1、吉化一中高二下学期月考（2019 年 3月）英语试题考试时间：120 分钟 满分 150分听力（30 分）第一节 (共 5小题; 每小题 1.5分, 满分 7.5分)听下面 5段对话。 每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的 A, B, C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the woman mean?A. She is Marys old friend.B. She will join the get-together.C. She had good days at the cafe.2.
2、Where did the woman find the mans glasses?A. In the classroom. B. In her dormitory. C. On the basketball court.3. What does the man want to do?A. Have dinner. B. Visit Mr. Gomes. C. Buy a table.4. What did the man do first when he got up early this morning?A. He told the woman his plan. B. He prepar
3、ed for a picnic.C. He bought a newspaper.5. What can be found two blocks away?A. A store. B. A market. C. A shopping center.第二节(共 15小题;每小题 1.5分, 满分 22.5分)听下面 5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A.B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小 题 5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6段材料,回答第 6,7题6. What does the
4、man like reading?A. Cartoons. B. Cookery books. C. Science fiction novels.7. Where is the mans book?A. On the bookshelf. B. In a box. C. On the floor.听第 7段材料,回答第 8,9题8. What is the man going to do in Los Angeles?A. Play tennis. B. Look for a job. C. Visit a colleague. 9. How will the man go to Los A
5、ngeles?A. By train. B. By bus. C. By car.听第 8段材料,回答第 10至 12题10. Which month is it now most probably?A. July. B. August. C. September.11. How long will the woman stay in Brussels?A. Ten days. B. Four days. C. Three days.12. What does the man check at last? A. The womans passport.B. The womans suitcas
6、e.C. The womans backpack.听第 9段材料,回答第 13至 16题13 When does the conversation take place?A. At the beginning of the term. B. In the middle of the term.C. At the end of the term.14. In which subject did Jack get a perfect grade on his exam?A. Math. B. Science. C. French.15. How does the woman describe Ja
7、ck?A. He seldom has bad luck.B. He is good at history. C. He is talented in many areas.16. What does the woman advise Jack to do?A. Study what he likes.B. Talk with his parents.C. Understand his parents.听第 10段材料,回答第 17至 20题17. How many students went together to buy books that day?A. Three. B. Four.
8、C. Five,18. What was the weather like that day?A. Sunny B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.19. When did the students decide to arrange shared bikes?A. When they were stopped by passers-by.B. When they had bought their books. C. When they arrived at Beijing Book Building.20. What does the speaker suggest people do?
9、A. Help others all the time.B. Keep up with the times.C. Help create a pleasant environment第一部分: 阅读理解（共 20小题；每小题 2分, 满分 40分）第一节:（共 15小题，每题 2分，满分 30分）ALost cities that have been foundThe White CityIn 2015, a team of explorers to Honduras in search of “the Lost City of the Monke God“ led to the discov
10、ery of the White City. They found the ruins in the Mosquitia region of the Central American country which is known for poisonous snakes and deadly insects. It is believed that local people hid here when the Spanish conquerors (征服者) occupied their homeland in the 16th century.Canopus and HeracleionMo
11、dern researchers were teased by the ancient writings about the Egyptian cities Canopus and Heracleionwhere Queen Cleopatra often visited. But the cities werent found until 1992, when a search in Alexandria waters found that the two cities had been flooded for centuries. Artifacts (史前器物) showed that
12、the cities once highly developed as a trade network, which helped researchers piece together more about the last queen of Egypt.Machu PicchuA Yale professor discovered“the Lost City in the Clouds” in 1911. A combination of palaces, plazas, temple sand homes, Machu Picchu displays the Inca Empire at
13、the height of its rule. The city, which was abandoned in the16th century for unknown reasons, was hidden by the local people from the Spanish conquerors for centuries keeping it so well preserved.TroyThe ancient city of Troy in Homers The Iliad was considered a fictional setting for his characters t
14、o run wild. But in 1871, explorations in northwestern Turkey exposed nine ancient cities layered (层叠)on top of each other, the earliest dating back to about 5,000 years before. It was later determined that the sixth or seventh layer contained the lost city of Troy and that it was actually destroyed
15、by an earthquake, not a wooden horse.21. Why did people hide in the White City in the 16th century?A. To survive the war. B. To search for a lost city.C. To protect their country. D. To avoid dangerous animals.22. Which of the following was related to a royal family member?A. The White City. B. Cano
16、pus and Heracleion.C. Machu Picchu. D. Troy.23. What can we learn about Troy?A. It was built by Homer. B. It consisted of nine cities.C. It had a history of 5,000 years. D. It was ruined by a natural disaster.BWe were quietly observing our wedding anniversary tonight and in the almost deserted mom-a
