下学期第二次月考英语试题

义马高中高一下学期第二次月考英语试卷

命题人：董兴民审题人：董兴民（时间：100分钟）

第一部分：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）

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Forty years ago, Finland was a small country with mediocre（普通）public schools. Today, Finland is still small but no one calls Finland’s public schools mediocre any more.

In 2000, the Finns surprised the world when their 15-year-olds scored at the top of a closely watched international exam called the PISA. Finland has stayed near the top ever since, while the U.S. scores around the middle.

Pasi Sahlberg, an official with Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture, is in Seattle this week to share the story of Finland’s success, and what states like Washington can learn from it.

Sahlberg’s message, although he is too polite to put it so bluntly（坦率）: Stop testing so much, trust teachers more; give less homework; shorten the school day.

On Tuesday, in a room filled with teachers, principals, professors, school-board members and policy makers, Sahlberg joked about the Finns’ reputation（名声）for being a quiet, humble people. “When Finland hit the top of the PISA,”he said, “the biggest disbelievers were Finns.”

More seriously, Finland never set out to create the world’s top school system. Instead, he said, the country decided in the 1970s that it wanted to ensure that a student’s success didn’t depend on family background.

“Finland relied on cooperation among teachers and schools, rather than on competition. Rather than judging teachers and schools based on test scores,” he said, “Finland puts trust in its teachers and principals. Teachers develop the curriculum in Finland, and design their own tests. There are no national tests, except one at the end of high school.”

That’s just the start. Along with a shorter school day, Finnish students don’t even start school until they are 7 years old. Many primary schools have a policy against giving homework.

“But Finland,”he said,“succeeded in part by adopting ideas from the U.S. and other countries. And those countries, ”he said, “can learn from Finland, too.”

1．What might be the author’s purpose of writing the passage?

A. To introduce a Finnish official.

B. To compare the education systems of Finland and the US.

C. To share the story of Finland’s success in education.

D. To ask the US to improve its education.

2．People first learned Finland’s success in education from_____.

A. its students’ performance in an international exam.

B. its international exchange programs.

C. lectures given by Pasi Sahlberg.

D. its small-sized public schools.

3．Which of the following can contribute to Finland’s success in education?

a. Giving students fewer tests.

b. Giving teachers more trust.

c. Evaluating students’ family backgrounds.

d. Creating the world’s top school system.

e. Starting school late.

A. a,b,c

B. c,d,e

C. a,b,e

D. b,c,d 4．What Pasi Sahlerg said in Paragraph 7 suggested that ______.

A. children should start school as early as possible.

B. competition among teachers might be harmful to education.

C. the US education system is still the most advanced.

D. it’s necessary to set up a national curriculum.

B

When it comes to friends, I desire those who will share my happiness, who possess wings of their own and who will fly with me. I seek friends whose qualities illuminate（照亮）me and train me up for love. It is for these people that I reserve the glowing hours, too good not to share.

When I was in the eighth grade, I had a friend. We were shy and “too serious” about our studies when it was becoming fashionable with our classmates to learn acceptable social behaviors. We said little at school, but she would come to my house and we would sit down with pencils and paper, and one of us would say: “Let’s start with a train whistle today.” We would sit quietly together and write separate poems or stories that grew out of a train whistle. Then we would read them aloud. At the end of that school year, we, too, were changing into social creatures and the stories and poems stopped.

When I lived for a time in London, I had a friend, He was in despair and I was in despair. But our friendship was based on the idea in each of us that we would be sorry later if we did not explore this great city because we had felt bad at the time. We met every Sunday for five weeks and found many excellent things. We walked until our despairs disappeared and then we parted. We gave London to each other.

For almost four years I have had remarkable friend whose imagination illuminates mine. We write long letters in which we often discover our strangest selves. Each of us appears, sometimes in a funny way, in the other’s dreams. She and I agree that, at certain times, we seem to be parts of the same mind. In my most interesting moments, I often think: “Yes, I must tell….”We have never met.

It is such comforting companions I wish to keep. One bright hour with their kind is worth more to me than the lifetime services of a psychologist（心理学家），who will

only fill up the healing（愈合的）silence necessary to those darkest moments in which

I would rather be my own best friend.

