高二英语下期第一次月考

2010-2011学年下期高二第一次月考英语试题2011-3-24第一部分：英语知识运用第一节 单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）1. To meet the requirement, youd better _ at least an hour each day for practising your writing skills. A. set off B. set out C. set aside D. set down2. Which side do you think is most likely to _ the deal ? A. benefit B. benefit from C. be beneficial D. be beneficial to 3. Compared with adults, children _ the new surroundings better. A. come to B. turn to C. adapt to D. contribute to 4. In order to look after her sick mother , Mary decided to resign _as a general manager in the company. A. her duty B. the power C. the post D. her position5. -Didnt you explain it to him ? -I did , but God knows what he _. A. had thought B. thought C is thinking D. was thinking6. Sometimes, while living in a foreign country , one _ special dish from home. A. wishes B. desires C. cooks D. brings7. I keep medicines on the top shelf, which is out of the childrens _. A. reach B. hand C. hold D. place8. In order to achieve what they hoped the parents urged their son _ make greater effort. A. with B. on C. of D. to 9. How _ you copy his wearing pattern ? You know, what he wears is really out of date. A. should B. could C. would D. will10.-Mr president , do you plan to educate your two daughers to be officials ? -To tell you the truth , I hope they can do whatever _their interests. A. fits B. maches C. suits D. needs11.Many people _ the car accident , it was not difficult to investigate it. A. having witnessed B. were witnessing C. witnessed D. had witnessed12.As time goes on , some customs _ in the countryside now refresh again. A. left B. thrown C. forgotten D.abandoned13 _ I got up this morning, someone rang me up. A. At the moment B. In no time C. The moment D. In the moment14. The meeting will begin in an hour; _ lets have a rest. A. on the meantime B. at the same time C. in the meantime D. on the meanwhile15 -I thought you would be content with the job I do now. - _ I would rather you changed it for another. A. Im afraid not. B. You are wrong C. Quite right. D. Thats what I thought.第二节 完形填空 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）Knowing how much her own children loved presents at Christmas, Ann Sutton, a social worker, always tried to seek help for one or two poor families. This year, Kinzie, Anns seven-year-old daughter, was _16_that Santa Claus would make a special visit to a young mother named Ashley who worked in a factory and was_17_ her 12-month-old son, Evan, and her 12-year-old brother, Kenny, by herself. At a _18_ dinner, the phone rang. A representative from a local charity was calling to say that the _19_Ann had requested for Ashley had been cancelled. No Santa Claus, no presents, nothing. Ann saw the cheer fade away from her childrens faces at the news. Without a word, she_20_down from her chair and ran from the room. Now, it didnt feel much _21_ Christmas anymore. Kinzie returned, her face set with determination. She had opened up her piggy _22_, and now she counted out the coins and broken dollar _23_ , one by one, onto the dining table: $3.30. Everything she had.“Mom,” she told Ann, “I know its not much._24_ , maybe this will buy a present for the baby.”Then_25_everyone was reaching into pockets and purses. Adding to Kinzies gift became a game, with everyone _26_for loose change. By the time the search ended, there was a small mountain of bills and a neat pile of coins. The_27_ : $130, plenty for a Christmas for three. “God multiplied your gift,” Ann said to Kinzie. That evening, Kinzie went with her mother and sister to _28_the money. On Christmas Eve, Ann _29_through the pouring rain to the small cottage where the family lived. When Ashley opened the door, Ann stood under her umbrella and_30_the astonished woman a merry Christmas. Then she began to _31_the gifts from the car, handing them to Ashley one by one. Ashley laughed in disbelief, and still the presents came. Ann abandoned the umbrella, and the young woman joined her in the rain, passing gifts _32_to Kenny. “Please, can I open up just one tonight?” he begged. Soon both women were _33_ to the skin, and surprise had turned to something _34_, the kind of joy that brought them close to tears. Reflecting on a little girls generosity, Ashley says she hopes shell one day be able to do something similar for someone else in _35_. “Kinzie could have used that money for herself, but she gave it away,” Ashley says. “Shes the type of kid Id like my son to grow up to be.”16. A. disappointedB. pleased C. surprised D. puzzled17. A. raisingB. teachingC. helpingD. protecting18. A. sorrowfulB. joyfulC. pitifulD. grateful19. A. rewardB. jobC. aidD. prize20. A. kneltB. fellC. rolledD. slipped 21. A. likeB. atC. over D. for22. A. pocketB. caseC. basketD. bank 23. A. checksB. billsC. receiptsD. signs24. A. SoB. AndC. ButD. or25. A. hopefullyB. luckilyC. obviouslyD. suddenly 26. A. huntingB. strugglingC. rushingD. trading27. A. goalB. budgetC. totalD. maximum28 A. spendB. saveC. distributeD. collect29. A. lookedB. droveC. wanderedD. walked30. A. owedB. offeredC. broughtD. wished 31. A. unloadB. separateC. divideD. choose 32. A. outB. insideC. downD. up33. A. wetB. excitedC. closeD. familiar34. A. sadderB. heavierC. wilderD. deeper 35. A. vainB. storeC. needD. touch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中，选出最佳选项。