陕西省西安市中铁中学2023-2024学年高二上学期第二次月考英语考试.docx

1、陕西省西安市中铁中学2023-2024学年高二上学期第二次月考英语考试一、听力选择题1What should the man buy?ASome orange juice.BA loaf of bread.CSome milk sugar.2What is the man good at?ALanzhou Hand-pulled Noodles.BLamb Hot Pot.CMapo Bean Curd.3How many tickets does the man buy?A2.B3.C5.4How does the man probably feel on hearing the news?

2、AAngry.BSurprised.CNervous.5Where might the speakers be now?AAt the grocers.BIn a meeting room.CAt a restaurant.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。6How should the woman take the medicine in the first three days?AOne red pill each morning.BTwo red pills after lunch.CThree yellow pills in the evening.7What is the advice

3、from the doctor?ATake the disease seriously.BKeep regular hours.CAsk for a sick leave.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。8What will the speakers do later?ACheck the items.BNegotiate the discount.CRevise the order.9When will the goods be delivered?ABefore the 19th.BOn the 20th.CAfter the 22nd.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。10What is th

4、e man doing now?ADoing an interview.BAsking for leave.CGiving suggestions.11Which subject does the woman find difficult?AFrench.BBallet.CSwimming.12When does the woman usually leave the library now?AAt 4:30.BAt 5:30.CAt 6:00.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。13How is the Sony camcorder (便携式摄录机) bought by the man?ASmal

5、l.BBig.CHeavy.14Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?AHusband and wife.BEmployer and employee.CTeacher and student.15For what reason are the digital video products popular?ADecreasing production.BInviting functions.CCreative computers.16Which of the following can digital camcorde

6、rs be connected with?AA pocket dictionary.BA home computer.CA slide show.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17Who is probably the speaker?AA tour guide.BA journalist.CA radio host.18What can the students do in the science room?AGrow vegetables.BEat chocolate cakes.CMake pizzas.19Whats the total price for the school tri

7、p?A25.B65.C90.20What does the speaker advise the parents to do?AGo to the school in person.BCall for further information.CRemember the e-mail address.二、阅读选择WonkaPaddington 2 has been hailed as one of the all-time great family films. Now its director, Paul King, and his co-writer, Simon Farnaby, have

8、 turned their attention to another much-loved British childrens book character, Willy Wonka from Roald Dahls Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. In this musical prequel, the top-hatted Wonka (Timothe Chalamet) opens his first sweet shop, with the help of an Oompa-Loompa played by Hugh Grant.Released

9、from 6 December internationallyThe Boy and the HeronHayao Miyazaki is the director of such landmark works as My Neighbour Totoro and Howls Moving Castle. Now aged 82, he has said that his latest film, The Boy and the Heron, will be his last. Beginning with the bombing of Tokyo during World War Two,

10、the story moves first to the countryside and then to a magical realm reminiscent of Spirited Away.Released on 8 December in the US and Canada, and 26 December in the UK and IrelandAquaman and the Lost KingdomMomoa is back as Arthur Curry, the king of Atlantis, alongside Patrick Wilson as his half-br

11、other, Amber Heard as his girlfriend, Nicole Kidman as his mother, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as his arch-enemy, Manta. The films director, James Wan told Clark Collis at Entertainment Weekly, “The beauty of this movie, this Aquaman world, is that . we are our own separate universe.”Released from 20

12、December internationallyLeave the World BehindA family is having a quiet holiday in a rented house when some uninvited visitors announce that the world is coming to an end. That was the premise of Leave the World Behind, another apocalyptic thriller adapted from a novel. It features Julia Roberts an

13、d Ethan Hawke as the holidaying couple, and Mahershala Ali as the mystery man who turns up with his daughter, Myhala Herrold. Can either family trust the other one? The film is “one of the years best and no doubt will spark massive amounts of conversation”, says Kristen Lopez in The Wrap.Released on

14、 8 December on Netflix internationally21Who is the director of Paddington 2?ASimon FarnabyBHayao MiyazakiCPaul KingDJames Wan22When can you enjoy Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom?Afrom 8 December.Bfrom 20 December.Cfrom 6 December.Dfrom 26 December.23What kind of passage is this?ANews reportBArgumentati