5. In the eighth grade, what the author did before developing proper social behavior was to _____.

A. become serious about her study

B. go to her friend’s house regularly

C. learn from her classmates at school

D. share poems and stories with her friend

6. In Paragraph 3, “We gave London to each other” probably means ______.

A. our exploration of London was a memorable gift to both of us

B. we were unwilling to tear ourselves away from London

C. our unpleasant feeling about London disappeared

D. we parted with each other in London

7. According to Paragraph 4, the author and her friend _______.

A. call each other regularly

B. have similar personalities

C. enjoy writing to each other

D. dream of meeting each other

8. What is the best title for the passage?

A. Unforgettable Experiences

B. Remarkable Imagination

C. Lifelong Friendship

D. Noble Companions

C

A food additive (添加剂) is any substance that is added to food. Many people are put off by the idea of “chemicals in food.” The truth is that all food is made up of chemicals. Natural substances like milk, as well as man-made ones like drinks on sale in the market, can be described by chemical formulas. Some chemical substances are indeed harmful, but a person who refused to consume any chemicals would find nothing to eat.

The things we eat can be divided into natural and man-made substances. Some people feel that only natural foods are healthy and that all man-made ingredients are to be avoided. But many natural chemicals, found in plants and animals, are harmful when eaten, and some laboratory-made substances increase the nutritional value of food. Other chemicals have natural and man-made forms that are exactly alike: vitamin C is vitamin C, whether it comes from a test tube or from an orange. Like “chemical”, “man-made” doesn’t necessarily mean “not fit to eat”.

Food additives are used for many reasons. We add sugar and salt and other things to foods we prepare at home to make them taste better. Food producers have developed a range of additives that stabilize（使稳定）, thicken, harden, keep wet, keep firm, or improve the appearance of their products. Additives can make food more convenient or nutritious, give it a longer shelf life, and make it more attractive to the consumer, thus increasing the sales and profits of the producers.

Food additives are presently the centre of a storm of serious argument. Food producers have been known to use additives that have not been proved safe; some substances in common use have been proved unsafe and have been taken off the

mar ket. Many people feel there’s a risk of eating food to which anything has been added. But food additives are now regulated by the FDA of the federal government, and new additives will go through strict testing before they can be placed on the market. For most people, the chances of developing serious side effects (副作用) from the long-term use of presently approved (批准) food additives are very small. 9．From the passage we can learn that .

A. natural foods are much safer than man-made ones

B. it is right to refuse chemicals in food

C. food additives are harmful to our health

D. all foods have chemical substances

10．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Food additives can improve the quality of foods in many ways.

B. To ensure food safety, the FDA will stop food additives.

C. Foods free of additives can keep a much longer shelf life.

D. Foods with more additives have higher nutritional value.

11．We can infer from the regulation to the food additives by the FDA that .

A. new additives will be approved more easily than before

B. food with common-used additives will be taken off the market

C. food additives will be used in a safer and more scientific way

D. food producers won’t be allowed to use new food additives 12．According to the writer, the food additive is .

A. worrying

B. acceptable

C. poisonous

D. avoidable

D

Everyone agrees that it’s necessa ry to reduce carbon emissions （排放物）around the world. There is less agreement over exactly how nations should go about achieving a more carbon - free planet. Thus, the environmental equivalent: cap – and – trade carbon emissions, or place a carbon tax on all users?

With cap - and - trade programs, governments limit the level of carbon produced by an industry. Companies that hold their emissions below the cap can sell their remaining allowance on a carbon market, while companies that go beyond their limit must purchase credits on that market. Carbon taxes are more straightforward: a set tax rate is placed on the consumption of carbon with the idea that raising the price will encourage industries and individuals to consume less. At the moment, cap-and-trade has the upper hand, but doesn’t defeat the tax just yet.

Supporters of the tax argue that a cap – and – trade system would be too difficult to administer – and too easily gamed by industries looking to sidestep emissions caps. Cap-and-trade advocates contradict that like all other flat taxes, a carbon collection would relatively burden lower – income families, who spend a greater percentage of their income on energy than rich

households.

So which system will have a larger effect on carbon consumption? A 10% carbon tax might reduce the demand for carbon about 5 % or less, according to an analysis by the Carbon Tax Center, an environmental advocacy group. That may not be enough. Businesses and governments haven’t figured out how the two competing systems can work together, but in the end, the world may need both.

13. The passage focuses on_________.

A. programs of collecting taxes

B. systems of reducing carbon emissions

C. reasons for reducing carbon emissions

D. contradictions between the two systems

14. According to the cap – and – trade program, companies_________ .

A. are forbidden to produce carbon emissions

B. are allocated the same amount of carbon consumption

C. can sell their remaining allowance within their limits

D. can sell the extra amount of carbon at a higher price

15. Carbon taxes work by _________.

A. burdening well – off families

B. encouraging industries to consume carbon

C. raising the price for carbon consumption

D. limiting the carbon consumption of industries only

第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)

Seven Ways to Find Out What You Really Want in Life ▲ Be good to yourself

You can’t pinpoint(准确指出) exactly what you want in life. You’re constantly sacrificing your time and dreams for other people. 16 Ask yourself: if you weren’t tied down by your job, family, or anything else, then what would you be doing right now?

