山西省运城中学2017-2018学年高二上学期第一次月考英语试卷

运城中学2016级高二第一次月考

英语试题

（考试分值：150分，考试时间：120分钟）

第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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。

A

From smartphones to electric cars, you may already be amazed by the technology that surrounds your daily life. If you’re amazed because it feels like you’re already living in a sci-fi movie, just wait until you hear the following amazing tech.

Virtual reality

It’s predicted that virtual reality will have its first billion-dollar year in 2018. It’s not surprising; think about all the new virtual reality tech that’s coming out these days—Oculus Rift, Samsung Gear VR, and even Google Cardboard. What makes virtual reality really amazing is the ways it’s currently being used. We’ve all seen how Facebook is starting to use the 360 video to create more immersive（沉浸式虚拟现实的）video content, but start-up Rukkus is taking that one step further. It is using virtual reality to allow people to get a virtual experience of their exact seat before buying their ticket.

Genetic（基因的）testing

In 2007 it cost 1 million dollars to have your DNA sequenced（测定序列）. In 2009, that number dropped to $48,000. Today, it costs less than $1,000 to have your DNA sequenced thanks to the fast development of this tech. Why should people have their DNA sequenced?

Imagine a medical test that allows you to take a look at your future and see possible health risks. This gives you the ability to fight off any issues before they ever happen. Also, it tells you if you are a carrier of any diseases that you could pass on to your children.

Drones（无人驾驶飞机）

On the surface, it could look like drones are just another fashion. What can you really do with them besides film or race? As of right now, that’s all you can do. However, the future of drones has much more in store. Big organizations like Amazon are planning to use drones for shipping purposes. Imagine buying something online and having it delivered in a matter of hours, rather than days.

1. In the author’s opinion, what makes/make virtual reality actually surprising?
   1. Its billion-dollar income in 2018.B. Its new virtual reality tech.
      C. Gear VR and Cardboard.D. The ways it’s being used.
2. What does Rukkus allow people to do?

1. Play sports games virtually at home.
2. Reject more immersive video content.
3. Receive tickets to games without leaving home.
4. Experience seat virtually before buying ticket.

