湖南省邵东三中2015-2016学年高二上学期第一次月考英语试卷

1、2015年下学期高二第一次月考英语试卷注意事项：1 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。考试时间为120分钟。2 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号、班级填涂在答题卡相应的位置。全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。第I卷（选择题 满分100分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上, 并将所选选项涂黑。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，并标在试卷的相应位

2、置。听完每段对话后，你都有10称钟的时间来回答有关小题如阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. How does the womans sister go to university every day?A. On foot. B. By underground. C. By bus.2. What does the man mean?A. He used to like boating very much. B. He wont go boating with the woman. C. He thinks it is too cold outside today.3. What will t

3、he woman probably do this afternoon?A. Go for a job interview. B. Give the man some advice. C. Ask the man for help.4. Why does the man want to know how to take care of babies?A. He wants to be a baby sitter. B. He is going to be a brother. C. His wife is pregnant.5. What does the man think of the w

4、omans experience?A. Unusual. B. Dull. C. Exhausting.第二节（共15小题；每小题15分，满分225分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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至7题。6. What should the woman do when she arrives on 112th Street? A. Turn left and keep walking

5、until she passes three lights. B. Turn right and keep walking until she passes two lights.C. Turn right and keep walking for about a mile.7. Where is the supermarket? A. At the beginning of 56th Street. B. At the end of 112th Street. C. Around the corner on 56th Street.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. What size ca

6、r does the man want?A. A large car. B. A midsize car. C. A small car.9. How much will the man have to pay?A.160. B.200. C.240.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the man most probably?A. A teacher. B. A salesman. C. A scientist.11. What does the woman want the robot to do?A. Talk with her. B. Do her homewo

7、rk. C. Do her housework.12. What do we know about the robot from the conversation?A. It is not for sale at the moment. B. It can do a lot of dangerous work. C. It doesnt operate on batteries.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How does the woman look now?A. Tired. B. Upset. C. Excited.14. What does the woman think

8、 of Linda?A. Intelligent and pretty. B. Popular and lovely. C. Hard-working and smart.15. Whats the weather probably like now?A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy. 16. What will the man probably do next?A. Go to the library. B. Go to the dormitory. C. Go to the teaching building.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Which

9、 grade was the new student in?A. The third grade. B. The fourth grade. C. The fifth grade.18. What could the new student do when he met his new classmates for the first time?A. Do experiments with them. B. Recognize them by their names. C. Immediately remember their names.19. What was the level of t

10、he new students daily conversation?A. It was limited to that of an adult. B. It was limited to that of a fifth-grader.C. It was limited to that of a five-year-old.20. What does the new student usually like to do after class?A. Spend time with teachers. B. Help the elderly with shopping. C. Shaking h

11、ands with the sixth graders.第二部分阅读理解(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。AWelcome to the Electronic Village to explore new ways of language teaching and learning.Electronic Village Program (Thursday, June 18, 2015)Nearpod 9:00 am to 10:00 am Room 501Nearpod

12、 is a software program that creates a rich context (语境) for students to learn vocabulary. The presenter will show how to use it.TEO 2:00 pin to 3:00 pm Room 502Our students come from different backgrounds but have the same desire to learn on-line. The presenter will use examples from his first on-li

13、ne class to explain how any teacher can begin teaching on-line with TEO.Kahoot 10:30 am to 11:30 am Room 601Kahoot software can be used to create grammar tests which can be graded on a network. It can provide students with instant feedback (反馈), including reports about their strengths and weaknesses

14、.Prezi 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm Room 602Uses of Prezi in listening and speaking courses draw students attention to speaking more fluently. The presenter will show how students can use Prezi to confidently present on a variety of topics, including introducing family, friends, and hobbies.21. Nearpod can be

15、 used to _.A. offer grammar testsB. help vocabulary learningC. gain fluency in speaking D. teach listening on-line22. If you want to improve your speaking skills, you can go to_.A. Room 502B. Room 501C. Room 602D. Room 60123. A teacher who wants to learn on-line teaching is expected to arrive by _.A

16、. 2:00 pm B. 10:30 amC. 9:00 amD. 3:30 pmB Each of us can live strong，healthy，energetic lives for a long time to comeThe key？Actually，there are many of them Eat fewer calories，but more food Slimming down can help prevent disease，and cutting way back on the amount you eat may even slow the aging proc

17、essWhen nutrition researchers invited themselves over for dinner in kitchens across the globe-from Greece to Japan to the state of Pennsylvania-they discovered a stomach-satisfying secret to good health：Pile your plate high with vegetables and fruits，add respectable parts of beans and whole grains，a