▲ Regret nothing

To be good to yourself is not selfish. It’s your life. It’s time for you to live it exa ctly the way you want to. If you constantly regret things you did or didn’t do in the past, then you won’t be able to move forward. 17

▲ Figure out what you need

Sometimes it’s hard to figure out what you need. Sit down and think about what you need

most. The freedom to express yourself? Love? Financial security? Something else ? If it helps, you can make a list. Also think about the kind of legacy(遗

产) you want to leave behind.

▲18

You can fly only by pushing back against something you don’t want. Figure o ut what upsets you, and be specific about it. Don’t just say that you hate your off ice job. Pinpoint exactly why

you hate it. Could it be your strict boss? Your workload? Your meaningless job t itle? Or all of the above?

▲ Determine what makes you truly happy

There’s no life to waste if you’re happy with living it. Think about what make s you happy. Being around children? Is it traveling? Owning a successful busines s? Financial freedom? 19

▲ Let people around you know what you’re trying to achieve

Don’t keep your goals and desires to yourself. Voice it all out! If you tell peop le what you’re trying to accomplish, they will most likely support you and give yo u new ideas. Sometimes mother does know best!

▲ Stay positive

Life doesn’t always go how you want it. Don’t feel discouraged as your plans stray(偏离). Take control. Instead of being anxious, try your best to advance with the changes. You will get there someday. 20 . You’re just taking a little detour(绕道).

A. Don’t live in the past but live in the present!

B. Sometimes a positive attitude is all you need to keep going.

C. Determine what really bothers you.

D.Once you pinpoint the one thing that makes you happy the most, you’ll have a pretty clear

idea of what you should struggle hard to get in your life.

E. You have to put yourself first, because if you don’t, then no one else will.

F. Determine what you are going to do next.

G. You should think of things positively.

第二部分英语知识运用(共两节, 满分45分)

第一节完形填空(共20小题; 每小题1. 5分, 满分30分)

On a cold winter evening, I was walking home, tired and hungry, when suddenly came screams (呼喊声) from behind some trees. 21 , I slowed down to listen, and 22 that what I was hearing were the sounds of a fight. A woman was being 23 not far from where I stood.

“Should I go to help her?” I thought. I was worried about my own 24 , and I regretted having suddenly decided to take a new way home that night. “25 I’m hurt too? Shouldn’t I just 26 to the nearest phone and call the police?...” But already the girl’s27 were growing weaker. I knew it was time for me to act fast because I could not 28 the life of this unknown woman, 29 it

meant risking (冒……的危险) my own life.

I am not a 30 man. I didn’t know where I found the 31 and physical strength(体力), but once I had finally 32 to help the girl, I became suddenly changed. I ran behind the bushes and 33 the attacker off the woman. Struggling, we fell to the ground, where we fought for a few minutes 34 the man jumped up and escaped.

35 heavily, I stood up and came up to the girl, who was crying behind a tree. In the 36 , I could not see her clearly, but I could certainly 37 her shock. Not wanting to frighten her any further, I at first spoke to her from a distance.

“It’s OK,” I said 38 . “The man ran away. You’re safe now. ”There was a long stop and then I heard the words, said in both wonder and 39 . “Dad, is that you?” And then, from behind the tree, stepped out my youngest 40 , Katherine.

21. A. Excited B. Frightened C. Interested D. Disappointed

22. A. knew B. understood C. realized D. imagined

23. A. attacked B. buried C. robbed (抢劫) D. caught

24. A. money B. safety C. future D. family

25. A. What for B. So what C. What about D. What if

26. A. move B. escape C. run D. jump

27. A. cries B. noises C. cheers D. sounds

28. A. save B. ignore C. change D. decide

29. A. although B. because C. as D. but

30. A. kind B. generous C. intelligent D. brave

31. A. courage B. belief C. attitude D. hope

32. A. agreed B. expected C. promised D. decided

33. A. took B. dropped C. pulled D. got

34. A. unless B. after C. since D. until

35. A. Walking B. Drinking C. Breathing D. Fighting

36. A. daylight B. afternoon C. darkness D. midnight

37. A. feel B. see C. guess D. find

38. A. angrily B. softly C. loudly D. happily

39. A. shame B. peace C. pain D. surprise

40. A. son B. daughter C. grandson D. cousin

第二节：（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Internet is an amazing information resource. Students, teachers, and researchers use it as 41 investigative tool. Journalists use it 42 (find) information for stories. Doctors use it to learn more about unfamiliar diseases and the 43 (late) medical development. Ordinary people use it for shopping, banking, bill-paying, and communicating with family and friends 44 (live) far away or in different parts of a city. People all over the world use it to connect with individuals from 45 countries and cultures. 46 , although there are many positive

developments 47 (associate) with the Internet, there are also certain fears and concerns. One concern relates to a lack of control over 48 appears on the Internet. With television and radio there are editors to check the accuracy or app ropriateness of the content of programs, and with television there are restrictions on what kinds of programs can 49 (broadcast) and at what times of the day. With the Internet, parents can not check a published guide to determine what is suitable 50 their children to see.