3. What does the author intend to show by mentioning the costs of DNA sequencing?

1. DNA sequencing is really important.
2. It’s costly to have our DNA sequenced.
3. Genetic testing tech has developed fast.
4. Everyone should have their DNA sequenced.
   4. In the author’s opinion, in the future drones may be widely used to .
   1. deliver goodsB. make movies
      C. compete in racesD. transport passengers
      B
      The humpback whale（座头鲸），which can reach a length of 50 feet, is known for its long travels between warm water in the winter and cold water during the summer.
      “Humpbacks make the longest migration（迁移）of any mammal,” says mammal research biologist John Calambokidis, who has studied the whales since 1986. While some humpback whales have been known to migrate from the Antarctic Peninsula all the way to the waters off Costa Rica, they are not exactly known for their ability to swim fast.
      “The speed that a lot of these whales that make long migrations travel at is often not that impressive,” Calambokidis says. “In other words, they can be just as slow as three to five miles an hour. But the impressive part is that they are doing that 24 hours a day. That means they can be covering 100 miles in a day. They can cover these rather long distances…in a month or two.”
      According to Calambokidis, there is some scientific debate about why humpback whales migrate so far. It might be because they need warmer waters to reduce energy loss during the winter. There’s also the possibility that humpback whales migrate as a strategy to keep away from killer whales. Calambokidis says that humpback whales are able to defend themselves against killer whale attacks more easily if they are in shallow, warm waters rather than deeper cold-water ocean regions. During their three-week to two-month migrations, humpback whales seldom eat. They live off body fat on their journey.
      How the humpback whales know where to travel during their migrations still has not been known. “I am not sure anyone has a clear answer to this,” Calambokidis says.
      5. The humpback whales can migrate so far because .
      A. they swim very fastB. they never stop in the journey
      C. they travel for nearly half a yearD. they try to keep away from killer whales
      6. Before the migration the humpback whales have to .
      A. eat much to store fatB. grow as long as 50 feet
      C. practice swimming skillsD. teach the young how to travel
      7. What to do we know about Calambokidis?
      A. He has studied the whales for a long time.
      B. He followed the humpback whales in his research.
      C. He thinks humpback whales are safe in cold waters.
      D. He found humpback whales swim faster in warm waters.
      C
      Located in the northeast of Italy, Venice is well-known for its culture treasures, romantic atmosphere and unusual living-on-water experience. The city spreads out over 118 islands, which are linked by more than 400 bridges, in the Venetian Lagoon.
      Venice’s historical center consists of six regions. Italy in the south, the busiest main regions, are linked by the Rialto Bridge. The famous stone arch bridge（拱桥）crossed Venice’s main waterway-the Grand Canal. When night falls, many tourists enjoy dinner at the outside tables by the Grand Canal while watching colorfully lit boats going by.
      Near the end of the S-shaped Grand Canal lies St. Mark’s Basillca, a must-see. Inside, beautiful mosaics（镶嵌图案）tell stories of Bible figures. Nearby are the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. These were made famous by Lord Byron, “I stood in Venice on the Bridge of Sighs, a palace and prison on each hand,” Legend has it that if a couple passes under the bridge, their love will last forever.
      In the square outside the Basilica, lovers of literature can sit at Caffe Florian, regarded as the oldest coffee house in Europe. Charles Dickens, Henry James as well as Lord Byron enjoyed the aromatic（芳香的）drink here.
      Art lovers should buy a museum pass and visit some of the city’s exceptional museums. They can view works by Venetian masters like Giovanni, Titian and Tintoretto.
      On five small islands in the Venetian Lagoon, Murano has been home to glass-makers since 1291. Tourists can visit factories, studios and the Glass Museum. Glass artists produce everything from simple souvenir pieces to beautiful works of contemporary art. Only glassworks made using traditional methods on Murano can be called Murano Glass. The nearby island of Burano is famous for lace（蕾丝）making and colorful houses. Looking at the colorful houses and kaleidoscopic（万花筒似的）streets makes people feel as if they were walking in the fairy tale.
      8. Why does the author mention Lord Byron’s words?
      A. To introduce the famous British poet.
      B. To explain why the two places are famous.
      C. To show why St. Mark’s Basilica is a must-see.
      D. To compare the Goge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs.
      9. What is Murano well-known for?
      1. BridgesB. Lace making

C. GlassworksD. Colorful houses

10. The author writes the text mainly to introduce .

A. Venice’s modern artB. Venice’s local customs

C. Venice’s natural landscapeD. Venice’s attractions with its beauty

11. How does the author think of Murano Glass?

A. It’s simple. B. It’s too traditional.

C. It’s colorful. D. It’s very special.

D

English is an excellent language to learn, whether it’s for business, travel or personal reasons. Here are some important ways to improve your spoken English.

When you have time to speak, just try your best to practice. Don’t wait until you “feel more comfortable” speaking in English, so start speaking English today. You’ll be surprised at how quickly our language skills improve. Find a native English speaker who is willing to spend some time speaking English with you—you may be able to offer them a language exchange, where they spend 30 minutes speaking English with you and you spend 30 minutes speaking your native language with them.

Even if you have a good knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary, native English speakers may find it’s very difficult to understand you if you don’t work on your pronunciation. Correct, clear pronunciation is necessary if you really want to improve your English. Listen closely to how native English speakers pronounce certain words and sounds and do your best to copy them.

The wider your vocabulary and the more English phrases you learn, the easier speaking English will become. Once you have learned a new word or phrase, you should make an effort to use it in a sentence—this is the best way to memorize it. You should also start a notebook of phrases that English speakers use all the time.

