1、页 1 第河北省唐山市遵化六中 2015 届高三上学期第二次月考英语试题（特长生试卷 ）第一节 单项填空（共 30 小题；每小题 1 分，共 30 分）从 A、B、C 、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。1. -I feel so nervous about the National English Speech Competition tomorrow.-_.A. I really envy you B. Glad to hear that C. Sounds great D. Take it easy2. The traffic on the main s
2、treets has a longer green signal than _on the small ones.A. one B. this C. that D. it3. Hurry up, kids! The school bus _ for us!A. waits B. was waiting C. waited D. is waiting4. Read this story, _ you will realize that not everything can be bought with money.A. or B. and C. but D. so5. -Why are your
3、 eyes so red? You _ have slept well last night.A. cant B. mustnt C. neednt D. wont6. _you said at the meeting describes a bright future for the company.A. When B. How C. What D. That7. He is so busy. He cannot afford enough time with his son _he wants to.A. even if B. as if C. because D. before8. _
4、which university to attend, the girl asked her teacher for advice.A. Not knowing B. Knowing not C. Not known D. Known not9. Nowadays people are more concerned about the environment _ they live.A. what B. which C. when D. where10. The airport _next year will help promote tourism in this area.A. being
5、 completed B. to be completed C. completed D. having been completed11-Im sorry I made a mistake!- Nobody is perfect.A. Take your time B. Youre right C. Whatever you say D. Take it easy12. Would you like to with us to the film tonight?A. come along B. come off C. come across D. come through13. I was
6、glad to meet Jenny again, I didnt want to spend all day with her.A. but B. and C. so D. or14. When I arrived, Bryan took me to see the house_ I would be staying.A. what B. when C. where D. which15.I got to the office earlier that day, the 7:30 train from PaddingtonA. caught B. to have caught C. to c
7、atch D. having caught16From space, the earth looks blue. This is _about seventy-one percent of its surface is covered by water.A. why B. how C. because D. whether17.Before you pay a visit to a place of interest, look in your local library _a book about it.A. on B. at C. for D. to18Its much easier to
8、 make friends_ you have similar interests.A. unless B. when C. even though D. so that19. Im calling about the apartment you _the other day. Could you tell me more about it?A. advertised B. had advertised C. are advertising D. will advertise页 2 第20.-This is your order, a hamburger and an apple pie _?
9、A. Anything else B. Is that OK C. For here or to go D. Something to drink21. Traditionally, college students hold a graduation ceremony to encourage themselves before they _on their life journey.A. give up B. settle down C. get through D. set off22. This project requires close teamwork. _Will be ach
10、ieved unless we work well together.A. Nothing B. Anything C. Something D. Everything23. I _to my cousins birthday party last night, but I was not availableA. went B. had gone C. would go D. would have gone24. Mo Yan was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2012, _made one of the Chinese peoples
11、 long-held dreams come true.A. it B. that C. what D. which25. David is _animal fur, so he wont visit anyone who has cats or dogs in the house.A. curious about B. allergic to C. satisfied with D. food of26. If parents have children help with housework, the children will feel needed. _,they will learn
12、 to take care of themselves.A. On the contrary B. In a word C. That is to say D. Whats more27._in the early 20th century, the school keeps on inspiring childrens love of art.A. To found B. Founding C. Founded D. Having founded28. Its said that the power plant is now_ large as what it was.A. twice as
13、 B. as twice C. twice much D. much twice29. It _be the vocabulary that caused you the problem in the exercise because you know a lot of words.A. may B. couldnt C. should D. neednt30-How did your interview with the manager go?- _He seemed interested in my experience, but he didnt ask for references.A
14、. Perfect! B. Im not sure. C. Thats right. D. Couldnt be better.第二节.完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）Michael Greenberg is a very popular New Yorker. He is not famous in sports or the arts, But people in the streets 31 him, especially those who are 32 .For those people, he is “Gloves“ Greenberg. How di
15、d he get that 33 ?He looks like any other businessman, wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase (公文箱). But hes _34_. His briefcase always has some gloves。In winter, Mr.Greenberg does not 35 like other New Yorkers, who look at the sidewalk and 36 the street. He looks around at 37 .He stops when he 38
16、someone with no gloves. He gives them a pair and then he _39_ ,looking for more people with cold 40 .On winter days, Mr.Greenberg 41 gloves. During the rest of the year, he 42 gloves. People who have heard about him 43 him gloves, and he has many in his apartment.Mr. Greenberg 44 doing this 21 years
