1、1广东省普宁市华美实验学校 2017-2018 学年高二英语 6 月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。ARocky Mountain Summer Adventure Camps Bring Learning to Life!The Museum of Idaho Rocky Mountain Adventure Camps are available for students aged 6-14. Partici
2、pants will have amazing outdoor experiences combined with adventure and fun. Space is limited to 20 participants each session and registration is not complete until payment has been received by the Museum of Idaho. Registration fee is non-returnable.Junior Adventure CampChildren aged 6-9 (must have
3、completed first grade).Well conduct experiments, go on field trips, and discover the fun and excitement of science! This year, we will learn about colonial（殖民主义的） science to go along with our exhibit, Americas Revolution!Instructor: Chloe Doucette Dates: June 27- June 30 Time: 9:00 a.m. noonCost: $7
4、5 per child, $60 per child for MOI members, $50 each additional brother or sister Original CampChildren aged 9-12 (must have completed third grade)Original Camp is for children who are ready for an exciting full-day outdoor camp. Participants visit various habitats and ecosystems as we explore easte
5、rn Idaho. Well go bird watching, hiking in the mountains, and lots more!Instructors: Alana Jensen, Jerry Petty Dates: July 18- July 21Time: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. (9:00-6:00 on the last day)Cost: $150 per child, $125 per child for MOI members, $100 each additional 2brother or sisterHigh Adventure CampY
6、outh aged 11-14 (must have completed fifth grade)High Adventure Camp is for youth who are looking for an amazing summer adventure! This outdoor camp is full of exciting physical challenges and involves participants in even more in-depth activities than the Original Camp. This year, students will stu
7、dy how rattlesnakes experience the outdoors! Instructors: Chloe Doucette, Mike Winston, Jerry Petty Dates: August 8- August 11 Time: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. (9:00 6:00 on the last day)Cost: $150 per child, $125 per child for MOI members, $100 each additional brother or sisterParticipate in both Original
8、 AND High Adventure for only $200! Call 522-1400 ext. 3002 to take advantage of this great offer. If you have any questions about the Museum of Idahos education programs, contact Chloe Doucette, Education Director at (208) 522-1400 ext. 3002.1. If participants want to register successfully, they nee
9、d to _.A. choose their favorite instructors B. make up a team of 20 participantsC. be accompanied by family D. pay for the fee ahead of time 2. To make experiments, what will a 9-year-old boy choose?A. Original Camp. B. Junior Adventure Camp.C. High Adventure Camp. D. Three of them. 3. How much will
10、 a child and his brother spend at least if they sign up for both Original and High Adventure Camp?A. $400. B. $450. C. $500. D. $550.BThe morning had been a disaster. My tooth was aching. And Id been in an argument with a friend. Her words still hurt: “The trouble with you is that you wont put yours
11、elf in my place. Cant you see things from my point of view?” I shook my head stubbornlyand felt the ache in my tooth. Id thought 3I could hold out till my dentist came back from holiday, but the pain was really unbearable. I started calling the dentists in the phone book, but no one could see me imm
12、ediately. Finally, at about lunchtime, I got lucky. “If you come by right now,” the receptionist said, “the dentist will fit you in.”I took my puree and keys and rushed to my car. But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist. What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short n
13、otice? Why wasnt he as busy as the others?In the dentists office, I sat down and looked around. I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried. The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice-cold one.When I told her my fears, she laughed and said, “Dont wo
14、rry. The dentist is very good. “How long do I have to wait for him?“ I asked impatiently.“Come on, he is coming. Just lie down and relax. And enjoy the artwork,“ the assistant said.“The artwork?“ I was puzzled.The chair went back. Suddenly I smiled. There was a beautiful picture, right where I could
15、 enjoy it: on the ceiling. How considerate the dentist was! At that moment, I began to understand what my friend meant by her words.What a relief!4. Which of the following best describes the authors feeling that morning?A. Cheerful. B. Nervous. C. Satisfied. D. Upset.5. What made the author begin to
16、 doubt about the dentist?A. The dentists agreeing to treat her at very short notice.B. The dentists being as busy as the other dentists.C. The surroundings of the dentists office. D. The laughing assistant of the dentist.6. Why did the author suddenly smile?A. Because the dentist came at last.B. Bec
