Its also important to decide exactly what you want. Then keep your mind focused on

35、 it, and be prepared to receive it. But be ready to end up in some new places too. As you grow with the years, youll be given bigger shoes to fill. So be ready for endings as well as challenging beginnings. Sometimes we have to be brave enough to move from the familiar to the unfamiliar .Life isnt j

36、ust reaching peaks, Part of it is moving from one peak to the next .If you rest too long in between, you might be tempted to quit .Leave the past in the past .Climb the next mountain and enjoy the view. Dump things that weigh you down emotionally and spiritually. When an old resentment, belief, or a

37、ttitude becomes heavy ,lighten your load. Drop those hurtful attitudes that slow you down and drain your energy. Remember that your choices will create your successes and your failures. So consider all the pathways ahead, and decide which ones to follow. Then believe in yourself, get up, and get goi

38、ng. And be sure to take breaks once in a while .Theyll give you a renewed commitment to your dreams and a cheerful, healthy perception of the things that matter the most to you . Most important of all. never give up on yourself. The person that ends up a winner is the one who resolves to win. Give l

39、ife everything youve got, and life will give its best back to you. Love always,Grandpa55The underlined part “But knowing my days are numbered” implies that .Ahis grandpa could count daysBhis grandpas each day was importantChis grandpa knew he was dyingDhis grandpa was eager to tell the young man56Wh

40、y did the young mans grandpa write this letter? Because .Ahe wanted to recall his whole lifeBhe wanted to tell his grandson how great he was Che wanted to explain how to keep energyDhe wanted to show how to succeed57The young mans grandpa may agree .Ahow a person looks at things has nothing to do wi

41、th ones futureBwe should be thankful for what mistakes teach usCsuccessful life is just reaching peaksDIts not so important to decide exactly what you want58According to the passage, .Alearning to give up is very importantBwed better stay in the familiarCobeying little rules doesnt matterDtaking bre

42、aks once in a while is good to usCWhen it comes to your skin, there is an extremely important fact that you must keep in mind: Your skin is the largest organ of your body. As an obvious result, skin health and maintenance(保养) is vital. Your skin does everything from protecting you from the elements

43、to assisting you with breathing. Your skin keeps your body hydrated and regulates your bodys temperature. In the end, this really is only the beginning of all of the various vital functions that your skin provides to you.Despite the extreme importance of a persons skin, the reality is that many peop

44、le simply do not pay much attention to issues relating to the health of their skin. With that in mind, there are some prime tips and pointers that you must always keep in mind when it comes to the health and protection of your skin.Protection against harmful rays from the sun is one of the most impo

45、rtant steps that you need to take. With this in mind it is vitally important that you make certain you use solid protection when you go out into the sun.Your diet also has a direct impact on the health of your skin. The most important aspect of your diet in relation to the health of your skin is to

46、make certain that you eat a proper amount of food items that contain the proteins and nutrients necessary for cellular maintenance, repair and regeneration(再生). With this in mind, your skin cells actually rely on a sufficient amount of carbohydrates.Water is also important to the health of your skin

47、. While you certainly have heard it before, it actually is true that you should drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of fresh and pure water each and every day. There are many health benefits to be derived from drinking water daily, including maintaining healthy skin.Finally, when it comes to the he

48、alth of your skin today and into the future you should avoid smoking all together. In addition, you should drink alcohol only in moderation. Both smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can negatively impact the health of your skin in significant ways.59The underlined part in the first paragraph p

49、robably means .Aprevent your body from becoming dryBmake your body take in waterClet your body keep smoothDhave your body stay warm60How many tips does the writer give to protect the skin?A3.B4.C5.D6.61Which of the following can help maintain the health of skin?ADrink as much water as possible every

50、 day.BUse solid protection when going out into the sun.CNever drink alcohol.DSmoke less.62Which can be used as the title of the passage?ASkin the largest organ of our body.BTips for soft and smooth skin.CGood habits and skin health.DHow to keep our skin healthy.DShe handed me a five-dollar bill thro

51、ugh the car window, then turned and walked away. I didnt know her name, nor where she was going, but I knew I would never forget that lady stranger who generously saved me from a lot of frustration and walking a mile or more to my destination.That day, my husband, Lea, and I were already half an hou

52、r late for an important conference. We had taken the wrong fork on the expressway, and found ourselves stuck in traffic that was backed up for four miles due to a serious accident.When we finally were able to exit, we tried to find parking lots near the hosting hotel. But, by now, they were all full

53、. Plus, neither of us had brought change; all we had was a twenty-dollar bill. When we did find some space in a lot two blocks away from the conference, we were unable to pay the automated（自动化的）box for parking. So we needed five dollars.We asked several people approaching the pay box if they could c

54、hange a twenty.“NO”,“No”were their answers. So, dejected, we walked back to our car, got inside, and started to back out. We were going to look for other parking spots on the street, which would surely have taken us a longer distance away.Just then, one of the people we had spoken with tapped on the

55、 window on the passenger side. It was a medium-sized woman, who was all bundled up （穿得暖暖的）in jacket and scarf, wearing jeans and boots. Surprised, I was unwilling, at first, to roll the window down. What could she possibly want? I lowered the window just enough to hear what the woman had to say. Thr

56、ough the cracked window, she shoved a five-dollar bill.“I dont have change,”she said, “but here is an extra five-dollar bill. Use it to pay for your parking spot.”I was floored! Was this woman, whom Id never seen before, actually giving me this much money? Yes, that was exactly what she was doing! S

57、he wouldnt take the check I offered her for the cash. She just walked away.63. Which of the following is not the reason why the author and her husband was late?A. There was not a parking not.B. They had trouble paring their car.C. They took a wrong turning. D. They were stuck in traffic due to an ac

58、cident.64. The problem the author had in parking their car was that .A. they had no five-dollar bill available B. neither of them had enough moneyC. they couldnt pay for parking by check D. all parking lots were full65. The underlined word “dejected” in Paragraph 4 probably means .A. embarrassed B.

