1、- 1 -河南省新乡三中 2018-2019 学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题第 I 卷第一部分 听力（略）第二部分 阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）第一节.阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。ATo us it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains, But actually the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain, Its first use was as
2、 a shade against the sun! Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times . Probably the first to use it were the Chinese in the 11th century B C.We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected
3、 with its use: it became a symbol of honor. In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office.In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. And the umbrella was in commonly used in ancient Greece. But it is believed that the
4、first persons in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans.During the Middle Ages, the use of the umbrella practically disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it was considered as a symbol of power. By 1680, the um
5、brella appeared in France and later in England.By the eighteenth century, the umbrella was used against rain throughout most of Europe.Umbrellas have hot changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasnt until the twentieth century that womens umbre
6、llas began to be made , in a whole variety of colors.1Which of the following statements is not true about the umbrella?- 2 -ANo one exactly knows who the inventor of the umbrella was BThe umbrella was first invented to be used as protection against the sun.CThe umbrella changed much in style in the
7、eighteenth centuryDIn Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade.2A strange feature of the umbrellas use is that it was used as_.Aprotection against rain Ba shade against the sun Ca symbol of honor and power Dwomens decoration 3In Europe, the umbrella was first used against
8、the rain_.A.during the Middle Ages B.by the 18th C.in Rome D.in Greece4This passage talks mainly about_.Awhen and how the umbrella was invented Bwhy the umbrella was so popular in Europe Cthe development of the umbrellaDThe history and use of the umbrellaBResearchers found that people become happier
9、 and experience less worry after they reach the age of fifty. In fact, they say by the age of eighty-five, people are happier with their life than they were when they were eighteen years old.The findings came from a survey of more than 340,000 adults in the United States. The Gallup(民意调查 ) Organizat
10、ion questioned them by telephone in 2008. At that time, the people were between the ages of eighteen and eighty-five.The researchers asked questions about emotions（情绪） like happiness, sadness and worry. They also asked about mental or emotional stress.Arthur Stone at Stony Brook University in New Yo
11、rk led the study. His team found that levels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of twenty-two and twenty-five. The findings showed that stress levels dropped sharply after people reached their fifties. Happiness was highest among the youngest adults and those in their early seventi
12、es. The people least likely to report feeling negative emotions were those in their seventies and eighties.Researchers say they do not know why happiness increases as people get older. - 3 -One theory is that, as people grow older, they grow more thankful for what they have and have better control o
13、f their emotions. They also spend less time thinking about bad experiences.Professor Stone says the emotional patterns could be linked to changes in how people see the world, or maybe even changes in brain chemistry.The researchers also considered possible influences like having young children, bein
14、g unemployed or being single. But they found that influences like these did not affect the levels of happiness and well-being related to age.The study also showed that men and women have similar emotional patterns as they grow older. However, women at all ages reported more sadness, stress and worry
15、 than men. 5. What can be the best title of the text?A. Happiness Varies with AgesB. Experience More, Worry LessC. The Older, the Wiser D. Being Young, Being Happy6. We can learn from the research that _.A. only when people get older will they feel happierB. stress levels among the youngest are the
16、highestC. older people tend to be gratefulD. older people usually have no worries7. According to the research, when people get older, _.A. they miss the old daysB. they are physically weak C. they have better self-controlD. they are more emotional8. What would the author probably talk about next?A.
17、What influences happiness. B. How to live better.C. How to keep happier. - 4 -D. Why women are less happier.CIt was a warm April day when a big fat envelope came in the mail from the only college I had ever imagined attending. I tore open the packet. My eyes were fixed on the word “congratulations”.
