黑龙江省鹤岗市第一中学2015-2016学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题Word版含答案.doc

高二学年第一次月考英语试题
2015年10月7-8日
时间：150分钟 总分：150分
第一卷
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）
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Travelling is an exciting experience. It makes us feel pleased, and enjoy new wonders and new part of life that we’ve never known. A single holiday trip can give you the freedom and the chance to make changes that daily life does not allow. It matters little where you go on your holiday; it is all in what you make of it. Any travel can be interesting and attractive, giving you memories to last a lifetime.
Having those memories is truly what travels are all about. Many people say that a bit of planning and research before you leave can make sure of those long-lasting memories. But why not try something unexpected? In fact, the most unforgettable moments of a travel experience are the ones that you don’t plan for. Yes, maybe you’ll experience a bad meal in an unfamiliar place. But these experiences will make sure you find out little-known shops or an open-air theatre production that is only advertised in the local paper.
You’ll find the enjoyable moments happening all around you: a wonderful sunset or a small child playing in the puddles（水洼） of a cobble（鹅卵石） road. The magic will truly be in the trip you take. Take time to go for a long walk for enjoyment when visiting a new place, which will allow you to listen, smell, and see the different culture and sights that your busy life may stop you from enjoying.
Simple things such as a leaf from a tree you sat under can keep the memories of your travel alive for years to come. Collect small things such as leaves, stones, or feathers, which can be turned into memorable works of art when you return home.
1. What can we learn from the passage?
A.There is no need to choose where to go on a holiday
B.Travelling is a good way for people to understand life
C.Small things around you always look simple
D.Plans can make travelling become uninteresting
2. If you want a most unforgettable travel experience, you could________.
A.learn much about the new place
B.try something unplanned
C.find out as many local activities as possible
D.research into all the possible ways of travelling
3. What is really magical in the trip?
A.The beautiful local scenery B.The joy from a long walk
C.The different culture and place D.The enjoyment around you
4.The author wants to tell us that___________
A.travelling is a wonderful experience
B.travelling should be unexpected
C.travelling can make you tired but happy
D.travelling may change your normal life
B
Brain Basics for learners
Learn why passively sitting around and not doing sports can be harmful to your brain. We’ll explore the role physical fitness plays in learning, and why exercising your brain is just as important as exercising your body. You’re expected to know what it takes to develop brain-friendly learning strategies suitable for your interests, needs, and lifestyle.
Where
Bellevue College, Washington State (Tel:[phone])
When
June 7，2014，2：30 to 5：30 PM
Fee
$49．00
Raise Your Emotional Intelligence(EQ)
Ever notice that successful people aren’t always the brightest or technically skilled people in their craft? Well, you’re right. Studies show that EQ is a better predictor of success in our lives than our IQ(智商). What’s more, our EQ can even affect our health! Learn why EQ is so important to our overall sense of well-being.
Where
Karman Executive Center，Washington State(Tel：[phone])
When
Wednesday，June 11，2014，6:30 to 9:30 PM
Fee
$59．00
Results with Words
In this class, you’ll learn to develop a “raodmap” for effective communication. Armed with fundamental techniques for good communication, you’ll learn to identify communication goals in yourself and others. More importantly, you’ll learn the power that focusing on your goals can have on the outcome of your conversations.
Where
Kenstein Community College，Washington State(Tel：[phone])
When
June 19，2014，6:30 to 9:30 PM
Fee
$49．00
What Can You Do About Your New Year’s Resolutions(决心)
Every year millions of people “resolve” to make changes in their lives, but few succeed. Why? It’s because they’re going about in the wrong way. In this class, we’ll explore everything from brain functions that make change difficult to commom myths and strategies for change that can make or break your best efforts. You’ll leave with simple solutions designed to keep your resulutions on track this time around.
Where
Detrior Training Center, Washington State (Tel：[phone])
When
June 27，2014，7:00 to 10:00 PM
Fee
$59．00
5. Which class can Mr Smith attend if he is free only on weekends?
A. Results with Words.
B. Brain Basics for Learners.
C. Raise Your Emotional Intelligence
D.What Can You Do about Your New Year’s Resolutions.
