2020年最新山西河津第二中学高一英语12月月考试卷.doc

1、山西河津第二中学高一英语 12 月月考试卷 1 / 9 山西省河津市第二中学 2019-2020 学年高一英语 12 月月考试题 第第一一部分部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分阅读理解（共两节，满分 6060 分）分） 第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 3 3 分，满分分，满分 4545 分）分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A A、B B、C C 和和 D D）中，选出最佳选项。）中，选出最佳选项。 A A My Favourite BooksMy Favourite Books Jo Usmar is a writer for

2、Cosmopolitan and co-author of the This Book Will series （系列）of lifestyle books. Here she picks her top reads. Matilda Matilda Roald Dahl I once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahls writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange and delightful words. Matildas battle

3、s with her cruel parents and the bossy headmistress, Miss Trunchbull，are equally fumy and frightening, but theyre also aspirational. After DarkAfter Dark Haruki Murakami Its about two sisters Eri, a model who either wont or cant stop sleeping, and Mari, a young student. In trying to connect to her s

4、ister, Mari starts changing her life and discovers a world of diverse “night people“ who are hiding secrets. Gone Girl Gone Girl Gillian Flynn There was a bit of me that didnt want to love this when everyone else on the planet did, but the horror story is brilliant. Theres tension and anxiety from t

5、he beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust. Its a real whodunit and the frustration when you realise whats going on is horribly enjoyable. The StandThe Stand Stephen King This is an excellent fantasy novel from one of the best storytellers around. After a serious flu outbreak wipes out 99.4%

6、 of the worlds population, a battle unfolds between good and evil among those left. Randall Flagg is one of the scariest characters ever. 1. Who does “I“ refer to in the text? A. Stephen King. B. Gillian Flynn. C. Jo Usmar. D. Roald Dahl. 2. Which of the following tells about Mari and Eri? A. Cosmop

7、olitan. B. Matilda. C. After Dark. D. The Stand. 3. What kind of book is Gone Girl? A.A folk tale. B.A biography. C.A love story. D.A horror story. B B Americans love pets. Many pet owners treat these friends as part of the family. Sometimes they spice up(增加情趣) their pets life with entertaining(有趣的)

8、 videos and amusing toys. If they have an eye for fashion, pet owners can dress their pets in fashionable clothes. For special occasions, they can use perfume(香水) to make their dogs smell well. 山西河津第二中学高一英语 12 月月考试卷 2 / 9 Leading a dogs life in America isnt such a bad thing. Many grocery stores sell

9、 various pet foods to owners eager to please their pets. In Houston, Texas dogs can have their dinner delivered to their homes. Well-to-do dogs can attend doggy daycare center, which is usually expensive, while their owners work. Pets can even accompany their owners on vacation. Fancy hotels are beg

10、inning to accommodate both man and the beast. Beneath all these things, there lies a basic American belief: pets have a right to be treated well. At least 75 animal welfare organizations exist in America. They provide care and adoption service for homeless and abused (受虐待的) animals. Veterinarians (兽

11、医) give animals an unbelievable care for an unbelievable price. People can even buy health insurance for their pets.And when it is time to say good-bye, owners can bury their pets in a respectable cemetery（墓地）. The average American enjoys having pets around for a good reason. Researchers have discov

12、ered that interaction with animals lowers a persons blood pressure. Dogs can offer protection from burglars and unwelcome visitors. Cats can help rid the home of unwanted pests (害虫). Pets even encourage social relationships: they give their owners an appearance of friendliness, and they provide a go

13、od topic of conversation. Pets are basic to American culture as hot dogs or apple pies. To Americans, pets are not just property, but part of the family. After all, pets are “people”, too. 4. The underlined phrase “have an eye for” (in Paragraph 1) probably means _. A. look down upon B. look up to C

14、. have a proper sense of D. keep a watch on 5. Pets in America can even get very good medical care mainly because _. A. medical care for animals is free B. the price of medical care for pets is extremely low C. there are many animal welfare organizations in America D. Americans believe that pets hav

15、e a right to be treated well 6. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Americans have many reasons to love pets. B. Pets are part of American families. C. Pets have a comfortable life in America. D. Americans have a childish love for pets. C C Imagination and fantasy can play an important role in

16、achieving the things we fear. Children know this very well. Fred Epstein, in his book If I Make It to Five, tells a story he heard from one of friends about Tom, a four-year-old boy with a cancer in his back bone. He came through several operations and a lot of pain by mastering his imagination. Tom

17、 loved to pretend, and he particularly loved to play superheroes. Dr. Epstein 山西河津第二中学高一英语 12 月月考试卷 3 / 9 explained that it was actually a brilliant way for his young mind to handle the terrifying and painful life he led. The day before his third trip to the operating room, Tom was terribly afraid.