17、ause she saw a picture on the ceiling.C. Because she could relax in the chair. D. Because the assistant kept comforting her.7. What did the author learn from her experience most probably?4A. Strike while the iron is hot. B. Have a good word for ones friend.C. Put oneself in others shoes. D. A friend
18、 in need is a friend indeed.CYou might think that “global warming” means nothing more than a rise in the worlds temperature. But rising sea levels caused by it have resulted in the first evacuation（撤离） of an island nationthe citizens of Tuvalu will have to leave their homeland.During the 20th centur
19、y, sea level rose 812 inches. As a result. Tuvalu has experienced lowland flooding of salt water which has polluted the countrys drinking water.Paani Laupepa, a Tuvaluan government official , reported to the Earth Policy Institute that the nation suffered an unusaually high number of fierce storms i
20、n the past ten years .Many scientists connect higher surface water temperatures resulting from global warming to greater and more damaging storms.Laupepa expressed dissatisfaction with the United States for refusing to sign the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement calling for industrialized na
21、tions to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions（导致温室效应的气体排放）,which are a main cause of global warming . “By refusing to sign the agreement, the US has effectively taken away the freedom of future generations of Tuvaluans to live where their forefathers have lived for thousands of years,” Laupepa told
22、 the BBC.Tuvalu has asked Australia and New Zealand to allow the gradual move of its people to both countries .Tuvalu is not the only country that is vulnerable （易受影响的）to rising sea levels. Maumoon Gayoon, president of the Maldives, told the United Nations that global warming has made his country of
23、 311,000 an “endangered nation”.8The text is mainly about .Arapid changes in the earths temperature Bbad effects of global warmingCmoving of a country to a new place Dreasons for lowland flooding9According to scientists ,the DIRECT cause of more and fiercer storms is .Agreenhouse gas emissions in in
24、dustrialized nationsBhigher surface water temperatures of the sea Ccontinuous global warming5Drising sea levels10Laupepa was not satisfied with the United States because it did not .Aagree to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions Bsign an agreement with TuvaluCallow Tuvaluans to move to the US Dbeliev
25、e the problems facing Tuvalu were real11The country whose situation is similar to that of Tuvalu is .AAustralia BNew Zealand Cthe Maldives Dthe United StatesDMany Americans think of driverless cars as a futuristic technology that will revolutionize travel in cities and along state highways. But rece
26、nt experiments are proving that autonomous vehicles also have the potential to improve the quality of life for millions of Americans underserved by traditional modes of transportation, such as the elderly and disabled, so long as lawmakers make smart policies that pave the way for innovation.A retir
27、ement community in San Jose, Calif. , which has been transformed by a small fleet of driverless taxis, shows the potential of self-driving cars to transform peoples lives. Built by a tech start-up called Voyage, the modified Ford Fusions are currently limited to a two-mile road, but residents are al
28、ready having the benefits of these autonomous vehicles, which allow them to participate in social activities they would otherwise be unable to enjoy simply because they could not get to them.When the trial run finally expands to 15 miles of road, these residentswhose average age is 76will also have
29、a convenient and reliable new way to appointments. As these cars continue to serve residents there, it is easy to understand why California is moving to simplify regulations for the industry.In Michigan, forward-thinking policies have the potential to unlock other hidden benefits of autonomous vehic
30、les, especially for those with physical disabilities. The Michigan Disability Rights Coalition has strongly advocated for the development of this technology, saying that it could give people with 6disabilities greater opportunities in the workforce and enable them to lead more fulfilling, independen
31、t lives.Many recognize that autonomous vehicles will be the future of transportation, but it is too often overlooked that this future cannot arrive fast enough for millions of Americans who are forced to depend on others for day-to-day travel. The policymakers should follow the lead of places like C
32、alifornia and Michigan, and pass rules and regulations to unlock these hidden benefits of driverless cars.12. Whats the attitude of most American people to the future of autonomous vehicles?A. uncertain B. doubtful C. indifferent D. optimistic13. What is the modified Ford Fusion?A. The collection of
33、 social activities. B. The name of a retirement community.C. A kind of autonomous vehicle. D. A two-mile road for self-driving cars.14 Examples are given in the third and forth paragraphs to prove_A. what are preventing the development of the technologyB. why driverless cars are restricted in many s