6. According to the passage, all the classes________.
A. are given in the evening B. are intended for teenagers
C. last the same amount of time D. are given by the same organization
7. Which of the following will be interested in all the classes in the ad?
A. Jack, who is curious about how to succeed in life.
B. Tom, who does not know how to exercise well.
C. Joan, who wants to know how to make a wise decision.
D. Della, who wants to know how to make more friends in life.
8. We can know from the ad that________.
A．whether one can suceed or not is mainly determined by EQ
B. communication ability is part of Emotional Intelligence
C. Physical exercise isn’t linked to your intelligence
D. it takes skills to make your resolutions come true

C
Lotus plants and the pure white flower they produce have spiritual meaning in some Asian religions. The lotus has also appealed to scientists for its ability to resist water and stay clean. Now, Turkish scientists say they have discovered a low-cost way to make a plastic material that acts like the lotus.
The Turkish group studies the chemical structure of leaves from the plant called the sacred(神圣的)lotus. They wanted to recreate the ability of lotus leaves to resist water.
Water drops normally flatten and spread out when they fall on a surface. But the rough surface of lotus leaves prevents this from happening. When water drops hit the surface of the lotus leaf, they stay round. As a result, the water drops roll off the leaves. Dirt rolls off with the water. That makes the plant self-cleaning.
The Turkish scientists say water drops form small balls on the new plastic, just as they would on lotus leaves. They believe in the future the water-resistant substance could be added to the outsides of airplanes. This could prevent heavy ice in water, which is a serious danger for airplanes. The substance could be put on ships to help them break through icy waters more easily.
The scientists say the protective covering they created could also be used to keep water off clothing. It could protect antennas (天线) from snow and ice. These can interfere with the operation of radios and other electronic systems. It could even protect traffic signs from weather damage.
9. What is mainly talked about in the passage?
A. The spiritual meaning of lotus plants and the pure white flowers.
B. Lotus leaves’ ability to resist water.
C. A special material that can resist water like lotus.
D. The big advantage of lotus plants.
10. The water-resistant substance in the future can .
A. break the ice on the wings of airplanes
B. keep the inside of the airplanes clean
C. protect the outside of the airplanes from ice damage
D. help the airplanes stay strong while flying
11. From the last paragraph we can infer that the water-resistant substance .
A .has been in wide use now
B. is just being tried out in the experimental lab
C. is too hard to produce
D. can be in wide use in the future
12. According to the passage, is not the feature of the plastic material.
A. low-cost B. self-cleaning C. water-resistant D. pure white
D
Los Angeles is well-known for traffic jams and aggressive drivers．Devon Fitzgerald，a cyclist，is familiar with both．
“A lot of L.A. folks are in a rush，’’he said，“and it is very easy for them to prioritize(优先于)their speed over your safety．”
The city is known for its car culture because Los Angeles is spread out and public transportation is either slow or limited．As a result，people drive everywhere，causing congestion(拥挤)almost any time of day．
Therefore，Fitzgerald likes to ride his bicycle to work．“I like the fact that it simplifies a lot of the aspects of travel，”Fitzgerald said．“For instance，I don’t have to worry about parking，ever．”
However，Roger Rosas，who drives, says that bicycles are dangerous for the cyclist and the driver．“You always have to make sure that you look to the other side because you are going to avoid this guy and you don’t want to do a hit and run，’’he said．“You can also get in a car crash as a result of that．”
To make cycling safer，some bicyclists in Los Angeles，who live and work near each other，are cycling to work together in what’s called a “Bike Trains"．
‘‘You are a big enough group that cars don’t have the same behaviors as if you are just one person，” said Nona Varnado, who co-founded L.A. Bike Trains．“And you are also with an experienced cyclist．’’
“L.A. Bike Trains was launched in May 2013 and the number of participants and routes around the city has been growing．The routes range from 7 to almost 32 kilometers long．That makes L.A. Bike Trains unique compared to other cities，’’says Herbie Huff，a transportation expert at University of California Los Angeles．
‘‘We want people to develop that mental sense of security and confidence by riding together in a group,” Nona Varnado said．Her aim is to make it so that bike trains are an important part of Los Angeles culture.
13.What can we know about the transportation in Los Angeles from the passage?
