1、2018-2019 学 年 山 西 省 临 汾 第 一 中 学 高 二 上 学 期第 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 。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 域 均 无 效 。3 非 选 择 题 的 作 答
2、 : 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 I 卷(选择题)一、阅读理解If youre travelling with kids in London, many London hotels have special services and features to help the family holiday, offering services for kids
3、as well as games, bike hire and free ice cream!AthenaeumThe five-star Athenaeum is a fantastic family hotel, particularly with the addition of its kids services. Even before you arrive, theyll be in touch to make sure your kids have their favorite DVDs, treats and anything else to keep them happy. A
4、nd they can arrange your perfect family activities, from bike hire to theatre tickets.Chessington Safari HotelAt Chessington Safari Hotel, kids will love staying in an African adventure-themed room, having breakfast overlooking the animals of the Wanyama Reserve, watching family-friendly movies and
5、getting into the theme park before it opens.Marlin ApartmentsMarlin Apartments operate more than 700 serviced apartments in London. Apartments are all within five minutes walk of the Tube (good for tired little legs!) with flat screen TVs, fully equipped kitchen and free Wi-Fi. One or two bedroom fa
6、mily apartments have extra room for fold out beds in the living area too.NovotelNovotels family rooms are designed to accommodate two adults and two children. Accommodation and breakfast are free for under-16s (up to two staying in their parents room). You can also enjoy a late check-out at 5p.m. on
7、 a Sunday, and while you lie in, the kids can entertain themselves with the Cartoon Network.The RitzKids at The Ritz are treated just as well as their parents, if not better! Children can enjoy computer games and DVDs, free ice cream and their own bathrobes and slippers. Under-16s can stay for free
8、in their parents bedroom, depending on the room type.1Before you check in Athenaeum, .A you should ask about the kids servicesB you can buy bikes and order theatre ticketsC you will be asked about what your kids likeD you must arrange your family activities2If your kids love to see animals, you will
9、 choose .A Athenaeum B Chessington Safari HotelC Novotel D The Ritz3If you choose to stay at Marlin Apartments, .A you can enjoy the best service in LondonB you can enjoy free ice creamC you can have an extra room for freeD you can surf the Internet free of chargeWe moved to Elmont in 1956. I was 4
10、years old. Elmont was a wonderful place to grow up. There were lots of kids, great schools and we had a big yard. Having grown up a city kid, my father, Nicholas Denaro, believed that grass was not just to look at, but that children were meant to play on it. We played games and badminton there. A wh
11、ite fence separated our backyard from a small wood. My friends and I jumped the fence and climbed trees.My father had the most amazing hand. He could fix anything. He gave those amazing hands to his son, my younger brother, Frank, who also became handy around the house. But my father saved his green
12、 fingers for me. He grew flowers, tomatoes, strawberries and figs and he shared his love of gardening with me.Fourteen years ago, I went to a local nursery and purchased a fig tree for Dad for Fathers Day. My mother, Bridget Denaro, called it the best gift I could have given him. He planted it exact
13、ly in the middle of the front yard.此卷只装订不密封班级 姓名 准考证号 考场号 座位号 He loved that tree and enjoyed delicious figs every year, except just after Sandy hit in 2012. He was so disappointed when cold weather just after the superstorm froze all the remaining figs.In 2015, my father died of aspirating pneumonia
14、(呼吸性肺炎) at 97. We sold our family home of 61 years last year. We left behind Dads tree, full of figs waiting to ripen. We briefly considered taking it with us, but decided that his Fathers Day fig tree belonged in Elmont. The new owners generously allowed me to take some branches so that I could hav
15、e a precious reminder of my much-loved father and the Elmont home.4What can we learn about the author from the first paragraph?A She grew up in a city.B She liked climbing trees.C She had a happy childhood.D She was naughty and stubborn.5What did Father teach the author?A How to garden well.B How to
16、 play games.C How to color fingers.D How to fix everything.6Why did Father fail to enjoy figs in 2012?A He was ill in hospital.B The cold hit the fig tree.C The tree didnt bear figs.D He moved to another city.7What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A To show her love of figs.B To share her
17、childhood.C To remember her father.D To introduce her experience.In an effort to discourage people from using plastics, scientists have been hard at work inventing alternative packaging products. From water bottles made from seaweed to cutlery(餐具) made from rice and wheat, a number of inventions are
