山西省山大附中高二英语8月月考试题新人教版

2023-2024学年全国高二上英语月考试卷考试总分：40 分考试时间： 120 分钟学校：__________ 班级：__________ 姓名：__________ 考号：__________注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息;2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上;卷II（非选择题）一、填空题（本题共计 1 小题，共计5分）1.(5分) 在语境中根据首字母及提示填写单词或短语。

（1）If a shark attacks you, follow the advice: Keep calm. Don't p______（to suddenly feel frightened so that you cannot think clearly and you say or do sth stupid, dangerous, etc.; to make sb do this）.（2）In 1399, Henry IV became king of England, whose mother tongue was English, and he used English for all o______（agreed to, said, done, etc. by sb who is in a position of authority）events.（3）The telephone rang. Martin h______（to be slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous）, debating whether to answer it.（4）Unfortunately, what the research center spent five years doing had no p______（connected with real situations rather than with ideas or theories）use.（5）Is it c______（useful, easy or quick to do; not causing problems）for you to post this letter?二、完形填空（本题共计 1 小题，共计5分）2.(5分)Three years ago, I participated in Model United Nations (MUN) held by the Education Department, which was a mock（模拟的）UN activity. During the two days, students are separated in different groups which（1）________ different countries to debate and try to solve problems. MUN has（2）________ awards: best delegates（代表）, honorary mentions, and verbal mentions.Each time I participate in MUN, I made good（3）________ and undoubtedly got a few awards. But I often felt as if I'd（4）________ because I had never won the best delegate award. I（5）________ those who didn't deserve to win the award but won it various times, and I was just filled with（6）________ at their success. I thought about why they shouldn't have won and why I should have. This（7）________ me to ask the director.（8）________ the director, he helped me patiently and（9）________ my weakness. Later I realized that it was also（10）________ not to get the award because I couldactually（11）________ something, and that I shouldn't（12）________ the best delegate award until I was the best delegate I could be. It made me（13）________ that if I had won the best delegate award easily, I wouldn't have learned how to become a better delegate and I wouldn't have（14）________ my short-comings and turned failures into victories.Failures are completely subjective—we can look at a result as a failure or a（15）________. Any failure can be regarded as a(n)（16）________ because you can always learn something from it anddo（17）________ next time. This is supported by John Locke's theory that we are born with blank views; knowledge and ability are learned from our（18）________. That's true. If I make a mistake in the life practice, then I probably won't（19）________ that next time. I believe this is（20）________ the best way to become better.（1）A.strengthenB.condemnC.inspireD.represent（2）A.variousB.temporaryC.identicalD.false（3）A.appointmentsB.preparationsC.predictionsD.explanations（4）A.acceleratedB.exitedC.failedD.succeeded（5）A.approachedB.trainedC.expectedD.witnessed（6）C.satisfactionD.delight（7）A.stoppedB.refusedC.invitedD.led（8）A.Thanks toB.Next toC.In honor ofD.In spite of（9）A.lost sight ofB.pointed outC.gave upD.looked down on（10）A.annoyedB.ashamedC.goodD.terrible（11）C.deleteD.display（12）A.missB.winC.deliverD.value（13）A.regretB.misguideC.doubtD.understand（14）A.overcomeB.judgedC.neglectedD.forgotten（15）A.bondB.betC.victoryD.loss（16）C.burdenD.limit（17）A.funnierB.worseC.betterD.slower（18）A.decisionsB.attitudesC.positionsD.experiences（19）A.repeatB.admitC.acceptD.notice（20）A.wronglyB.scarcelyC.trulyD.narrowly三、阅读理解（本题共计 4 小题，每题 5 分，共计20分）3.Christmas Glow, RHS Wisley, SurreyThe garden is flowing with large lighted flowers. Some of the trees are, brilliant, too. The glasshouse is decorated like a gingerbread house, and displays（展览）seasonal plants. There are lanterns around thelake. The cafe serves hot chocolate and apple juice.•￡9.90, adult; ￡3.60, child• 20 Dec. to 2 Jan.Festival of Light, Longleat Safari Park, WiltshireLongleat is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Large lanterns take the shape of some of the park's animals, and there are also lots of characters in Beatrix Potter's book, such as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck, Squirrel Nutkin, to mark the 150th anniversary of the author's birth. There is also a 20-metre-high birthday cake.• ￡27.85, adult; ￡20.65, child; under-threes, free• 15 Dec. to 2 Jan.Festival of Light, Enchanted Park, GatesheadEnchanted Park is an interactive walk through Saltwell Park, just south of the town centre, along a trail of light with performances and sculptures. "The story being told is Midwinter Night's Tale, inspired by the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death." Visitors can join stories and songs with Santa, and attend decorating workshops.•￡8, adult; ￡2, child; under-fours, free•11-27 Dec.Christmas at Kew Gardens or LondonKew is a special place to visit at any time of the day or year, but the festive light show gives it a magical twist, as the mile-long trail through the garden is decorated with 60,000 lights. Some of the garden's oldest and tallest trees are also beautifully lit along the way.•￡16, adult; ￡10, child; under-fours, free• 24 Dec. to 2 Jan.（1）Which of the following events last the longest?A.Christmas Glow, RHS Wisley, Surrey.B.Festival of Light, Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire.C.Festival of Light, Enchanted Park, Gateshead.D.Christmas at Kew Gardens or London.（2）What can people do in Enchanted Park?A.Learn to write stories.B.Play with wild animals.C.Pay a visit to glasshouses.D.Sing songs with Santa.（3）How much should a woman and her 4-year-old twin children pay to visit Kew Gardens?A.￡16.B.￡26.C.￡36.D.￡48.（3）What is special about Mp3 Experiment Eight?A.It was played online.B.It was the earliest flash mob.C.It was played with no sound.D.It was most accepted by the audience.（4）What is the author's opinion on flash mobs?A.Supportive.B.Hopeless.C.Uncaring.D.Doubtful.5.The country is India. A large dinner party is being given in an up-country station by a colonial official and his wife. The guests are army and government officers and their wives, and an American naturalist.At one side of the long table, a spirited discussion springs up between a young girl and an army officer. The girl insists women have long outgrown the jumping-on-a-chair-at-the-sight-of-a-mouse era, and that they are not as anxious as their grandmothers were. The officer says they are, arguing women haven't the actual nerve control of men."A woman's reaction in any crisis," the officer says, "is to scream. And while a man may feel like it, he has that ounce more of control than a woman has."The American scientist does not join in the argument but sits and watches the faces of the other guests. As he stares, he sees a slight, though strange look of anxiety come over the face of the hostess. With a small gesture she summons the servant standing behind her chair. She whispers to him. The servant's eyes widen. He turns quickly and leaves the room. No one else sees this, nor the servant when he puts a bowl of milk on the balcony outside the glass doors.The American understands. In India, milk in a bowl means only one thing. It is bait for a snake. He realizes there is a cobra in the room. The American's eyes move across the room but he sees nothing. He realizes the snake can only be in one place—under the table.His first reaction is to jump back and warn the others. But he knows any sudden movement will frighten the cobra and it will strike. He speaks quickly, the quality of his voice so arresting that it quietens everyone. "I want to know just what control everyone at this table has. I will count three hundred—that's five minutes —and not one of you is to move a single muscle. Now! Ready!"The 20 people sit like stone images while he counts. He is saying "…two hundred and eighty..." when, out of the corner of his eye, he sees the snake emerge and make for the bowl of milk. Four or five screams ring out as he jumps to slam shut the balcony doors."There is your proof!" the host says. "A man has just shown us real control.""Just a minute," the American says, turning to his hostess, "How did you know that cobra was in the room?"A faint smile comes across the woman's face as she replies. "Because it was lying across my foot."（1）What is the argument between the army officer and the young girl about?A.Whether women are afraid of mice.B.Whether men are calmer than women.C.Whether men are cleverer than women.D.Whether women would make suitable soldiers.（2）Why is the servant asked to put out some milk?A.To play a trick.B.To serve the guests.C.To attract the snake.D.To feed the hostess's pet.（3）Why does the scientist suggest the guests play a game?A.He doesn't want anyone to panic.B.He intends to test the officer's theory.C.He sees there was a snake in the room.D.He wants to entertain the other guests.（4）What does the author imply through the hostess's final statement?A.The army officer's opinion is wrong.B.The hostess understood the American's intention.C.The American was surprised by the snake's presence.D.The hostess has had previous experience dealing with snakes.6.Have you ever heard of a pawpaw（木瓜）? If not, do not feel bad. Most Americans do not know of the fruit, though it is native to the United States.Once, however, it was one of the most popular fruits in North America. Happily, those who love the pawpaw are trying to return it to its former position in American foods. A pawpaw is a tropical-like fruit that grows on trees found all over the eastern United States. It's also the largest fruit native to the US.It is similar to a typical mango in size. It has a dull green-colored skin, and a soft, almost-creamy orange inside. The pawpaw was not sold commercially in the past. The fruit requires a very special environment-low, wet areas that sometimes flood. It has a very short harvest season, from two to three weeks in September and October. In addition, the fruit is good to eat for only two to three days after harvesting. This makes it hard to sell anywhere distant from the pawpaw tree it came from.Planters are again growing pawpaw trees and harvesting the fruit. In several states farmers haveorganized "pawpaw festivals" to reintroduce people to the food. At such a festival in Maryland recently, farmers displayed different products made with pawpaws. There were pawpaw jams, pies, gelato（冰淇淋）and beer. Michael Judd helped organize the Maryland pawpaw festival.Farmers are trying to grow kinds of pawpaws that will be easier to ship and sell commercially. Donna and Jim Davis are pawpaw farmers in Westminster, Maryland. They said that they purchased their pawpaw trees in the 1990s and now sell the fruit at farmer's markets and online.（1）What can we know about the pawpaw according to the text?A.Its harvest season lasts long.B.It grows in Europe originally.C.It has already returned to its former position.D.It used to be well-received in North America.（2）What limited the pawpaw to being sold commercially in the past?A.It was unknown to the world.B.It's hard to grow, store and transport.C.It has similar taste with typical mangoes.D.The planters were unwilling to grow them for low profits.（3）Why do farmers hold "pawpaw festivals"?A.To show lots of delicious food to people.B.To make the pawpaw known to people again.C.To introduce people to a completely new fruit.D.To tell people the forgotten history about the fruit.（5）What is the best title for the text?A.The History of Pawpaws.B.How to Grow Pawpaws.C.The Comeback of Pawpaws.D.The Origin of Pawpaw Festival.四、七选五（本题共计 1 小题，共计5分）7. （5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。

山大附中高二期中英语试题时间:2014.4本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。

满分100分，考试时间90分钟。

第I卷第一部分听力(共两节，满分 10 分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What has the woman done?A. She has typed a paper.B. She wrote another page.C. She changed some numbers.2. What is the woman going to do?A. Get on a bus.B. Get out of a car.C. Wait there for the man.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A newspaper.B. A novel.C. Movie reviews.4. Why did the woman buy a new jacket?A. It’s perfect for skiing.B. It was on sale.C. It is windproof.5. What does the woman mean?A. She doesn’t like opera.B. She would like to go.C. She prefers to go another day.第二节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面2段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，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，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

山西大学附中2013——2014学年高二第一学期期中英语试题考试时间：90分钟第一部分：听力（共两节，每题1分，满分9分）第一节1. Where does this conversation probably take place?A．In a bookstore. B. In a classroom. C. In a library.2.At what time will the film begin?A.7:20B.7:15C.7:003. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Their friend Jane.B. A weekend trip.C. A radio programme.4. What will the woman probably do?A. Catch a train.B. See the man off.C. Go shopping.5. Why did the woman apologize?A. She made a late delivery.B. She went to the wrong place.C. She couldn't take the cake back.第二节6. Whose CD is broken?A.Kathy's.B.Mum's.C.Jack's.7. What does the boy promise to do for the girl?A.Buy her a new CD.B.Do some cleaning.C.Give her 10 dollars.听第7段材料.回答第8、9题。

8. What did the man think of the meal?A. Just so-so.B. Quite satisfactory.C. A bit disappointing.9. What was the 15% on the bill paid for?A. The food.B. The drinks.C. The service.第二部分：知识运用（共两节,满分36分）第一节:单项填空(共16小题,满分16分)请认真阅读下面各题,从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

山西省山西大学附中2021-2022高二英语上学期第一次月考试题时间：100分钟分值:100分第一部分听力（1-20省略）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。