17、nd-pop Italian restaurant there were actually only two other diners, a young couple. The man had the look of a hard life already worn into him and it was hard to tell about the woman because she had her hat pulled far down on her head and was seated with her back to us. We exchanged words and as the
18、 conversation unfolded he told us they were heading for NYC after New Years Day. We eventually shared that we were celebrating our own anniversary of 43 years, compared to their one month celebration.From the conversation we learned that in his story lay the revelation (真相) that he had cared for bot
19、h his mother and his sister who were in wheelchairs for years due to a terrible disease but passed away not long ago.It was clear from his words that he was doing his best to turn the corner and his life around. A short while later as we were finishing our meal and the server had dropped our bill on
20、 our table, he got up and approached our table and put down two crumpled (皱的 ) twenty dollar bills and stated they wanted to treat us to our anniversary dinner. We said “No, thank you!“ but he insisted. I told him he would need to take back his money and use it in their new life in NYC. Finally he a
21、greed to the money return, and we left wishing each other a happy new year.As we went to the girl at the register and paid, my husband and I looked at each other and immediately knew what to dowe paid their bill in addition to our own, and then we walked out the door with a smile on our faces.24. Wh
22、at was the Italian restaurant like?A. Its business was very dull. B. It was far from the city.C. Its service was terrible. D. It was couple-themed.25. What were the young couple celebrating?A. Their recent move. B. Their restaurants opening.C. Their families recovery. D. Their new marriage.26. Which
23、 of the following can best describe the young man?A. Courageous and modest. B. Determined and generous.C. Careful and enthusiastic. D. Strong-minded and humorous.27. Whats the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To teach people how to face trouble. B. To show itll pay to be kind to others.C. To c
24、all on people to help the young. D. To prove its hard to make a living.CBees play a vital role in the world. Unfortunately, bees are dying by the second.The main purpose of honeybees is to make honey. Honey, does not exist for human consumption, but it is essential to the insects. Honeybees store ho
25、ney in their hives (蜂箱) in order to have energies for their flight muscles and heat the hive during the winter period. They collect pollen(花粉) which supplies protein to young bees to grow.According to H, the increased production and quality of agricultural crops as a result of honeybee pollination (
26、授粉) are valued at more than $ 14.6 billion per year. These insects are responsible for over 70 kinds of the fruits and vegetables we eat today, including apples, grapes, beans, and broccoli.They are so valuable to agriculture; why do they keep dying off? A key suspect seems to be pesticides (农药) whi
27、ch result in the damage to bees neurological(神经系 的)functions, specifically memory and behavior. And thats why the majority of worker bees disappear and leave behind a queen, plenty of food and a few nurse bees whose duty is to care for the remaining immature bees and the queen. There are several oth
28、er causes of the decline of bees, including the destruction of natural habitats, like woodlands, forests, and other habitats for bees. Climate change is also a factor in the decline of the wild bees.Actually, there are a variety of methods of helping the number of bees grow. One way is to start your
29、 own organic garden by planting bee-friendly plants. Pesticides are used both in industrial practices and even in your home, so it is best to use organic seeds and weed killers.28. Why do honeybees store honey in their hives?A. To provide enough honey for humans to consume.B. To draw protein from ho
30、ney for young bees.C. To help attract other insects and make hives stronger.D. To strengthen bees muscles and heat hives in winter.29. Apples and beans are mentioned in the third paragraph to show that_A. bees supply human beings with basic foodB. bees mainly live on these agricultural cropsC. bees
31、are of great importance to fruits and vegetablesD. bees can bring in more money for farmers every year30. What is most likely to cause the worker bees to leave their hives behind?A. The lack of food. B. The abuse of pesticides.C. The fighting among bees. D. The destruction of the habitats.31. What w
32、ould the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?A. Another way to save bees.B. Other tips for choosing seeds.C. More methods of planting green organic fruits.D. Causes of the decline in the wild bees.DMany Americans buy an evergreen tree for Christmas. They put the tree in their home
33、and hang small lights and color1ful things on it. The evergreen is usually a pine or a fir tree (冷杉树). It remains green during the cold, dark months of winter in the northern part of the world. So it is a sign of everlasting life.Early long ago, Romans probably planted evergreen trees during a celeb