18、 I dont remember ever smiling so wide. Then I looked at my financial（财政的）package. The cost of Dream Schools tuition（学费）, room and board was around 40,000 ? An impossible sum! How could I afford to attend? What good reasons did I have to go there when three other fine colleges were offering me free t
19、uition? My other choices were good, solid schools even if they werent as famous as my first choice. In my mind, attending my dream university would be the only way to realize my dream of becoming a world-class writer. My parents understood how I felt. They told me that even though it would be a fina
20、ncial problem, I could go wherever I would be happiest. But as I was always careful with money, I wasnt sure what to do.One of the schools that offered me a full ride had an informational dinner one night in the spring. Considering my parents financial difficulties, I decided to drive the 45 minutes
21、 and attend. At first, all I had planned to do was smile politely, eat free food, listen quietly. But I surprised myself. At dinner the president of the university talked about the wonderful activities on campus including guest lectures and social gatherings. He also made it perfectly clear that fre
22、e food would be offered at all future events. He continued with explanations of professors, class sizes, activities, and sporting events on campus. As he spoke, I began to realize that this school, though not as good as my first choice, might be the best one for me. It seemed small yet with many gre
23、at programs. It seemed challenging yet caring. As the president ended his speech, we clapped politely and pushed back our chairs. As I walked out of that door, a feeling of comfort washed over me. Looking at the campus that night, I realized that I would be spending the next four years right there.
24、In all honesty, my university is not as well-known as my “dream” university. However, it turned out to be the right choice of schools for me. 9. How did the author feel when he started to read the letter?- 5 -A. He was full of joy. B. He was lost in his dream. C. He was worried about the money. 10.
25、In Paragraph 5, “offered me a full ride” can be replaced by “_”. A. would pay for transport to the school B. would show me around the campusC. would offer free meals at all events D. would charge me nothing for tuition11. What does the author mainly want to say? A. Your second-choice college may act
26、ually be your best fit. B. You should consider comfort in your choice of schools. C. You should try your best to attend your dream school. D. Your choice of schools should be based on their fame.DHave you heard of the saying, “If anything is worth doing, it is worth doing well”? The proverb is a pie
27、ce of advice to make effects towards perfection in whichever job one does. It could be a small task like folding up your clothes, or a major one like organizing a business meeting in your later life.Perfection just needs paying attention to details. If it is your job to dust the furniture at home, d
28、ust it so that not a single spot of dirt shows from any direction. If your task is to make the beds, make them so that not a single crease（皱纹）shows on the bed-covers.There are only two ways to do a job: either sloppily, or well. If you choose the latter, you need to realize that any job that qualifi
29、es as (取得的资格)“your” work deserves your best. Perfection is an attitude that can be developed with just a little effect. It is a habit that is helpful to a person in later life. Let us prove with an example: you may be asked to turn in an essay（论文） on, for example, wildlife, for a school project. Ins
30、tead of writing carelessly a few facts that you already know, you could make the project more effective by looking up a reference books, encyclopedias（百科全书）or websites for additional information. You could then go over the finished essay for slips（疏漏）and errors, and provide pictures where necessary.
31、 If you make it a habit to put in extra effort in your school homework, will it not help you - 6 -to handle more difficult projects at the college or university level?As Michelangelo, the famous 16th century sculptor and painter, once put it: Trifles（琐事）go to make perfection, and perfection is no tr
32、ifle.12. According to the passage, to achieve perfection is _.A. to realize the quality of the workB. to pay attention to details of ones workC. to do as many jobs as possibleD. to form the habit of doing things ahead of time13. The underlined word “sloppily” in paragraph 3 may mean _A. badly B. pat
33、iently C. carefully D. slowly14. What can be inferred from the third paragraph?A. It is necessary to provide pictures for your essay. B. Websites are the sources of information you want.C. Perfection is a habit that promises a good future.D. You should make much effort to develop perfection.15. The