AAre you still searching for an amusement park to enjoy yourself? Then, Disney World is your best choice! Disney World has four theme parks. A single-day admission ticket to these four theme parks is $78 for adults and half for young children above three years old. The very best time to come here includes middle of April to late May, and Labor Day to middle of November or early December. You'll surely have a fantastic and memorable experience!World, the total price is .A. $195B. $273C. $390D. $54622. W hich of the following statement Disney World is wrong according to the passage?A. The parking lot in Magic Kingdom is often crowded.B. The opening hours for the safari are in the morning.C. You can enjoy the foreign styles along the lake in Epcot.D. You can take photos with Disney characters in Disney's Hollywood Studios.23. W hat is the author's purpose of writing this passage?A. To introduce his experience in Disney World.B. To express his opinions about Disney World.C. To compare the four theme parks in Disney World.D. To attract people to pay a visit to Disney World.BAn elm tree was planted in the first half of the 20th century on a farm in Michigan, US.In the 1950s, the family that owned the farm kept a bull chained to it. The bull walked around the tree, pulling a heavy iron chain, which made a groove (沟） in the tree about a meter off the ground. The groove deepened over the years, though for whatever reason, it didn't kill the tree.After some years, the family sold the farm and took their bull with them. They cut the chain, leaving most of it hanging down from the tree. Eventually, bark (树皮) slowlycovered the old chain.Then one year later, disaster struck Michigan in the form of Dutch elm disease. It left a path of death across vast areas. All of the elms lining the road leading to the farm were infected and died. Everyone figured that the old elm tree would be next. There was no way the tree could last, with its age and the chain hanging off its trunk.The present owners considered pulling the chain out and chopping the tree up into firewood before it died. But they simply couldn't bring themselves to do it. It was as if the old tree had become a family friend, so they decided to let nature take its course. Amazingly, the tree didn’t die. Year after year, it grew stronger. Nobody could understand why it was the only elm still standing in the whole area.Experts from Michigan University came to observe the tree later, examining the scar left by the iron chain. The experts decided that it was actually the chain that saved the elm’s life. They reasoned that the tree must have absorbed so much iron from the chain that it became immune to Dutch elm disease.It’s said that what doesn’t kill you will make you stronger. So if you’re ever in Michigan, look for that beautiful elm tree. Look for the wound made by the chain - it serves as a reminder that even with wounds, we can still have hope. Our wounds can give us the resources we need to cope and survive. They can truly make us strong.24. W hat is the right order of the events related to the elm tree?a. The new owners left the elm tree as it was.b. A farmer planted an elm tree on the farm.c. A ball was chained to the elm tree by the owner.e. The elm tree survived and grew stronger gradually.d. The tree was left behind with most of the chain hanging down.A. cdbeaB. bdceaC. bcdaeD. cbade25. W hat can we learn about the elm tree from the article?A. A heavy iron chain gradually became part of it.B. The scar in the tree was completely healed finally.C. The tree was almost killed by the bull and its chain.D. The tree grew stronger because of the owners' care.26. H ow did the elm tree survive Dutch elm disease?A. Its thicker bark protected it from the disease.B. Infected trees near it were all chopped down.C. It was saved by experts from Michigan University.D. It got enough iron that sheltered it from the disease.27. W hat message does the writer intend to convey?A. We should make use of what we have to overcome difficulties.B. Something we consider a weakness can make us stronger.C. Never give up hope on life even in hopeless situations.D. Letting nature take its course is the best way to deal with problems.CLying alongside mountains of smelly garbage under the South American sun, Cateura is a long way from the music schools of Prague or Vienna. Yet the township, which grew out of Paraguay's largest dump (垃圾场)，is gaining a reputation as a hothouse for musical talent—and for its youth orchestra that plays instruments made from garbage. "The world sends us garbage. We send back music," says Favio Chavez, leader of the "Recycled Orchestra". Orchestra members, poor children from Cateura, play violins fashioned from oven trays and guitars made from dessert dishes. The orchestra provides the youngsters an outlet and an escape, a chance to go beyond the mess of their slum through the music of Mozart, and even Sinatra. "In the beginning, it was difficult to play," says the l0-year-old violinist Celeste Fleitas. "But Favio helped me learn over time. From Favio, 1 have learned to be more responsible and value the things I have."The destination for more than 1,500 tons of waste each day, the community has no safe drinking water and little access to electricity or sanitation(卫生设施). Illiteracy is severe, and the children of the township often fall into drugs, violence and crimes.Favio Chavez, a musical talent, came to Cateura as an environmental technician in2006 and started a youth music school. He knew shop-bought instruments were beyond the means of villagers whose sheds are worth less than a violin, so he approached a carpenter to make some out of waste from the dump.The orchestra caught the eye of Paraguayan filmmaker Alejandra Amarilla. She uploaded a short piece of the orchestra to YouTube in 2012, hoping to secure crowdfunding for what would become Landfill Harmonic, a documentary released across the United States this month and promoting the youngsters on a tour of the world's music halls later on.28. W hat do we know about Cateura?A. It has raised people's awareness of recycling trash.B. It has caught more attention through the orchestra.C. It recycles more than 1,500 tons of rubbish per day.D. It provides its children with better schooling conditions.29. W hat can we learn from Favio Chavez?A. To work in a team weighs more.B. To recycle things is to conserve things.C. To be creative is a quality of a leader.D. To own nothing is no excuse to do nothing.30. W hy did Alejandra Amarilla upload a piece of the orchestra to YouTube?A. To collect funding for a documentary.B. To assist the youngster with a world tour.C. To organize carpenters to make instruments.D. To catch the eye of the Paraguay government.31. W hat is the best title of the text?A. A town for music fans.B. An orchestra on a global tour.C. Youngsters carry tunes from garbage to victorD. A music talent hit the road to the world stageDTeacher burnout and student stress may be linked, according to a study of University of British Columbia. The study is the first of its kind to examine the connection between teac her burnout and students’ cortisol levels(皮质醇水平）, which are a biological indicator of stress.Researchers collected saliva(唾液）samples from over 400 elementary school children and tested their cortisol levels. They found that in classrooms in which teachers experienced more burnout, or feelings of emotional exhaustion, students' cortisol levels went up. Higher cortisol levels in elementary school children have linked to learning difficulties as well as mental health problems."This suggests that stress spreading might be taking place in the classroom among students and their teachers," said Eva Oberle, the study’ s lead author. "It is unknown what came first--raised cortisol or teacher burnout. We consider the connection between student and teacher stress a cyclical problem in the classroom." Oberle said a stressful classroom climate could be a result of inadequate support for teachers, which may influence teachers' ability to effectively manage their students. A poorly managed classroom can lead to students' needs not being met and increasing stress. This could be reflected in raised cortisol levels in students.Alternatively, stress could start from students, who may be more challenging to teach because of increases in anxiety, behavioral problems, or special needs. In this case, teachers could feel overwhelmed and report higher levels of burnout."Our study is a reminder of the systemic issues facing teachers and educators as class sizes increase and supports for teachers are cut," said Oberle. "It is clear from a number of recent research studies that teaching is one of the most stressful professions, and that teachers need adequate resources and support in their jobs in order to battle burnout and get rid of stress in the classroom," said UBC education professor Kimberly Schonert-Reichl. "If we do not support teachers, we risk the additional damage of students."32. S tudents are generally believed to feel stressed because of .A. academic difficulties and mental health problems.B. lack of support for teachers and growing class sizes.C. heavy study burden and pressure from other students.D. poor classroom management and overstrict teachers.33. A ccording to the research, what's the relationship between teacher burnout and studentstress?A. They both lie in the stressful social environment.B. Student stress results from teachers' emotional exhaustion.C. They are closely related and may contribute to each other.D. Teachers suffer burnout because of more challenging students.34. W hat does the underlined word "overhelmed" in paragraph 4 mean?A. amazedB. defeated.C. encouraged.D. inspired.35. P rofessor Kimberly Schonert-Reichl seemed to believe that .A. students should be taught to show respect for their teachers.B. teachers are generally to blame for not meeting students' needs.C. students should learn to control their behaviors to please their teachers.D. teachers should be provided with more resources and support in their profession.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人空白处的最佳选项。

（考试时间：120分钟）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分10分）从题中所给的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

第一节（共5小题，每小题0.5分，满分2.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。

1.Where is the woman going first?A. The cinema.B. The bank.C. The concert hall.2. What’s the possible relationship between Jack and the man?A. Teacher and student.B. Parent and child.C. Classmates.3. Who will help fix the man’s computer?A. Jim.B. His brother .C. The woman’s brother.4. How often does the woman go bowling each week?A. Twice a week.B. Three times a week.C. Four times a week.5. What does the woman think of the dress?A. Ugly.B. Common.C. Excellent.第二节（共15小题，每小题0.5分，满分7.5分）请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. Where does the man read the news?A. In the newspaper.B. In the magazine.C. On the Internet.7. What is the news mainly about?A. A latest plane crash.B. The effect of global warming.C. Actions taken to prevent pollution.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

山西大学附中 2013~2014学年高二第一学期（9月）月考英语试题（考试时间：120分钟）第一部分听力 (共两节，满分10分)第一节：（共5小题；每小题0.5分）1.What does the man think of the job? A. Boring B. Interesting C.Difficult2. Where does the conversation probably take place ?A. At a parking lot.B. In a garage.C. On a road.3. Why is the man so happy ?A. Because he will get money from the bankB. Because he’s earned a lot of moneyC. Because he’s got a better job.4. How is the man now?A. He gets a stomachacheB. He gets a headacheC. He gets a fever.5. How much should the man pay for stamps ?A. 5 dollars and 64 centsB.2 dollars and 14 centsC. 1dollar and 14 cents 第二节：（共15小题，每小题0.5分）请听第6段材料，回答第6,7题。

6. Where are the two speakers ?A. In the broadcasting room.B. At the traffic lights.C. On the highway7. What will the two speakers do next ?A. Get off at the Capital exitB. Listen to some musicC. Drink some water 请听第7段材料，回答第8,9题。

