高二下学期英语5月月考试卷真题

高二下学期英语5月月考试卷

一、阅读理解（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）

1. 阅读理解

What’s On?

Electric Underground

7:30pm－1:00am Free at the Cyclops Theatre

Do you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract? If so, come early to the talk at 7:30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.

Gee Whizz

8:30pm－10:30pm Comedy at Kaleidoscope

Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks.

Simon’s Workshop

5:00pm－7:30pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage

This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy.

The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.

Charlotte Stone

8:00pm－11:00pm Pizza World

Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta . Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.

（1）Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?

A . Jules Skye.

B . Gee Whizz.

C . Charlotte Stone.

D . James Pickering.

（2）At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?

A . The Cyclops Theatre.

B . Kaleidoscope.

C . Victoria Stage.

D . Pizza World.

（3）What do we know about Simon’s Workshop?

A . It requires membership status .

B . It lasts three hours each time.

C . It is run by a comedy club.

D . It is held every Wednesday.

（4）When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs?

A . 5:00pm－7:30pm.

B . 7:30pm－1:00am.

C . 8:00pm－11.00pm.

D . 8:30pm －10:30pm.

2. 阅读理解

Thirteen,for me, was a challenging year. My parents divorced and I moved

to a new townwith my father, far from my old family and friends. I was terribly lonely andwould cry myself to sleep each night. To ease my sadness, my father purchasedan old horse for me at a local auction. I named him Cowboy.

Cowboy wasundoubtedly the ugliest horse in the world. But I didn’t care.

I loved himbeyond all reason.

I joined ariding club and suffered rude comments and mean snickers about Cowboy’s looks.I never let out about how I felt, but deep inside, my heart was breaking. Theother members rode beautiful, registered horses.

WhenCowboy and I entered the events where the horse is judged on appearance, wewere quickly shown the gate. No amount of preparation and love wouldturn Cowboy into a beauty. My only chance to compete would be in the speedevents. I chose the jumping race.

One girlnamed Becky rode a big brown horse in the race events. She always won the blueribbons. Needless to say, she didn’t feel threatened when I competed againsther at the next show. She didn’t need to. I came in next to last.

Thestinging memory of Becky’s smirks made me determined to beat her. For the whole next month I woke upearly every day and rode Cowboy five miles to the arena. We practiced running and jumping for hours in the hot sun andthen I would walk Cowboy home totally exhausted.

All of ourhard work didn’t make me feel confident by the time the show came. I sat at thegate and sweated it out while I watched Becky and her horse charge through thecourse and finish in first place.

My turnfinally came. I put on my hat, rubbed Cowboy’s neck and entered the arena. Atthe signal, we dashed toward the first fence, jumped it without trouble andraced on to the next one. Cowboy then flew over the second, third and fourthfences like a bird and I turned him toward the finish line.

As we crossedthe line the crowd was shocked into silence. Cowboy and I had beaten Becky andher fancy horse by two seconds!

I gainedmuch more than a blue ribbon that day. At thirteen, I realized that no matterwhat the odds, I’d always come out a winner if I wanted something badly enoughto work for it.

（1）The underlined expression “shown the gate” most probably means “_________”.

A . told how to enter the arena.

B . shown how to make the horse beautiful.

C . removed from the competition early.

D . told to enter the timed-speed events.

（2）Why was the writer NOT confident of beating Becky?

A . He had not practiced enough.

B . He was an inexperienced rider.

C . He believed he was unpopular with the crowd.

D . Becky and her horse performed well in their turn.

（3）What did the writer learn from his experience?

A . Life can sometimes be unfair.

B . A positive attitude will bring success.

C . Anything is possible if one tries hard enough.

D . One should not make judgments based on appearance.

（4）The best title for the story is ________.

A . A Run to Remember.

B . A Horse’s Tale.

C . Neck and Neck.

D . A Difficult Age.

3. 阅读理解

Cookingprogrammes and classes for children seem to positively influence children’sfood preferences and behaviours, according to a recent review. And, althoughthe review didn’t look at long-term effects of such programmes, the findings suggest that suchprogrammes might help children develop long-lastinghealthy habits.