第三部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

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处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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（^），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。

Dear Sir,

I’m writing to request a valuably chance to be one of the host families of the British students.

I’m good at English and my parents are all professors of English, so we won’t have any difficulty communicate with English speakers. My father is a excellent driver and we will be very glad to show foreign students around some nearby place of interest. Last month we received from two American students. We have a wonderful time. Besides, my mother is gift in cooking, but the students will be able to enjoy delicious Chinese food. I would greatly appreciate it if I could have the chance make friends with them.

Looking forward to your reply.

Yours,

Li Hua

笫二节书面表达（满分25分）

假如你是李华。你的两位朋友Tom与Peter几天前发生了争吵。3月19日是Peter生日，Tom想送他一个礼物来缓和关系，他特地发来邮件寻求你的建议。请你根据以下要点给Tom回一封邮件：

信的内容包括：

1．礼物选择；2．你的理由；3．其他和解建议。

注意：1．词数100左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3．邮件的开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。

Dear Tom，

I'm glad to hear that you are considering making up with Peter.

Best wishes!

Yours，

Li Hua

义马高中高一下学期第二次月考英语试卷答题卷

第二节：（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Internet is an amazing information resource. Students, teachers, and researchers use it as 41 investigative tool. Journalists use it 42 (find) information for stories. Doctors use it to learn more about unfamiliar diseases and the 43 (late) medical development. Ordinary

people use it for shopping, banking, bill-paying, and communicating with family and friends 44 (live) far away or in different parts of a city. People all over the world use it to connect with individuals from 45 countries and cultures. 46 , although there are many positive developments 47 (associate) with the Internet, there are also certain fears and concerns. One concern relates to a lack of control over 48 appears on the Internet. With television and radio there are editors to check the accuracy or app ropriateness of the content of programs, and with television there are restrictions on what kinds of programs can 49 (broadcast) and at what times of the day. With the Internet, parents can not check a published guide to determine what is suitable 50 their children to see. 语法填空题答案： 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 第三部分：写作（共两节，满分35分） 第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 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处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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（^），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。 修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。

Dear Sir,

I’m writing to request a valuably chance to be one of the host families of the British students.

I’m good at English and my parents are all professors of English, so we won’t have any difficulty communicate with English speakers. My father is a excellent driver and we will be very glad to show foreign students around some nearby place of interest. Last month we received from two American students. We have a wonderful 姓名 班级 考场 考号

time. Besides, my mother is gift in cooking, but the students will be able to enjoy delicious Chinese food. I would greatly appreciate it if I could have the chance make friends with them.

Looking forward to your reply.

Yours,

Li Hua 笫二节书面表达（满分25分）

假如你是李华。你的两位朋友Tom与Peter几天前发生了争吵。3月19日是Peter生日，Tom想送他一个礼物来缓和关系，他特地发来邮件寻求你的建议。请你根据以下要点给Tom回一封邮件：

信的内容包括：

1．礼物选择；2．你的理由；3．其他和解建议。

注意：1．词数100左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3．邮件的开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。

Dear Tom，

I'm glad to hear that you are considering making up with Peter.

Best wishes!

Yours，

Li Hua

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Dear Sir,

I’m writing to request a valuably chance to be one of the host families of the British students. I’m good at English and my parents are all professors of English, so we won’t have any difficulty communicate with English speakers. My father is a excellent driver

and we will be very glad to show foreign students around some nearby place of

interest. Last month we received from two American students. We have a wonderful

time. Besides, my mother is gift in cooking, but the students will be able to enjoy

delicious Chinese food. I would greatly appreciate it if I could have the chance /\make friends with them.

Looking forward to your reply.

Yours ，

Li Hua 书面表达：

Dear Tom ，

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As far as I know, Peter is always in poor health so he can take more exercise by riding a bike to build up his body. In the meanwhile, you can often go outing by bike together, which is helpful to rebuild your friendship. Besides, taking a bike is an environmentally friendly means of transport. It's convenient for him to get around as well.

Apart from giving him a gift, you can also adopt other means, such as travelling, seeing a movie, having dinner and going shopping. No matter what you do, being sincere is the most important. I really hope that you can be good friends forever.

Best_wishes!

Yours ，

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