1、1高二英语月考试卷第二部分 阅读理解ADear students,Most of us get some exercise walking or riding our bikes to school, but that just is not enough. Why not get into shape by playing the most popular sport in the world soccer?Two weeks ago, Mr. Goldstein, the physical education teacher, posted a notice about an exciti
2、ng new soccer club (for Grades 10-12). To join, all you have to do is sign your name and be at school for the fun of it on Saturday mornings. Youll make new friends and share information about famous teams and playersMr. Goldstein will teach, so youll learn basic skills and new techniques to improve
3、 your game. Thats good news because soccer is a game you can love three seasons a year. The only time you cant play is when there is snow.However, it is hard to believe that only nineteen people signed up for the new club. Maybe kids dont want to give up their Saturday mornings. But if you think abo
4、ut how we spend Saturday mornings now, soccer looks good. Doing housework and watching TV are not as much fun as playing soccer with friends. If you didnt sign up because youve never played soccer before, dont worry. Beginners are welcome and Mr. Goldstein will give you more help.Just act now! The e
5、quipment is cheap. All you have to bring is your feet.The Students Union21. What can we learn about the club?A. It was probably started two weeks ago. B. It is available every day except on Saturdays.C. It was first set up for beginners. D. It is just open to students of Grade 12.22. What does the w
6、riter think of playing soccer?A. It is as interesting as watching TV. B. It makes people famous easily.C. It is a very dangerous game. D. It does students a lot of good.23. The writer writes the passage mainly to _.A. talk about how to be an excellent soccer player B. encourage the students to join
7、a soccer club C. advise the students to take more exercise D. introduce Mr. Goldstein to the students of Grades 10-12BI was attending a party one night and during the dinner, the man sitting next to me told a humorous story and spoke of the quotation: “Theres a divinity that shapes our ends. Rough-h
8、ew(粗凿) them we will.”The storyteller mentioned that the quotation was from the Bible. He was wrong. I knew that: I knew it positively. There couldnt be the slightest doubt about it. And so, to get a feeling of importance and display my high quality, I appointed myself as an unwelcome committee membe
9、r to correct him. He stuck to his guns. “What? From Shakespeare? Impossible! That quotation was from the Bible.”Frank Gammond, an old friend of mine, was seated at my left hand, who had devoted years to the study of Shakespeare, so the storyteller and I agreed to ask for his opinion. Frank listened,
10、 kicked me under the table and then declared, “Dale, you are wrong.”On our way home, I demanded an explanation from Frank, “Frank, you know the quotation was from Shakespeare.”“Yes, of course,” he replied. “But we were guests at a festival occasion. Why prove to a man he was wrong? Why not let him s
11、ave his face? He didnt ask for your opinion. He didnt want it. Why argue with him?” The man who said that taught me a lesson Ill never forget. I not only had made the storyteller uncomfortable, but had put my friend in an embarrassing situation. How much better it would have been if I hadnt become a
12、rgumentative.Nine times out of ten, an argument ends with each of the competitors more firmly convinced than ever that he is absolutely right. You cant win an argument. You cant because if you lose it, you lose it; if you win it, you lose it.24. At he party, the author tried to get a feeling of impo
13、rtance by_.A. telling a humorous story B. showing off his rich knowledgeC. teaching the storyteller a lesson D. correcting the storytellers mistake25. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 means that_.2A. the storyteller realized he was wrong B. the storyteller didnt change his mindC. the storytell
14、er felt sorry for what he said D. the storyteller wanted to fight with the author26. How did the author feel about the event that happened at the party in the end?A. Regretful. B. Thankful. C. Satisfied D. Confused.27. What does the author learn from his friend Frank?A. Have an open mind. B. Respect
15、 others opinion.C. Never get into argument. D. Avoid making mistakes in public.CMy teacher, Mr. August J. Bachmann, was the most influential teacher I ever had.I had gotten into trouble in his class: Another student had pushed me for fun, and I became angry and began to hit him. Mr. Bachmann stopped
16、 the fight, but instead of sending me to the office, he sat me down and asked a simple question: “Penna, why are you wasting your life? Why arent you going to college?“I didnt know anything about colleges or scholarships. No one had ever considered that a fatherless boy from the poorest neighborhood
17、 had a future. That day, instead of rushing off for lunch, he stayed and explained possible education options to me. At the end of our talk, he sent me to see a secretary who had a child at a state college. This was in 1962 at Emerson High School in Union City, New Jersey.Well, 53 years have passed,
18、 and what have I done with the knowledge he gave me? I gained a PhD from Fordham University when I was only 29. I taught English and social studies and then moved up the chain of command from teacher to principal(校长).Ive sat on the board for Magnet Schools of America and represented that organizatio
19、n at the United Nations. Ive won a number of great educational awards. But where would I be if a truly caring teacher had not taken the time out of his lunch period to speak to me? It was without question only his confidence in me that helped me forward.I have repaid his kindness hundreds of times b
20、y encouraging misguided youngsters to aim higher. If I have saved any children, it is because of him. If I have been a successful educator, it is because I had a great role model in Mr. Bachmann.28. The writer _ before Mr. Bachmann talked to him.A. was an active boy. B. liked making troubles in clas
21、s.C. was an aimless boy. D. would get punished by his teachers.29 Which of the following best describes Mr. Bachmann?A. Fair. B. Confident. C. Inspiring. D. Humorous.30. How did Mr. Bachmann influence the writer?A. He set the writer on the right path. B. He tried to set a good example to the writer.