AVampires (吸血鬼)Vampire stories go back thousands of years. The acts we now associate with vampires,such as rising from the grave and drinking blood, were popularized by eastern European stories. Most early cultures created stories to explain things they didnt understand. For example, hair and nails continue to grow after people die, which has already been proved possible by modern science.These facts were unknown to most people in the 19th century, however. As a result, the legends surrounding such mysteries were kept alive. Count Dracula .In 1897, Irish writer Bram Stokers novel Dracula was published, spreading the vampire stories to a mass audience. In the novel, the Count Dracula of Transylvania, a 500-year-old vampire, has drunk his country dry and must move to England in search of new victims. Dracula means “son of the dragon” or “son of the devil” in Romania. Werewolf .The story of a half-man, half-wolf beast is as old as that of vampires, and almost as varied. In most werewolf stories, however, a beast would silently enter settlements at night and steal a young child or an animal. The most common explanation of werewolf stories is that the beast was usually an ordinary wolf. The genetic disorder, which causes too much body hair, may also have helped to popularize the story. Frankenstein .This is a fictional scientist created by British writer Mary Shelly in 1818. Dr Frankenstein lives in a castle and is so addicted to making living beings from parts of dead bodies that he refuses to marry.The story of Frankenstein may have been planted in Shellys mind since she visited Castle Frankenstein in Germany, where an alchemist(炼金术士) tried to do experiments with the aim of making people live longer.The Invisible Man . In HG Wells 1897 story, a young scientist called Griffin, manages to make himself invisible. But he cannot find a way to become visible again. He then wants to make use of his super power but finally has gone mad. Wells tale owes a great debt to Greek philosopher Platos book Republic. 36. The best title for this passage should be _.A. Origins of Ghosts B. Tales of Horror C. Exciting Stories D. Science Fictions 37. The people in the 19th century did NOT know _.A. why vampires drank blood B. why dead people rose from the graveC. that vampires always kept their nailsD. that hair could continue to grow after people died 38. What do most of the werewolf stories have in common according to the passage?A. The beast often silently entered settlements at night and stole a little child.B. The werewolf was in genetic disorder and so had a lot of body hair.C. An ordinary wolf would enter settlements at night and steal a child. D. The beast was sometimes a half-man and sometimes a half-wolf. BThe first two and a half years of American control of the Panama Canal were devoted only to preparation for human living. Energies were committed to establish suitable houses, hotels, and kitchens. Food supplies were built up and the ability of the existing Panama Railway system was increased. In addition, a large Panama Canal labor（港口） force was enrolled (招收) and organized under a civil government. With all this activity, the need for improved sanitation(卫生) soon became obvious . Improving the unclean conditions was one of the greatest difficulties in building the Panama Canal. Colonel William C. Gorgas stepped up and took charge of improving these sanitary(卫生的) and working conditions. With the leadership of Gorgas, many new departments of sanitation were founded. Separate departments each undertook different tasks. Some health departments were in charge of hospitals, others in the management of health matters, and still others took charge of sanitation inspections. Committees were also formed to look after the basic welfare of the laborers. The sanitation work included clearing land, establishing quarantine(检疫) facilities, and taking care of sick and injured laborers in hospitals. On top of this, an operation under Gorgas command aimed to destroy the yellow fever and malaria（疟疾）- carrying mosquitoes（蚊子）。