A.People lack awareness of traffic safety．
B.Drivers are quite rude to their passengers．
C.A lot of traffic accidents happen every day．
D.The roads are often crowded with cars．
14.We can know from the passage that Devon Fitzgerald________
A.sometimes drives fast in order not to be late for work
B. prefers to ride a bike in order to save money
C. thinks it less worrying to go to work by bike
D．is satisfied with the transportation of L.A.
15.According to the passage，which one is True?
A. Bike Trains is getting more and more popular in L.A.
B. Bike Trains has become an important part of L.A. culture
C. Bike Trains is launched to increase people’s traffic knowledge
D. Bike Trains makes cyclists more confident in their work
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
16
What would you be like if you were to take the college entrance exam tomorrow? 17 Or, worried and uneasy?
“I was surprised at how I could get angry so easily with my parents before a big exam,” said a Senior Three student Wang Yangqian from Beijing. “I couldn’t fall asleep even after I’d been in bed for two hours.”
Not only exams but also other things, like a big game, can make you different from how you are usually. You may act differently because you are stressed out. What is stress? 18 . Usually your hands get wet and your heart beats faster. You feel stressed because you might ask too much of yourself sometimes. Or, your parents, teachers or classmates put too much pressure on you. This can make you worried. But being stressed is not always a big problem. Everybody, even sports stars, can get a little worried before a big game.
Some kinds of stress are good. Good stress might show up when you’re called on in class or when you have to give a report. 19 You may do a better job in your book report if the anxiety pushes you to do more work before you read it to the class.
Sometimes stress can turn into something bad if you keep having stressful feelings for a long time. This kind of stress isn’t going to help you. It can make you sick. 20
Remember to stay relaxed. It won’t be the end of the world even if you don’t pass the exam.
A. Peaceful and happy as usual?
B. This kind of stress can help you get things done well.
C. Stress can push you to meet your deadline.
D. Stress can be good or bad for people.
E. You may feel stressed when you ask for too much help.
F. It can also prevent you from working harder.
G. Stress is what you feel when you are worried or uncomfortable about something.
第二部分 英语知识应用（共两节，满分50分）
第一节: 完形填空 (共 20 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 30 分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was a cloudy day, raining slightly in the air. I stood at a roadside waiting for a cab. Everything was going on just the 21 it was when suddenly I felt a voice beside me; it was a boy 22 with a face that surely seemed like it was never 23 at all. I felt so 24 at that moment that I tried to 25 from that little boy because of a bad mood in my mind.
The boy kept 26 me, calling out “Bhaiya! Bhaiya (Big Brother!)” but I stood too firm to 27 him at all. My inner self was criticizing the country for its poor 28 , those unhealthy little people we all see sleeping on the pavements—as 29 as they could be, always begging for money, which all 30 creating an anger inside me. “Bhaiya! Bhaiya!” I heard him call out again. This 31 made me shout at him that I had no money to 32 him. Without even bothering to 33 my words, “Bhaiya, can you please help me cross the raod?” he said.
The sudden feeling of extreme 34 surrounded me from within. Was this how I had become? Had pride and prejudice 35 me to such a level that I judged him to 36 from money every time somebody passed by? I held the boy’s hand 37 , for the first time without a feeling of disgust, helping him cross the road.
That successful act of assistance contributed to a new 38 inside me. I realized that our being judgement would surely cause a damaging effect 39 we overcome it. Judging people by a so—called belief can 40 the closest bonding between friends and can start wars eventually. Luckily, I’ve found the bond back.
21. A. direction
B. way
C. fact
D. moment
22. A. in silence
B. at ease
C. in rags
D. at work
23. A. washed
B. touched
C. shaved
D. cleared
24. A. tired
B. ashamed
C. determined
D. annoyed
25. A. pull away
B. fall down
C. pass on
D. go out
26. A. following
B. requesting
C. meeting
D. seeing
27. A. ask
B. answer
C. please
D. satisfy
28. A. shapes
B. pavements
C. conditions
D. judgements
29. A. careless
B. selfless
C. homeless
D. harmless
30. A. remembered
B. allowed
C. suggested
D. kept
31. A. ever
B. later
C. deeper
D. further
32. A. raise
B. leave
C. award
D. spare
33. A. hear
B. recei