Another great way to add some more English conversation into your weekly practice is to sign up for a class of discussion group. Attending an English class is a great way to pay attention to some of the more formal aspects of speaking English. A class will teach you the correct way of speaking. Attending a discussion group is a more informal and relaxed way of learning English, where the emphasis（重点）is more on communication and relationship building than on speaking “correct” English.

12. What is the best title of the text?

A. Ways of improving your spoken English

B. English is an excellent language to learn

C. English is useful for business and travels

D. How to learn English grammar clearly

13. The writer suggested people start practicing when .

A. they feel comfortableB. they meet the surprising thing

C. they have any timeD. they improve their language skills

14. What is the best way to improve the pronunciation?

A. Just remember the grammar.

B. Make sure how words are read and copy them.

C. Try the best to remember the spelling of the words.

D. Speak English when you “feel more comfortable”.

15. What is the structure of the text?

第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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 we eat meals quickly, we miss the feeling of satiety（满足）and we continue eating long before we realize we’re full. However, eating too fast may result in many health problems. 16 So we should slow down our eating with the following four simple ways:

●17 Put down the phone, close the computer, turn off the TV and focus on your food. Pay attention to the taste and temperature of it. Synching up（使同步） your mind and your mouth will help you get more pleasure from the food that you are eating, giving you the chance to notice the good flavor from every bite.

●Set the table. 18 Set a place for yourself at the table you feel special. If you sit down and eat your meal, you will be more likely to slow down and enjoy it.

●Eat with chopsticks. 19 However, using chopsticks, no matter what food you are eating, can help you learn to put smaller amounts in your mouth, one mouthful at a time.

●Chew wisely. Count your bites as you chew. 20 Food that is well chewed will be digested more readily and lead to fewer gastrointestinal（肠胃的）problem.

A. Are you eating quickly?

B. Don’t do other things during your meal.

C. Eating too fast is harmful to our health.

D. For example, it can lead to weight gain, experts say.

E. Try and take at least 20 seconds to process each mouthful.

F. Don’t eat while standing at the counter or while looking through the fridge.

G.Using forks and spoons when you eat too fast allows you to take too much per bite.

第二部分 语言知识应用（共两节，满分55分）

第一节 完形填空 （共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

One night I was driving late, alone. This was not 21, as two feet of snow lay on the road. 22 what lane I was in, I was just trying to keep my 23 pointing forward. A guy behind me in a four-wheel-drive vehicle began 24 his headlights. I figured there must be some danger ahead or that something was wrong with my car. So I 25 . He pulled up beside me and gestured 26 he had something important to say. I stopped and 27 the window on the passenger side.

“What are you, stupid?” he said, spitting his words into the dry and cold 28 air. “Don’t you know how to use a turn signal?” Then he used a lot of rude words to 29 my driving, even my ancestors. He was still 30 when I rolled up my window and drove off. Rude people are taking over. You run into them more and more often, in more and more 31.

Later I went to another friend’s house where a lot of neighborhood kids were playing. One was 32 — a rude person in training. For no obvious 33 this nine-year-old kid kicked my friend’s dog and made a 34 gesture at it. Then Katie, my three-year-old niece, delightedly sat down in a 35 . She didn’t know it was the rude kid’s seat. “Get up,” the boy said,” 36 I kick you,too.” I wanted to lift up Katie and carry her away. I wanted to 37 her forever from the rude people. But Katie straightened her back, folded her arms and looked the boy directly in the 38 . “You are rude,” she said.

The room went 39 . The boy gave in.

It’s a(n) 40 . All together now, “you are rude!”