17、 ago. Now, many poor New Yorkers know him and 45 his behavior. But people who dont know him are sometimes 46 him. They dont realize that he just wants to make them 47 .It runs in the 48 .Michaels father always helped the poor as he believed it made everyone happier. Michael Greenberg feels the 49 .A
18、 pair of gloves may be a 50 thing, but it can make a big difference in winter.31.Aknow about B. learn from C. cheer for D. look after页 3 第32. A. old B. busy C. kind D. poor33. A. job B. name C. chance D. message34.A.calm B. different C. crazy D. curious35.A.act B. sound C. feel D. dress35.A.cross ov
19、er B. drive along C. hurry down D. keep off37. A. cars B. people C. street numbers D. traffic lights38.A.helps B .chooses C. greets D. sees39.A.holds up B. hangs out C. moves on D. turns around40.A.hands B. ears C. faces D. eyes41. A. searches for B. stores up C. gives away D. puts on42. A. borrows
20、B. sells C .returns D. buys43. A. call B. send C. lend D. show44. A. delayed B. remembered C. began D. enjoyed45.A.understand B. dislike C. study D. excuse46.A.sorry for B. satisfied with C. proud of D. surprised by47.A.smart B. rich C. special D. happy48.A.city B. family C. neighborhood D. company4
21、9.A.honor B. pain C. same D. cold50.A.small B. useful C. delightful D .comforting第三部分 阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2 份，满分 40 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B 、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe Healthy Habits Survey（调查）shows that only about one third of American seniors have correct habits. Here are some findings and exper
22、t advice.1.How many times did you brush your teeth yesterday?Finding：A full 33% of seniors brush their teeth only once a day.Step：Remove the 300 types of bacteria in your mouth each morning with a battery-operated toothbrush. Brush gently for 2 minutes, at least twice a day.2.How many times did you
23、wash your hands or bathe yesterday?Finding：Seniors, on average, bathe fewer than 3 days a week. And nearly 30%wash their hands only 4 times a day-half of the number doctors recommend.Step：We touch our faces around 3,000 times a day-often inviting germs（病菌）to enter our mouth, nose, and eyes. Use toil
24、et paper to avoid touching the door handle. And, most important, wash your hands often with hot running water and soap for 20 seconds.3. How often do you think about fighting germs?Finding：Seniors are not fighting germs as well as they should.Step：Be aware of germs. Do you know it is not your toilet
25、 but your kitchen sponge（海绵）that can carry more germs than anything else? To kill these germs, keep your sponge in the microwave for 10 seconds.51. What is found out American seniors?A. Most of then have good habits.B. Nearly 30%of then bathe three days a week .C. All of then are fighting germs bett
26、er than expected .D. About one third of them brush their teeth only once a day页 4 第52. Doctors suggest that people should wash their hands .A. twice a day B. three times a day C. four times a day D. eight times a day 53.Which of the following is true according to the text ?A. We should keep from tou
27、ching our faces .B. There are less than 300 types of bacteria in the mouth .C A kitchen sponge can carry more germs than a toilet .D. We should wash our hands before touching a door handle .54. The text probably comes from .A. a guide book B. a popular magazine C. a book review D .an official docume
28、ntBUsing too much water or throwing rubbish into our rivers are clear ways that humans can put our water supply in danger ,but we also affect our water supply in less obvious ways .You may wonder how paving(铺砌) a road can lead to less useable fresh water. A major part of the water we use every day i
29、s groundwater . Groundwater does not come from lakes or rivers .It come from underground . The more roads and parking lots we pave ,the less water can flow into the ground to become groundwater .Human activity is not responsible for all water shortages(短缺). Driver climates are of course more likely
30、to have droughts(干旱) than areas with more rainfall ,but in any case, good management can help to make sure there is enough water to meet our basic needs .Thinking about the way we use water every day can make a big difference ,too In the United States ,a family of four can use 1.5tons of water a day
31、 ! This shows how much we depend on water to live ,but theres a lot we can do to lower the number .You can take steps to save water in your home .To start with ,use the same glass for your drinking water all day .Wash it only once a day .Run your dishwasher (洗碗机)only when it is full .Help your paren
32、ts fix any leaks in your home . You can even help to keep our water supply clean by recycling batteries instead of throwing them away .55.Which of the following is most likely to lead to less groundwater ?A. Using river water . B .Throwing batteries away .C. paving parking lots . D. Throwing rubbish