The big wetlands surrounding the canal in certain areas were a great breeding(繁殖) ground for mosquitoes. In an attempt to solve some of the mosquito problems, the surrounding wetlands were drained(排干水) and filled. Various methods were used. This task was so big that the first two years of building the canal were largely dedicated to getting rid of the mosquitoes. In the end, these efforts were a success. By 1906, yellow fever was virtually wiped out in canal areas and the number of deaths caused by the other top disease, malaria, was also reduced significantly. With all these new health measures, the canal area has become one of the healthiest regions in the world. With the leadership of Gorgas, the department of sanitation helped to make the canal construction possible. 39. This passage is mainly about _. A. the health measures during the construction of the Panama Canal B. the leadership of Gorgas in the construction of the Panama CanalC. the first two years of American control in the Panama Canal D. the process of the construction of the Panama Canal40. Led by Gorgas, many departments were set up to do various tasks except _.A. inspect sanitation B. watch over health matters C. take charge of hospitals D. enroll labour force 41. What Colonel William C. Gorgas thought most important was to _.A. remove the grasses and bushes B. establish quarantine equipment C. destroy mosquitoes D. attend to sick laborers in hospitals42. The author tells the readers that _.A. yellow fever and malaria are caused by waters and wetlands B. the wiping out of yellow fever reduced the number of malaria deathsC. the climate in the canal areas was suitable for mosquitoes to growD. the two-year sanitation work stopped the outbreak of yellow fever CThree Cups of Tea is the true story of our time. In 1993, a young American mountain climber named Greg Mortenson walks into a tiny village high in Pakistans beautiful and poor Karakoram Himalaya region. Sick, exhausted, and depressed after failing to climb the summit of K2, Mortenson regains his strength and his will to live due to the generosity of the people of the village of Korphe. Before he leaves, he makes a promise that will completely change both the villagers lives and his ownhe will return and build them a school.The book describes how Mortenson kept this promise and many more in the high country of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The region is remote and dangerous as a breeding ground (滋生地) for terrorists. In the course of his work, Mortenson was taken prisoner and threatened with death. He suffered from local opposition, deep misunderstandings, jealousy, not to mention dangerous roads and extreme weather. But he believed strongly that balanced, non-extremist education, for boys and girls alike, is the most effective way to fight the violent discrimination（不公平，歧视） that breeds terrorist（恐怖主义）。 Today, Mortensons Central Asia Institute has constructed fifty-five schools, and his work continues.Mortenson first approached Karakoram as a climber and he never lost the mountaineers appreciation for the regions simple beauty and incredible physical challenges. His coauthor(合著者) David Oliver Relin skillfully described high-altitude landscapes. Gradually he transformed himself from a poor climber to a director of a helpful institute. In the course of this description, readers come to know Mortenson as a friend, a husband and father, a traveling companion, a son and brother, and also as an imperfect human being. Relin does not shy away from describing the mans annoying qualitieshis impatience, disorganization and sleeplessness. But Mortenson never asks others to make sacrifices that he has not already made himself time and time again.Pakistan and Afghanistan（阿富汗） appear in the news as the breeding grounds of terrorist training camps. In Three Cups of Tea, Mortenson and Relin take readers behind the headlines to reveal the true heart and soul of this region and to show how one mans promise might be enough to change the world.43. Greg Mortenson promised to build a school for the villagers of Korphe to _.A. show admiration for the regions beautyB. show appreciation for their generosity C. remember his physical challenges D. promote his strength and will to live44 Greg Mortenson has devoted so much to building schools because he believes that _.A. both boys and girls should be fairly educated B. people there must suffer a lot from terrorist attacksC. people there have to deal with opposition and misunderstandings D. education is the best way to fight discrimination that leads to terrorism45. The passage seems to think that the coauthor David Oliver Relin is _. A. straightforward and honest B. unhappy with Gregs behaviours C. good at describing a character D. embarrassed to admit Gregs mistake46. The