34、ration in honor of their god of agriculture. The Christmas tree may have developed from a popular play performed hundreds of years ago in what is now Germany. Traditionally, the play was on December 24th, the day before Christmas. The play was about the first people that God createdAdam and Eve. Peo
35、ple put apples on an evergreen tree to represent the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden.By the year 1600, some Germans began bringing evergreen trees into their homes. They put fruit, nuts and sweets on the trees. They gave the food to the family members and friends after the holiday season. So
36、me people say the German religious reformer (宗教改革者) Martin Luther was the first person to add lighted candles to the tree. They say he did this to show how wonderful the stars had appeared as he travelled one night.In the early 1800s, German settlers in the state of Pennsylvania were the first to ce
37、lebrate the holiday with Christmas trees in the United States. The Christmas tree tradition spread to many parts of the world. Today, some form of the Christmas tree is part of most Christmas celebrations.32Why do people choose the evergreen tree for the Christmas tree?A It suffers from cold and dar
38、k months.B Its evergreen and represents long life.C Its convenient for people to put things on it.D It can be found everywhere in winter.33What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A The Christmas tree dates back to ancient times.B It was in a film that the Christmas tree was first used.C Early Romans hono
39、red the god of wisdom with trees.D The Christmas tree was considered as the tree of wealth.34We can learn from the passage that _.A German settlers celebrated the holiday with fir treesB Germans would give each other the food on the trees at ChristmasC Martin Luther was the first person to decorate
40、the Christmas treeD Many people in the world follow the Christmas tree tradition35Whats the best title for this passage?A The long history of ChristmasB The traditions behind the Christmas treeC The use of evergreen trees during ChristmasD How to Decorate Christmas Tree第二节（共 5小题，每小题 2分，满分 10分）根据短文内容
41、，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。Have you ever had the following experience? You have been given the task of organizing a conference, which includes a must-do list about a mile long. There is the conference site, the guest list, the materials, the technology and even the food and drink to think about and plan
42、. If you are beginning to feel the stress, slow down and take a breath. _36_.Write down your goals. You will need to clearly define what you hope to accomplish with this conference because this will shape the rest of your decisions. _37_.Develop your budget. _38_. Then break that budget into differe
43、nt parts such as conference site, materials and speakers fees. Stick to your budget, and make sure your assistants are keeping their monetary limits as well._39_. When searching for locations, keep in mind the number of participants, the convenience of the location, parking and closeness to public t
44、ransportation, airports and hotels. Your goal in finding a place to hold the conference should be making it as easy as possible for participants to attend.Seek help from the staff of the conference site. If you have chosen a site that is known for holding conferences, you can seek help from the staf
45、f there as organizing meeting is what they do every day. _40_. They should be able to answer any questions or concern and provide advice when needed.Of course, full preparations also include a walk-through. Go to the site and meet with the staff the day before to be certain that everything is in pla
46、ce and to take care of any small details.A. Decide on a schedule for the meetingB. Choose your conference siteC. Read the following skills to figure out how to organize a conferenceD. Knowing what you want to achieve eases the stress of moving forwardE. Make full use of this important resourceF. You
47、 can do nothing without knowing how much money you have to spendG. Seek help from your colleagues to support every aspect of the meeting 第二部分: 英语知识运用（共两节,满分 45分）第一节 完形填空（共 20小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 30分）Like most young couples, my husband and I didnt have money for luxurious gifts on our first wedding anniver
48、sary. We were 41 to have a meal and watch a romantic movie at home. Simply being able to enjoy each others 42 was enough. No gift on earth could come close to 43 our love for one another.So when the mailman knocked on the door, I was very 44 to see a medium-sized package from my mother. Both eager a
49、nd curious to see what was awaiting us in the package, I 45 tore open the box and immediately my eyes were filled with tears. Inside the box was a 46 folded quilt my mother had made by hand. It was white with rose 47 and gold thread. The backing 48 beautiful tiny purple flowers.Accompanying the quilt was a 49 from my mother:“Happy Anniversary! 50 is a quilt. The purple was your wedding color and the gold thread 51 the golden rings you two exchanged on your wedding day. May this
