1、- 1 -内蒙古巴林右旗大板三中 2018-2019 学年高一英语下学期第二次月考试题第一部分 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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWho do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams (1860 1935)Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She created shelters,
2、 education opportunities and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Angela Merkel (1954 )In 2005, Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country. She once worked as a research scientist until 1989. Then she ente
3、red politics and has been widely described as Iron Lady in Germany. She was elected as the most powerful woman by the Times in 2015. As Germanys leader, she has had an effect on the whole world.Margaret Thatcher (1925 )In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britains first woman Prime Minister She served
4、until 1990, which made her the first British leader to serve three terms in a row. Because of her high standards and strong will, people called her Britains Iron Lady.Marie Curie (1867 1934)Polish-born scientist Marie Curie discovered that some types of metal give off energy called radiation . Her r
5、esearch led to new medical treatments and arms. She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911.21Who once won the Nobel Prize?A.Jane Addams and Marie Curie. BJane Addams and Margaret Thatcher.C.Marie Curie and Angela Merkel. D Marie Curie and Rachel Carson.22What do Angela
6、Merkel and Margaret Thatcher have in common?A Both of them were scientists before coming to power.B Both of them are the first woman head of their country.C Both of them were reported by the Times.D Both of them have worked for three terms.23What would be the best title for the text?A Great Women B
7、Famous ScientistsC Strong Leaders D Ways to Success for WomenB2015 saw things heat up and get out of hand, and not just in politics.A record warm December raised average temperatures enough to make 2015 the second hottest year on record in the contiguous United States, according to a - 2 -national r
8、eport, which was released Thursday. The United Nations had previously reported that 2015 was shaping up to be the warmest year on record for the whole planet. Last year was also the third wettest on record in the U.S. and saw ten weather- or climate-related disasters that each caused at least $1 bil
9、lion in damage in the U.S. and killed a total of 155 people. These include a drought, two floods, five severe storms, a wildfire, and a winter storm. The average U.S. temperature was 54.4F, 2.4F above the 20th century average, and second only to 2012s record warmth. This was also the 19th consecutiv
10、e year with average temperatures above the average for the century.Part of this warming was driven by a strong EL Nino , or periodic warming in the Pacific Ocean, but some of it can also be attributed to global warming, says meteorologist Eric Holthaus, who was not involved with the federal report.T
11、he analysis comes less than a month after the U.S. and 194 other countries signed an agreement in Paris to more aggressively counter the effects of climate change.“Even if all the initial targets in Paris are met, well only be part of the way there when it comes to reducing carbon from the atmospher
12、e,” said President Barack Obama at the time. Still, the agreement represented “a turning point” by setting up “the architecture“ for doing so, he said.NOAAs climate monitoring center doesnt issue predictions for future weather, but the agencys Climate Prediction Center does. That teams forecast for
13、the next three months calls for warmer-than-average temperatures in much of the country, although parts of Texas and the Southeast may be a little cooler than usual.As Lancaster University Professor Gail Whiteman told the Weather Channel, “climate change means extreme weather is the new normal.“24.