33、 into lakes .56. What can be inferred from the text ?A. All water shortages are due to human behavior .B. It takes a lot of effort to meet our water needs .C. There is much we can do to reduce family size .D. The average family in America makes proper use of water .57. The last paragraph is intended
34、 to .A. show us how to fix leaks at home B. tell us how to run a dishwasher C. prove what drinking glass is best for us D. suggest what we do to save water at home 58. The text is mainly about .A. Why paving roads reduces our water B. how much we depend on water to live C. why droughts occur more in
35、 dry climates页 5 第D. how human activity affects our water supplyCGoing green seems to be fad(时尚)for a lot of people these days. Whether that is good or bad, we cant really say, but for the tow of us, going green is not a fad but a lifestyle.On April22, 2011, we decided to go green every single day f
36、or an entire year. This meant doing 365 different green things, and it also meant challenging ourselves to go green beyond easy things. Rather than recycle and reduce our energy, we had to think of 365 different green things to do and this was no easy task.With the idea of going green every single d
37、ay for a year, Our Green Year started. My life and I decided to educate people about how they could go green in their lives and hoped we could show people all the green things that could be done to help the environment. We wanted to push the message that every little bit helps.Over the course of Our
38、 Green Year, we completely changed our lifestyle. We now shop at organic(有机的)stores. We consume less meat, choosing green food. We have greatly reduced our buying we dont need. We have given away half of what we owned through websites. Our home is kept clean by vinegar and lemon juice, with no chemi
39、cal cleaners. We make our own butter, enjoying the smell of home-made fresh bread. In our home office anyone caught doing something ungreen might be punished.Our minds have been changed by Our Green Year. We are grateful for the chance to have been able to go green and educate others. We believe tha
40、t we do have the power to change things and help our planet.59. What might be the best title for the passage?A. Going Green. B. Protecting the Planet.C. Keeping Open-Minded D. Celebrating Our Green Year.60 It was difficult for the couple to live a green life for the whole year because_.A. they were
41、expected to follow the green fadB. they didnt know how to educate other peopleC. they were unwilling to reduce their energyD. they needed to perform unusual green tasks61. What did the couple do over the course of Our Green Year?A. They tried to get out of their ungreen habits.B. They ignore others
42、ungreen behavior.C. They chose better chemical cleaners.D. They sold their home-made food.62. What can we infer form the last paragraph?A. The government will give support to the green people.B. The couple may continue their project in the future.C. Some people disagree with the couples green ideas.
43、D. Our Green Year is becoming a national campaign.DArgentina in the late nineteenth century was an exciting place. Around 1870,it was experiencing an economic(经济的)boom, and the capital, Buenos Aires, attracted many people. Farmers, as well as a flood of foreigners from Spain and Italy, came to Bueno
44、s Aires seeking jobs. These jobs didnt pay well, and the people felt lonely and disappointed with their new life in the city. As the unhappy newcomers mixed together in the poor parts of the city, the dance known an the tango(探戈舞)页 6 第came into beingAt the beginning the tango was a dance of the lowe
45、r classes. It was danced in the bars and streets. At that time there many fewer women the men, so if a man didnt want to be left out, his only choice was to dance with another man so that he could attract the attention of the few available women. Gradually, the dance spread into the upper classes of
46、 Argentinean society and became more respectable.In Europe at this time, strong interest in dance from around the world was beginning. This interest in international dance was especially evident in Paris. Every kind of dance from ballet(芭蕾舞)to belly dancing could be found on the stages of the Paris
47、theaters of the Paris theaters. After tango dances from Argentina arrive in Europe, they began to draw the interest of the public an they performed their exciting dance in cafes. Though not everyone approved of the new dance, saying it was a little too shocking, the dance did find enough supporters
48、to make it popular.The popularity（流行）Of the tango continued to grow in many other parts of the world. Soldiers who returned to the United States from World War I brought the tango to North America. It reached Japan in 1926,and in 2003 the Argentinean embassy in Seoul hired a local tango dancer to act an a kind of dance ambassador, and promote tango dancing throughout South Korea.63.The origin of the tango is associated with A Belly dances B. American soldiersC. Spanish city D. the capital of Argentina64.Whith of the following is true about th