15、onCExpositionDAdvertisementBody language is the quiet, secret and most powerful language of all! It is said that our body movements communicate about 50 percent of what we really mean while words only express 7 percent. So, while your mouth is closed, your body is just saying.Arms. How you hold your

16、 arms shows how open and receptive you are to people you meet. If you keep your arms to the sides of your body or behind your back, this suggests you are not afraid of anything. Outgoing people generally use their arms with big movements, while quieter people keep them close to their bodies. If some

17、one upsets you, just cross your arms to show youre unhappy.Head. When you want to appear confident, keep your head level. If you are a monitor, you can also take on this position when you want your words to be taken seriously. However, to be friendly in listening or speaking, you must move your head

18、 a little.Legs. Your legs tend to move around a lot more than normal when you are nervous or telling lies. If you are at interviews, try to keep them still.Posture (姿势). A good posture makes you feel better about yourself. If you are feeling down you normally dont sit straight, with your shoulders i

19、nwards. This makes breathing more difficult, which can make you feel nervous or uncomfortable.Mouth. When you are thinking, you often purse your lips. You might also use this position to hold back an angry comment you dont wish to make. However, it will probably still be noticed, and people will kno

20、w youre not pleased.Face. When you lie, you might put on a false face. But that expression would crack quickly, allowing displays of true emotions such as happiness, sadness, disgust (厌恶) and fear.24When someone is keeping his arms behind his back, he tries to tell you that _.Ahe is not afraidBhe is

21、 outgoingChe is angryDhe is cool25If you want to appear confident, you should _.Amove your arms a lotBcross your armsCmove your head a littleDkeep your head level26What does the underline “them” in the fourth paragraph refer to?Athe interviewersBliesClegsDthe interviewees27Which of the following can

22、 be the best title of the passage?ABody language, the most commonly used languageBBody movements give away secrets of mindCArms tell more than legsDFacial expressions tell the truthWith summer drawing to a dose, parents are helpless.Camps over. The kids friends have left for warmer places. A trip to

23、 the pool doesnt bring the same excitement as it did in June. And so many families have no choice but to go for a trip to the amusement park.Whether youre thinking of Six Flags, Sesame Place, Hersheypark or Dutch Wonderland, dont do ityoull be sorry. Amusement parksespecially water parkshave never b

24、een more popular. More than 26 million people went to Six Flags last year. These parks bring out the worst in kids and parents alike. What starts out as a special treat ends up in disappointment and tears.As soon as you get to the park, you pay a couple of hundred dollars for a family of four. Alrea

25、dy, expectations are unrealistic as parents start to do the math. How many rides will I get for the money? The answerat least in Augustis four.Thats because of the lines. Time stops as you stand in line leading to even the least exciting ride. Over and over we count the number of people in front of

26、us, wondering how many more rounds therell be before our turn. Then there are the other parentssome of whom seem to think the lines are part of the game.At Dutch Wonderland last weekend, one father walked up to my kids and asked if they were in line. For five minutes, he had his daughter stand behin

27、d them. When I turned my head, he had her stand ahead of them. Then he did it to the kids next in line, too.By the end of the day, you see mothers and fathers buy their kids ice cream again and again to ease the influences of the heat, disappointment and anger.Its like theyve forgottenit was all the

28、 kids idea in the first place.28Why are parents helpless?ATheir kids are having little fun.BThey are not good at planning trips.CTheir kids depend on them too much.DThey are too busy to play with their kids.29What does the author think of the money spent by parents?AIt is not worth it.BIt is good fo

29、r the family.CIt wouldnt be so much in August.DIt is a waste for those poor at math.30Why did the father ask the authors kids whether they were in line?AHe was a polite person.BHe couldnt find the line.CHe wanted his kid to cut in line.DHe wanted to teach them a lesson.31What would be the best title

30、 for the text?ABehave well, little kids!BMind your manners, parents!CMake your choices carefullyDKeep away from amusement parksMany of us love July because its the month when natures berries and stone fruits are in abundance. These colourful and sweet jewels form British Columbias fields are little

31、powerhouses of nutritional protection.Of the common berries, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, although, because of their seeds, raspberries contain a little more protein (蛋白质), iron and zinc (not that fruits have much protein). Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants (抗氧化物质). The yel

