1、绝 密 启 用 前2018-2019 学年上学期高二第二次月考英 语 注 意 事 项 ：1.答 题 前 ， 先 将 自 己 的 姓 名 、 准 考 证 号 填 写 在 试 题 卷 和 答 题 卡 上 ， 并 将 准 考 证 号 条 形 码 粘贴 在 答 题 卡 上 的 指 定 位 置 。 用 2B 铅 笔 将 答 题 卡 上 试 卷 类 型 A 后 的 方 框 涂 黑 。2.选 择 题 的 作 答 ： 每 小 题 选 出 答 案 后 ， 用 2B 铅 笔 把 答 题 卡 上 对 应 题 目 的 答 案 标 号 涂 黑 ，写 在 试 题 卷 、 草 稿 纸 和 答 题 卡 上 的 非 答 题 区
2、 域 均 无 效 。3.非 选 择 题 的 作 答 ： 用 签 字 笔 直 接 答 在 答 题 卡 上 对 应 的 答 题 区 域 内 。 写 在 试 题 卷 、 草 稿 纸和 答 题 卡 上 的 非 答 题 区 域 均 无 效 。4.考 试 结 束 后 ， 请 将 本 试 题 卷 和 答 题 卡 一 并 上 交 。第 卷第 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 （ A、 B、 C 和 D） 中 选 出 最 佳 选
3、项 ， 并 在 答 题卡 上 将 该 项 涂 黑 。AEvery year, Lucky and I enter the “Ice Sculpting (冰雕) for Kids” program in our town. Lucky enters to win. I enter to get out of peeling potatoes for our Thanksgiving dinner at home.The program this year took place last week as usual. Everything went along well in the morni
4、ng. Lucky made a Mayflower and I made a Turkey.However, when we got back after lunch, something unexpected happened. The mainsail of his Mayflower was lying on the table in a puddle of water. I glanced at my Turkey I had made. It had barely begun to melt!“What happened?” I asked. “Did you bump the t
5、able when you left?”“No! I just have rotten luck,” he wailed (哀叹), for the rest of the ship he had made began to melt too. “This cant be just a case of bad luck,” I said, looking around for something that could have caused the destruction.“Something must have happened,” I said. Luckys eyes widened.
6、“You think someone did this on purpose?”I shrugged. “Maybe. It makes more sense than bad luck.”Lucky peered around the room. “Hey,” he whispered. “That kid never left the room for the snack break. Maybe he smashed my Mayflower!”I frowned. “I dont know, Lucky. He doesnt really seem the type.”“Havent
7、you heard the saying Looks can be deceiving?” Lucky said, his voice rising. “He probably broke my ship while everyone was gone!”I stared at the ruined Mayflower and shook my head. “It doesnt look broken, though. It looks moredisintegrated (使分解). Lucky, dont jump to any”“Im telling on that kid!” Luck
8、y interrupted. He charged off, his face as red as cranberry sauce.“.conclusions,” I said. With a sigh, I turned to the shipwreck and placed the melting mainsail back in its original spot. I held it there, thinking, until my fingers turned as cold as the ice. “Yeowch!” I said, dropping the mainsail a
9、nd sticking my frozen fingers into my mouth.It was in that instant that the puzzle was solved.21. Why does the writer take part in the “Ice Sculpting for Kids” program?A. He wants to beat Lucky to win the prize.B. He hates to celebrate the Thanksgiving Day.C. He wants to avoid working on Thanksgivin
10、g Day.D. He wants to peel more potatoes for Thanksgiving Day.22. Why did Lucky rushed to tell on the kid?A. Because the kid damaged Mayflower on purpose.B. Because Luckys Turkey was damaged by the kid.C. Because the kid was away during their snack break.D. Because the kid was the suspect who ruined
11、their works.23. What will the following paragraphs probably be about? A. The punishment for the kid.B. The true winner of the program.C. The mystery of the ruined Mayflower.D. The reconstruction of the ruined Mayflower.B此卷只装订不密封班级 姓名 准考证号 考场号 座位号 A good hiking trip should be planned out ahead of tim
12、e. Whether it is a hike on a mountain trail (路线) or through the woods, an enjoyable hiking trip can easily turn into a dangerous situation if safety is not considered well. North Mountain State Park recommends hikers consider the following tips before hitting any trails:Make a copy of your itinerary
13、 to give to a family member or a friend. Make sure that someone close to you knows where you are and how long you will be gone.Wear a good pair of hiking boots or strong athletic shoes. The right shoes will keep you safe, warm, and comfortable.Prepare for various types of weather conditions. Check t
14、he forecast before you leave; take along sunglasses and extra clothing (e.g., a hat and /or a jacket for a day hike).Pack plenty of food and water. Consider how long your hike will be and pack accordingly.Pack basic and essential supplies. Bring a first-aid kit (急救箱), a flashlight, a pocket knife, a