This researchcomes at a time when childhood obesity rates have been rising rapidly. Morethan one-thirdof adolescents in the United States were obese in2012, according to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention .This trend has been caused, at least in part, by a significant decrease in theamount of meals that people consume at home since the 1980s, according tobackground information in the study.

Cookingeducation programmes, such as Food Explorers, teach children about new healthyfoods and how to prepare them. They also stress the importance of eating fivefruits and vegetables every day. A volunteer parent explains a new food to thegroup, and the kids make something based on the lesson, such as fruit orvegetable salad. Depending on the programme, kids may be sent home withinformation about healthy foods to bring to their parents, the reviewexplained.

The studyteam reviewed eight other studies that tested different types of

cookingeducation programmes. Children in these classes were between 5 and 12 yearsold, according to the review. The goal of the study team was to learn moreabout developing an efficient programme to encourage healthy food choices thatlast a lifetime. The study found that it is particularly important to exposekids to healthy foods on a number of occasions. This makes them feelcomfortable with the new foods, which helps them build healthy habits.

The studystressed the importance of getting parents involved in their children’s eating habits.Parents who are unable to enroll their kids in a cooking class can achievesimilar benefits by having their kids help them while they prepare meals athome. Children are more comfortable at home, which makes them more receptive tonew foods because they will make the connection to a positive experience.

（1）What can we infer from the second paragraph?

A . Childhood obesity is totally caused by eating habits.

B . Eating out frequently causes obesity.

C . Childhood obesity rates have been rising rapidly since 2012.

D . Food consumption has decreased significantly since the 1980s.

（2）Which of the following is TRUE according to the study?

A . Parents should let their kids cook independently at home.

B . Children who participate in cooking programmes are less likely to become obese.

C . A greater willingness to try new foods helps build healthy habits.

D . Children who take cooking courses are more likely to choose fruits and vegetables asadults.

（3）Which of the following does this passage belong to?

A . Education Systems.

B . Public Health Research.

C . Parent-child Relationship.

D . Science and Technology.

（4）The purpose of the passage is________.

A . to inform the readers

B . to entertain the readers

C . to discuss with the readers

D . to warn the readers

4. 阅读理解

“Clothes Swapping”has become an increasingly popular activit yfor women in the United States. The women can give away unwanted clothing at aclothes swap event and get something different in return.

Recentlyabout 300 women went to a clothes swap at a high school in Springfield,Virginia. It was the largest crowd ever for the area’s popular clothes-swapping group.

DaphneSteinberg was having a good day.”For anyone who knows Ann Taylor LOFT, AnnTaylor is a really nice women’s designer and I will totally wear this to work.So I love that I can equip myself for work, have a good time in doing it, andnot totally bankrupt myself.”

Sandy VanDusen likes the idea that clothes are finding new homes instead of being thrownaway, because it helps to keep the Earth green.”In my opinion, there’s nopoint in continuing to buy new cloth es when we can reuse what’s already here.Give it a new home—let somebody else love what you used to love and no longer love.”

Kim Prattorganized the clothes-swapping event in Springfield. She also organized a money-raising activity for the high school’s d ebate team.It is one

of severalways that her group gives to charitable causes. Another is by donating all ofthe “unswapped” clothing to shelters for victims of domesticviolence.

“Istarted doing this four years ago, and we’ve been doing it for four years, andit’s getting bigger and bigger each time we have a swap.”

She usedthe social media website https://www.360docs.net/doc/c74310439.html, to help publicize the events. The websitehas helped her group grow from 30 members to 1,300. Mrs. Pratt says most of themembers respect the clothing swap rules. But she says competition for desirablefashion can be strong.

“Wehave to tell people sometimes not to hover over the new people coming in withtheir clothing. As they put it out, some people tend to grab the stuff rightout of their hands and it b ecomes like a free-for-all. We try to avoid thatas much as possible. “

（1）At a clothes swap women can ________.

A . make some money by giving away unwanted clothing

B . buy whatever clothing they like

C . have a social gathering and make friends

D . exchange unwanted clothing for something different

（2）What is Paragraph 5 mainly about?

