高二下学期第一次月考英语试题（05。4）
一．听力（30分）第一节（共5小题）
1. The reason why the man didn′t go to Dr.Roger′s lecture was that______.
A. He didn′t like Dr.Roger′s lecture.
B. He was late for the lecture. C. He had to do some housework. 2. Where do you think the book is now?
A. In the kitchen. B. Under the chair. C. On the shelf.
3. What probably is Mr.Smith?
A. The woman′s boss.
B. The woman′s workmate.
C. The woman′s husband.
4. What do you learn from the conversation?
A. The man has already gone on his trip. B. The man has quite prepared for his trip. C. The man must pack one more suitcase. 5. How far away is the University? A. More than one bus stop. B. About 100 meters.
C. Less than one bus stop. 第二节（共15小题）
听第6段材料，回答第6-7题。
6. What did the man do last summer?
A. He went to visit a French school.
B. He taught children in a French school. C. He learned a foreign language.
7. What do you think the woman will probably do?
A. Take a French course. B. Go to France.
C. Have a holiday in France. 听第7段材料，回答第8-10题。
8. How much does the company pay the man for the first year?
A. $15, 000.
B. $10 ,500. C. $12 ,500.
9. Who is Mr.Thomas most probably?
A. The woman′s husband. B. The wan′s teacher.
C. The director of that department. 10. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. The man has no experience in the job he is asking for. B. The man is good at his lessons at college.
C. The man knows he will get the job in that company next June. 听第8段材料，回答第11-14题。
11. What were the hotels like in that city?
A. Good but expensive. B. Cool and dirty. C. Cheap and good.
12. Where do the two speakers live?
A. In China.
B. In Canada.
C. In the United States.
13. What′s the best thing to buy in Kamloops City ,Canada?
A. Dresses. B. Necklaces. C. Computers.
14. What do the two speakers want to do?
A. Talk to the Browns.
B. Make a journey to Canada.
C. To go abroad to learn English.
听第9段材料，回答第15-17题。
15. Who gave the nickname〝Big Apple〞to New York City?
A. Some painters. B. Some musicians.
C. Some people visiting New York.
16. What is the woman especially interested in?
A. An art show. B. A play.
C. A musician.
17. What do you think the word〝Apple〞in 〝Big Apple〞refers to?
A. A famous city. B. A splendid theatre. C. A wonderful concert. 听第10段材料，回答第18-20题。 18. What do you think is the speaker?
A. A writer.
B. A designer. C. A professor.
19. How many books should you read before writing?
A. It doesn′t matter how many. B. More than two.
C. One or two.
20. What does the speaker hope you have done?
A. Have already completed the papers. B. Have had a good vacation. C. Have Begun writing the papers earlier. 二．单项选择 (15 分)
21.A new cure for the disease is______to be discovered. A.like B.likely C.possible D.probable
22.Do you agree to the plan______at the meeting?
A.to put forward B.to put away C.put forward D.put up 23.The director on land asked the pilot to______his position. A.locate B.grasp C.announce D.arrange
24.They were filled with joy when they______in this beautiful island. A.set free B.set foot C.paid visit D.reached 25.He was______by new hope.
A.come to life B.come true C.rejuvenated D.boomed
26.The Olympics has already______our country's breathtaking economic progress, A.showcased B.achieved C.boomed D.grasped
27.Don't forget to take the_______with you.
A.luggages B.baggages C.two pieces of luggage D.two luggage
28.After the president made an official announcement,she expressed her_____opinion. A.personal B.private C.single D.individual
29. The two leaders have _____ the foundations of a new era in cooperation between their countries. A. laid B. lied C. lain D. set
30. The old lady is_____to what others say. A.stable B.available C.sensible D.sensitive 31. A left-luggage office is a place where bags________be left for a short time,especially at a railway station. A.should B.can
C.must D.will
32.－Why do people prefer to take a window seat on the plane? －Because the window_____the outside world.
A.takes a view of B.keeps a view of C.has a view of D.gives a view of 33.The weather report says it will_____cold tomorrow. A.turn up B.turn out C.turn on D.turn in
34.She drew the______before switching on the light. A.shades B.masks C.coverings D.curtains
35.－It's______that he said:\－Don't take it seriously.He is always playing that trick. A.sure;sure B.certain;certain C.sure;certain D.certainly; sure 三。完形填空（每小题1.5分，满分30 分）
Many of us spend a great deal of time and energy trying to prove that we are right--and others are wrong. Many people believe that it's their job to __36__ others how their positions, statements, and points
of view are _37 _, and that in doing so, the person they are correcting is going to somehow 38 it, or at least learn something. Wrong!