22、 C. He was strict with the writer. D. He helped the writer with his study. 31. What does the writer think of his achievement?A. He is very proud of himself. B. He feels his effort gets paid off at last. C. He owes his achievement to Mr. Bachmann. D. He thinks it an honor to be a successful educator.
23、DMore and more people, especially in developed countries, are becoming older. In the United States there are now over 40 million people aged 65 and over; more than 10 million are over 85. Caring for these senior citizens is becoming a big industry. Traditionally care for the elderly has taken place
24、in an extended family. Grandparents live at home and are helped by other family members. However, as more and more young people enter the work force full time, they cannot care for their parents or grandparents any more. There are more than 10,000 organizations that provide care the elderly; more th
25、an 1,000 were founded last year alone. Ordinary people quit their jobs and start a private care center, where they offer senior citizens their services. One of the most difficult aspects of such an organization is finding the right people to do the job. Caring for the elderly is not an easy task. It
26、 requires skill and patience. Among daily tasks are preparing meals, giving them a bath, or simply keeping them company. Many care workers quit because they find it very depressing. It is important to help the elderly stay mobile as long as possible. When they cannot walk or climb stairs they 3need
27、more help, thus costs become higher. Care workers focus on exercises to help them stay mobile. In many cases assisted living replaces round the clock health care. Elderly people need help with some daily tasks but can mostly live on their own. It also costs less than full nursing care. While wealthy
28、 Americans turn to private care centers, those who are poorer cannot pay for the services because medicare does not cover it. Not all countries offer health care provided by the state. In Asia and Africa, for example, older people are cared for by family members. 32.We can infer from the passage . A
29、. medicare will cover health care for the elderly B. caring for the elderly will be a booming industry C. care organizations have no difficulty finding care workers D. young people hate looking after their parents and grandparents 33. From Paragraph 4, we can learn . A. some people volunteer to care
30、 for the elderly B. care workers are short of working experienceC. the elderly are grateful for the care workers company D. not all people are suitable for care for the elderly.34. Why should we try to help the elderly stay mobile? A. Because elderly people can live longer. B. Because it can reduces
31、 the cost of caring.C. Because care workers can have more time to play. D. Because it can bring elderly people a lot of pleasure.35.What does the passage mainly talk about? A. Health care for senior citizens. B. Round the clock health care. C. Medicare in developed countries. D. Care for the elderly
32、 in an extended family. 七选五：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 Care for Your Ears?Ears not only let us hear, but they also play a role in maintaining our balance, which is important to our ability to function in daily life. Yet, we ignore them. We cant even see our ears, except in a mir
33、ror. We take for granted what they do for us day in and day outuntil we notice somethings wrong, such as when an earache strikes or when we start having to ask people to repeat what they say. 36 Clean your ear with a washclothcovered finger only. Never put anything inside your ear canal, including c
34、otton swabs (药签). 37 Leave earwax(耳垢) alone. Wax is your ears way of eliminating(消除) anything foreign that gets into the ear canal. 38 If you find you have too much earwax, use a few drops of earwax remover(去除剂) in the canal. After a few minutes, wash the ear with warm water. Avoid noisy places. Roc
35、k concerts and construction sites are just a few places that frequently have noise levels that can damage hearing. Any place where you have to shout to be heard should be avoided. 39 Be careful not to play MP3 too loud, especially if using earphone.Be careful with illness and medications. Respirator