18、nd ignore high-calorie food like cheeseburgers，cream sauces，and fatty meats Use exercise as an anti-aging vaccine Exercise can help you gain a better quality of life as you ageIts no secret that physical activity strengthens muscles，burn calories，and puts a happy bounce in your stepBut recently，rese

19、archers discovered a new，extra benefit：Exercise acts as a powerful way against the aging process itself. When exercise physiologists put healthy people aged 60 to 85 on Weight-training programs for six months then tested them for signs of free-radical(自由基) damage，they were surprised by the resultsBy

20、 the end of the study，low-intensity exercisers had a drop in free-radical damage，while high-intensity exercisers had a slight increase Find something interesting to do Life is always busy no matter what your ageBut the truth is，when people are retired，time usually does become more available for adul

21、ts after 60With this time come choicesThe easy one is merely to relax：watch more TV，eat out more often，talk on the phone as much as you wantThe better choice? Discover something more meaningful to devote yourself to and do it wholeheartedly24Which of the following is what you should eat more?AWhole

22、grains BFatty meats CCream sauces DCheeseburgers25The new discovery of exercise probably is that_ Ait can help you live a better life Bit can strengthen muscles Cit can prevent aging process Dit can burn calories 26When do you have more free time according to this text?AIn your fifties BBefore sixty

23、COver seventy DBeyond sixty27The best title of this text should be _AHow to Keep a Balanced Diet BThe Importance of Your HealthCHobbies making Your Healthy DKeys to living Longer and Better C There are quite a few advantages of wearing school uniformsThe idea may seem disagreeable at first，but consi

24、dering all the positive effects coming from wearing uniforms you would be more likely to enjoy them Teachers love school uniforms because it helps provide an orderly learning environmentHaving students dressed in uniforms may teach them how to present themselves in a neat and professional mannerIt g

25、ives students the opportunity to learn how to dress like young ladies and gentlemanAnd they can focus their attention on academics rather than style Purchasing(购买) school uniforms is easy and needs less hesitation and considerationNo matter what the schools policy is，there are only specific essentia

26、l(基本的) pieces to the wardrobe(服装) that are necessary，so it wont break the bankA few wardrobe items can last a long timeParents could also enjoy an easy morning，as it will take less time to choose a set of clothes for the school day Students wearing uniforms will feel less pressure about what to wear

27、 or not to wear when their classmates are dressed similarlyGetting dressed before school becomes less of a chore(琐事) when students are limited in their choices，so there shouldnt be any trouble about choosing an outfit the day and getting ready quicklySome students may not like the lack of individual

28、ity(个性) with a uniform，but some school dress code policies may offer them the opportunities to show their unique styles Uniforms today are also becoming trendier and can be seen in many areas of pop cultureCelebrities(名人)and fashion designers are using uniforms as inspiration for new looks which als

29、o appeal to students28What would be the best title for the text?AHow to dress properlyBThe advantages of school uniforms CThe history of school uniformsDHow to deal with pressure in school29Teachers think that wearing school uniforms _ Ahelps students put more effort into their studies Bmakes studen

30、ts feel less pressure in studyCis just a tradition that students should follow Dmakes students lose their independence and identity30The underlined part “it wont break the bank” in Paragraph 3 probably means “_”Aa school uniform should be worn every dayBparents will have to go to the bank many times

31、Ca school uniform doesnt cost a lot of money Dparents who work in a bank can afford the uniform31We can infer from the text that school uniform _Awill be more fashionable in the futureBare not popular with fashion designers Cwere not accepted by parents in the pastDwill be designed by students thems

32、elvesDOne afternoonlastweek, Isawthree tearful childrenfrommy sons school being comforted by teachers. That morning, my 11-year-old son had stomach pains, retching（干呕）into a bowl. Talking to other mothers later, I heard about other children with stomachache or difficult sleeping the night before. Wh

33、at caused so much pain? Sports day. Sports day might be necessary at a highly-competitive independent school, but not at a village primary school. For the children who can fly like the wind, sports day cause no problem. For those who are overweightor just not good at sport, it is nightmare（噩梦）. Even

34、 for those who enjoy running but fall halfway down the track in front of the entire school and their parents, it can prove a disease. Why do weputour children through thisannual suffering? Somemaysay competition is character building; or its taking part, not winning, thats important; or thats a trad