15、 map of the area (if available), and a compass. You may need other supplies, such as matches, depending on the length of your hike.Determine what time the sun sets. This information is available in most local newspapers. Most people become lost after nightfall, so it is important to know this inform
16、ation in advance.Stay on properly marked trails. Stay on established trails to decrease the chances of becoming lost. Staying on established trails also lowers the risk of doing harm to rare and endangered plants.Carry a whistle. Using a loud whistle is a good way to call attention to your location
17、if you get lost. Keep an eye out for wildlife. Do not approach animals in the wild, even if they seem friendly.The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (WSPRC) manages a diverse system of more than 120 parks. The 90-year-old park system, which receives nearly 48 million visits a year, ra
18、nks 4th nationally in day-use attendance, 10th in overnight attendance, and the WSPRC has a smaller budget than most states.24. The underlined word “itinerary” in Paragraph 2 probably means _.A. a goal B. an address C. a phone book D. a travel plan25. According to the text, if hikers ignore what tim
19、e the sun sets, they might_.A. have difficulty finding supplies B. need extra clothingC. be attacked by wild animals D. become lost26. What can we learn about WSPRC?A. Its only accessible during summer months.B. Its operated very well.C. It provides trails and wildlife protection.D. It provides sear
20、ch and rescue services.27. The purpose of the text is to _.A. attract peoples interest in the parkB. explain the hiking routesC. explain how to be safe when hikingD. introduce various kinds of parks to visitorsCA Canadian study suggests that current sodium intake levels are relatively safe for most
21、Americans and that reducing them to the very low levels recommended by federal health officials and leading medical groups may harm a significant number.The current average sodium consumption in the United States is about 3,400 milligrams (there are 1,000 milligrams in one gram) per day. This is abo
22、ut the amount of sodium in about 1.5 teaspoons of salt. Dietary guidelines offered by the federal government and leading medical groups recommend reducing the average to 2,300 milligrams for the general population and 1,500 for groups considered at greater risk, like adults older than 50, African-Am
23、ericans, and people with high blood pressure, among others.However, previous studies have found little evidence to support those low recommended sodium targets. There is considerable evidence that lowering sodium can reduce blood pressure, but there is scant (少量的 ) evidence that reducing sodium cons
24、umption will necessarily reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes (中风) and death.Now a large study by researchers at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, which tracked more than 100,000 people from 17 countries on five continents, has found that the safest levels of sodium intake are between 3,
25、000 and 6,000 milligrams. Consumption below that level showed increased risk of death and cardiovascular (心血管的) events. Roughly 10 percent of the patients followed in the study fell below 3,000 milligrams, a sizable number to put at risk.Brian Strom, honorary head of biomedical and health sciences a
26、t Rutgers University, who led a group of experts who reviewed the data on sodium for the Institute of Medicine last year, said that the new McMaster data are among the best available and that no study has shown a benefit from reducing sodium consumption to below 2,300 milligrams a day.That does not
27、mean individuals whose sodium intake is high should not take steps to bring it down. The McMaster researchers say that if your blood pressure rises beyond the normal level (140/90 or higher) or your sodium intake is high, you should reduce sodium consumption, perhaps even to below 5, 000 milligrams.
