河南省鹤壁市淇滨高级中学学年高二英语上学期第三次月考试题04080410.docx

1、河南省鹤壁市淇滨高级中学学年高二英语上学期第三次月考试题04080410淇滨高中2018-2019学年上期第三次月考高二英语试卷 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）省略第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第1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。AFestivals around the worldRaksha BandhanThis is a Hindu festival held in August. Sisters give their brothers a rakhi, a brace

2、let made of thread. In return，the brothers promise to care for their sisters.MoombaThis takes place each year in Melbourne, Australia. There are boat races in the Yarra River, parades and art shows.US Independence DayThis is held on 4th July. The US flag is flown from buildings and people hold parti

3、es to celebrate the birth of the nation.Bastille DayOn 14th July, people in France celebrate this occasion with flags and fireworks. It marks the start of the French Revolution.May DayThe 1st of May is the day when northern Europeans welcome spring. People wear green leaves and dance outdoors.Carniv

4、al in Rio de JaneiroThis is a four-day festival when thousands of people in costume dance the samba through the streets.Joan of ArcJoan of Arc, the French girl-soldier is honored on the 30th of May. It was the day she was burnt to death by the English in 1431.21Which of the following is NOT one of t

5、he activities in the Moomba festival?ABoat races. BParades. CArt shows. DDancing the samba.22Which festival marks the day when the nation was set up?AUS Independence Day. BMay Day.CBastille Day. DCarnival in Rio de Janeiro.23Which festival is held in memory of a famous person?AMoomba. BBastille Day.

6、 CRaksha Bandhan. DJoan of Arc.BBetween the innocence of babyhood and seriousness of manhood we find a delightful creature called a “boy”. Boys come in different sizes, weights, and colors, but all boys have the same belief: to enjoy every second of every minute of every hour of every day and to fil

7、l the air with noise until the adult males pack them off to bed at night.Boys are found everywhere on top of, under, inside of, climbing on, swinging from, running around, or jumping to this and that! Mothers spoil them, little girls hate them, older sisters and brothers love them, and God protects

8、them. A boy is TRUTH with dirt on its face, BEAUTY with a cut on its finger, WISDOM with chocolate in its hair, and HOPE of the future with a snake in its pocket.When you are busy, a boy is a troublemaker and a noise. When you want him to make a good impression, his brain turns to jelly or else he b

9、ecomes a wild creature bent on destroying the world and himself with it.A boy with mixture he has the stomach of a horse, the digestion of stones and sand, the energy of an atomic bomb, the curiosity of a cat, the imagination of a superwoman, the shyness of a sweet girl, the brave nature of a bull,

10、the violence of a firecracker, but_when_you_ask_him_to_make_something,_he_has_five_thumbs_on_each_hand.He likes ice cream, knives, saws, Christmas, comic books, woods, water (in its natural habitat), large animals, Dad, trains, Saturday morning, and fire engines. He is not much for girls, overcoats,

11、 adults, or bedtime.Nobody else is so early to rise, or so late to supper. Nobody else gets so much fun out of trees, dogs, and breezes. Nobody else can put into one pocket a rusty knife, a half eaten apple, a threefoot rope, six cents and some unknown things.A boy is a magical creature he is your h

12、eadache but when you come home at night with only shattered pieces of your hopes and dreams, he can mend them like new with two magic words，Hi, Dad！24The whole passage is in a tone of _.Ahumor and love Brespect and harmonyCambition and expectation Dconfidence and imagination25What does the underline

13、d sentence in Para. 4 probably mean?AHe has altogether five fingers. BHe is slow, foolish and clumsy.CHe has become clever and smart. DHe cuts his hand with a knife.26What does the writer feel about boyhood?ACurious. BTiring. CDelightful. DUnsafe.27The writer is probably _.Aa envious sister Ba sharp

14、ly observant fatherCa appreciative fond mother Da spoiled naughty kidCFor one tired out from work, autumn is one of the best times to step into the open air to kickback and enjoy some great music. And thats what many Beijingers have done this past weekend.Family, friends, laughter; beautiful grass,

15、fresh air and live music echoing (回响) off the forest and the Great Wall that surround this place. A weekend in this music paradise (乐园) just seems too short. Besides, a brand new worldclass outdoor theater has just been open at this years festival, which will surely make the festival a better and mo