18、 set to change the way we eat while we are on the go, or having a relaxing picnic in the park.The idea of using seaweed to make eco-friendly water bottles has been around for a few years. Recently, Ari Jonsson took his inventiona water bottle made from red seaweedto show off at a festival. The bottl
19、es will only hold their shape as long as they are filled. As soon as these bottles are empty they will begin to break down, though they would be perfectly safe to eat. Ari Jonssons bottles are a step closer to a widely used alternative to the current plastic ones.The eatable water container is not t
20、he only product to add to our image of the future. Narayana Pessapaty has also created eatable spoons. After the success of his spoons, Mr. Pessapaty is ready to expand and introduce forks and chopsticks to his menu. His aim is to largely reduce the amount of plastic waste, which is a huge problem f
21、or waste sites all over the world, It is a product that may take up to 500 years to break down, and recycling companies worldwide are struggling to deal with it.Aside from the obvious benefits to the environment, this new packaging is also cheap to produce and therefore cheap to buy. Even better is
22、the fact that similar eatable cutlery can be made at home, possibly a science project for children or just fun with friends. Why not experiment and create your own recipes?8Why do scientists invent alternative packaging products?A To make peoples life more convenient.B To show off their inventive ta
23、lents.C To change the way we picnic outside.D To reduce the amount of plastic waste.9What makes Art Jonssons water bottles eco-friendly?A They can be made at home.B They are cheap to produce and buy.C They will hold their shape when they are filled.D They will break down themselves when empty.10What
24、 do Ari and Narayanas inventions have in common?A They are convenient to carry.B They are safe to eat.C They can be used for a short time.D They are heavier than plastics.11What can be inferred from this passage?A Home-made eatable cutlery is likely to be popular.B Eatable cutlery will completely re
25、place plastics in the near future.C No recycling companies can break down plastic waste.D Its unsafe for individuals to invent eatable cutlery at home.A European Union program is letting blind people experience famous paintings for the first time. It uses three dimensional (3-D) printing to re-creat
26、e famous paintings so they can be touched.One painting printed with the new technology is Gustav Klimts “The Kiss.” It is a popular attraction at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, Austria. The painting shows a man and a woman standing in a field filled with flowers. They are wearing gold robes and hav
27、e their arms around each other. The man leans down to kiss the woman.Klimt finished the painting in 1908. Until now, people who had trouble seeing could not appreciate the artwork. But thanks to the reproduction they can touch the piece and feel the ridges and depressions. Andreas Reichinger started
28、 making 3-D versions of artwork in 2010. He said this reproduction was his most difficult project because the couples robes are so detailed.Dominika Raditsch is a blind museum visitor. She touched the reproduction. As she moved her hands around it she said, ”Exactly, can you see these? There are so
29、many details.“ Raditsch said she can imagine what the original painting looks like when she touches the reproduction. “Its somehow round. You can feel it. It comes with it. And in many places its so smooth. And then I think to myself: it probably shines too!” Raditsch said.The Belvedere is not the o
30、nly museum to have 3-D versions of its artwork. Some of the pieces at the Prado, in Madrid, Spain, have reproductions that can be touched. But the piece in Vienna has one special part: it is made with widely available 3-D printing technology. That means one day, blind art fans anywhere in the world
31、could download the source files and print the reproductions themselves.12What is ”The kiss”?A A European Union project. B A popular painting.C A 3-D technology. D A famous museum.13Why did Reichinger say this reproduction was difficult to finish?A The painting was reproduced detailedly.B The origina
32、l artwork was made in 1908.C Blind art fans cant download the source.D The 3-D technology is not available.14How did Raditsch feel when she first touched the reproduction?A Awkward. B Puzzled.C Excited. D Nervous.15What is the best title for the text?A A European Union Program for Museum VisitorsB 3
33、-D Printing Lets Blind Experience Famous PaintingC How to Reproduce the World-famous PaintingsD A Special Museum for Art Fans in Vienna, Austria二、七选五Traveling alone gives you the freedom to create your own schedule and do as you please. 16 For example, a travel partner can provide practical support