35、ition of school life. I just feltgreatpity for those children in tears or in pain. Team games at the end of sports day produced some close races, wild enthusiasm, lots of shouting and were fun to watch. More importantly, the children who were not so fast or quick at passing theballwere hidden a litt

36、le fromeveryones eyes. Some of them also had the thrill of being on the winning side. I wish that sports day could be abandoned and replaced with some other less competitive event. Perhaps an afternoon of teamgames, with a few races for those who want them, would be less stressful for the children a

37、nd a lot more fun to watch.32. What can we learn about the authors son from Paragraph 1?A. He talked with some mothers. B. He sufferedfromstomachache.C. He comforted his classmates. D. He had difficulty in sleeping. 33. Sports day is still an annul event in this school probably because _.A. it is a

38、tradition of the school B. thisis an independent school C. it helps children loseweight D. children enjoy watching sports34. What does the author think about teamgames?A. They should include more stressful races. B. They should be abandoned at primary school.C. They are acceptable to different child

39、ren.D. They are less fun for those who love running.35. What is the authors attitude towards sports day?A.Ambiguous. B. Neutral. C. Positive. D. Critical.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。 As a child grows up，you may wonder how you can teach him to become a respectful adu

40、lt. 36 A child who learns to respect not only learns to receive respect from others in kind，but also learn to respect himself. Show him respect. This is the best way to teach your child how to respect othersListen to your child attentively and he will learn to listen to you，understanding how importa

41、nt this is in communication 37 The more you say“please”and“thank you”to your child，the more likely he will learn to use themPoliteness then becomes a normal part of any conversation Agree to disagree 38 Explain your decision so that he will understand you and expect respectful responsesDisagreeing w

42、ith you doesnt necessarily mean disobedience(不顺从) Control your impulse to overreactWhen a situation arises，stay calm and keep in mind that you are supposed to be modeling correct behavior. 39 Praise，praise，praise So much is focused on what a child does wrong and how to correct it that his accomplish

43、ments are not celebrated enough. 40 ATeach manners by using polite requests and responsesBTry to remember that a child wont always agree with youCRespect is necessary for a meaningful and successful lifeDIf he sees you lose your temper，he is more likely to respond that way in futureEA child may act

44、as he pleases，and he will live a happy lifeFSeeing a child exhibit respectful behavior，make sure he knows how proud you are of him.GRespectful behavior is always accompanied by bad behavior as a child第三部分英语知识运用（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）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡

45、上将该项涂黑。 A Welcome Gift Dario and his mother loved their new apartment. The living room was large enough for their piano. That night, the two of them41side by side at the piano. They played jazz music to celebrate their new home. The loud42filled the room and made them feel very happy. The next morni

46、ng,43, their happiness disappeared. Someone had left a44under their door during the night. One of their neighbor had written to complain(抱怨) about the sound of the piano. Darios mother asked the building superintendent(管理员) if he knew anything about it. But he said that they were all45people and he

47、couldnt imagine any of them had done that. Later that morning, Dario suggested that they write a letter to their46and apologize for their playing. “Maybe we could go and 47everyone in person.” his mother said. “What if we invited them to come here for a48instead? Dario asked. They both loved the 49.

48、 Over the next few days, they sent out invitations and prepared desserts 50their guests. They decorated the apartment with streamers(彩带) and party lights. Finally, the day of the party 51. Some guests brought presents. Others brought flowers. Some even brought desserts to 52. One woman, Mrs. Gilbert

49、,53Darios mother with a book of piano music by Chopin. “I heard you playing the other night,” she said. “The sounds woke me out of bed. I 54that you might play like this every night. So I wrote a short note. I hope you dont think I disliked the playing.” Darios mother smiled at Mrs. Gilbert. “I thin

50、k maybe we 55you an apology.” she said. “I didnt 56how late it was when we were playing. Maybe we should play some quieter music at night. “You play, you play!” Mrs. Gilbert said. “I like what you play! Just not so loud at night.” She pointed to the book she had given them. “These songs are not such

51、 57music.” “These songs are beautiful music.” Darios mother said. “We will be58to play them in the evening.” “And we wont play so loud or late!” Dario said. He was already looking forward to 59the new music. More than that, however, he was happy to see the big smile on his mothers face. It gave him

52、a feeling of 60and made him feel that they were home at last.41.A.layB.sat C. stoodD. walked42.A. voiceB. ring C.cry D. music43.A. however B. thereforeC. otherwise D. instead44.A.report B. poster C. bill D. note45.A. proudB. rich C. nice D. lucky46.A. relatives B. friends C. neighbors D. audience47.A. blame B. v