34、tates in AmericaC. how driverless technology benefits the aged and disabledD. when driverless cars can enter peoples life eventually15. What does the author attempt to inform us in the last paragraph?A. The concept of autonomous vehicles has been widely recognized.B. The weak groups are often overlo
35、oked despite technology advances.C. The benefits of driverless cars have been fully unlocked.D. Regulations should go hand in hand with driverless technology.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。 7Meaningful relationships make life more enjoyable. In order to attract a
36、n ideal mate, youll need to spend some time preparing yourself to make sure youre ready to be in a relationship with a new person.Define what an ideal relationship means to you. As you set out to create your ideal relationship, make sure you consider what you want from it._16_If you want attention a
37、nd affection, took for someone who gives you that._17_Often,one of the biggest things that can get in the way of your future happiness is your past. In order to move forward in your life, you need to say goodbye to anything you may be struggling with from your past. Creating an ideal relationship re
38、quires commitment to the possibilities of the future, not bitterness about the past.Be positive. No one wants to be around someone who is bad-tempered or pessimistic all the time._18_If you want to find an ideal relationship, try to picture the future as full of opportunities. Nobody is perfect, but
39、 being positive about yourself and your life will be attractive to potential partners.Work towards positive changes in your life._19_Often,these character quirks（怪癖）are what make people lovable and memorable. Your family and friends should love you in spite of your flaws._20_Of course you shouldnt c
40、hange yourself for someone else, unless it is a positive change that you want to make for yourself.A. Let go of the past.B. Everyone has faults.C. Welcome your future challenges.D. Optimism attracts more optimism.E. Work on talking things out, even when youre upset at one another.F. However, there a
41、re things you need to work on to attract your ideal partner.G. If you are looking for stability and security, search for a partner with those qualities.第二部分: 语言知识运用（共两节, 满分 45 分）8第一节:完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 l.5 分, 满分 30 分）This year has been a busy year of travel for me, and the end of the year is no except
42、ion. I 41 an early morning flight that had me up at 4：30am to get to the airport. The thought of such an early flight made me 42 , but then I started to think about the chain of people who would make that early journey 43 for me: my Lyft driver, check-in agent, security staff, gate agents, flight cr
43、ew, etc. They all do their jobs at an early hour 44 I can get to my destination safely. When the trip 45 , I realized I had a(n) 46 : I could be annoyed about having to take an early flight and hold this 47 with me. Or, I could choose to be 48 for this modern machine of safe air travel and the peopl
44、e who made it possible. Just thinking about the 49 choice got my mind working about 50 I could show my gratitude: what if I got a little gift for every 51 I encountered on my journey?Then I started to think about what kind of gift would be 52 . Because it was a trip, they had to be 53 enough to fit
45、in my luggage. 54 , I decided a Starbucks gift card would be portable and a universally appreciated item that would 55 them to get a coffee, tea or snack. For the first time in years I actually 56 getting up at 4：30am! I ended up giving gift cards to my Lyft driver, airport security agent, two gate
46、agents, and four flight attendants, 57 of whom said thank you and smiled while 58 their duties. And, 59 arriving tired and upset, after only four hours of sleep and a long 60 , I was energetic and happy to share my story.41Amissed Bcaught Cbooked Dboarded42Aupset Bexcited Cdelighted Dshocked43Adiffi
47、cult Bpossible Ccomfortable Dimpressive44Awhile Buntil Cunless Dso45Acame Bended Cpassed Ddelayed46Amistake Bchoice Cpassport Dappointment947Aactivity Bcreativity Cnegativity Dpriority48Agrateful Bresponsible Cpunctual Danxious49Aeither Bneither Cformer D1atter50Awhy Bhow Cwhere Dwhen51Achild Bperso
48、n Cworker Dpassenger52Aexpensive Bdelicate Cfashionable Dappropriate53Asmall Bheavy Cflexible Dcheap54AFortunately BObviously CGradually DEventually55Aremind Benable Cforce Dpersuade56Agot used to Bgot tired of C1ooked forward to Dsuffered from57Aone Bfew Call Dnone58Apaying Bperforming Cignoring Dc
49、onsidering59Ain spite of Bas a result of Cregardless of Dinstead of60Aflight Bwait Crest Dthought第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 China, which takes pride in inventions in ancient times, has once again shown its _61_ (able) to change the world with its “new four great inventio