山西高二高中英语月考试卷班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、阅读理解1.CShakespeare City WalkThis 90-minute leisurely walking tour does not go to the Globe Theatre (because everyone already knows it) , but instead uncovers less known monuments and locations in the City of London with connections to Shakespeare’s life, his friends, his loves and his work.The Shakespeare City Walk takes place on Fridays at 11 a.m. at Temple tube station.Address: Meet at Temple tube station, LondonTelephone: +44(0)790 5746733Camera WalkLearn how to take better photos as you explore London with a professional photographer on a Camera Trails tour. Walk around Brick Lane and Spitalfields on the Urban East tour, or take photos of Big Ben and St Paul’s Cathedral on the South Bank tour.Address: Trafalgar Square, LondonTelephone: +44(0)798 957 9336The Celebrity PlanetSee celebrity (名人) homes, famous film locations, music landmarks and places linked to pop history on a Celebrity Planet tour. Find out about stars in Notting Hill, Mayfair, Primrose Hill or Chelsea, or try a Harry Potter, James Bond or Beatles tour.Address: 40 Porchester Square, LondonTelephone: +44(0)20 7193 8770Email: info@Sandemans New London ToursSandemans New London Tours offer a completely free tour of Royal London, including the Changing of the Guard. There’s also an Old C ity of London Tour, and a Grim Reapers of London Tour. Our expert guides work for tips, you contribute to the pollution problem of London’s cars and buses.Email: info@【1】What is TRUE of the Shakespeare City Walk?A．It takes place five days a week.B．It consists of not so much famous destinations.C．It lasts about half a day.D．It includes a visit to a famous theatre.【2】If you want to take some wonderful photos of Big Ben, you may _____.A．receive some professional trainingB．go to Temple tube stationC．join the Urban East tourD．join the South Bank tour【3】Sam is a movie fan. He will probably ______.A．go to 40 Porchester SquareB．call +44(0)790 5746733C．call +44(0)798 957 9336D．email info@2.You may not pay much attention to your daily elevator ride. Many of us use a lift several times during the day without really thinking about it. But Lee Gray, PhD, of the University of North Carolina, US, has made it his business to examine this overlooked form of public transport. He is known as the “Elevator Guy”.“The lift becomes this interesting social space where etiquette (礼仪) is sort of odd (奇怪的),” Gray told the BBC. “They (elevators) are socially very interesting but often very awkward places.”We walk in and usually turn around to face the door. If someone else comes in, we may have to move. And here,according to Gray, lift users unthinkingly go through a set pattern of movements. He told the BBC what he had observed.He explained that when you are the only one inside a lift, you can do whatever you want –it’s your own little box.If there are two of you, you go into different corners, standing diagonally (对角线地) across from each other to create distance.When a third person enters, you will unconsciously form a triangle. And when there is a fourth person it becomes a square, with someone in every corner. A fifth person is probably going to have to stand in the middle.New entrants to the lift will need to size up the situation when the doors slide open and then act decisively. Once in, for most people the rule is simple – look down, or look at your phone.Why are we so awkward in lifts?“You don’t have enough space,” Professor Babette Renneberg, a clinical psychologis t at the Free University of Berlin, told the BBC. “Usually when we meet other people we have about an arm’s length of distance between us. And that’s not possible in most elevators.”In such a small, enclosed space it becomes very important to act in a way that cannot be construed (理解) as threatening or odd. “The easiest way to do this is to avoid eye contact,” she said.【1】The main purpose of the article is to _____.A．remind us to enjoy ourselves in the elevatorB．tell us some unwritten rules of elevator etiquetteC．share an interesting but awkward elevator rideD．analyze what makes people feel awkward in an elevator【2】According to Gray, when people enter an elevator, they usually _____.A．turn around and greet one anotherB．look around or examine their phoneC．make eye contact with those in the elevatorD．try to keep a distance from other people【3】Which of the following describes how people usually stand when there are at least two people in an elevator?【4】The u nderlined phrase “size up” in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to _____.A．judge B．ignore C．put up with D．make the best of3.Scientists claim to have developed a revolutionary new giant 3D concrete printer that can build a 2,500-square-foot house in just 24 hours.The 3D printer, developed by Professor Behrokh Khoshnevis from the University of Southern California, could be used to build a whole house, layer by layer, in a single day."It is basically scaling up 3D printing to the scale of building," said Khoshnevis.The giant robot replaces construction workers with a nozzle (喷嘴), which can quickly build a home based on a computer pattern, MSN News reported.Contour Crafting, as it is named, is a layered fabrication (构造) technology. Using this process, a single house or a colony of houses, each with possibly a different design, may be constructed in a single run, embedded (嵌入)in each house all the wires and pipes for electrical, plumbing and air-conditioning.The potential applications of this technology are far-reaching including in emergency, low-income, and commercial housing."Our research also addresses the application of Contour Crafting in building habitats on other planets. Contour Crafting will most probably be one of the very few feasible approaches for building structures on other planets, such as the Moon and Mars, which are being targeted for human habitation before the end of the new century," researchers said on the project website.The technology may potentially reduce energy use and emissions. And the main advantages of the Contour Crafting process over existing technologies are the superior surface finish that is realized and the greatlyincreased speed of construction.【1】Professor Khoshnevis has recently developed a 3D printer that can ________.A．build a 2500-square-foot house in a single dayB．construct a skyscraper, layer by layerC．design a group of houses automaticallyD．assist construction workers in their work【2】The new 3D printer uses the following to build a house EXCEPT ________.A．a nozzle B．a computer pattern C．a robot D．an air-conditioner 【3】According to the text, the potential applications of Contour Crafting include building _______. A．emergency vehicles B．low-income housingC．commercial centers D．space stations on other planets【4】What advantages of this new technology is mentioned in the text?A．It creates more jobs.B．It is less time-consuming.C．It saves the building cost.D．It emits no carbon dioxide.4.Alexandra Scott was born to Liz and Jay Scott in Manchester，Connecticut on January 18， 1996，thesecond of four children. Shortly before her first birthday，Alex was diagnosed with neuroblastoma，a type of childhood cancer.On her first birthday， the doctors informed Alex’s parents that if she beat her cancer it was doubtful that she would ever walk again. Just two weeks later，Alex slightly moved her leg at her parents’ request to kick. Thiswas the first indication that she would turn out to be a courageous and confident child with big dreams and big accomplishments.By her second birthday，Alex was able to stand up with leg braces (支架）.She worked hard to gain strengthand to learn how to walk. She appeared to be overcoming the difficul-ties， until the shocking discovery withinthe next year that her tumors (肿瘤)had started growing again. In the year 2000，the day after her fourth birthday，Alex received a stem cell transplant (干细胞移植）and informed her mother，“When I get out of the hospital I want to have a lemonade stand. ” She said she wanted to give the money to doctors to allow them to “help other kids，like they helped me.，，True to her word， she held her first lemonade stand later that year with the helpof her older brother and raised an amazing $ 2，000 for “her hos-pital,People from all over the world，moved by her story，held their own lemonade stands and donated the earningsto Alex and her cause. In August of 2004，Alex passed away at the age of 8，knowing that，with the help of others，she had raised more than $ 1 million to help find a cure for the disease that took her life. Alex’s family—including brothers Patrick，Eddie，and Joey—and supporters around the world are committed to continuing her inspiring cause through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (基金会）.【1】It can be learned from the text that Alex .A．couldn’t walk until she was fourB．was the only daughter of the ScottsC．held her first lemonade stand in 2001D．was born with cancer【2】Why was Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation founded?A．To promote her lemonade.B．To set up a children’s hospital.C．To attract public attention to her disease.D．To collect money to help children with cancer.【3】What did the public do to support Alex and her cause?A．They helped her sell lemonade.B．They provided free stands for her.C．They donated money to her foundation.D．They donated stem cells for her operation.【4】Which of the following can best describe Alex?A．Stubborn.B．Determined.C．Innocent.D．Energetic.二、其他Perhaps you have heard the expression—when in Rome, do as the Romans do. So when you want to do business in France, you have to get to know French culture, to make marketing plans, and to run your business by local laws.【1】The French take great pride in their language, so anyone who does not speak it may run the risk of being disrespected by his French colleagues or business partners. Also, another reason why learning French is important is that it is a great way to show every possible French business partner that you care and respect their country’s culture and language.The first thing you should do when meeting someone new is to shake his hand firmly and always look the person in the eye. In social meeting with friends, kissing is common.Use first names only after being invited to.【2】The French will sometimes introduce themselves using their surname first, followed by their first name. Dress well.【3】Your business clothing is a reflection of your success and social status. Always try to be tasteful and stylish. Women are advised to dress simply but elegantly. Wearing make-up is practised widely by businesswomen.The French are passionate about food, so lunches are common in doing business in France, which usually consist of an appetizer, a main meal with wine, cheese, dessert and coffee, and normally take up to two hours. 【4】Do not begin eating until the host says “bon appetite”. Pass dishes to the left, keep wrists above the table and try to eat everything on the plate.【5】This may suggest that you find the food tasteless. If eating in a restaurant, the person who invites always pays.A．The French draw information about people based on their appearance.B．This is a time for relationship building.C．Remember to be as polite as possible.D．Language should be the focus of anyone planning to do business in France.E. Be careful with adding salt, pepper or sauces to your food.F. Use Monsieur or Madame before the surname.G. Make an appointment with your business partner in advance.三、完形填空Back in business school, macho(自以为是的) kids like me studied finance. In the competition of life, money_______ winning, so those who managed the money would become the _______. Didn't matter that I was a woman — I was as _______________ as any guy you'd ever met.It's taken me a lot of years, a lot of living, to _______ that my view of the world was upside down. The reality is: finance is for wimps(呆子). Finance is the easy part. However, It's much _______ to deal with people. The winners in society are the people who understand how to _______ other people.In my 20s, I worked really hard. I_______name-brand schools and piled on the degrees. I was _______on my climb to the top as a successful real-estate developer. I worked full-time as I was studying, because I was_________.Then when I was 31, I got to the top in a way that I ________ imagined possible. I was ________ Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles. In that __________, I collaborated with leaders from all sectors of society.When our four-year term came to a ________, I moved to another world of power and money, as a headhunter for CEOs and other ________ talent for the world's biggest companies.As a result of all these ________, I've had the chance to meet, befriend, and work with leaders from all sectors in countries throughout the world.And here's what I've learned: the leaders are not the ________ IQ people in any organization. They didn't get the highest grades, they didn't ________ the highest exam scores. They got to the top ________ they have the ability to attract the best people to work for them. And at the root of that power of attraction is empathy(同感能力). Empathy is the ability to truly connect with other human beings. It's life's hardest but most ________ skill. And it's the skill ________for leadership in a changing world.【1】A．ignored B．equaled C．combined D．caused【2】A．directors B．heroes C．winners D．losers【3】A．optimistic B．naughty C．competitive D．practical【4】A．realize B．deny C．complain D．debate【5】A．happier B．simpler C．easier D．harder【6】A．care about B．relate to C．depend on D．talk with【7】A．attended B．avoided C．left D．escaped【8】A．praised B．assisted C．criticized D．focused【9】A．in a hurry B．in vain C．in surprise D．in the end【10】A．ever B．often C．never D．once【11】A．appointed B．treated C．awarded D．charged【12】A．culture B．game C．space D．role【13】A．start B．fame C．close D．trend【14】A．different B．top C．common D．busy【15】A．experiences B．performances C．accidents D．experiment【16】A．busiest B．lowest C．dullest D．highest【17】A．accept B．expect C．score D．share 【18】A．until B．because C．so D．before 【19】A．complete B．funny C．boring D．important 【20】A．required B．remembered C．regarded D．reached四、其他A motto is a sentence or a phrase【1】can inspire us especially when we are【2】(face) with difficulties. Many of us have our mottoes, such as “Where there is a will, there is a way.” or “Nothing is difficult if you put your heart into it.”, and so on.My motto is “God helps those who help【3】.” Sometimes I am lazy and don’t want to make efforts【4】(work) hard,【5】the moment I think of my motto I will get energetic again and devote myself【6】what I am doing. I write mymotto【7】I can see it easily. Every time I fail in my exam and begin to lose heart, the sight of my motto inspires me with much【8】(confident). My motto also makes me become【9】independent person. That is to say, I won’t rely on others easily.My friends, what is your motto? If you still haven’t got a motto, please choose【10】because a motto can have a great effect on you.五、短文改错One year ago, I had a special English lesson hold at the railway station. It was quite different from the regular English classes we were familiar to, for we had no textbooks, no blackboard or no fixed seats.Gathering at the entrance of the station, we told to collect as many English words and sentences as possible here. Curious and excited, we walked around the station and looked everywhere, search for any information in English. Whenever an English word comes into sight, the class would burst into the cheers as if we had discovered a new world. With the Chinese translation and vividly pictures, we could figure out its meaning with ease.Now, this unforgettable lesson still encourages me to be an active learner where I go.六、书面表达假定你是李华，你在国外购物网站购买了一双Salomon S-Lab牌子的鞋子。