32、low and orange stone fruits such as peaches are high in the carotenoids we turn into vitamin A and which are antioxidants. As for cherries (樱桃), they are so delicious who cares? However, they are rich in vitamin CWhen combined with berries of slices of other fruits, frozen bananas make an excellent

33、base for thick, cooling fruit shakes and low fat “ice cream”. For this purpose, select ripe bananas for freezing as they are much sweeter. Remove the skin and place them in plastic bags or containers and freeze. If you like, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on the bananas will prevent them turning bro

34、wn. Frozen bananas will last several weeks, depending on their ripeness and the temperature of the freezer.If you have a juicer, you can simply feed in frozen bananas and some berries or sliced fruit. Out comes a “soft-serve” creamy dessert, to be eaten right away. This makes a fun activity for a ch

35、ildrens party; they love feeding the fruit and frozen bananas into the top of the machine and watching the ice cream come out below.32What does the author seem to like about cherries?AThey contain protein.BThey are high in vitamin ACThey have a pleasant taste.DThey are rich in antioxidants.33Why is

36、fresh lemon juice used in freezing bananas?ATo make them smell better.BTo keep their colour.CTo speed up their ripening.DTo improve their nutrition.34What is “a juicer” in the last paragraph?AA dessert.BA drink.CA container.DA machine.35From which is the text probably taken?AA biology textbook.BA he

37、alth magazine.CA research paper.DA travel brochure.How to Develop Interpersonal SkillsPeople use interpersonal skills daily socially as well as professionally and usually without even being conscious of their effectiveness. In the workplace, listening, communicating, working together and manners are

38、 important interpersonal skills. An employee who falls short of any of these soft skills must work consciously to strengthen and develop them. 36 Listen up.Active listening is a skill that must be learned and practiced. 37 The active listener provides feedback by focusing their full attention on the

39、 speaker and responding with verbal and non-verbal clues that the speakers message is heard and understood.Avoid failure to communicate.Simply talking to people does not guarantee that your message is getting across. Common barriers to communication are lack of verbal clues, cultural differences, la

40、ck of interest, distractions, and unfamiliar expressions. Expect such barriers and deal with them. Learn to think before you speak, and express yourself clearly and carefully. 38 Get it together.Working together is the key to working effectively. 39 Create such an environment, rather than competitio

41、n, and respect the opinions of others. Praise and thank co-workers for their contributions and treat all suggestions and opinions with respect. 40 The basics of these interpersonal skills are the rules of politeness and good manners. Respecting other cultures can strengthen a relationship. Be aware

42、of what is happening in your co-workers lives and care for them. Stay cheerful and positive in the office.AMind your manners.BStay positive to infect others.CWorking successfully with others can make a career.DIt can avoid letting the speakers message disappear.EPractice smiling in front of the mirr

43、or until you feel confident.FOtherwise, the employee cant get along with superiors and co-workers.GControl your non-verbal communicationfacial expressions, body language and eye contact.三、完形填空I lost my sight when I was four years old by falling off a box car in a freight (货物) yard in Atlantic City a

44、nd landing on my head. Now I am thirty-two. I can still remember the brightness of sunshine. It would be 41 to see again, but a 42 can do strange things to people. I dont mean that I would prefer to go without my eyes. I simply mean that the 43 of them made me appreciate more what I had. Life, I bel

45、ieve, asks a continuous series of adjustments to reality. The more quickly a person is able to make these adjustments, the more 44 his own private world becomes. The adjustment is never easy. I was totally confused and afraid. But I was lucky. My parents and my teachers saw something in me the 45 to

46、 live which I didnt see, and they made me want to 46 against blindness. The hardest lesson I had to learn was to believe in myself. I am not talking about simply the kind of 47 that helps me down an unfamiliar staircase alone. That is part of it. But I mean something bigger than that : an assurance

47、(确信) that I am, despite being imperfect, a real, 48 person;that there is a special place where I can make myself fit.It took me years to discover and 49 this confidence. It had to start with the simplest things. Once a man gave me an indoor baseball. I thought he was making fun of me and I was hurt. “I cant use this.” I said. “Take it with you,” he urged me, “and roll it around.” The words 50 in my head. “Roll it around!” By rolling the ball I could hear where it went. This gave me an idea