14、Which of the following is the best title?A. Extreme weather happens regularlyB. 2015, the hottest yearC. An agreement in ParisD. 2015 was a warm, wild year. Whats next?25. Ten climate-related disasters that happened in the U.S. last year cost _in damage.A. at least $1 billion B. no less than $1 bill
15、ionC. no more than $10 billion D. No less than $10 billion26. The average temperature of the 20th century is _.A. 54.4F B. 2.4F C. 52F D. 56.8F 27. The word “counter” (Paragraph 6) is closest in meaning to _.A. support B. prevent C. analyze D. confuse CI prefer Lynne Trusss phraseology: I am a gramm
16、ar “sticker”. And, like Truss author of Eats, shoots & Leaves I have a “zero tolerance” approach to grammar mistakes that make people look stupid.- 3 -Now, Truss and I disagree on what it means to have “zero tolerance”. She thinks that people who mix up basic grammar “deserve to be struck by lightni
17、ng, hacked (砍) up on the spot and buried in an unmarked grave”, while I just think they deserve to be passed over for a job even if they are otherwise qualified for the position.Everyone who applies for a position at either of my companies, iFixit or Dozuki, takes a compulsory grammar test. If job h
18、opefuls cant distinguish between “to” and “too”, their applications go into the bin.Of course, we write for a living. iF is the worlds largest online repair manual (指南), and Dozuki helps companies write their own technical documentation, like paperless work instructions and step-by-step user manuals
19、. So, it makes sense that weve made a strong strike against grammar errors.But grammar is relevant for all companies. Yes, language is constantly changing, but that doesnt make grammar unimportant. Good grammar is credibility, especially on the Internet. And, for better or worse, people judge you if
20、 you cant tell the difference between “their” “there” and “theyre”.Good grammar makes good business sense and not just when it comes to hiring writers. Writing isnt in the official job description of most people in our office. Still, we give our grammar test to everybody, including our salespeople,
21、our operations staff, and our programmers.Grammar signifies more than just a persons ability to remember high school English. Ive found that people who make fewer mistakes on a grammar test also make fewer mistakes when they are doing something completely unrelated to writing like stocking shelves o
22、r labeling parts. It is the same with programmers. Applicants who dont think writing is important are likely to think lots of other things also arent important.28. The author agrees with Lynne Truss in that _.A. grammar mistakes cant be tolerated B. books on grammar make people stupid C. people need
23、 to learn basic grammar D. grammar mistakes are absolutely unavoidable29. Whats the authors “zero tolerance” approach to these job seekers who mix up basic grammar?A. They should be left out for a job.B.They have to correct their mistakes.C. They arent qualified for their jobs.D. They must be severe
24、ly punished.30. Which of the following is TRUE of iFixit and Dozuki?A. Only one of them has a compulsory grammar test. B. They are companies where one learns grammar. C. Grammar is quite important for their existence.D. They depend on grammar correction for a living.31. What can we learn from the te
25、xt? A. Companies giving grammar tests may have no good business sense.B. Grammar becomes unimportant as language is constantly changing.- 4 -C. A “zero tolerance” approach to grammar errors might seem a little unfair. D. People who pay attention to writing may pay attention to other things.DHere are
26、 four pieces of news from China Daily:SHANGHAI The Huachen Group, which has put 83 million yuan in the development of the ecommerce market since its official registration late last year, recently held a meeting in Shanghai to show the use of its newly opened tourism business payment network. The net
27、work aims to serve tourists from all over the world,but especially from Europe and the United State where credit cards are popularly used. After opening the www. Chinaecent. com website, netizens can get information about hotels and tourism services on tourism page. Hotels and services can be reserv
28、ed and payments made through credit cards. The network opened in February in Beijing.SYDNEY The Sydney Olympic flame will travel underwater on Australias Great Barrier Reef during the torch relay（火炬接力）following a successful test.Scuba diver Wendy Craig, a marine biologist, will carry the torch on a
29、three-to-four-minute underwater journey at Agincourt Reef on June 27, creating Olympic history, organizers said yesterday.Burning at 2,000 degrees, the torch is expected to remain alight（点燃着的）three metres under-water because of a special kind of technology which creates a “fierce flame” too powerful
30、 to be drowned out by water. Charles Tegner, managing director of torch creator, said the flame would burn like a flare from oxygenproducing chemicals.BEIJING The election of a new leader in Taiwan can not change the fact that Taiwan is a part of Chinese territory. “Taiwan Independence” in whatever
31、form will never be allowed, according to a statesman of Chinas central government.“We should listen to what the new leader in Taiwan says and watch what he does. We will observe where he will lead cross-Straits relations. We are willing to exchange views on cross-Straits relations and peaceful reuni