20XX年高中测试高中试题试卷科目：年级：考点：监考老师：日期：高二英语上册八月份月考试卷（第一卷 115分）一、听力部分（30分）1. Where are the speakers?A. In the bankB. On a busC. In a shop2. What does the man mean?A. She doesn’t agreeB. She enjoys night drivingC. She would like to wait3. What do we learn from the conversation?A. Jack brought the tape to the party.B. The tape had been returned to Paul.C. The tape was missing.4. Wha t’s the woman?A. An air hostessB. A hotel clerkC. A waitress5. What did the woman like doing when she was young?A. Riding a bicycle with friendsB. Traveling the countryC. Reading alone6. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a hotelB. At a booking officeC. At a friend’s house7. What did the man probably do in a few days?A. Fly to another countryB. Come to the same hotel.C. Drive here to visit friends.8. When does theconversation take place?A. In a morningB. In the afternoonC. In the evening9. What does the man suggest?A. Going to a concertB. Going dancingC. Going to a cinema10. Which of the following statements is true?A. The woman agrees to go with the man.B. The woman disagrees with the man.C. The woman says she a cold so she can’t go.11. What kind of air-conditioner will the man take?A. An imported one of high quality.B. An American-made one.C. One of good quality whatever the price is.12. How about the air-conditioner suggested by the woman?A. Expensive and of high qualityB. Cheap but not durable.C. Cheap and of high quality13. How will the air-conditioner be installed?A. The man will be trained and fix it himselfB. A trained technician will be sent to install it.C. The man will hire a trained technician to install it.14. What about the flat the woman lives in?A. Large, comfortable and niceB. Quite small and nice.C. Small and messy.15. Why does the man say“You’re prepared a feast for an army”?A. Because to his surprise, she has made a big meal for him.B. Because to his surprise, she has made a big meal for herself.C. Because to his surprise. She has asked a lot of people to have dinner with them.16. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. A coupleB. FriendsC. Boss and clerk17. What are examinations meant to test?A. Student’s learning methodB. Student’s knowledgeC. Student’s experience18. Why do students in universities usually take examinations?A. To prove thatthey are fit for further studies.B. To prove the examinations should be cancelled.C. To show their dislike of examinations.19. Why do office workers are required to take examinations according to thepassage?A. Because their manager wants to see whether they are smart enough for harder courses.B. Because their manager wants to see whether they are fit their present jobs.C. Because their manager wants to decide their salary.20. Which of the following best expresses the idea of the passage?A. The system of examinationsB. The result of examinationsC. The function of examinations二、单项选择（15分）21. in the chair is Mr. Smith, a professor who will give us a lecture on how to learn English well.A. SeatedB. SatC. SeatingD. To seat22. Dogs and cats have different natures. Dogs like company, cats are independent.A. Now thatB. AlthoughC. Even ifD. While23. Tom is caught in the traffic jam, so there is doubt whether he will come on time.A. noB. anyC. littleD. some24. is said, by the end of this year we will have been a fall in house prices by 25%.A. ItB. ThereC. AsD. This25. At first they hated each other, but theybecoming good friends.A. ended upB. gave upC. drew upD. took up26. My most important textbook isn’t in my bag, where I have put it?A. canB. mustC. shouldD. would27. All the afternoon he worked with the door .A. being lockedB. lockedC. lockingD. having locked28. —Is Mike a hardworking student?—No, he is a lazy one, ifA. possibleB. necessaryC. anyD. anything29. Oh, dear! This is the third time you’ve left your mobile phone In the office.A. behindB. overC. outD. off30. Don’t me like that. Such bed behaviour deserves a beating.A. glare atB. glance atC. watch outD. focus on31. When I read the diary, I can’t helpof Lily, my friend.A. thinkB. to thinkC. thoughtD. thinking32. I want to see Mr. Smithhe gets home because I have something important to tell him.A. every timeB. justC. soonD. the instant33. If you thought that was unfair, why didn’t you?A. make upB. speak upC. pick upD. turn up34. —Who do you suggest the department after you retire?—Mr. Brown, I think.A. in charge ofB. in the charge ofC. takes charges ofD. takes charge35. allow the milk to go bad, he sold it at half price.A. Instead ofB. At lastC. In generalD. Rather than三、完形填空（30分）A boy came to a wise man living in a beautiful palace to learn about the secret of happiness. The wise man 36 with everyone in his palace, and the boy had to wait for long before his 37 . But the wise man told him he had no 38 to explain the secret of happiness then. His 39 the boy a teaspoon that held some drops of oil and said：“please 40 the palace and return in two hours, but 41 this spoon without allowing the oil spill (洒出).”The boy wandered around, keeping his eyes42 the spoon. After two hours, he returned.“Well”, asked the wise man. “Did you see the wonderful 43 hanging in my dining hall? Did you see the 44 it took the gardener ten years to create?” The boy’s 45 turned red. He said his only 46 was not to spill the oil.“Then go back and 47 my palace, ”said the wise man.”You can’t 48 a man if you don’t know his house.”Relieved(放松下来), the boy picked up the 49 and returned to his exploration of the palace; This time observing all of the works of art and all the50 inthe garden. Upon returning to the wise man, he described in 51 everything he had seen.“But where are the drops of oil I gave to you?”asked the wise man. Looking 52 at thespoon he held, the boy saw the oil was 53 .“Well, this is the only 54 I can give you，”said the wise man, “The secret of happiness is to see all the wonders of the world and 55 to forget the drops of oil on the spoon.”36. A. argued B. talked C. fought D. played37. A. duty B. place C. turn D. distance38. A. staying B. missing C. growing D. shaking39. A. appeared B. fell C. changed D. existed40. A. advice B. gifts C. greeting D. money41. A. doubted B. agreed C. escaped D. refused42. A. moved B. questioned C. shocked D. frightened43. A. allowed B. forced C. warned D. admired44. A. quickly B. hardly C. freely D. easily45. A. funny B. cold C. strange D. good46. A. cigarette B. hug C. coffee D. smile47. A. serious B. mentioned C. false D. hidden48. A. but B. so C. through D. because49. A. praised B. paid C. thanked D. returned50. A. realized B. dreamt C. forgot D. wondered51. A. cost B. lost C. deserved D. earned52. A. friendly B. real C. special D. popular53. A. myself B. her C. anyone D. nobody54. A. separated B. met C. rested D. stood55. A. take B. experience C. charge D. give四、阅读理解（40分）AThe generation gap in China has become so dramatic that parents who fail to catch up with the rest of the society could be abandoned by their children. This was the case with a middle school student who disapproved of her mother’s outfits (整套服装) so much that she hiird a “mom”to attend her school’s parents meeting.Mrs Wang and her daughter Pinging live in Dalian of Northeast China’s LiaoningProvince. Although Pingping attends school regularly. Wang never attended any of the parents meetings because her daughter never told her abut them. It was only when Wang called the school did she realize she had missed many meetings.Bewildered, Wang asked her daughter about what was going on, but Pingpin g’s answer astonished her. “You made me lose face.”she replied. “I have been asking a classmate’s aunt to take part in it for me, 50 yuan ($ 6.4) each time to keep the secret.”According to Pingping , her father is always busy and has no time to attend the parents’meetings. As for her mother, not only does she not dress well, but was also nosy, asking about other parent’s salaries and other students’ pocket money. And so Pingping felt her mom was not welcomed both by the students and parents.Fifty yuan is not a small amount of money for Pingping, but she thought a good “mom”worth it. many times Wang asked her daughter why the middle school never held any parents’meetings. Pingping answered the school decided not to hold parents’meetings for fear that itwould put more pressure on the students. Her lie continued until her mom called the school. Now that Pingping’s mom has learned the truth, Pingping earnestly offered her a suggestion along with her apology: please consider your dress and manners from now on —it’s not only for your own good.56. This passage told us a social problem about.A. parent’s bad behaviorsB. the generation gapC. embarrassed parents’ meetingD. the family education57. Why did Mrs Wang miss the parent s’ meetings of her daughter?A. The school didn’t hold any parents’ meetings.B. She feared that her present would put more pressure on her daughter.C. His husband is always busy and has no time to attend the parent s’ meetings.D. Her daughter never told her about the parents’ meetings.58. What can we infer from this story?A. It’s not right for a student to suggest her mom should wear more professional outfits.B. It’s better for the parents to behave themselves when present at parents’ meetings.C. The generation gap in China does exist between the parents and their young.D. Nowadays, most of the students wish to have a rich family.59. The best title for this passage might be .A. Mom’s ugly? Hire one!B. Who’s fault? Mother or daughter!C. Good dress and manners! For whose good?D. Hiring mother ! Mad?BOne day when the famous American scientist Edison was on his way home, a young man stopped him and required to have a word with him. Edison accepted his request.The young man asked,“How, Mr Edison, can you invent so many things and achieve your fame?”The scientist said. “It seems that you have been thinking of becoming famous every day.”The young man nodded, “Yes. I have been dreaming of being a person as notable as you. Every minute I am thinking of how to become reputable. Idon’t know when I can achieve my fame.”Edison told him, “Don’t worry, young man . if you want to be a famous man this way, you will have to wait until you die!”“Why should I ?”the young man was puzzled.Edison said. “What you dream is actually a high building. You never think of how to build it with bricks. Thus the building will never come into reality. However, your story can serve as a mirror.”60. What’s the young man’s purpose to stop Edison on the way?A. To borrow his fameB. To be famousC. To invent somethingD. To have a word with him.61. What did Edison mean when he said the young man would have to wait until he died?A. If he died immediately he would became famous.B. It would not be a long way for him to become famous.C. Even he died, he wouldn’t become famous.D. He might become well-known after he died.62. According to Edison, how can a person achieve his fame?A. He must build a high building with bricksB. He must prepare something needed.C. He must create some conditions.D. He must have a dream with practical deeds.63. How did Edison explain his example of a mirror?A. People will remember you because of your illness and laziness. Aren’t you a notation is(声名狼藉) person by then?B. People will look in the mirror every day. Aren’t you famous at that time?C. Would your story become famous if you were to die and become a mirror?D. People will buy the mirror to store in their house. Don’t you achieve your fame by then?CYou have a nice salary, but you still feel short of money. At the end of each month, you often ask yourselves. “Where has all my money gone?”To help you better manage your salary, here comes some money saving tips. Following them your daily expense will be cut off easily, but still keep the quality of your life.First, you need to set ambitious goals to encourage you to save money. For example, you plan to have a formal dress in one year, to own a car in two years’ time or to buy an apartment in five years.Second, form money saving habits while stay away from those that waste money. Learn to keep a diary of how much you spend and what it’s for. Think twice before using money on expensive skin care products. The best way to keep your skin in good condition is sufficient sleep.Third, economize your daily expense. Buy vegetables from a market not a supermarket where vegetables are less expensive and fresher. When going to a supermarket, avoid buying unnecessary stuffs.For girls, who always spend money on clothes, these are some rules helping cut off the expense. Keep an eye on discounts information, you’re likely to buy good summer dress in winter in a reasonable price. Shopping malls issue membership cards periodically. Go and get one if it’s free, it may give you special discounts.Fifth, econ9omize your social life. Package the leftovers（剩余物）for next day when you have dinner in a restaurant. When it’s your turn to offer a meal, invite your friends to your home, cook the dinner yourself.While reducing expenditures, you need broaden your way earning money. Find yourself a part-time job if you are energetic enough, which gives you more working experience. Give birth to your money.If you are not good at making investments, talk to a financialconsultant and entrust your savings with him.64. Who is the passage written for ?A. Persons with low incomeB. Persons with better salaryC. Rich persons.D. Ambitious persons.65. The purpose of themoney saving tips is to help people.A. protect themselves from being short of moneyB. increase their income.C. manage their money better.D. control their desire of shopping.66. If you are a girl, what SHOULDN’T you do when saving money?A. Make a plan to buy a famous can you desire in two years.B. Think twice before using money on expensive when buying clothes.C. Keep an eye on discounts internation when buying clothes.D. Buy good summer dress in summer.67. What can we learn from the underlined part“Give birth to your money”？A. The saved money can increase in value in the future.B. Doing a part-time job can bear more money for you.C. Invest your saved money to obtain extra gain.D. Entrust your saving with a financial consultant to earn some interest.DSaying “thank you”Picture this: family members travel far for a good meal together. The big dish is a roast (烤的)turkey. People don’t often eat this bird at other times of the year.That’s what American people do on Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday of November. But do you know how the day started? We have to go back about 400 years. In 1620, the first group of English people came to American by ship.They lived there, but didn’t have enough to eat. Many of them died of hunger during their first winter in America. But the Indians helped them grow food the year after. So the Americans spent three days eating and playing sports to celebrate a good harvest. That was the first Thanksgiving.It s atime to give thanks for others love and help in life. People can also go out to enjoy parades on the streets. Big balloons of cartoon animals like Garfield fly in the sky. Why not make cards to say “thank you ”to loved ones for Thanksgiving? Send your best wishes to them!FamilyOn the day, most people in the US go back home. they may have to travel a long way to be with their parents or grandparents. No one wants to be alone on that day.FoodThanksgiving is a day for a big dinner. Many dishes go with the turkey, like sweet potatoes, pumpkin pies and cranberry sauce（越橘沙司）FootballLots of people like to watch American football on TV. Some even watch it all evening!68. The origin of Thanksgiving Day is .A. giving thanksB. celebrating a harvestC. remembering their survivalD. enjoying friendship69. Which of thefollowing statements is NOT included in the celebration of Thanksgiving Day?A. Eating a roast turkey.B. Enjoying parades on the street.C. Flying big balloons of cartoon animals.D. Singing thanksgiving songs.70. The symbol of Thanksgiving Day is .A. the turkeyB. GarfieldC. sweet potatoesD. big balloons71. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. It’s a time to get-together with friends in Thanksgiving Day.B. The main course of Thanksgiving Day is the turkey.C. Some people like to watch sports events for all evening in Thanksgiving Day.D. It’s a best time to say“Thanksgiving Day to the people who helped you.E ElephantThe elephant is the largest of all animals that live on land. Its size is its most noteworthy—and striking—feature and after that. I suppose, its trunk. An elephant’s trunk is rather like an arm and a hand: it is used to pick up and put things in its mouth. It is also used to draw up water: either to drink or for the purpose of washing. Then we might note its skin, which is thick and almost hairless, and finally its tusks. These—the tusks, that is—are in fact teeth, which it uses for cutting.I will just mention those points again: its size, trunk (rather like an arm and a hand), skin(thick and hairless), and tusks.Elephants, are gregarious(群居的)—that is to say, they live in herds—herds which number from about fifty to a hundred. The head of the herd is usually a female elephant, not a male. Elephant travel slowly, rarely going faster than fifteen to twenty miles an hour at the most, and when they move from one forest to another, they often travels in single column.Despite their size, elephants, surprisingly, are timid animals, although the male elephant can be fierce and even dangerous. They are not considered to be intelligent, but they do have good memories , and for that reason they can be trained and put to work, as we shall see below. They have a strong sense of smell, but they do not see or hear well. As for how long elephants live, this is no t known exactly, but the general belief is that they are long-lived. In the wild, for example, elephants live for about fifty years, and in captivity(囚禁)they live for even longer periods.Elephants are vegetarian. They live mostly on grass, leave and fruit. They are especially fond of bamboo shoots, for example, but they also eat the twigs and bark of trees. The quantity of food and water which they consume is enormous, and they can be very destructive in their search for food, in fact.72. This passages is digested from.A. a magazine storyB. a piece of newspaper newsC. a notebook passageD. a listening article73. What part of the elephant will be used when it wants to take a shower?A. HandB. TrunkC. TeethD. Tusks.74. The second paragraph of the passage tells us.A. how the elephant lives in the forests.B. now the elephant moves from one forest to another.C. what is the main characteristic of the elephantsD. how long the elephant can live75. Which of the following topics about the elephant is NOT mentioned in this passage?A. Their body feathersB. Their living habitsC. Their living habitsD. Their food.高二年级八月份月考英语试卷（第二卷35分）一、单句改错（其中有一句是正确的10分）1. He came up a good idea at the meeting.2. Comparing to his composition, mine is not good enough.3. I doubt that what he said was true.4. He had a hard time dealing with the matter.5. Tom took the charge of the company when the boss was out.6. In term of money, he is rich.7. He mustn’t be in the classroom. I saw him on the playground just now.8. The harder you work, the great progress you’ll make.9. He devoted a lot of his time to care the neighbours.10. After finished his homework, he went home.二、书面表达（25分）请你以班长的名义写一份口头通知，告诉同学们明天去参加植树活动。