writing purpose of the book Three Cups of Tea is to _.A. reveal the breeding grounds of terrorism B. share the true beauty of the region C. show the great power of ones promise D. inspire others to make sacrifices DIn a world where comparisons happen non-stop, it is difficult to look outside yourself and to ever be content with who you are. Theres always someone whos a bit better. The only solution is to reach inside and measure against what Warren Buffett calls your own inner yardstick. There is no more accurate measure for comparison than who you were yesterday, last week or last decade, when you were at your best. Nothing useful ever comes from comparison to others. Either you see yourself as better than someone and you get lazy, or you see someone else as better than you and you feel like all your hard work is for nothing. It is a fools game. None of us are inherently above or below the person next to us. We are who we are. Not one of us is exactly alike. The only direct and honest comparison is within yourself. Everything else is apples to oranges.My opinion is that you are only allowed to compare yourself to someone else if their life situation is the same as your own. Good luck finding that match. And one thing is for sure. No matter how hard you work and how dedicated you are, there will always be someone who can run a little faster, jump a little higher, score a little better or look a little nicer in a swimsuit. And if theres not, you can bet someone is coming up fast behind you. So how can you always win in life? Become your best competitor.The following are the reasons why you are your own best competitor. 1. You will always be motivated. Having an image of your most recent past limits is the perfect thing to push you to the next level. If you ran 7 flights of stairs yesterday, then do 8 today. Who cares if the guy next to you did 15? It doesnt make a bit of difference. You are a more fit person today than you were yesterday. Your own progress is all you need.2. You will continuously be your personal best. If you commit to a slightly higher standard of yourself every day, you will always be at the top of your game. And that game will only get better. But if for some reason you fall off your mark, you will always have the past image of your best performance to show you what youre capable of. Once youve done it, you know whats possible and then its just a matter of doing it again. 47. Through the passage the writer advises the readers to _.A. avoid comparison with othersB. work much harder C. pay attention to others progress D. make full use of motivation 48. If you want to be content with yourself, according to the author, you should _.A. see yourself better than othersB. measure accurately C. compare with yourselfD. be honest with yourself 49. Which of the following is certain to happen according to the author?A. Finding someone else who is in the same life situation as you are. B. Finding someone who runs faster and jumps higher than you.C. Finding someone who is hiding right behind you. D. Finding someone who almost always wins in their life. 50. What can help you up to higher level in your life according to the passage?A. Comparing yourself with the guy next to you.B. Thinking about your own progress.C. Promising to play a game every day.D. Thinking of your most recent past limits.第二节（共5小题，每题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。What is your favourite colour? Do you like yellow, orange, red? _51_. Do you prefer greys and blues? Then you are probably quiet, shy, and you would rather follow than lead. You tend to be pessimist. At least, this is what psychologists tell us, and they should know, because they have been seriously studying the meaning of colour preference, as well as the effect that colours have on human beings. _52_ . If you happen to love brown, you did so, as soon as you opened your eyes, or at least as soon as you could see clearly._53_. A yellow room makes most people feel more cheerful and more relaxed than a dark green one; and a red dress brings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day. _54_ . A black bridge over the Thames River, near London, used to be the scene of more suicides(自杀) than any other bridge in the area-until it was repainted green. The number of suicide attempts immediately fell sharply. Perhaps it would have fallen even more if the bridge had been done in pink or baby blue._55_. It is an established fact that factory workers work better, harder, and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black or grey.A. On the other hand, black is depressing.B. They tell us, among other facts, that we do not choose our favourite colour as grow up - we are born with our preference.C. The