Think about it. Have you ever been 39 by someone and said to him, \me that I'm wrong and you're right.\Or, has anyone you know ever 40 you when you corrected them, or made yourself \ 41 ? Of course not. The truth is, all of us 42 to be corrected. We all want our positions to be 43 and understood by others. Being listened to and heard is one of the greatest 44 of the human heart. And those who learn to 45 are the most loved and respected. Those who are in the 46 of correcting others are often resented (怨恨)and 47. A wonderful way for becoming more peaceful and loving is to practise __48__ others the joy of being right---give them the glory（荣耀）. 49 correcting. When someone says, “I really feel it's important to...\rather than jumping 50 and saying, \it's more important to ...\simply let it go and allow their statement to 51 . The people in your life will become less defensive and more 52. They will appreciate you more than you could ever have 53 . You'll discover the joy of joining in and witnessing other people's 54, which is far more rewarding than a battle of egos ( 自我 ). Starting today, let others be \ \time!
36.A. show
B. ask
C. prove
D. teach
37.A. unimportant B. unbelievable 38. A. consider B. appreciate 39. A. fooled 40. A. thanked
B. helped
C. incorrect D. imperfect
C. understand D. refuse
C. taught
D. corrected D. cost D. afford D. respected D. wishes D. listen
B. rewarded C. cared D. accepted
C. expense C. prefer C. realized C. desires
41. A. side B. price 42. A. like B. hate 43. A. admired B. received 44. A. shortcomings B. advantages 45. A. talk
B. praise
46. A. habit B. form 47. A. punished B. avoided 48. A. letting B. lending 49. A. Stop B. Continue 50. A. out B. up 51.A. last
B. go
52.A. helpful 53.A. dreamed 54.A. sufferings 55.A. happy
B. loving B. wanted B. worries B. right
C. help
C. position D. purpose C. left D. scolded C. allowing D. owing C. Practise D. Try C. in D. off C. work C. careful C. asked C. success C. sorry A
D. stand D. popular D. demanded D. happiness D. proud
阅读理解（40分）
Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston in 1809. His parents were both actors and probably expected Edgar to join them on the stage. But the course of Edgar’s life changed when his father left the family and his mother died before Edgar reached the age of three.
Young Edgar was taken in by a businessman from Virginia, John Allan, and his wife. The Allans raised Edgar and sent him to private schools. When he was old enough, they enrolled him in college at the
University of Virginia. Instead of studying at college, Edgar began drinking and gambling. John Allan was disappointed in Edgar and refused to pay his debts. Edgar was forced to drop out of school.
Edgar left Virginia and the Allan family moved back to his hometown, Boston. There he published his first piece of writing, Tamerlane and other Poems, in 1827. It was then that Poe knew he had a talent for writing.
Edgar soon married, but his young wife became very ill. In order to pay for his wife’s doctor bills, Edgar took several jobs as an editor of newspapers and magazines, but continued to write. He published several volumes of poetry and earned recognition as a skilled poet. His descriptive images and perfect meter made his poems out- standing pieces of writing that are still read today.
Although Poe loved poetry, he realized that publishing short stories would earn him more money. Poe became the first writer to publish detective stories. “The Gold Bug” was a story about searching for buried treasure. Poe's mystery and horror stories were very popular, too. “The Fall of the House of Usher”, “The Tell-Tale Heart”, and “Pit and the Pendulum” all frightened and excited readers. “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” and “The Mystery of Marie Roget” are examples of Poe’s well-developed plots with unusual characters that keep the reader in suspense（悬念）until the end of the story.
Poe’s work is still enjoyed today. Even though Edgar Allan Poe’s life seemed to be filled with sadness, his writing reflects some of the more human aspects of life. He was able to go deep into his characters’ minds and make them realistic for the reader. Perhaps it is this realistic quality mixed with excitement that gives Poe’s stories their longevity and lasting interest. 56. Edgar Allan Poe is known for his _________. A. work as an editor C. stories and poems
57. Poe preferred to write _________.
A. poetry
C. short stories
B. life as an actor
D. life as a gambler B. mysteries
D. editorials
58.“Poe’s stories have longevity” means _________.
A. They are very long
B. Their appeal lasts a long time
C. They are written about people all the time D. The heroes in his stories enjoy a long life 59. Poe’s unusual childhood probably _________.
A. influenced his writing B. made him refuse to marry C. kept him from becoming famous D. paved the way for his success
B
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