山西高二高中英语月考试卷班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.—I don't have any change with me. Will you pay the fare for me?— ________ .A． That's fine B． Nothing serious C． Never mind D． No problem 2.In some Muslin countries, women do not _______their faces in the public.A．explore B．challenge C．expose D．blame3.If I take this medicine twice a day, it should _____my cold.A．recover,B．cover C．reject D．cure4._________ from the space, the Great Wall lies in the mountains like a huge dragon.A．Seeing B．Seen C．To see D．Having seen 5.The way he suggests to us doesn’t make______A．difference B．opinions C．use D．sense6.I don't want the children ___ out in such weather.A．take B．to take C．taken D．taking7.Our class _______ 55 students at that time.A．consisted of B． consists ofC． made up of D． was consisting of8. I'm afraid that I can't make myself ___ be cause of my poor English.A．understand B．understanding C．to understand D．understood 9.I have had my bike ___ , and I'm going to have somebody ___ my radio tomorrow.A．repair; to repair B．repairing; to be repairedC．repaired; repair D．to repair; repairing10.From his _______expression, we can guess that the problem maybe was quite _______. A．puzzled ; puzzling B．puzzling; puzzledC．puzzled; puzzled D．puzzling; puzzling11.In the ant city, you will see many problems _____ in this way.A．settled B．settling C．to be settled D．to be settling e and see me whenever ____.A．you are convenient B．you will be convenientC．it is convenient to you D．it was he convenient to you13.He suggests we ____ to the cinema at once, otherwise we ____ late.A．must go; are B．go ; will beC．will go ; will be D．would go ; are14.Only when the war was over ____ return to his hometowns.A．have the soldiers B．the soldiersC．the soldiers did D．did the soldiers15.She ____________ the path as the trees around her became thicker.A．lost sight of B．caught sight of C．lost sight D．caught sight二、完形填空The famous British inventor George Stephenson was born in 1781 and died in 1848. One of his__16__important inventions was the train. He _17__his first train when he was forty-four years old. When he was experimenting with the __18__engine on the train, he met with __19__from the government, the newspapers and the gentlemen in the country. They said that the noise and the smoke would __20__ cows, horses and sheep, that the _21__ would burst or that the hot coals from it would __22_ their houses. At that time, __23__people believed what they said.George Stephenson __24__the people that the train could go on small _25_, could pull carriages __26_goods and passengers and there was __27__to them. It was a very __28__ matter for him to __29__ them believe. However, after _30_, he was able to do it; and the first train that __31__by Stephenson himself __32_ what he had said.The first day _33_the people along the way _34_the noises of the train __35__ and saw it running quickly to them, they ran back home as quickly as they could and closed their doors tightly, for they thought it a genius(妖怪).They did not dare to come out until it had passed.【1】A．very B．a lot C．most D．much【2】A．made B．bought C．introduced D．did【3】A．electrical B．soil C．steam D．oil【4】A．success B．troubles C．people D．pleasure【5】A．kill B．buy C．interest D．take away【6】A．smoke B．noise C．driver D．engine【7】A．pull down B．blow away C．set fire to D．pass【8】A．most B．few C．only a few D．the rich【9】A．said B．spoke C．told D．warned【10】A．roads B．rivers C．steam D．rails【11】A．short of B．full of C．empty of D．without【12】A．no great danger B．dangerous C．a lot of danger D．few danger 【13】A．easy B．difficult C．pleasant D．light【14】A．get B．cause C．make D．force【15】A．sometime B．some time C．a few times D．sometimes 【16】A．was sold B．was driven C．was pulled D．helped【17】A．believed B．seemed C．sensed D．proved【18】A．of B．when C．while D．for【19】A．caught sight of B．listened to C．heard D．thought【20】A．nearby B．in the distance C．on the far D．from the distance三、阅读理解1.When I was in the third grade, I was picked to be the princess(公主）in the school play. For weeks my mother had helped me practice my lines. But once on stage, every word disappeared from my head. Then my teacher told me she had written a narrator's（解说者的）part for the play, and asked me to change roles. Though I didn't tell my mother what had happened that day, she sensed my unhappiness and asked if I wanted to take a walk in the yard.It was a lovely spring day. We could see dandelions(蒲公英）popping through the grass in bunches, as if a painter had touched our landscape with bits of gold. I watched my mother carelessly bend down by one of the bunches. "I think I am going to dig up all these weeds, "she said. "From now on, we'll have only roses in this garden. ""But I like dandelions, "I protested. "All flowers are beautiful-even dandelions!"My mother looked at me seriously. "Yes, every flower gives pleasure in its own way, doesn't it?" she asked thoughtfully. I nodded. "And that is true of people, too, " she added.When I realized that she had guessed my pain, I started to cry and told her the truth.“But you will be a beautiful narrator, ”she said, reminding me of how much I loved to read stories aloud to her.Over the next few weeks, with her continuous encouragement, I learned to take pride in the role. The big day finally came. A few minutes before the play, my teacher came over to me. “Your mother asked me to give this to you, ”she said, handing me a dandelion. After the play, I took home the flower, l aughing that I was perhaps the only person who would keep such a weed.【1】The girl did not play the role of the princess mainly because .A．she felt nervous on the stage.B．she lost her interest in that role.C．she preferred the role of the narratorD．she had difficulty memorizing her words【2】Why did the mother suggest a walk in the garden?A．To remove the dandelionsB．To enjoy the garden sceneC．to have a talk with her daughter.D．to help her daughter with the play.【3】What is the main idea of the story?A. Everybody can find his or her own way to success.B. Everybody has his or her own value in the world.C. Everybody should learn to play different rolesD Everybody has some unforgettable memory.2.Italian Lakes and Greek Islands(12Days)Prices starting from $1，999Your tour begins in Milan, Italy, and moves on to the pretty Italian Lake District and the attractive resort(胜地）ofStresa, your home for two nights. Collette Vacations has carefully chosen the Costa Victoria as your home away from home for your 7-night journey along the waterways of the Mediterranean. The cruise ship is filled with the warmth and culture of Italy and is richly designed with entertainment(娱乐）areas and very good living conditions. It will take you to the places of your dreams.You'll spend 4 days touring Greek cities you've always heard about. In Katakolon, you will have the only unguided tour to nearby Olympia on the whole journey. Then with a local guide you will visit the Greek islands of Santorini, which is often related to the story of the lost city of Atlantis, and Mykonos, a wonderful island with beautiful beaches.Your journey ends in Verona, home of the love story Romeo and Juliet, with a fun-filled farewell dinner-a perfect ending to a pleasant journey.12Day, 25Meals:10Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 9DinnersDay 1 Overnight flight to ItalyDay 2-3 Regina Palace, stresa, ItalyDay 4-10 Costa Victoria(Costa cruises)Day 11 Hotel Leopardi, Verona, ItalyDay 12 Leave for homePlease Note:【1】How is the journey planned?A．It starts and ends in Italy.B．It starts and ends in Greece.C．It starts in Italy and ends in Greece.D．It starts in Greece and ends in Italy.【2】What can be inferred from the travel plan?A．The price may get lower than those in the plan.B．The prices include three meals a day.C．The price is the highest in summer.D．The prices include entertainment service.【3】What does the underlined part “the Costa Victoria” most probably refer to?A．A famous hotel.B．A beautiful resort.C．A comfortable ship.D．A long-distance bus.【4】Tourists will travel on their own in .A．Stresa B．Olympia C．Mykonos D．Verona3. When a Swedish ship that sank（沉） in 1628 was recovered from the port of Stockholm, historians and scientists were overjoyed with the chance to examine the remains of the past. The ship construction showed how ships were built and operated during the seventeenth century. In this way, artifacts, objects made by human beings, provided a picture of daily life almost 400 years ago.Underwater archaeology(考古)-the study of ships, aircraft and human settlements that have sunk under large bodies of water-is really a product of the last 50 years. The rapid growth of this new area of study has occurred because of the invention of better diving equipment. Besides the Swedish ship wreck(残骸），underwater archaeologists have made more exciting discoveries such as the 5000-year-old boats in the Mediterranean Sea. Underwater archaeology can provide facts abut the past. In ancient ports all over the world are ships sunken in the past 6, 000 years. There are also sunken settlements in seas and lakes telling of people’s way o f life and their systems of trade in ancient times. Underwater archaeologists want to study these objects to add to the world's knowledge of history, but they have to fight two enemies. One enemy is treasure hunters who dive for ancient artifacts that they can sell to collectors. Once sold, these objects are lost to experts. The second enemy is dredging machines(挖掘机）often used to repair ports. These machines destroy wrecks and artifacts or bury them deeper under sand and mud. By teaching the public about the importance of underwater “museums” of the past, archaeologists are hoping to get support for laws to protect underwater treasures.【1】What purpose does Paragraph 1 serve in the passage?A．To provide background information of the topicB．To attract readers' attention to the topicC．To use an example to support the topicD．To offer basic knowledge of the topic【2】The aim of underwater archaeology is to .A．exploit(开发)water bodies B．search for underwater lifeC．study underwater artifacts D．examine underwater environment【3】Underwater archaeologists are worried because_____.A．sea hunters have better diving equipmentB．their knowledge of world history is limitedC．dredging machines cause damage to the portsD．sold artifacts can hardly be regained for research【4】What is the main purpose of the passage?A．To introduce a young branch(分支) of learning.B．To discuss the scientists’ problems.C．To explain peo ple’s way of life in the past.D．To describe the sunken ships.4.Tragedy at the CircusIn yesterday’s circus（马戏团）show, a tiger suddenly attacked its trainer and had to be shot dead. As the circus packed up and left, circus officials said the show would go on, even without tigers.However, the officials cann’t simply turn a blind eye to the e thical（道德的） problems left behind. Even before this tragedy(悲剧), animal rights activists protested（抗议） against keeping wild animals in unnatural conditions and forcing them to suffer for the profit(利润)of circus organizers.It is now time for us to take effective steps to make sure that circus animals are treated properly.*******************************Circus Safe for AnimalsOur circus recently suffered a most tragic event in its history. While we are thankful for the pity from the public, we are also asto nished by the opinion expressed in “Tragedy at the Circus. ”First, our performing animals are not taken from the wild. As to the ethical problems. we always believe humans and animals can—and should—live together nicely. To us, the performing animals are representatives of their species(物种), and our circus is one of the only places left willing to support this special role of performing animals in the existence of the species. Those who argue that circus life is harmful to animals show little knowledge of these facts. Life in the “wild” is unsafe, but a continuous struggle for existence. To overlook these realities is the greatest fault against the animal kingdom.This circus has proven that animals are stronger and smarter than we could imagine. Within the circus is a joyful atmosphere for both animals and humans: people are educated, and species saved.【1】What is the main purpose of the first passage?A．To show pity for the performing animals.B．To express worries about animal trainers' safety.C．To deal with the difficult situations of the circus.D．To call for action to protect circus animals.【2】What will the circus most probably do?A．Take no notice of the tragedy.B．Continue its performances.C．Use fewer wild animals.D．Limit its profit.【3】What does the circus think of its performing animals?A．They are as clever as human beings.B．They struggle continuously with human beings for existence.C．They are helpful in saving their species.D．They have equally natural living conditions as wild animals.【4】What is the most probable relationship between the two passages?A．A public request and a newspaper report.B． A newspaper article and a reply to it.C．Two parts of a newspaper article.D．Two newspaper reports.5.Einstein was born in 1879 in Germany. As a child, he was slow to learn to talk. As a pupil, he was backward. But when he was fourteen years old, he became clever. He taught himself maths from textbooks. He studied hard because he wanted to be a physicist.In 1901,Einstein began teaching. In 1902 he continued his studies at the University of Zurich. Several years later, he formulated(系统地阐述)his famous Theory of Relativity(相对论).To most people the law of relativity is difficult to explain. But once Einstein explained it very well to a group of young students. He said," When you sit with a good girl for two hours, you think it is only a minute. But when you sit on a hot stove for a minute, you think it's two hours. That is relativity."After Hitler came into power in Germany, Einstein went to America. In 1940 Einstein became an American citizen. In 1955, Einstein's life ended at the age of seventy-six.【1】When Einstein was a pupil of twelve, he _______ .A．was not quick in learning to talk B．was poor in his studiesC．studied very hard D．hardly lagged behind【2】The law of relativity is_______ .A．very hard for most people to understandB．too hard for Einstein himself to explainC．too hard to explain to anybody except EinsteinD．easy to understand only for the young students【3】When did Einstein become an American citizen?A．He was an American citizen until 1940.B．Not until he had reached the age of 61 did he become an American citizen.C．He did not become an American citizen until 1955.D．He became an American citizen in the year when Hitler came into power.【4】Which of the following do you think is true?A．The Germans owed their scientific progress to Einstein.B．The Americans owed all their economic development to Einstein.C．Einstein gave a great deal to the modern world.D．Einstein made a very great contribution to modern science.【5】The title for this passage should be " _______ ".A．Theory of Relativity B．An American CitizenC．Albert Einstein D．Einstein's Contribution四、其他完成句子（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）【1】我们的英语老师对我们要求严格。

山西高二高中英语月考试卷班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.The manager, greatly ______ my surprise, should turn down my request.A．to B．in C．for D．with2. The teacher stressed again that the students should not ________ any important details while retelling the story.A．bring out B．let out C．leave out D．make out3.The weather turned out to be fine yesterday. I ___ the trouble to carry my umbrella with me.A．should have taken B．could have taken C．needn’t have taken D．mustn’t have taken 4.She was leaning against a tree as if ______ for someone.A．waited B．wait C．to wait D．waiting5.______ and short of breath, Andy and Ruby were the first to reach the top of Mount Tai..A．To be tired B．Tired C．Tiring D．Being tired6.A small plane crashed into a hillside five miles east of the city, ____all four people on board.A．get along B．kills C．killing D．to kill7.There is no doubt ______ smoking can seriously damage our health.A．that B．whether C．why D．which8.I’m stuck is used __________.A. when you have a good ideaB. when you go on talking without stopB. when you are thinking something is too easyD. when you can’t continue with something because it’s too difficult9.—This TV program has a lively style and _____ young people. — So it does.A．turns to B．leads to C．refers to D．appeals to10.You can’t imagine what great troubl e the doctor had ______ the patient.A．treats B．treating C．to treat D．treated11. After graduation, she reached a point in her career ______she needed to decide what to do.A．that B．what C．which D．where12.While shopping, people can’t help ______ into buying something they don’t really want.A．persuading B．to persuade C．being persuaded D．persuaded13.In the first book, Lyra’s scientist father makes ______ possible to enter other worlds.A．it B．this C．that D．one14. They would rather I ______ there tomorrow.A．will go B．go C．had gone D．went山西高二高中英语月考试卷答案及解析一、单项选择1.The manager, greatly ______ my surprise, should turn down my request.A．to B．in C．for D．with【答案】A【解析】考查介词。

山西大学附中2013～2014学年高二第一学期8月月考英语试题考试时间：120分钟第一部分：听力（共两节，每题0.5分，满分10分）请听下面五段对话，选出最佳选项。

1.What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Couple.B. Friends.C. Colleagues.2. Why does the woman keep singing the song?A. She is learning a new song.B. She practices it for a performance.C. She wants to get the man relaxed.3. What will the woman probably do?A. Speak up.B. Redial the number.C. Use another phone.4. What do we know about the woman?A. She is interested in studying insects.B. She doesn’t like coming to the park.C. She wants the man to be a biologist.5. Which skirt will the woman take?A. The pink one.B. The white one.C. The blue one.请听下面五段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。

请听第六段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What does the woman think of the man?A. Greedy.B. Considerate.C. Careless.7. What will the woman do?A. Find the man a part-time job.B. Borrow money from the man.C. Give the man twenty dollars.请听第七段材料，回答第8、9题。