21.A.coldB.darkC.easyD.hard

22.A.In case ofB.Regardless ofC.For the sake ofD.Instead of

23.A.planeB.trainC.shipD.car

24.A.closingB.openingC.flashingD.lighting

25.A.broke down B.slowed down C.sped up D.stood up

26.A.even though B.as though C.now that D.if only

27.A.rolled downB.used upC.turned overD.put out

28.A.summerB.fallC.winterD.spring

29.A.praiseB.abuseC.improveD.complain

30.A.shoutingB.sayingC.cryingD.driving

31.A.windowsB.vehiclesC.roomsD.places

32. A.outstanding B.differentC.rudeD.familiar

33.A.excuseB.causeC.reasonD.result

34.A.dirtyB.goodC.clearD.nice

35.A.laneB.houseC.boxD.seat

36.A.andB.butC.beforeD.so

37.A.preventB.protectC.stopD.keep

38.A.noiseB.eyeC.endD.silence

39.A.quietB.dim（模糊的）C.noisyD.violent

40.A.lessonB.startC.endD.choice

第二节 语法填空（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。

Do you know how British English and American English are different?41 (actual), they are different in many ways. It is 42 (interest) that the British drivers drive cars along motorways 43 people on the other side of Atlantic drive automobiles down freeways. Last time, when I 44 (be) in America, my friend Tom asked me, “Could you come over for the party on the weekend?” I felt it strange, 45 I usually say “46 the weekend” and our teacher said we should never make 47 (mistake) in grammar. Tom also said “Do you have a Chinese history book?” instead of “Have you got a Chinese history book?” Now, I don’t think it is strange at all. It is 48 (nature). However, Don’t worry. British English is English, and American English is English, too. They are similar to each other in so many ways. The 49 (important) thing is that more and more communications 50 (make) it easier and easier for people from both sides to understand each other.

第三部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节完成句子（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

根据汉语提示或句意用适当的单词完成句子，一空一词。

51. Geese are known to the first living thing they see as their mother.

52. We paid for the car and signed the （合同）.

53. Later that evening, I （泪流满面地） told Frank what I had learned that day.

54. I rose to my feet, went over and said that I was to buy another meal for them.

55. Children often do as well as what adults, parents and teachers, expect of them.

56. Human wouldn’t have lasted long fire.

57. The story is to many interpretations.

58. Greek mythical （人物）are never simply born like you or I.

59. But Icarus is an （雄心壮志的）and foolhardy youth.

60. There is an old man Silenus, who is a good friend of the god of wine.

第二节 书面表达（满分25分）

你校学生会需招聘一名留学生做英语学习顾问，请你以短文形式写一则招聘启事。内容主要包括：
1.母语是英语，汉语流利者优先
2.解答英语学习方面的问题，协助组织英语活动
3.每周4小时，报酬面议
4.联系人：李华（Tel:13011223344）
生词：英语学习顾问English Study Advisor 留学生an international student 

报酬 payment 申请人applicant
注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.启事标语和结尾已为你写好。

English Advisor Wanted

Students’ Union

命题人：王晓华 陈刚 师睿智

审题人：张淑梅

英语参考答案

阅读理解:

1-5 DDCAB 6-10 AABCD 11-15 DACBA

七选五:

16-20 DBFGE

完形填空:

21-25 CBDCB 26-30 BACBA 31-35 DBCAD 36-40 CBBAB

语法填空:

1. Actually42. interesting 43. while 44. was

1. because/as46. at 47. mistakes48.natural

49. most important 50. have made/are making

句子填空：

1. take52. papers/contracts 53. tearfully

54. Willing55. particularly/especially 56. without

57. open 58. figures 59. ambitious

60. called

书面表达：

English Advisor Wanted

The Student Union of our school decides to invite an international student to work as an English Study Advisor next term．The main responsibilities of the advisor include helping students to practice their oral English, answering their questions, and helping organize activities such as singing English songs, English evenings, or lectures on interesting topics．
The applicant should be a native speaker of English．Fluency in Chinese is preferred．The advisor is expected to work 4 hours per week．
If you are interested, please call Li Hua at 13011223344 for an interview．Payment for the service will be discussed during the interview．
Students’ Union