18、“Maybe I could go as Superman,” he whispered to his mom. Hearing this, the mother hesitated for a while. She had avoided buying the expensive costume, finally she agreed. The next day Tom appeared as the powerful Superman, showing off through the hospital halls and coolly waving his hand to the peop

19、le greeting him along the way. And Tom, with the strength of his fantasy, successfully made it through the operation. The power of imagination need not be reserved for children only. We all have the power to use our fantasies to attempt things we never thought possible, to go through those things th

20、at seem impossible, and to achieve what we never believed we could. Just as Dr. Epstein puts it, “If you can dream it, you can do it”. It doesnt mean that you should dress as a superhero for your next job interview. But, next time you are tested in a way that seems impossible, imagine what it would

21、take to overcome it. Become the person you need to become to win over your challenge and do it in your mind first. So, let your imagination run wild, and dare to dream. 7. What do we know about Tom? A. He was seriously ill B. He was a dishonest boy. C. He was crazy about magic D. He was Dr. Epsteins

22、 patient 8. When Tom went for the third operation, he _ . A. pretended to be painful B. acted like a superhero C. appeared in poor spirits D. argued with his mother 9. In the last paragraph, you are advised _ . A.to become a powerful person in your mind B.to go through some difficult tests C.to wear

23、 expensive clothes for job interviews D.to wake up from your wild dreams 10. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To tell us an interesting story. B. To help us make right decisions. C. To advise us to care about children. D. To encourage us to use our imagination. D D There are two types of peopl

24、e in the world. Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other comforts of life, one becomes happy, the other becomes unhappy. This arises from(源于) the different ways in which they consider things, persons, events and the resulting effects（产生的影响）upon their minds. People who are to be

25、 happy fix their attention on the convenience of things. The pleasant parts of conversation, the well prepared dishes, the goodness of the wine, the fine weather. They enjoy all the cheerful things. Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things. Therefore, they are continua

26、lly dissatisfied. By their remarks, they sour the pleasure of society, offend (得罪) 山西河津第二中学高一英语 12 月月考试卷 4 / 9 many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere. If this turn of mind was founded in nature, such unhappy persons would be the more to be pitied. The intention （意图）of criticizing（批

27、评的）and being disliked is perhaps taken up by imitation (仿效). It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors（拥有者）. The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have it realize its bad effects on their interests and tastes. I hope this little warning may be of service to them, and hel

28、p them change this habit. Although in fact it is chiefly（主要）an act of the imagination, it has serious results in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck. Those people offend many others; nobody loves them, and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect. This fr

29、equently puts them in bad temper（脾气）and draws them into arguments. If they aim at getting some advantages in social position or fortune, nobody wishes them success. Nor will anyone start a step or speak a word to favor（有利于）their hopes. If they bring on themselves public objections（异 议）, no one will

30、defend or excuse them, and many will join to criticize their wrong doings. Those should change this bad habit and be pleased with what is pleasing, without worrying needlessly about themselves and others. If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact with them. Otherwise（否则）, it ca

31、n be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels（口角; 争吵）. 11. People who are unhappy _. A. always consider things differently from others B. usually are affected by the results of certain things C. usually misunderstand what others think or sa

32、y D. always discover the unpleasant side of certain things 12. The underlined phrase “sour the pleasure of society” most nearly means “_”. A. have a good taste with social life B. make others unhappy C. tend to scold(责骂) others openly D. enjoy the pleasure of life 13. We can conclude from the passag

33、e that _. A. we should pity all such unhappy people B. such unhappy people are dangerous to social life C. people can get rid of (摆脱) the habit of unhappiness D. unhappy people can not understand happy persons 14. If such unhappy persons insist on keeping the habit, the author suggests that people s

34、hould _. A. prevent any communication with them B. show no respect and politeness to them C. persuade them to recognize the bad effects D. quarrel with them until they realize the mistakes 15. In this passage, the writer mainly _. 山西河津第二中学高一英语 12 月月考试卷 5 / 9 A. describes two types of people B. laugh