32、fication with all parties, organizations and persongages in Taiwan who favor（赞同）the one China principle.” says the statesman, which was released（发布）by the Taiwan Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee.HAIKOU Customs officers in Haikou, capital of South Chinas Hainan Province, recently stopped a
33、 boat loaded with 781 cases of foreign-brand cigarettes being smuggled（走私）into China. The cigarettes are estimated to be worth more than 1.8 million yuan, said a customs officer, they discovered the smuggling boat as they were going around the northern sea area of Yangpu Port.The smuggled cigarettes
34、 cases, packed into two containers, were disguised to avoid（回避） being examined. The boat was registered（登记）in the coastal city of Xiamen in East Chinas Fujian Province. All eight suspects（疑犯）aboard the boat were kept by the police in Haikou.32Why does the network aim to serve tourists especially fro
35、m Europe and the USA?( )- 5 -ABecause they are from developed countries.BBecause the payments of hotels and services should be made through credit cards.CBecause people in these countries travel much more than other countries.DBecause they have more computers than others.33Which of the following sta
36、tements is Not true according to the second piece of news? ( )AThe whole torch relay will be held three metres underwater.BThe underwater journey of the torch will play an important part in Olympic history.CA test has been made before this activity.DSome chemicals will help the flame burn by the pro
37、ducing oxygen.34Which is the best title for the third piece of news? ( )AReady to Fight. BNo Good End. CWait and See. DPeace Comes First.35Which of the following best explains the underlined word “disguised” in the last piece of news? ( )AMade different from normal. BDesigned for a good purpose.CHid
38、den. DPretended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。When you are dealing with a stressful situation or going through a hard time, people in your life can help you. When someone who cares knows what youre going through, it helps you feel understood and not so alone. 36P
39、roblems seem smaller when you talk about them with the right person. You can do better and find out solutions more easily when you share your problems.There are lots of different ways to get and give help. 37 Other times you need advice on things. Help can be very easy, like a homework project. Or i
40、t can go on for a while, like teaching to bring up a failing grade or advising to get through a difficult situation.Its likely you remember times someone helped you. Friends helped you get through sadness or deal with disappointment. 38 Teachers might have guided you through the college application
41、process. 39 You might give a hand to your classmate who met difficulty.Friends, parents,teachers and other adults can be great resources when you need help. 40 Doctors can offer specialized help for a health problem. Accountants can be consulted about the tax laws.AHaving a right person means a lot.
42、BDifficulties are everywhere in your life.CParents taught you to stop a bad habit.DSometimes you just want to hear an encouraging word.E . You need to learn to give help in the right way.F . And you can also remember times when you helped others.G. There are also times when you need the extra help t
43、hat a professional can - 6 -provide best.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 15 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B，C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项As a child, I started learning to play the piano, my favorite musical _41_, but I was forced to give up when I started my middle school _42_ I could concentrat
44、e more on my studies.Its one of my biggest _43_ to stop practicing the piano when I recall sadly today. During the following years, I kept telling my piano teacher that I would _44_. However, I didnt keep my promise because I was _45_ with my study. _46_ I lost touch with my teacher. Some years late
45、r, my teacher died. I was very sad because I lost such a good teacher. She was a very warm and gentle person. It hurts me to think she may have been _47_ that I never returned. I havent taken lessons since then but to be honest, I _48_ to. Sitting at the piano, I couldnt help recalling many _49_ tim
46、es of my practising at home and playing before my teacher and one time my teacher _50_ me after I played entire pieces of music wrong in front of her colleagues. I was so _51_ that I could hardly say anything. But her _52_ helped me ease my shame. These memories, _53_, good or bad, never caused my _
47、54_ for playing the piano again.This thought then led me to think that _55_ is like music, and that we all try to play different _56_ in the instrument of our life. Sometimes the pitch(音高 ) is _57_ when we play it well, but sometimes we are out of tone. However, we all continue to create our own _58
48、_ style of music. No matter what style our music is, it is _59_ that we sing the songs of joy, quietness and love. Though I may never make it back to piano lessons, it doesnt _60_ that Ive stopped making music.41Ainstrument Bperformance Croom Dstage42Ain that Bso that Cnow that Dexcept that43Asuccesses Bregrets Cdecisions Dhobbies44Aplay Bgraduate Cleave Dreturn45Aoccupied Bangry Csatisfied Dpatient46AActually BConstantly CSuddenly DGradually47Aastonished Bglad Cdisappointed Damazed48Aliked Bneeded Cwanted Ddecided49Adreams Bexpressions Cwor