28、28. For healthy elderly people, the US government recommends sodium intake_.A. 1,500 milligrams dailyB. 2,300 milligrams dailyC. 3,000 milligrams dailyD. 3,400 milligrams daily29. According to the study, consuming less than 3,000 milligrams of sodium a day _.A. is beneficial for most patientsB. may
29、help prevent heart diseaseC. may be harmful to your healthD. is especially helpful for Americans30. What is Stroms attitude towards the research findings?A. He is doubtful about them.B. He is uncertain of them.C. He tolerates them.D. He supports them.31. What is the Canadian scientists advice for hi
30、gh blood pressure patients?A. Follow the governments dietary guidelines.B. Lower sodium intake to a reasonable level.C. Join one of the leading medical groups.D. Have physical examinations regularly.DAcross Britain, burnt toast will be served to mothers in bed this morning as older sons and daughter
31、s rush to deliver their supermarket bunches of flowers. But, according to a new study, we should be placing a higher value on motherhood all year.Mothers have long known that their home workload was just as heavy as paid work. Now, the new study has shown that if they were paid for their parental la
32、bours, they would earn as much as $ 172,000 a year.The study looked at the range of jobs mothers do, as well as the hours they are working, to determine the figure. This would make their yearly income $ 30,000 more than the Prime Minister earns.By analysing the numbers, it found the average mother w
33、orks 119 hours a week, 40 of which would usually be paid at a standard rate and 79 hours as overtime. After questioning 1,000 mothers with children under 18, it found that, on most days, mums started their routine work at 7am and finished at around 11pm.To calculate just how much mothers would earn
34、from that labour, it suggested some of the roles that mums could take on, including housekeeper, part-time lawyer, personal trainer and entertainer. Being a part-time lawyer, at 48.98 an hour, would prove to be the most profitable of the “mum jobs”, with psychologist (心理学家) a close second.It also as
35、ked mothers about the challenges they face, with 80 percent making emotional demand as the hardest thing about motherhood.Over a third of mums felt they needed more training and around half said they missed going out with friends.The study shows mothers matter all year long and not just on Mothers D
36、ay. The emotional, physical and mental energy mothers devote to their, children can be never-ending, but children are also sources of great joy and happiness. Investing (投入) in time for parenting and raising relationships is money well spent.32. How much would a mother earn a year if working as the
37、Prime Minister?A. 30,000. B. 142,000. C. 172,000. D. 202,000.33. The biggest challenge for most mothers is from .A. emotional demand B. low pay for work C. heavy workload D. lack of training34. What is stressed in the last paragraph?A. Mothers importance shows in family all year long.B. The sacrific
38、es mothers make are huge but worthwhile.C. Mothers devotion to children can hardly be calculated.D. Investing time in parenting would bring a financial return.35. What can we conclude from the study?A. Mothers working hours should be largely reduced.B. Mothers should balance their time for work and
39、rest.C. Mothers labour is of a higher value than it is realized.D. Mothers should be freed from housework for social life.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 。While you are travelling abroad, cultural mistakes are mor
40、e serious than linguistic mistakes, which can lead to serious misunderstanding and even ill-feeling between individuals. _36_Touching Someone_37_ In Mediterranean countries, if you dont touch someones arm when talking to them or if you dont greet them with kisses or a warm hug, youll be considered c
41、old. But backslap (拍背) someone who isnt a family member or a good friend in Korea, and youll make them uncomfortable. In Thailand, the head is considered sacred - never even pat a child on the head.Talking Over DinnerIn some countries, like China, Japan and some African nations, the foods die thing,
42、 so dont start chatting about your days adventures while everyone else is digging into dinner. _38_ Its not because your group is unfriendly, but because meal times are for eating, not talking.Removing Your Shoes or NotTake off your shoes when arriving at the door of a London dinner party and the ho
43、stess will find you uncivilized, but fail to remove your shoes before entering a home in Asia, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands and youll be considered disrespectful. So, if you see a row of shoes at the door, start undoing your laces. _39_Once you are on the ground of a different country, remain high
44、ly sensitive to native behavior. _40_ And dont feel offended if something seems offensive - like queue jumping. After all, this is a global village, and we are all very different.A. If not, keep the shoes on.B. Youll likely be met with silence.C. Never be completely surprised by anything.D. Personal
45、 space varies as you travel the globe.E. Asians consider removing shoes impolite at home.F. Look out for the following cultural mistakes and try to avoid them.G. The linguistic mistake means that someone is not fully expressing his idea.第 三 部 分 英 语 知 识 运 用 （ 共 两 节 ， 满 分 45 分 ） 第 一 节 完 形 填 空 （ 共 20 小
46、 题 ； 每 小 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 选 项 ， 并 在 答 题 卡 上 将 该 项 涂 黑 。A woman professor was giving a lesson to her students on -_41_management. As she raised a glass of water, everyone in the class _42_they would be asked the “ha
47、lf-empty or half-full” question. _43 , that was not the case. With a smile on her face, she asked the students, “How much do you think this glass of water weighs?”Answers called out _44_from eight to twenty ounces (盎司 ).She quieted the students down and then replied, “The absolute weight doesnt _45_
48、. But it count how long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my _46_. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb. In each case, the _47_of the glass of water doesnt change, but the _48_I hold it, the heavier it becomes, why?”Lost in _4
49、9_, all the students kept silent and listened to the professor carefully.“Our stresses and _50_in life are like that glass of water. If we _51_our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will feel exhausted, even unable to _52_.”_53_you have to do is put all your burdens down, as _54_in the evening as possible. Dont carry them through the evening into the night; by doing this, we can get _55_next morn