35、s at the unhappy people C. suggests ways to help the unhappy people D. tells people to avoid contact with the unhappy 第二节（共第二节（共 5 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 3 3 分，满分分，满分 1 15 5 分）分） 根据短文内根据短文内容，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。选项。 Getting your children to study can be a littl

36、e like getting them to eat their vegetables. _16_. Make a study time and have it at the same time every day. This will help your kids to learn to schedule their day and will give them a sense of control over how they spend their time. Allow them to study in blocks of time，such as for half an hour wi

37、th a five-minute break in the middle._ 17_. Ideal(理想的) study times are after dinner or right after school before dinner. Never allow your children to study in front of the television，as that will encourage passive activity._18_ Youll also need to help your kids find the right place to study. After y

38、ouve set up a good study time for little learners，set up a good place where they can get those creative juices flowing. _19_. Make sure there is a table or a desk and a comfortable chair. _20_ .This includes helping them out with their homework sometimes and being there for them with the answers to

39、any questions. The input you give your children during study periods will help form a bond and help make studying enjoyable. APick a place where your children can study properly. BHold them to the schedule they create for themselves. CFinally，spend time with your kids when theyre studying. DKeep the

40、 atmosphere light and offer lots of encouragement，too. EInstead，use TV as a treat or a reward when the homework is completed. FTry to stop this bad habit by offering some sort of reward. GOne of the best ways to form good study habits for your kids is to design a schedule that they keep to. 第第二二部分部分

41、 英语知识运用（共两节，满分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 5 55 5 分）分） 第一节第一节 完形填空（共完形填空（共 2020 小题；每题小题；每题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 4 40 0 分）分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A A、B B、C C 和和 D D）中，选出可以填入空白）中，选出可以填入空白 处的最佳选项。处的最佳选项。 My dad has been driving a truck for almost his entire lifeHes usually 21 all the weekdays and comes h

42、ome only at weekendsSometimes he stays 22 for two weeks at a time 23 I dont get to see him as often as I wish, we remain very 24 My dad is the type of person who doesnt let you 25 up anything that you 山西河津第二中学高一英语 12 月月考试卷 6 / 9 startWhen I was eleven, my father bought me a pianoAt first I was so 26

43、 about it that I would spend hours and hours learning how to playThen it got 27 I was so tired of it that I asked if I could stop. Much as I tried, he 28 me to go onNow I have been playing for almost five years. I love it and Im glad I 29 my dads advice My dad is 30 talented, for he has been playing

44、 the guitar for over 20 yearsUnder his influence, I also like 31 now. Sometimes my dad can be my biggest 32 He makes me smile even when I lose in a talent show_33 sometimes he can be my biggest critic（批评家） He 34 ignores the small mistakes I makeHe encourages me never to lose 35 because he thinks tha

45、t all my efforts will 36 one day My dad is generous. Every Thursday night, he _ 37 to read to the children at a childrens club. When he reads, their 38 light up with curiosity about what will happen next. I feel 39 of having a person in my family who cares enough to volunteer to 40 . I love my dad w

46、ith all my heart. Hes a hero in my heart and the most wonderful person in the world 21A. on B with Cin Dout 22A home B away Cinside Dalone 23A Even though B In case CIf only DAs if 24A polite B kind Cclose Ddifferent 25A put B give Ctake Dspeed 26A nervous B anxious Cfamiliar Dcrazy 27A rough B diff

47、icult Cboring Ddisappointing 28A persuaded B promised Creminded Dsuggested 29A receive B challenged Clistened Dtook 30A physically B typically Cexactly Dmusically 31A dancing B composing Cwriting Ddrawing 32A supporter B director Cscholar Dsponsor 33A however B so Cstill Dand 34A ever B often Ceven

48、Dnever 35A aim B dream Cheart Dstrength 36A come true B take risks Clet out Dpay off 37A agrees B likes Coffers Dintends 38A bodies B arms Cfaces Dhands 39A jealous B optimistic Chappy Dproud 40A read B help Cwork Ddrive 第二节（共第二节（共 1010 小题；每题小题；每题 1.51.5 分，共分，共 1515 分）分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Choosing a college major is one of the most important 41_(choose) you can make about your education and future career. It may even be more important than 42_ you attend college. What you study in school often 山西河津第二中学高一英语 12 月月