A . How Kim Pratt started the clothes-swapping event.

B . What Kim Pratt did with the unswapped clothes.

C . How Kim Pratt raised money to help charitable causes.

D . What Kim Pratt did to help people in need.

（3）It can be inferred from the last paragraph that________.

A . clothes swaps often go out of control in the end

B . clothes-swapping is

becoming increasingly popular with womenC . improper behavior at clothes swaps needs to be controlledD . more clothes-swapping event s need to be organized

二、任务型阅读根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。

How to Be a Good Listener to Your Family

Communication is important for strong family relationships, ________Working on your listening skills can help youcommunicate better and form stronger bonds.

Listenactively. When listening to a family member, do not let your mind wander toother things. It’s important to family member feel heard and valued. Put yourphone away and give them your full attention. Never think about other thingswhen someone is talking. ________

Repeatwhat has been said. Briefly summarizing what the speaker has said can go a longway towards effective communication. Everyone wants to feel valued and heard,so repeating a family members’ point can show you were listening. ________It can really allow you and your family tocommunicate better as well.

________Interrupting can put breaks oneffective conversation. Always allow a few seconds of silence after someonefinishes talking before offering your response. This allows you to make surethe speaker has finished talking. Do not talk over someone either. No matterhow curious you feel about a subject, do not start talking until the otherperson has finished.

Avoidhurrying the speaker. ________Donot break in before the speaker is

finished jus t to hurry the speaker along.Never say things like, “Can you get to the point?” This will make itseem like you’re not interested in the conversation.

A. Do not interrupt.

B. Never rush the person talking.

C. Instead, focus on what’s being said.

D. People tend to pause when they speak.

E. It can help you make sure you understood thespeaker.

F. When someone finishes talking, ask questions ifnecessary.

G. However, if you don’t truly listen to others, itcan be difficult to communicate.

三、完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）

6. 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

As I held my father’s hands onenight, I couldn’t help but notice their calluses

7. 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Undoubtedly, Britain is a nation of hat wearers. From taking of hats ________launching mortar boardsin the air, hats have long been associated with ceremonies and practices. Even the history of the country can ________ through hats.

________ back to medieval England, the flat cap became a symbol of working class culture in the 19th and 20th centuries. The Edwardian Era was

________golden age of hats, when the decorations became even more delicate, ranging from flowers, birds to fruits. The Pork pie hat, starting in the middle 19th century, was the ________for many well-dressed Victorian citizens. Decades later it ________became a key feature of London street style. By the 1960s, though, hats faded out of peoples’ sight because of the rise of private cars. It was the Royal Wedding ________in 201I that contributed to the return of hat wearing. For example, Stockport Hat Works Museum--the only museum in the country featured in hats and hat making--is ________ than ever, with a distinct increase on its visitors

________ marks Britain out on the world stage is the large number of hats that can be called its own. The variety of hats in Britain ________ its multicultural background and rich cultural heritage.

五、短文改错（满分10 分）

8. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文, 请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误, 每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧）, 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1）每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2）只允许修改10处, 多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Last week,my friends invited me to go camp to see the sunrise. I felt so excited andasked for my parents’ permissions. Luckily, he agreed. We got to

the mountaintop, there we would stay for a whole night. At night, we made a fire, playedsome games and shared a lot stories. We were singing together while one of myfriends were playing the guitar. The next morning, we wake up at about fiveo’clock. We could not wait to see the sun to come up. After a while, we saw thesun rising. What the amazing scene! The beauty of nature impressed me deep atthat moment.

六、书面表达（满分25分）

9. 假设你是高二学生李华，得知某英文报招聘一名兼职记者，请根据以下要点写一封自荐信申请得到这个职位。主要内容包括:

⒈写信目的；

⒉申请理由（语言优势，性格优点，相关经历……)；

⒊希望获准。

注意：1）词数100左右；

2）文章的开头已给出，不计入总词数；

3）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯并注意语言的得体性。

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am amiddle school student in Grade Two.……

Yours

Li Hua