36、y (呼吸的) illnesses should be treated to avoid their spread to the ears. Certain medications can damage hearing, so follow the directions carefully before taking them.See your doctor if you suffer from sudden hearing loss or hear noises in your head. 40 A. Most people dont need to clean wax out of the
37、ir ears.B. In such case, go to see a doctor as soon as possible.C. These can be symptoms of a serious illness which needs to be treated.D. This article will show you how to care for your ears.E. Turn the volume(音量)downF. Avoid using earphones while listening to MP3.G. Your ear canal is very narrow,
38、and a swab can damage it.第一节 完形填空(共 20 小题 ;每小题 1.5 分,满分 30 分)I was standing on stage before 200 people, dressed up as George Washington. I had the lead role in my sixth grade 41 and, for the past two months, I had walked back and forth in my room 42 to say my lines. Now 4it was time to give a 43 , a
39、nd my heart was beating rapidly. At my 44 , I began to speak smoothly and clearly, but then it 45 : I stuttered（口吃） . I knew I would, and I did. From that moment on, I 46 that my role in that play would be my first and my last. My speech problem affected 47 .As a child, I struggled to say a full sen
40、tence, repeatedly hearing the 48_ comments of my parents. “Take a deep breath and think about what youre going to say.” I was too 49 to admit I had a problem. 50 my school career progressed my speech problem became less noticeable, but it never _51 . It held me back.After realizing that class office
41、rs had to speak in front of the entire student body, I 52 running in class elections . I feared reading aloud and meeting new people. I would 53 sit in my room and cry, imagining what it would be like to be 54_, like everyone else. Finally, I came to my senses. I read articles about famous people wh
42、o _55 their speech problems. I 56 the fact that I do have a problem that will always be with me.It has made me a 57 person and, with time, I know Ill gain the confidence to stand up and 58_ to myself that it will never hold me back. 59 , I know that Im not the only one who 60_ , because nobody is pe
43、rfect.41. A. play B. game C. dance D . concert42. A. desiring B. waiting C. struggling D. pretending43. A. test B. performance C. suggestion D. judgment 44. A. sight B. angle C. news D. turn45. A. happened B. seemed C. broke D. remained46. A.analysed B. promised C. admitted D. repeated47. A. nothing
44、 B. something C. everything D. anything48. A. exciting B. surprising C. puzzling D. annoying49. A. ashamed B. willing C. weak D. eager50. A. Though B. As C. Before D. Unless51. A. spread B. disappeared C. burst D. combined52. A. insisted on B. put off C. approved of D. gave up53. A. never B. hardly
45、C. sometimes D. constantly54. A. normal B. special C. usual D. alive55. A. realized B. refused C. overcame D. avoided56. A. doubted B. changed C. hid D. faced57. A. stronger B. greater C. wiser D. purer 58. A. explain B. prove C. respond D. scream59. A. First of all B. On the other hand C. Above all
46、 D. At most60. A. attempts B. argues C. suffers D. risks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 处语言错误，每句最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除和修改。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。On my way to
47、 the bookstore, I noticed a group of people surrounded two anxious foreigners. I stopped and found that they were tourist from Canada who careless left a wallet in a taxi. I accompanied them to the nearest police station and under their help, we got in touch with the taxi company. Luckily, we told a
48、 taxi driver had just turned in a wallet and then a policeman drive us to the company without delay. The two Canadians happily claimed their wallet, that contained their passports, flight tickets, some cash or credit cards. They expressed our thanks to me. I feel it is 5really a great pleasure to help the others. 听力： 1. BBAAC 6. BBACA 11. CBAAC 16. ACCBB阅读：21. ADBDB 26. ACCCA 31. CBDBA 36-40. DGAEC完型：41. ACBDA 46. BCDAB 51.BDDAC 56.DABCC短文改错题：1. surroundedsurrounding 2. touristtourists 3. carelesscarelessly 4. underwith 5. were told 6. drivedrove 7. thatwhich
