高二英语上月考试题.docx

1、高二英语上月考试题内蒙古准格尔旗世纪中学2016-2017学年高二英语上学期第二次月考试题（无答案）第一部分： 阅读理解 （共15小题，每小题2分）第一节: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。（共10小题，每小题2分）AThe engineer Camillo Olivetti was 40 years old when he started the company in 1908.At his factory in Ivrea,he designed and produced the first Italian typewriter. Today the c

2、ompanys head office is still in Ivrea, near Turin,but the company is much larger than it was in those days andthere are offices all around the world.By 1930 there was a staff of 700 and the company turned out 13,000 machines a year.Some went to customers in Italy,but Olivetti exported more typewrite

3、rs to other countries.Camillos son,Adriano,started working for the company in 1924 and later he became the boss.He introduced a standard speed for the production line and he employed technology and design specialists.The company developed new and better typewriters and then calculators(计算机).In 1959

4、it produced the ELEA computer system. This was the first mainframe (主机) computer designed and made in Italy.After Adriano died in 1960,the company had a period of financial problems.Other companies,especially the Japanese,made faster progress in electronic technology than the Italian company. In 197

5、8,Carlo de Benedetti became the new boss.Olivetti increased its marketing and service networks and made agreements with other companies to design and produce more advanced office equipment.Soon it became one of the worlds leading companies in information technology and communications.There are now f

6、ive independent companies in the Olivetti groupone for personal computers,one for other office equipment,onefor systems and services,and two for telecommunications.1.From the text we learn that .A.by 1930 Olivetti produced 13,000 typewriters a yearB.Olivetti earned more in the 1960s than in the 1950

7、sC.some of Olivettis 700 staff regularly visited customers in ItalyD.Olivetti set up offices in other countries from the very beginning2.What was probably the direct result of Olivettis falling behind in electronic technology?A.Adrianos death.B.A period of financial problems.C.Its faster progress.D.

8、Its agreements with other companies.3.What do we know about Olivetti?A.It produced the best typewriter in the world.B.It designed the worlds first mainframe computer.C.It exported more typewriters than other companies.D.It has five independent companies with its head office in Ivrea.4.The best title

9、 for the text would be.A.The Origin of Olivetti B.The Success of OlivettiC.The History of Olivetti D.The Production of OlivettiBLove ,success, happiness, family and freedomhow important are these values to you?Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.Question : Could yo

10、u introduce yourself first?Answer:My name is Misbah,27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right now Im a web designer.Q :What are your great memories?A:My parents used to take us to hunt birds, climb trees and play in the fields. For me it was like a holiday because we were going to have fun

11、all day long. Those are my great memories.Q:Does your childhood mean a lot to you?A:Yes. As life was very hard, I used to work to help bring money in for the family. I spent my childhood working, with responsibilities beyond my age. However, it taught me to deal with problems alone. I learnt to be i

12、ndependent.Q;What changes would you like to make in your life?A:If I could change something in my life. Id change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another area. I would have loved to live with my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have much money, or whether we have a beautiful

13、 house? It doesnt matter as long as I can live with my family and we are safe.Q:How do you get along with your parents?A:My parents supported me until I came of age. I want to give back what Ive got. Thats our way. But I am working in another city. My only contact with my parents now is through the

14、phone, but I hate using it. It filters(过滤)out your emotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feelings should be passed through sight, hearing and touch.5.In Misbahs childhood, _. A.he was free from worry B.he liked living in the countryside C.he was fond of getting close to nature D.he often sp

15、ent holidays with his family6.What did Mishap desire most in his childhood？ A.A colorful life. B.A beautiful house C.Peace and freedom D.Money for his family7.How would Misbah prefer to communicate with his parents? A.By chatting on the Internet. B.By calling them sometimes C.By paying weekly visits

16、 D.By writing them lettersCThe term “multitasking” originally referred to a computers ability to carry out several tasks at one time. For many people, multitasking has become a way of life and even a key to success. In fact, some excellent mental aerobic exercises (大脑训练) involve engaging the brain i