山西高二高中英语月考试卷班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、单项选择1.In communication, a smile is usually________ strong sign of a friendly and ________ open attitude. A．the; /B．a; an C．a; /D．the; an2.I remembered________ the door before I left the office but forgot to turn off the lights.A．locking B．having locked C．to have locked D．to lock3.It’s not how much we do but how much love we put into what we do ________ counts.A．who B．which C．that D．what4.Everything ________, I’m sure I made the right decision.A．taken into consideration B．taking into considerationC．to take into consideration D．take into consideration5.Courage is a good quality and is ________ it takes to get over difficulties.A．that B．what C．which D．where6. It is illegal for a public official to ask people for gifts or money ________ favors to them.A． in addition to B．in return forC．in revenge for D．in search of7.________ many times, he still repeated the same mistake.A．Having been told B．Having told C．Telling D．Told8.I am blessed with a great class, ________everyone is hardworking, kind and friendly to each other. A．one where B．the one that C．the one where D．one that9.I had been working on math for the whole afternoon and the numbers ________ before my eyes. A．swim B．swam C．swimming D．had swum 10.I have told you the truth. ________ I keep repeating it?A．Must B．Can C．May D．Will11.—I have a headache.—I’m not surprised you ________ in front of the computer for too long.A．work B．are working C．have been working D．had worked 12.The restaurant wasn’t ________ that other restaurant we went to.A．half as good as B．as half good as C．as good as half D．good as half as 13.The result is not very important to us, but if we do win, then so much ________.A．the best B．best C．better D．the better 14.—Did you ask Tom for help?—I ________. —I managed perfectly well on my own.A．needn’t have B．don’t need to C．didn’t need to D．needn’t15.—Try not to work yourself too hard. Take it easy.—Thanks. ________.A．So what?B．No way C．What for D．You too二、完形填空Imagine that Mom and Dad have friends over, and you have to talk to adults all evening. Say the thing and the parents might get mad. But, say , and they’ll think you weren’t friendly. So, can you talk with adults? It’s __ __. Just ask them questions about themselves. “Many of them like to talk about what they do for a living,” suggests psychologist Tim Ursiny.Kids can also talk to grown-ups about . Ask what the last good movie they saw was, because people at dinner parties “” when the conversation turns to movies, Ursiny says. If a grown-up is Har ry Potter, it’s OK to talk about your love for Harry. It’s a(n) __ topic, one that both grown-ups and kids can enjoy, so and talk about whether Dumbledore is really dead.But the topic of video games. “Adults don’t want to hear about your video game they play it,” Ursiny explains.Adults also don’t want to hear slang(俚语). Don’t use language they don’t . Ursiny says kids should learn to speak to other people in their own language.most adults aren’t into slang, they do remember what it was like to be a kid. Ursiny recommends asking adults what __ __ was like when they were your age. “It might be a fun discussion if you your 10th-grade experience with theirs.” you chat with your parents in advance to find out which topics are off-limits (禁区). Also, don’t chat about the things that make your parents feel guilty. Don’t mention stuff such as how Dad has been sleeping on the couch, Ursiny says. And do n’t complain that Mom has been late preparing breakfast., Ursiny says, kids should try to put themselves in their parents’ . Learning how to that type of understanding might help you out in the future. “The most successful people can develo p a sympathetic feeling for others,” he says.【1】A．exact B．serious C．unfortunate D．wrong【2】A．everything B．something C．anything D．nothing【3】A．how B．whatever C．why D．when【4】A．important B．interesting C．hard D．easy【5】A．movies B．meals C．parties D．hobbies【6】A．look up B．light up C．make up D．keep up【7】A．in B．on C．into D．onto【8】A．safe B．special C．helpful D．general【9】A．hold out B．walk out C．go ahead D．turn around【10】A．neglect B．avoid C．prevent D．ignore 【11】A．when B．unless C．but D．because 【12】A．believe B．accept C．understand D．agree 【13】A．While B．As C．If D．Since 【14】A．family B．school C．society D．nature 【15】A．show B．compare C．balance D．match 【16】A．Make sure B．Pay attention C．Watch out D．Take care 【17】A．incredible B．terrible C．embarrassing D．personal 【18】A．However B．Instead C．Therefore D．Yet 【19】A．shoes B．clothes C．condition D．location 【20】A．produce B．shape C．raise D．develop三、阅读理解1.I never got along with Dad. But when he was dying. I set off for Nebraska to be with him and my family. I stopped for the night at a hotel with a pool, hoping it would relax me.The pool area was empty as I walked into the still water. A man in a bathing suit appeared. He sat on the edge of the pool with his legs moving up and down in the water. He had dark hair and deep brown eyes and smiled. “Where are you going?” he asked. When I told him about my father, he asked how we got along. I tried to change the subject, but then for some reason, I told him everything.Finally the man said, “Even with all the trouble, remember, your father still loves you.” All at once, warm and clear childhood memories came flooding back: Dad running alongside my wobbling（摇摆的）bicycle, the proud hug he gave me at my high school graduation, his laugh when I caught him off guard with a tickle（挠痒）. “Yes, I know he does, ” I heard myself say. And for the first time in years I believed it. The man left, leaving me alone with my comforting thoughts.Back in my room, as I went to bed, I decided it was time to forgive my father. Then I wished he’d forgive me too. The phone bell woke me up at 3 am. My sister’s voice sent a shiver（寒战）through me: Dad had just died. I had wanted to see him and make peace. But as sadness was beginning to surround me, I remembered that the man by the pool had already brought Dad and me together.【1】 From the passage we learn that the author _________A．didn’t know his father was seriously illB．always thought highly of his fatherC．lived in Nebraska far away from his familyD．was going to see his father【2】When the author was in the pool, ___________A．many other people were there tooB．he talked a lot with the man by the poolC．he greeted the may by the pool firstD．the man by the pool told him everything about his family【3】 What made the author change his original idea about his father?A．That he was reminded that his father actually loved himB．That the man by the pool mentioned his interesting childhoodC．That he remembered his father had taught him to ride a bikeD．That he knew his father would leave him forever【4】 In the last paragraph, the author was sad that he ________A．hadn’t accepted the kind stranger’s adviceB．had no chance to make peace with his fatherC．hadn’t obeyed his father when he was youngD．hadn’t stayed with his father before2.William Butler Yeats, a most famous Irish writer, was born in Dublin on June 13, 1865. His childhood lacked the harmony（和睦）that was typical of a happy family. Later, Yeats shocked his family by saying that he remembered “little of childhood but its pain”. In fact, he inherited（继承）excellent taste in art from his family—both his father and his brother were painters. But he finally settled on literature, particularly drama（戏剧）and poetry.Yeats had strong faith in the coming of new artistic movements. He set himself the fresh task in founding an Irish national theatre in the late 1890s. His early theatrical experiments, however, were not received favorably at beginning. He didn’t lose heart, and finally enjoyed success in his poetical drama.Compared with his dramatic works, Yeats’s poems attract much admiring notice. The subject matter includ es love, nature, history, time and aging. Though Yeats generally relied on very traditional forms, he brought modern sensibility to them. As his literary life progressed, his poetry grew finer and richer, which led him to worldwide recognition.He had not enjoyed a major public life since winning the Nobel Price in 1923. Yet, he continued writing almost to the end of his life. Had Yeats stopped writing at age 40, he would probably now be valued as a minor poet, for there is no other example in literary history of a poet who produces his greatest works between the ages of 50 and 75. After Yeats’ death in 1939, W. H. Auden wrote, among others, the following lines:Earth, receive an honored guest:William Yeats is laid to rest.Let the Irish vessel（船）lieEmptied of its poetry.【1】Which of the following can describe Yeats’s family?A．It filled Yeats’s childhood with laughterB．It was shocked by Yeats’s choiceC．It was a typically wealthy familyD．It had an artistic atmosphere【2】According to the passage, what do we know about Yeats’s life?A．Yeats founded the first Irish theaterB．Yeats stuck to modern forms in his poetryC．Yeats began to produce his best works from the 1910sD．Yeats was not favored by the public until the 1923 Noble Prize【3】What kind of feeling is expressed in W. H. Auden’s lines?A．Envy B．Sympathy C．Emptiness D．Admiration【4】What is the passage mainly about?A．Yeats’s literary achievements B．Yeats’s historical influenceC．Yeats’s artistic ambition D．Yeats’s national honor3.“Hey, little boy, will you support me when I’m getting old?” Wang Wenshan, 35, asked his newborn baby as he picked him up at home.The Chinese tradition of raising sons to support parents in their old age has been weakened by the rapidly growing economy and improving standard of living. As is the case with more and more developed countries,China faces an aging society. People are living longer and having fewer children. Therefore, many Chinese families are falling into a 4－2－1 family pattern: a couple raises one child and supports four elderly parents. But few realize that a problem is likely to happen ahead.The aging of the population is a trend that now affects a growing number of countries. Not long ago, the Information Office of the State Council, China’s cabinet, issued a white paper on measures China is taking to help its elderly population. The paper said China’s population entered the aging period at the end of the 20th century and the proportion of people aged 60 and above accounted for over 10 percent of the entire population. By the end of 2005, China had nearly 144 million people over 60, accounting for 11 percent of population, according to the white paper.An expanding aged population inevitably means that many issues must be settled, as the problem concerns every aspect of society. It puts more pressure on each family, causing disturbing economic consequences and serious social problems. It also challenges the labor force supply and the pension system.“I used to think that it’s not an issue for me to provide for the aged,” said Wang, whose parents and parents-in-law all enjoy pensions and medical insurance. But last year Wang’s father suffered a serious illness and afterward Wang began to feel the pressure on his shoulders.After his father recovered, Wang opened bank accounts for each parent and deposited some money into the account every month to prepare for future uncertainties. In addition, he has to save money every month to provide for his son’s future education. “I’m now breaking my back working to support my family: saving pensions for the parents, my son’s education funds, and living costs.”Wang also bought some commercial old-age insurance for himself. “We have to take precautions before it is too late, and many of my colleagues share the same view,” he said.【1】 Which of the following is not caused by an aging society?A．Social problemB．The problem of the pension systemC．More pressure on the familyD．Unemployment【2】From the passage, we can infer _______A．the aging people problem is one of the concerns for the Chinese governmentB．China will encourage young couples to have more than one childC．many people have realized the problem of aging societyD．children will not support their parents in an aging society【3】Which of the following can be used to replace the underlined word inevitably?A．Surprisingly B．Certainly C．Hopefully D．Unluckily【4】Form the text we can see that _______A．China is the only country to face an aging societyB．Most of the developing countries face an aging societyC．countries with a large population face an aging societyD．more and more developed countries face an aging society4.The rising costs of health care have become a problem for many countries in the world. To deal with this problem, it is recommended that a big part of the government’s health budget be used for health education and disease prevention instead of treatment. Actually, many kinds of diseases are preventable in many ways and preventing a disease is usually much cheaper than treating it. For example, people could avoid catching a cold if they dressed warmly when the weather starts getting cold. But many people get sick because they fail to do so, and have to spend money seeing a doctor.Daily habits like eating more healthy food would have kept millions of families from becoming bankrupt if the patients had taken measures for early prevention. For instance, keeping a balanced diet, such as not consuming too much animal fat and insuring a steady intake of vegetables and frits, seems to be quite important.One very effective and costless way of prevention is regular exercise, which is necessary for a healthy mind and body. Regular exercise, such as running, walking, and playing sports is a good way to make people feel better and reduce stress.In addition, health education plays a key role in improving people’s health. By giving people more information about health, countries could help people understand the importance of disease prevention and ways to achieve it. For example, knowing one’s family medical history is an effective way to help keep healthy. Information about health problem among close relatives will make them aware of what they should do to prevent certain diseases through lifestyle changes, Which will work before it is too late.However, stressing disease prevention does not mean medical treatment is unimportant. After all, prevention and treatment are just two different means toward the same effect. In conclusion, we could save money on health care and treat patients more successfully if our country spends more money on health prevention and education. 【1】What’s the best title of the passage?A．Prevention or Education?B．Prevention or Treatment?C．Health or Illness?D．Exercise or Illness?【2】Which of the following can replace the underlined word “bankrupt”?A．Unable to be cured B．Unable to pay one’s debtsC．Stronger than ever before D．More successful than ever before【3】 We learn form the passage that _______A．dressing warmly can prevent diseaseB．a balanced diet is cheaper than regular exerciseC．the more health education, the betterD．the government’s health budget should be increased【4】Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?四、其他1.How to Do Well in ExamsDo not underestimate the power of revision in the days and hours before and examination. The closer you are to the exam, the more chance you have of storing and retaining crucial information. But do not overdo it. 【1】 An effective daily routine can help you through an exam period, so in the days leading up to your first exam, get into the habit of being up and ready to work by game. It can be a shock to the system after months of working to your own timetable to be mentally alert at that time if you have not prepared for it.On the day of the exam, have a good breakfast, pack two of everything you need（pens, pencils, erasers, etc.）, then make you way to the examination hall in good time.【2】Once in your seat, simply pause for a few seconds and collect your thoughts. Close you eyes and take in a few slow, deep breaths to help you relax. When you turn over the test paper, spend a short period reading through all the instructions and questions, paying particular attention to key verbs such as “discuss”, “compare” and “evaluate”.【3】 It is wise always to allow for 10 minutes at the end of the exam to give yourself time to go back over your answers. Once you have selected the questions you wish to tackle, begin by attempting the one you think is your strongest. It will give you more confidence when you see a well-answered question down on paper. Also remember to write clearly, and do not be afraid to express the unexpected: after all, examiners can get very bored marking stereotypical answers.【4】 If you do need something else to focus on to help collect your thoughts, choose a fixture in the room, such as the ceiling or anything else that will not allow you to be distracted.Finally, once you have finished, never hang around outside afterwards to attend the discussion by other students.【5】A．Do not arrive too early, though, as other people’s anxiety can by contagious, and you may suffer from undue panicB．Try not to be tempted to look at those around you, or at the clockC．When you get home, read the examination paper through and look up all the words you didn’t understand D．Sleep, exercise and relaxation are all just as importantE. Map out a quick plan of points you wish to make and how much time you should spend on each question.F. Go and have a well-earned rest, then prepare for your next exam.G. Hurry and prepare for your next exam2.根据提示完成句子（注意用适当形式，共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）【1】She reached out a paw to pat something in the air in front of her, something quite ________ ________ Tom.（看不见）【2】He ________ ________ ________ ________ her in the crowd the moment he came into the stadium.（瞥见,看见）【3】The design has to ________ ________（吸引）people of all ages and of different social groups.【4】He sat there with his eyes ________ ________ me. （专注，集中）【5】I _______ _______ ______ the drawer twice but the medal isn’t there.（翻，检查，搜查）【6】________ ________ ________ _______ _______ the school children, Harry Potter has even become part of the school curriculum.（让某人非常高兴的是）【7】When he reached the final line, everyone ________ ________ ________.（哄堂大笑）【8】We’re ________ ________ ________ _______（与…关系好）all the neighbouring countries.【9】How do you ________ ________ _______ _______（保持联系）each other after graduation?【10】Its effect _______ not just _______ ______ the English-speaking world（局限在…）五、书面表达你的朋友Susan转学了,由于性格内向，到了新的环境遇到了一些交友的困难。