59、confusedC. worried D. disappointed 66. Why was the author unwilling to roll down the window? A. She was frustrated for coming too late.B. She didnt know what the woman would do.C. She didnt expect to talk to a stranger.D. She feared the woman would beg for money.EAgricultural scientists in Switzerla

60、nd have demonstrated the long-term effects of organic farming methods. Organic farms use no man-made chemicals to increase crops or control insects and diseases. The scientists say the organic methods improved the health of the soil and used half as much energy.Scientists at the Research Institute o

61、f Organic Agriculture in Frick, Switzerland, supervised the study. The Swiss scientists compared the effects of organic and traditional farming methods over a period of more than twenty years They grew crops on four fields of land in Switzerland.Traditional farming methods were used in two fields. O

62、rganic farming methods were used in others. The scientists grew potatoes, barley, winter wheat, beets and clover(苜蓿). The crops, planting methods, and soil use were similar in all the fields studied.The study sound that the organic fields produced about twenty percent fewer crops than the other fiel

63、ds. However, the farmers used less fertilizer and energy on the organic fields. They found the organic fields were healthier.The scientists say the organic fields had more nutrients in the soil. The soils in the organic fields also had more biological activity than the other fields. The organic fiel

64、ds had more helpful organisms and a larger number of different organisms. The organic fields had almost two times as many insects, including helpful insects. In traditional farming, chemicals designed to kill harmful insects also killed helpful ones.Organic farming is becoming increasingly popular i

65、n some countries. Many people believe that eating organic food is more healthful than eating food grown with chemicals. Some people are willing to pay more money to buy organic food.67. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The Swiss scientists grew crops in six fiel

66、ds of land in Switzerland.B. Organic farms use man-made chemicals to increase crops or control insects and diseases.C. The scientists found the traditional farming fields were healthier than the organic fields.D. Organic farming is more and more popular as people believe organic food is healthier.68

67、. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Organic food can be more expensive than traditional food.B. People will never buy traditional food any more.C. Most people have accepted organic food.D. the traditional food does great harm to peoples health.69. Why are there more insects in organic

68、fields than in traditional fields?A. Because organic fields use fewer chemicals.B. Because organic fields have more biological activity.C. Because organic fields are environment friendly.D. Because organic fields have more nutrients in the soil.70. What would be the best title for the text?A. The re

69、sult of a study B. Organic food, healthier foodC. Organic farming, a popular way of farming D. Traditional farming, less insects第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分50分）第一节：完成句子（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下列各小题，根据汉语提示，用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子，并将答案写在答题卡上的相应题号后。71. _, the old lady went to the hospital to have a thorough medical test. (ac

70、company)由女儿陪同着，这位老妇人去医院进行全面的体检。72. Not until I promised to guarantee my safety _ of my renting an apartment . (meet)直到我答应保证安全，我才得到父母的同意允许我租房。73. Twenty percent of the people on earth are reported _ water. (access)据报道地球上20%的人喝不上洁净的饮用水。74. _ is that the rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate

71、. (alarm)让人们担心的是，热带雨林正以惊人的速度消失。75. You neednt have spoken of the matter to her again last night. She would rather you . (leave)昨晚你没必要跟她又提起这件事，她更愿意你别管她。76. Soft music is pleasant _, especially when you feel stressed out. (worth)轻音乐听着让人愉悦，尤其是当你觉得紧张的时候。77. _ for one year, she went to Africa and began a

72、 new life there. . (divorce)与丈夫离婚一年后， 她去了非洲，在那里开始了新的生活。78. Experts think _ to have a proper drinking alcohol. (benefit n.)专家认为适量饮酒有益健康。79. Every Chinese will never forget the day of October 24th, 2007, _ the successful launch of ChangE I. (witness)每一个中国人永远忘不了2007年10月24日，那一天见证了嫦娥一号的成功发射。80. The quali

73、ty-oriented education, _, is being carried out around the country. (attach)老师们非常重视素质教育，现在它正在全国范围内开展。第二节：短文写作（共1题；满分30分)作为一名学生，你肯定经历过多次考试，体验过成功，也遭遇过失败。请你根据提示内容，简要概括学生中普遍存在的对考试失败的两种态度，并结合自身实际，说明你的观点。积极态度消极态度你的看法当考试失败时，鼓励自己，分析考试失败的原因。当考试结果不尽如人意时，情绪低落，丧失信心，不再继续努力。注意：1、题目自拟；2、词数120左右，可适当发挥。高二月考英语参考答案短文写作Failure Is the Mother of Success欢迎广大教师踊跃来稿，稿酬丰厚。