17、n two or more challenging activities at a time. Although checking e-mail while talking on a phone and reading the newspaper may be second nature for some people, many times multitasking can make us less productive, rather than more. And studies show that too much multitasking can lead to increased s

18、tress, anxiety and memory loss.In order to multitask, the brain uses an area known as the prefrontal cortex (前额叶脑皮层). Brain scans of volunteers performing multiple tasks together show that as they shift from task to task, this front part of the brain actually takes a moment of rest between tasks. Yo

19、u may have experienced a prefrontal cortex “moment of rest” yourself if youve ever dialed a phone number and suddenly forgotten who you called when the line is answered. What probably occurred is that between the dialing and the answering, your mind shifted to another thought or task, and then took

20、that “moment” to come back. Research has also shown that for many volunteers, job efficiency declines while multitasking, as compared to when they perform only one task at a time.Multitasking is easiest when at least one of the tasks is habitual, or requires little thought. Most people don t find it

21、 difficult to eat and read the newspaper at the same time. However, when two or more attention-requiring tasks are attempted at one time, people sometimes make mistakes.We often dont remember things as well when were trying to manage several details at the same time. Without mental focus, we may not

22、 pay enough attention to new information coming in, so it never makes it into our memory stores. That is one of the main reasons we forget peoples nameseven sometimes right after they have introduced themselves. Multitasking can also affect our relationships. If someone checks their e-mail while on

23、the phone with a friend, they may come off as absent-minded or disinterested. It can also cause that person to miss or overlook key information being passed on to them.8. Why are some mental aerobic exercises designed to engage people in multitasking?A. To make them more productive. B. To reduce the

24、ir stress and anxiety.C. To develop their communication Skills. D. To help them perform daily tasks more easily.9. According to Paragraph 2, why may a person suddenly forget who he has called?A. He may have his prefrontal cortex temporarily damaged. B. He is probably interrupted by another task.C. H

25、e is probably not very familiar with the person he has called. D. He may need a rest between dialing and speaking.10. People tend to make mistakes when.A. they perform several challenging tasks at a time B. new messages are processed one after another C. their relationships with others are affected

26、D. the tasks require little thought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。How to become a professional athlete Everyone wants to be a superstar athlete. However, there is a lot of competition to make it. So if you want to be a professional athlete, you have to know all the tri

27、cks of the trade to rise up above the rest.11 To play your sport better than anyone else, you have to practice your skills with lots of repetition. For example, you have to shoot 100 free throws every day for basketball. Make steady improvements If you are a baseball pitcher (投手) and your fastball i

28、s stuck at about 60 miles per hour, change it up! Try to walk your first step a little bit longer, bring in your elbow a little bit tighter, or try to reach higher when youre following through. 12 Quality coaches Have you ever noticed that a lot of kids with parents who are professional athletes wil

29、l often become professional athletes in the same sport? They have access to a professional athletes tips and tricks. 13 You should try to find coaches or professional athletes that are willing to answer your questions. Diet of champions14 If you can change your diet to a healthy one, youre going to

30、be stronger. Friends and enemies15 By having great teammates or competitors, it pushes you to try harder and that always results in getting better.A. Better late than neverB. Practice makes perfect C. The biggest thing that most kids often ignore is their diet. D. The big secret to advancing your sk

31、ills above anyone else is to improve.E. These little improvements are things that will help you advance your skills.F. But dont get discouraged if you dont have parents who were professional athletes.G. Surrounding yourself with quality teammates and competitors is the best way to get better.第三节 完形填

32、空 （共20小题，每小题1.5分）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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I will never forget the year I was about twelve years old. My mother told us that we would not be 16 Christmas gifts because there was not enough money. I felt sad and thought, What would I say when the other kidsasked what Id 17? Just when I started to18 that there would not be a Christmas that year, three women19at our house with gifts for all of us. For me they brought a doll. I felt such a