34、purpose of writing this passage is to _.A. introduce the famous painter MichelangeloB. advise us to do the things that are worth doingC. explain to us the meaning of the perfectionD. expect us to give our best to our work第二节 七选五阅读（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。TUVAL
35、U, a tiny country in the Pacific Ocean, has asked for help as it fears it will be swallowed up by the sea.Storms and huge waves are a constant threat and none of Tuvalus nine little islands is more than five meters above sea level, Salt water is already entering the countrys drinking water supply, a
36、s well as damaging plants that produce fruit and vegetable. _16_17_. Venice, a historic city in Italy best known for its canals, has sunk about 24 cm over the past 100 years. Experts say that it will have sunk another 20-50cm by 2050. A century ago, St. Marks Square, the lowest point in the city, fl
37、ooded about nine times a year, Nowadays, it happens more than 100 times. While Venice is slowly sinking into the mud on which it stands, Tuvalus - 7 -rising sea level is caused by global（全球的）warming.The average global temperature has increased by almost 0.5 centigrade（摄氏）degrees over the past centur
38、y; scientists expect it to rise by extra 1-3 degrees over the next 100 years.Warmer weather makes glaciers（冰川）melt（融化）, adding more water to the ocean. The warmer temperatures also make water expand, so it takes up more space, causing the sea level to rise. The sea level has risen about 1025 cm in t
39、he last 100 years._18_. Through burning coal, oil and gas, people have been increasing the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as CO2. This adds to the power of the greenhouse effect, making the planet even warmer.Many scientists believe that, if the warming is not stopped, there will be huge c
40、limate changes. _19_._20_, the sea will swallow up millions of homes and the world will be flooded with “climate refugees（难民） ” looking for somewhere to live.A. The main cause of global warming is human pollutionB. If this should(万一) come trueC. Without urgent help, the countrys days are numbered.D.
41、 But Tuvalu is not the first place to face sinking into the seaE. The sea level could rise by one meter this centuryF. people face a lot of pollutionG. much has been done about our planet 第三部分 英语知识运用第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）There are many kinds of friendsSome are always 21 you, but dont un
42、derstand youSome say only a few words to you, but understand youMany people will step in your life, but only 22 friends leave footprintsI shall always recall the autumn and the girl with the 23 She will always bring back the friendship between us, I know she will always be my best friendIt was the g
43、olden seasonI could see the yellow leaves 24 on the cool 25 In such a season, I liked walking alone in the leaves, 26 to the sound of them- 8 -Autumn is a 27 season and life is uninterestingThe free days always get me 28 But one day, the sound of a violin 29 into my ears like a stream （小溪） flowing i
44、n the mountainsI was so surprised that I jumped to see what it wasA young girl, standing in the wind, was 30 in playing her violinI had 31 seen her beforeThe music was so nice that I listened quietlyLost in the music, I didnt know that I had been 32 there for so long but my existence did not seem to
45、 disturb herLeaves were still fallingEvery day she played the violin in the corner of the building 33_ I went downstairs to watch her performance. I was the only listenerThe autumn seemed no longer lonely and life became 34 35 we didnt know each other, I thought we were already good friendsI believe
46、 she also loved meAutumn was nearly overOne day, when I was listening carefully, the sound suddenly 36_ . To my astonishment, the girl came over to me“You must like violin ” she said“YesAnd you play very wellWhy did you stop?” I askedSuddenly, a 37 expression appeared on her face and I could feel so
47、mething unusual“I came here to see my grandmother, but now I must leaveI once played very badlyIt was your listening every day that 38 me ” she said“In fact, it was your playing 39 gave me a meaningful autumn,” I answered, “Lets be friends.”The girl smiled, and so did II never heard her play again i
48、n my lifeI no longer went downstairs to listen like beforeOnly thick leaves were left behindBut I will always remember the fine figure of the girlShe is like a 40 so short, so bright, like a shooting star giving off so much light that it makes the autumn beautiful21. A. with B. for C. against D. to2
49、2 A. good B. true C. new D. old23 A. sound B. song C. play D. violin24. A. shaking B. hanging C. falling D. floating25. A. wind B. snow C. air D. rain26. A. watching B. listening C. seeing D. hearing- 9 -27 A. lively B. lovely C. harvest D. lonely28. A. up B. off C. down D. over29. A. flowed B. grew C. entered D. ran30. A. lost B. active C. busy D. interested31. A. once B. n