34、and celebrate in the rewards of first-hand experience with unfamiliar locations and culturesHere are several steps to find a travel partner who will improve your journey17 Traveling should be funWhen you are on a trip,you will want to do lots of activities that you enjoyPreferably,your companion wil
35、l want to do the same things as you.Discuss financial plansBefore you travel,you should plan a budget. 18 You dont want to be planning an expensive getaway when your friend is looking for budget travelHave an honest conversationIf you are thinking about traveling with a companion,take some time to h
36、ave an open discussionSchedule a time to sit down and talkTry saying,“I know weve talked about the idea of traveling through Europe togetherLets have a coffee this week and actually talk thatthrough“ 19 You should also talk about your travel styleFind someone who is flexibleChoose a travel partner w
37、ho can adjust20Maybe it willrain on the day you planned to visit the Grand CanyonOr you might not be able to getreservations at that French restaurant youve been dying to tryALook for someone with common interestsBYou should discuss your goals for the tripCTravel with a friend who is pretty easygoin
38、gDBut traveling with a partner has its benefits,tooEMake sure that you are on the same page concerning moneyFTry to meet your new travel partner in person before your tripGNo matter how carefully you plan your trip,it is likely that something will go wrong三、完形填空When I was young, my father invited my
39、 grandmother to come from Ecuador and live with us. When I first saw her, I thought she wasnt the person I had _21_ for. For the first few days we didnt speak much, beyond her _22_ me that I played too many video games. I never _23_attention. Then one day, she showed me a 2s multiplication table (乘法
40、表) _24_ I was playing my beloved games and told me that I couldnt play any more games until I memorized it. I was _25_ but had to try to understand the pattern that all these numbers followed. That was when she approached me and explained the _26_ to me. Within an hour I had _27_ multiplication by t
41、wos, and was about to make a break for my video games when she _28_ me and told me to learn my 3s table next._29_and sad, I sat back down at the kitchen table. Again, she came to the rescue, but this time we didnt stop after three; we kept going. She _30_ was old and boring. I thought she was a geni
42、us (天才)who _31_ everything.From then on she taught me a lot. Even when we walked around the streets, she would quiz me on _32_ . All of our conversation included education, but in such a(n) _33_ way. I began to_34_learning about math and the world. Over time, we developed a close relationship _35_ o
43、ur lesson. We shared stories with each other every day._36_ , after only a year, she moved back to Ecuador. We didnt spend as much time together as we had _37_ , but she often sent me letters.My grandmother recently passed away. She always wanted me to attend college, and Ive made that _38_ a realit
44、y. I owe my love of math to her _39_ , because she showed me that there was a _40_ beyond video games, and that education was both fun and interesting. She changed my life.21A cared B hoped C stood D applied22A requiring B presenting C telling D feeling23A paid B attracted C received D needed24A if
45、B as C unless D though25A doubtful B excited C proud D upset26A idea B law C standard D pattern27A seen B realized C learned D forgotten28A remembered B accepted C stopped D chose29A Angry B Calm C Embarrassed D Puzzled30A so far B no longer C already D neither31A controlled B proved C knew D posses
46、sed32A English B math C biology D history33A formal B old C similar D interesting34A love B suggest C avoid D delay35A without B beyond C of D about36A Especially B Surprisingly C Unfortunately D Generally37A after B before C never D once38A plan B preparation C purpose D dream39A influence B succes
47、s C opinion D management40A form B cause C world D way第 II 卷(非选择题)四、语法填空阅读下面材料,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Last weekend our school held a sports meeting. 41 (realize) it was our last high school sports meeting,we decided to make it 42 unforgettable experience for all of us.We first attended the openi
48、ng parade,for 43 our class had made a lot of 44(prepare).45 our excitement,our parade performance was a great success. After the parade,the games started. My classmates attended 46 (vary) events such as running,high jump and long jump. Due to the hard training they 47 (do) before,their performances were very 48 (impress)My classmates applauded and cheered for the athletes,some raising their cameras to capture the exciting moments. Finally