山西大学附中高二第二学期开学测评英语试题考试时间：90分钟满分：100分第一卷第一部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分35分)第一节单项填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)1. It’s __________ great fun to t alk with you.A. aB. theC. /D. an2. ---Would you have helped her had it been possible?---Yes, but I __________ busy with my work.A. wasB. had beenC. have beenD. am3. The thief was brought in, his hands ____________ behind his back.A. had been tiedB. tiedC. being tiedD. having tied4. I can’t remember _____ made the teacher give Mary the permission to leave the class earlier.A. that it was whatB. what it was thatC. what was it thatD. that was it what5. The old woman stood still with her eyes _________ the picture.A. fixing inB. fixing onC. fixed inD. fixed upon6. Seeing her father come back, _________.A. tears ran down her cheeksB. Her tears ran outC. she burst into tearsD. She burst into crying7. The flu is believed ____by viruses that like to reproduce in the cells inside the human nose andthroat.A. causingB. being causedC. to be causedD. to have caused8. My careless friend Bob received a ticket for speeding. He ____ have driven so fast.A. can’tB. wouldn’tC. mustn’tD. shouldn’t9. ________, I think, and the problem could be settled.A. So long as you keep up your spiritsB. A bit more effortC. If you doubt your effortsD. Making great efforts10. A Du’s unique voice ___________ especially to young people.A. attractsB. drawsC. catchesD. appeals11. There was a teapot shaped like a duck, out of ______ mouth the tea was supposed to come.A. whoseB. whichC. itsD. that12. The teacher suggested the dictionary ___________ at once.A. be referred to be boughtB. be referred to being boughtC. referred to be boughtD. referred to being bought13. The skier’s red clothes stood out clearly ___________ the snow.A. inB. overC. aboveD. against14._______, Jack couldn’t get the door open. He had to dial 119.A. As he might tryB. Try as he mightC. As might he tryD. Might as he try15. Beneath our feet ______ that our life depends on for food and clothing.A. the earth layB. the earth liesC. lie the earthD. lies the earth第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)My grandparents, Gene and Opal Howard, recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Our whole family was 16 about what to give them as presents. They both had asked that weonly give them 17 and no gifts —they had everything already and just wanted to be with friends and 18 . Still, everyone wanted to give 19 or get something for them.I couldn’t give money, but I wanted to do something 20 for them to let them know how21 I am of having them as my grandparents. For this reason I went to my aunt, who they live22 and asked her to give me all the old 23 of them that she could find. Then I put togethera 24 scrapbook for them, which was 25 with lots of loving memories.When I gave them the scrapbook, I told them that I knew they didn’t want26 , but I hoped that they would accept just this one. As they looked 27 it, both of them shed 28and then 29 the book with everyone who was at the party.Later that day, before they left, my grandma gave me a big 30 and said, "Thank you for giving us such a wonderful gift. I didn’t 31 remember some of those pictures! If you hadn’t made the book for us, the photos would still be in that old box, and I wouldn’t have been able to share with everyone here just why I love your 32 so much today."It didn’t 33 me very much —only a little time —but Grandma still 34 her book off whenever anyone comes to visit and shares the stories 35 the pictures.16. A. struggling B. arguing C. finding D. deciding17. A. money B. cards C. candies D. cakes18. A. grandchildren B. children C. pets D. family.19. A. money B. a gift C. a present D. a surprise20. A. interesting B. special C. strange D. nice21. A. happy B. fortunate C. pride D. proud22. A. on B. by C. with D. apart23. A. pictures B. memories C. stories D. life24. A. man-made B.bought C. prepared D. hand-made25. A. carried B. involved C. filled D. full26. A. cards B. money C. surprises D. gifts27. A. into B. through C. at D. up28. A. laughs B. smiles C. tears D. cries29. A. showed B. enjoyed C. passed D. shared30. A. praise B. smile C. hug D. pat31. A. even B. still C. yet D. simply32. A. grandfather B. children C. family D. parents33. A. waste B. cost C. take D. spend34. A. carry B. show C. take D. bring35. A. behind B. about C. of D. in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)AFear can be fun. Many young people queue up to ride very fast and scary roller coasters, screaming but enjoying themselves. Other people like to read "goose bumps (鸡皮疙瘩)" books or watch horror movies at night, scared to death but feeling excited. Why do people like being scared?Fear is an ancient way of surviving. Being scared makes animals, including humans escape from danger and save themselves. It is because of fear that we have lived through millions of years of evolution. Those who lacked a strong fear response were more likely to be killed, leaving the more fearful and careful to pass their genes onto the next generation.How do scientists explain why shaking over such scary things is fun? "Some kids will go to ascary movie and love it and laugh over it, others will feel anxious and hide their faces and some won't even set foot in the cinema," said Ned Kalin, a US scientist. "Which kind of person you are depends partly on experiences you've had and partly on your genes."What happens in the brain when something frightens you? Nerves that begin at the eyes and ears lead to a part of the brain called the amygdale. When you suddenly see a snake, for example, the amygdale makes you freeze, sweat, have a quickened heartbeat, or run very fast. However, seeing the snake also uses another part of the brain, the cortex. It analyzes the situation, and if it finds that the snake is only made of rubber it tells your heart and the rest of your body to calm down. Think of the amygdale as the engine and the cortex as the brake.Back to the first question: Why do some people like to make themselves scared? "One reason is that we can play games with fear, find ways to reduce the scariness by looking away or thinking of something else," Kalin said. "To believe we have control over a situation gives us a feeling of power." "Scary movies or novels are good practice to prepare young people for the real thing. Thrills such as roller coaster rides also go to the brain's pleasure centre."And there might be some evolutionary advantage to being able to adjust this system that is there to protect people.36. Some people like to be scared because ______________.A. they are afraid that the fear genes will be passed onto their childrenB. it's a good practice to get prepared for the real frightening situationC. it can help them show their own personalitiesD. they will feel powerful after getting rid of fear37. Which of the following is true about the people who are not easily scared?A. Their cortex is better at analyzing the situations.B. They are more likely to suffer from potential danger.C. They are born unaffected by anything horrible.D. They lack a strong response towards threat.38. What is the best title of the passage?A. Ready to scream?B. How to be scared?C. Willing to shake?D. Why to be scared?BBeauty has always been regarded as something praiseworthy. Almost everyone thinks attractive people are happier and healthier, have better marriages and more respectable jobs. Personal advisor give them better advice for finding jobs. Even judges are softer on attractive defendants, but in the executive（行政）circle, beauty can become a liability.While attractiveness is a positive factor for a man on his way up the executive ladder, it is harmful to a woman.Handsome male executives were considered as having more honesty than plainer ones; their success was connected not with ability but with factors such as luck.All unattractive women executives were thought to have more honesty and to be more capable than the attractive female executives. Interestingly, though, the rise of the unattractive overnight successes was connected more to personal relationships and less to ability than that of the attractive overnight successes.Why are attractive women not thought to be able? An attractive woman is considered to be more womanly and an attractive man more manly than the less attractive ones. Thus, an attractivewoman has an advantage in traditionally female jobs, but an attractive woman in a traditionally manly position appears to lack the "manly" qualities required.This is true even in politics. "When the only clue is how he or she looks, people treat men and women differently," says Anne Bowman, who recently published a study on the effects of attractiveness on political candidates. She asked 125 undergraduate students to rank two groups of photographs, one of men and one of women, in order of attractiveness. The students were told what the photographs were of. They were asked to rank them again, in the order they would vote for them.The results showed that attractive males completely defeated unattractive men, but the women who had ranked most attractive unchangeably received the fewest votes.39. According to the passage, attractive people are those who are ______.A. good-lookingB. humorousC. well-educatedD. capable40. The author of the passage intended to show us that people’s views on beauty are ______.A. out-of-dateB. practicalC. reasonableD. one-sided41. Which is TRUE according to the passage?A. Appearance is important in finding a good job.B. Attractiveness is of great advantage to his or her success.C. Attractiveness is more of a disadvantage than an advantage to women when it comes topolitics.D. Attractiveness has more effect on men than on women.42. In traditional female jobs, attractiveness ______.A. strengthens the womanly qualities requiredB. always makes it easier for women to succeed quicklyC. makes women look more honest and capableD. can be a liabilityCDear College Dean,It is my understanding that this college has received a large donation to be used to enhance (improve) the quality of life for students: expand the bookstore or add computers to the computer lab. It is the tradition of this school to promote education and to be the pioneer of new technology. That is why I strongly argue in favor of the addition of more computers to the computer lab.Although expanding the campus bookstore to include CDs, gifts, and a snack bar will give a nicer look to the college, we have to think about a greater goal and a more practical way to enhance the quality of life for students. What do we want for our students and our college? Do we want our college to be known as a place with a great bookstore where you can find CDs and gifts, or as a place where the students can explore and research in their field using the best tools provided by technology? In addition, there are already several snack bars on campus, and there are music stores nearby, so students do not depend on the college bookstore for these things.We live in a highly technological world and computers play an increasingly important role in how we live. As a learning institution, this college has the responsibility to offer its students the best technology to help them prepare for their future. Many students will be expected to be familiar with the latest software and other tools when they go on to work or to graduate school.While they are in college, students find they are expected to use computers. Many professors expect students to use computers to do homework or to complete projects. Since students are competing for good grades, those who have limited access to computers are at a great disadvantage.Furthermore, being able to do projects using the computer enhances the process of learning.If there are more computers, no more will students have to wait in line while scanning the room for an empty chair and computer. No longer will they have to sit and wait while an outdated computer struggles to follow their commands. Having more new and faster computers available will enable students to finish their work more quickly.The more computers are used in society, the more colleges will depend on them as a tool of teaching and learning. Making computers more available to students facilitates their learning process by making the process easier, more interesting, more engaging, and in the process enhancing their quality of life.43. The purpose of the author in writing the passage is ______.A. to describe the problems caused by lack of computersB. to explain why students are in great need of computersC. to tell us what benefits students can gain from computersD. to persuade the Dean to purchase more advanced computers44. From the passage we can infer that ______.A. present computers in the college cannot meet the demands of the studentsB. computers in the college will be updated to meet the students’ demands soonC. the college has the responsibility to help the students to prepare for their futureD. it is also necessary to expand the college bookstore by using part of the donation45. In paragraph 4, the author mainly wants to tell us that ________.A. computers are beneficial to students’ academic successB. computers are helpful to students’ competition for successC. students find it convenient to do assignments by using computersD. students wish to use the money to buy more advanced computers46. Which of the following shows the organization of the passage?B.D.CP: Central Point P: Point SP: Sub-point(次要点) C: ConclusionDA recent study, while showing a generally positive attitude toward science, also suggests a widespread worry that it may be "running out of control". This idea is dangerous.Science can be a force for evil as well as for good. Its applications can be channeled either way, depending on our decisions. The decisions we make, personally or collectively, will determine the outcomes of science. But here is a real danger. Science is advancing so fast and is so strongly influenced by businesses that we are likely to believe whatever decisions we come to will make little difference. And, rather than fighting for the best possible policies, we may step back and do nothing.Some people go even further. They say that despite the moral and legal objections（反对），whatever is scientifically possible will be done-somewhere, sometime. They believe that science will get out of control in the end. This belief is dangerous too, because it fuels a sense of hopelessness and discourages then from making efforts to build a safer world.In our interconnected world, the lack of agreement in and out of the world of science can lead to the failure to control the use of science. Without a common understanding, the challenges of “controlling" science in this century will be really tough. Take human cloning for example. Despite the general agreement among scientists on its possible huge impact（影响）on traditional moral values, some countries still go ahead with the research and development of its related techniques. The outcomes are hard to predict.Therefore, discussions on how science is applied should be extended far beyond scientific societies. Only through the unties efforts of people with hope, can we be fully safe against the misuse of science and can science best serve mankind in the future.47. What can we conclude from the recent study?A. People think highly of science.B. People hold mixed opinions about science.C. Science is getting dangerously out of control.D. Science is used for both good and bad purposes.48.According to the passage, what will happen if we hold that science is getting beyond control?A. The development of science will hopelessly slow down.B. Businesses will have even greater influence on science.C. The public will lose faith in bringing about a bright future.D. People will work more actively to put science under control.49. The discussion should reach beyond scientific societies because_______A. scientists have fails to predict the outcomesB. the ties between different areas need strengtheningC. united efforts are necessary for the development of scienceD. people need to work together to prevent the bad use of science50. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Science and its applications bring us many dangers.B. The development of science mostly lies in people’s attit udes.C. Mankind can largely take control of science with their efforts.D. The future of science will be influenced by the dangerous ideas.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。