16、re permanent experience.A full house is before the new outdoor amphitheater (圆形剧场). Even the thunderstorm couldnt break up the crowd completely absorbed in the music. Thanks to the new theater, this years Great Wall Forest Festival offers even more superb acoustics (音效的) and an overall outdoor theat

17、rical experience, even though the project is still half complete.The festival is now in its fourth year. Since its first show in 2010, the festival has seen a steady increase in festivalgoers and has expanded its length from two days to four days, divided over two weekends. It has also been experime

18、nting with a variety of styles, from classical to pop, with this years theme “Celebrating 20 Years of Chinese Folk Song.” Folk Song legend Lao Lang explains how folk songs have helped encourage more amateur folks to express themselves through music.“Before music was reserved for the professionals. B

19、ut folk songs made young people realize that they can express themselves through music as well. And thats what characterizes folk songs. Its popular music and it always has a story.” said Lao Lang.Unlike some of the other outdoor festivals, the Great Wall Forest Festival appeals to a wide range of a

20、udiences. Its a rare place where teens, parents and families can all enjoy the outdoors and have a great time.Great music and scenery aside, many childrens workshops, master music classes, and interactive art activities have also been introduced this year. If music is the reason to come to the festi

21、vals, youll find even more reasons not to leave.28What is the meaning of the underlined phrase “kick back” in Paragraph 1?ATo hit with legs. BTo work harder.CTo relax oneself. DTo make people leave.29Which of the following is NOT true?AThe place where the Festival is held is near the Great Wall.BThe

22、 completed project adds to the attraction of this years Festival.CThe audience attending the festival bury themselves in the music.DThe year 2010 saw the beginning of the Great Wall Forest Festival.30The 2014 Great Wall Forest Festival has got improved in the following aspects except that_.Ait has i

23、ncluded different types of musicBit has attracted a wide range of audiencesCit has introduced more activities besides musicDits has been expanded from 2 days to 4 days in a week31According to Lao Lang, we can know that _.Afolk songs can help amateur singers become famous easilyBfolk songs are the on

24、es just intended for the professionalsCa folk song, always with a story, belongs to popular musicDpopular songs are used by the young to express themselvesDThe days when the management in Western companies presented gold watches to longserving employees to thank them for loyal service is now just a

25、memory.” says the Educational and Training Support Agency.This new development in the shape and movement of the workforce throughout Western businesses is partly a result of the way that layers of middle management are being removed, leaving more workers responsible for their own development.“Having

26、 workers take responsibility for their own development might be dramatic, but it is now the rule， says the Educational and Training Support Agency.“Today, not only are workers more mobile, they have to run to keep up with changes.” says the Govemment-founded agency. “It is no longer enough for a wor

27、ker to gain a set of skills. Workers need the ability to react and get used to changes.”This new system is also being pushed along by the way that industry is looking to its workers to renew their own skills. In the United States, some companies have contracts (合同) which repair their employees to sh

28、ow regularly how they have their skills up to date.Contrary to this traditions of the past, employers in the West are now looking for autonomous learners as recruits, people who can develop their own continuing education beyond the school and university system. At the same time, businesses are devel

29、oping the capacity for workers to take up autonomous learning on site in workplace, so that the skills and abilities of all workers in a business continue to improve and increase. “This, of course， says business theory, “will also improve the productivity (生产率) of the workers and therefore the profi

30、ts of the company.”32The management in western companies no longer presents gold watches to their employees because_.Athey are not loyal to companies Bother rewards replace gold watchesCthe way proves to be a failure Dserving a company for life is rare now33The western workforce frequently changes t

31、heir jobs partly because _.Ahopping from job to job has become a new trendBemployees are expecting to have more experiences in their lifeCworkers have to take more responsibility for themselvesDit is easy to complete themselves by doing so34The passage seems to suggest that the present situation in

32、society requires that workers should _.Ashow more loyalty to their companiesBtry to develop their skills to fit in with changesCgo to college to have their skills up to dateDbe quick in changing their careers if there is the possibility35The phrase “autonomous learner” in the last paragraph means _.Apeople who have received higher education