2010-2023历年山西省山大附中高二月考英语试卷（带解析）第1卷一.参考题库(共18题)1.Letting go of successI want to make the most of every day. And, like most people, I've____ that the best way to do it is to let go of past failures. But that's not all. One can never fully ____ today while thinking too much about past successes, either. People never ____ while resting comfortably on their laurels (荣誉). The ___ is that sometimes our successes hold us back more than our failures!I once ____ a story about the Oscar owner, actor Clark Gable. A friend ____ Gable one afternoon at the actor's home. She brought along her ____ son, who was playing happily with toy cars on the floor. He____ he was racing those cars around a great track, which in ____ was an imaginary circle around a golden statue (雕像). The small statue the boy played with was actually the Oscar Clark Gable ____ for his performance in the 1934 movie It Happened One Night.When his mother told him the time had come to ____, the little boy asked the actor, “Can I have this?” ____ to the Oscar.“Sure, ” he smiled. “It's yours.”The horrified mother ____. “Put that back immediately!”Giving the child the golden statue, Clark Gable said, “Having the Oscar around doesn't mean anything to me; ____it does.” The actor seemed to know that past success could be a ____ hammock (吊床) upon which he may be tempted to____, rather than a springboard setting him to begin a new start.You may have learned to let go of past ____ and mistakes in order to free the present. But will you forget past successes and achievements in order to free the ____? Will your past be a springboard or a restful hammock?“I like the ____ of the future better than the history of the past,” said Thomas Jefferson.I ____. After all, the future, not the past, is where the rest of your life will be lived. 【小题1】A discovered B. inferred C. hoped D. worriedA．spend B．live C．understand D．enjoy【小题3】A．struggle B．work C．succeed D．learn【小题4】A．story B．fact C．idea D．news【小题5】A．wrote B．told C．knew D．heard 【小题6】A．saw B．recognized C．met D．visited【小题7】A．careful B．small C．lonely D．clever 【小题8】A．pretended B．believed C．insisted D．suggested【小题9】A．realityC．turn D．need【小题10】A．cared B．asked C．won D．looked【小题11】A．act B．leave C．play D．wait【小题12】A．running B．getting C．pointing D．shouting 【小题13】A．objected B．noticed C．suffered D．breathed【小题14】A．selling B．keeping C．earning D．sharing 【小题15】A．special B．comfortable C．expensive D．necessary【小题16】A．rest B．cheat C．stop【小题17】A．difficultiesB．eventsC．failuresD．achievements【小题18】A．timeB．futureC．bodyD．brain【小题19】A．ideaB．meaningC．dreamsD．thoughts【小题20】A．obeyB．permitC．wishD．agree2.“Impression Pingyao”, an cultural show _________ to display Pingyao’s rich history and culture was brought to stage by three directors, including Zhang Yimou. A．intendedB．intendingC．is intendedD．to intend3.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。

山西大学附中高二英语月考试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分10分）第一节（共5小题；每小题0.5分，满分2.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。

1.When does the man want to leave?A. At 8:30 am.B. At 8:00 am.C. At 7:30 am.2. What does the man think led to the accident?A. He was too tired.B. The weather was terrible.C. There was a tree too close to the road3. Where will the two speakers eat?A. At home.B. In a restaurantC. At the woman’s mother’s home.4. What does the man plan to do?A. Have lunch with the woman.B. Pay his bills online.C. Go to the bank.5. When will the woman visit the man’s class?A. tonightB. tomorrowC. Next Monday.第二节（共15小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。

请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. How does the woman most probably feel now?A. Angry.B. Excited.C. Nervous7. What do we know about the man?A. He often comes to work by bus.B. He is a responsible employee.C. He is often late for work..请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

山西大学附中2024~2025学年第一学期高三年级开学考试英语试题满分：150分时间：120分钟第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分）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。

听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．What are the speakers talking about?A．A beautiful lake. B．A skating experience. C．The man’s progress. 2．Where did this conversation take place?A．In a movie theater. B．In a fast food restaurant. C．In an Internet bar. 3．What record did the woman just break?A．Her personal record. B．The school record. C．The national record. 4．What is the possible relationship between the speakers?A．Shopkeeper and customer. B．Teacher and student.C．Mother and son. 5．How will the speakers go to China?A．By ship. B．By plane. C．By taxi.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

山西大学附中2022～2022学年第一学期高二期中考试英语试题（考试时间：90分钟）第一部分听力测试共2 节 9小题每题1分总分 9 分第一节 5段对话每段对话仅读1遍共5小题5分When doe the converation tae 10 ingA Hang ue to __________ end!A an; anB an; theC /; anD /; the22.12 John i fond of iterature He i awa ha30 in33 in34 amunit The word“greenwahing” 35 what commented D．created23.A．advocated B．added C．adoe to D．tic to24.A．continua B．eventua C．environmenta D．contantA．e from a ed in the author’ home countrBTired of thoe charactere buine hote chain Beiing offer ome fortAnman at Summer enqian Street, Eat gate Of Summer tart at $550Infort and Oe a widee the maor fort,monGrown-ufort for the eder The houd undertaethe remunitie coud do to hemunit vounteer, from warm-hearteduniverit tudent to hee the maor munitie tae meaure to hee fatterSo there i no need for oung gir to oe weight a ong a the ee 最近写信询问了解中国传统的中秋节的情况，请你答复这封信。

山西高二高中英语月考试卷班级:___________ 姓名：___________ 分数：___________一、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Hello Kitty，one of the most famous imaginary【1】 (character) in the world，greets us everywhere. Since she was born，she【2】 (gain) impressive popularity — she is【3】 international fashion queen.2014 was the character's 40th birthday. Fans from around the world gathered【4】 (cheerful) to celebrate their love of Hello Kitty.Hello Kitty was【5】 (design) as a character to attract pre-teenage girls. The designers could not【6】 (dream) that she would become such a【7】 (globe) star as she is today·Helen McCarthy，an author and expert on Japanese cartoons，explained【8】 the character i s so popular. “Because Hello Kitty is all about happiness and friendship and fun. Women and girls all over the world are happy【9】 (buy) the image of the trusting，loving childhood represented by Hello Kitty. ”And the imaginary character does not only appeal【10】 females. There are also Hello Kitty products for boys and men，such as neckties and golf bags.二、阅读理解1.For many people，volunteering is a way of life. Holidays are the time of the year that more people are in a giving mood. Homeless shelters，children’s hospitals，and nursing homes are excellent places to give of one’s time.Volunteering in Homeless SheltersThere is a homeless directory online that anyone can easily access to find the closest homeless shelter to their home. According to the homeless shelter directory，currently there are 3,233 shelters in the US，so it is not difficult to find a shelter. Helping to serve food，picking up donations of food，preparing meals，and cleaning up are things that one can do to help at a homeless shelter.Volunteering in Children’s HospitalsEvery child needs comfort and joy，especially during the holiday seasons. By visiting sick children in hospitals，an individual provides helping hands by supplementing the services usually done by the hospital staff. Personalizing the hospital experience adds to the comfort and happiness of the children and their families. Volunteers provide help，and positive interactions (相互交流) which enhance the patient’s quality of care. Help is needed almost everywhere in a hospital；from the lobby，parking lot，cafeteria，to admitting，helping with the gift cart，and even reading to children in the waiting rooms or their hospital rooms.Volunteering in Nursing HomesAccording to the National Center for Health Statistics，“Over 50% of tho se living in nursing homes do not have close relatives and 46% have no living children.” Life in a nursing home is lonely，confusing，and frightening for many residents. Volunteering at a nursing home is a great opportunity to make a difference in someone e lse’s life. Playing cards，sitting with and talking to a resident，taking a walk，or sharing a meal makes a huge difference，especially when they have no other sole on earth to visit them.The three examples above are only a small fraction of institutions in which volunteers are needed. Giving of oneself，especially during the holidays blesses and cheers others.【1】According to the passage，what can a volunteer do in nursing homes?A．Visiting the sick children.B．Picking up the donated food.C．Helping with the gift cart.D．Playing cards with a lonely old man.【2】What can we learn about the volunteering?A．You can only volunteer during the holidays.B．You can help prepare meals in a nursing home.C．It is easy to find a homeless shelter to volunteer.D．Help is needed everywhere in a homeless shelter.【3】In a children’s hospital，which of the following is true?A．Over 50% of those living there do not have relatives.B．A personal visit brings happiness to a sick boy.C．Children live a lonely and frightening life.D．Children love listening to volunteers’ reading.2.In China, if you are not married by the time you are 30, you are in for trouble: social blame and pressure from family and friends can get you down. And if you are a woman, it’s even wo rse.Many young people get married simply to get other people off their backs (免受别人的指责) . This is a serious compromise. One ends up not marrying the ideal partner.There are, however, a few young people who refuse to compromise: if they can’t find a good m arriage partner, they say, they would rather not marry at all.34-year-old Kate is a university lecturer in English. She said she would not describe herself as celibatarian (独身主义者) but simply a woman who hasn’t come across the right man yet. She has sharp comments for the way in which the old generation looks at marriage.“Many people think marriage is a duty---to your parents, family and society. Nobody cares if your marriage is happy or not, she said, I think this is very wrong and I intend to live and ac t according to my own will.”Happily for her, her parents are open-minded and not lay stress on her. But the same does not apply to her friends. They are constantly trying to get her together with some young man or another. She always refuses politely.【1】The main idea of this passage is that _________.A．marriage is a duty to societyB．people should get married before 30 years oldC．late marriage should be respectedD．women should get married earlier than men【2】Miss Kate refuses to get together with some young man or another because ____.A．she doesn’t think he is the right man she wantsB．he is either too old or too youngC．he is either important or little learnedD．he doesn’t have good manners【3】In the first paragraph the underlined words “in for” refer to _________.A．interested in B．satisfied withC．worried about D．likely to suffer【4】Which is NOT TRUE according to this passage?A．In China，one may face social blame and family pressure if one hasn’t got marriedby 30.B．Miss Kate’s parents are always worried about her marriage.C．Miss Kate won’t compromise if she can’t have her ideal marriage.D．Miss Kate wants to marry a worthy young man.三、其他根据短文内容,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项.We are all faced with challenges constantly in every area of our lives. 【1】The truth is that you will have to deal with difficult problems throughout your life, whether it is in your personal life or career. Most of us get really afraid and run away from problems because we don’t want to accept reality. Running away from your problems is the worst thing you can do to deal with the challenges you are faced with. Here are some tips for you on learning how to deal with everyday challenges.Please bear in mind that you shouldn’t overact when coming across challenges. Overacting to a p roblem will cause you to make bad decisions.【2】Next time you are faced with a challenge, stay calm so you can make smarter decisions.【3】If you cannot accept reality, you will feel very frustrated with your life. Once you can accept reality, you will be able to be calmer and think more clearly about how to get a step closer towards your goals every day.Many people make a habit of blaming others for all their problems. They fail to take full responsibility for the decisions they have made in life. The more you blame others for the challenges you are faced with, the more you will make people dislike you and not want to be around you.【4】Don’t compare your lifestyle with others. Of course, it is really difficult not to compare ourselves with other peop le. However, the more often we do that, the more frustrated we will feel.【5】The key thing to remember is that you create your own story and success in life.A．Accept the reality of the present moment.B．Try to look at change as a positive challenge, not as a threat.C．There will always be a person that may have accomplished more than you.D．Our focus may entirely be on how we can deal with the challenge that has come our way.E. When we are not in control of our emotions, we will make decisions that we will regret later.F. However, most people have a hard time accepting and dealing with these challenges that arise.G. As a result, the first thing you should do when faced with a personal challenge is not point fingers at others.四、完形填空Years ago, if a teenager had some problems in her life, she might go home and write in her _____ . Now, a teenager with the same problems might go onto the Internet and write about them in a blog（博客）. In many ways, a diary and a blog are very ____ .So, what makes blogging different from writing in a _____ diary?The biggest difference is that blogging is much more ____ than a diary. Usually, a teenager treats her diary like a book full of _____ that she does not want to _______.It’s interesting that someon e who writes in a blog _____ a diary will probably write nearly the same information.I have a little sister, and sometimes I go online to read her blog. She ______ about things like waking up early for swimming practice and not studying enough for her chemistry test. ____ I was her age, I wrote about the same things, but _____ in my diary. Then, after I had finished writing, I would hide my diary in a secret place because I was _______ that my sister might read it!The biggest _____ with blogging is that anyone can read what you write. If I were angry with a friend duringhigh school and wrote something _____ about her in my diary, she would never know. ____ , if my sister ever wrote something bad about a friend, that friend ____ read her blog and get angry.There are also ____ to blogging, of course. If I were feeling sad one day and wrote in my diary, “Nobody cares about me,” ______ w ould know about it. However if my sister wrote the same sentence in her blog, her best friends would ______ respond and tell her how much they like her. Blogs help people ____ in contact with their friends and to hear what the people _______ them are doing.【1】A．notebook B．diary C．blog D．book【2】A．familiar B．same C．similar D．different【3】A．old B．real C．daily D．traditional 【4】A．convenient B．secret C．public D．cheap 【5】A．secrets B．mysteries C．questions D．puzzles 【6】A．publish B．share C．solve D．answer 【7】A．instead B．as well as C．in favor of D．instead of 【8】A．wonders B．learns C．writes D．worries 【9】A．Although B．When C．Because D．Since 【10】A．only B．never C．also D．still 【11】A．surprised B．glad C．interested D．worried 【12】A．difficulty B．reason C．problem D．mistake 【13】A．good B．mean C．funny D．interesting 【14】A．However B．Also C．Then D．Besides 【15】A．will B．should C．must D．might 【16】A．problems B．goods C．advantages D．mistakes 【17】A．everyone B．no one C．someone D．anyone 【18】A．happily B．hardly C．seldom D．quickly 【19】A．stay B．put C．lose D．find 【20】A．besides B．over C．around D．in front of五、短文改错下面短文中有10处语言错误。