山西省永济中学学年高二月考英语试题.docx

1、山西省永济中学学年高二月考英语试题永济中学20182019学年度高二第一学期10月月考英语试题第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题，每小题3分，共45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。APutting Movies on MobilesMovies in the theater get their recognition at awards ceremonies such as the Oscars. But how about movies for phones? They are getting the

2、ir turn at MoFilm the first mobile film festival. The first MoFilm competition received 250 entries from more than 100 countries. Entries were restricted to films that were five minutes or less in lengthbest for viewing and sharing on mobile phones. An independent team of judges then selected a shor

3、tlist of five film-makers. The winner was chosen from the shortlist by an audience voting using their phones.New PlatformsThe awards highlight the increasing influence that mobile phones are showing in the entertainment industry. Many grassroots filmmakers start out with short films. They are thwart

4、ed by the lack of opportunities to screen their work. Therefore, mobile phones are increasingly being seen as a new platform for these short works.It is a good place for anyone who wants to express themselves and find a way to have that expression be seen by a wide audience. Just think about how man

5、y people have mobile phones in the world!New Technology AdvancesMoFilm is pioneering content for mobile and online services that is a world away from Hollywood. The majority of films made for mobiles are now short in length, taking into account the screen size. However this could be overcome as tech

6、nology advances.In the near future, longer films will likely be seen on the mobile phone. And there are mobile companies creating phones where users can watch movies at higher quality.高二英语（第1页，共8页）高二英语（第2页，共8页）Wherever you see movies, one thing is certain: the quality of work, the simple ability at

7、story telling, and the thing that inspires someone to tell a story can really come from anywhere. 1. At the first MoFilm, _. A. the best films were five minutes or less in length B. over 100 countries took part in the competitionC. movies in the theater got their recognitionD. the winner was chosen

8、by experts voting2. The underlined word “thwarted” means “_”. A. surprised B .disappointed C. frightened D. encouraged3. Nowadays the majority of films made for mobiles are short in length because of _. A. the screen size B. online servicesC. technology advances D. the mobile phone4. We can learn fr

9、om the textA. It is impossible to see longer films on mobile phone.B. Mobile companies will creating more films.C. The quality work can only be seen in the theater.D. The quality of work can also be seen from MoFilms.BHave you ever noticed that you feel happier and more relaxed after you eat bread,

10、pasta or fruit? Do you find that you are more energetic and awake after eating yogurt or beans? These things are not accidents. Food affects how we feel more than we may think. Scientists researching food and its effect on our moods are beginning to understand that we can influence our feelings with

11、 what we eat.There are chemicals in our brains that control our moods. One of the most basic of these is serotonin (血清素) , one of the most commonly recognized. When serotonin levels increase, we feel more relaxed and happy; when the levels decrease, we feel unhappier. Proteins (蛋白质) found in nuts, v

12、egetables, tofu and some milk products contain a chemical that makes us feel more awake and energetic.Another chemical that can easily affect our mood is caffeine (咖啡因). Caffeine, which is found in coffee, chocolate and many types of tea, is perhaps the worst thing you can have when you are feeling

13、stressed. Yet coffee or chocolate are often the first things people think of eating when they are under pressure. Caffeine and sugar can reduce your blood sugar level, which changes your brain chemistry and vitamin levels, making you feel even more stressed.Of course, enjoying a nice meal with frien

14、ds, whatever we eat, can also affect how you feel. It is important not to worry about eating the right foods to control your mood. Most importantly, though, remember the old rule: try to eat different foods, and do not eat too much!5 . Which of the following cant make you more energetic?A. yogurt B.

15、 beans C. sugar D. nuts6. How many types of chemicals controlling moods are mentioned in the passage?A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Being with friends also plays a big role in feeling happy.B. When you feel stressed, you can eat too much food.C. We are

16、 supposed to eat healthy food to keep a slim figure.D. You have to pay attention to what you eat to change your mood.CProudly reading my words, I glanced around the room, only to find my classmates bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes. Confused, I glanced toward my stone-faced t

17、eacher. Having no choice, I slowly raised the report I had slaved over, hoping to hide myself. “What could be causing everyone to act this way?”Quickly, I flashed back to the day Miss Lancelot gave me the task. This was the first real talk I received in my new school. It seemed simple: go on the Int

18、ernet and find information about a man named George Washington. Since my idea of history came from an ancient teacher in my home country, I had never heard of that name before. As I searched the name of this fellow, it became evident that there were two people bearing the same name who looked comple

19、tely different! One invented hundreds of uses for peanuts, while the other led some sort of army across America. I stared at the screen, wondering which one my teacher meant. I called my grandfather for a golden piece of advice: flip (掷) a coin. Headsthe commander, and tailsthe peanuts guy. Ah! Tail

20、s, my report would be about the great man who invented peanut butter, George Washington Carver.Weeks later, standing before this unfriendly mass, I was totally lost. Oh well, I lowered the paper and sat down at my desk, burning to find out what I had done wrong. As a classmate began his report, it a

21、ll became clear, “My report is on George Washington, the man who started the American Revolution.” The whole world became quite! How could I know that she meant that George Washington?高二英语（第3页，共8页）高二英语（第4页，共8页）Obviously, my grade was awful. Heartbroken but fearless, I decided to turn this around. I

22、talked to Miss Lancelot, but she insisted: No re-dos; no new grade. I felt that the punishment was not justified, and I believed I deserved a second chance. Consequently, I threw myself heartily into my work for the rest of the school year. Ten months later, that chance unfolded as I found myself si

23、tting in the headmasters office with my grandfather, now having an entirely different conversation. I smiled and flashed back to the embarrassing moment at the beginning of the year as the headmaster informed me of my option to skip the sixth grade. Justice is sweet!8. What did the authors classmate

24、s think about his report?A. sad. B. Ridiculous. C. Boring. D. Puzzling.9. Why was the author confused about the task?A. He followed the advice and flipped a coin. B. He was unfamiliar with American history.C. He forgot his teachers instruction. D. He was new at the school.10. The underlined word “bu

25、rning” in Para. 3 probably means _.A. annoyed B. ashamed C. eager D. ready11. In the end, the author turned things around _.A. by redoing his task B. through his own effortsC. with the help of his grandfather D. under the guidance of his headmasterDIt is true that people with better education are us

26、ually able to get better paying jobs. In other words, they have more chances to choose a good job while people with little or no education dont. It seems that the purpose of education is to make people get jobs. But this isnt accepted by all people.Some people may think that a person should spend th

27、e best years of his life to get education only for a way of living. This was probably one of the earliest reasons of education. In fact, if education is just a way of making a living, people dont need to spend so much time in school. People can get education for a living in a short time. Subjects li

28、ke history and geography need not be taught to everyone. Even language and maths need not be taught in detail(详细地), either. Here it is clear that education is much more than teaching a man to get a way of living.Education is well-rounded and it is mainly for improving a man. It is not only to teach

29、him to speak, read and write, but also to develop his creative thinking and other abilities. After that, it is to make him a wise man and thankfully enjoy the achievements of human. Education is to make a man lead a better life. Educated people are expected to be able to listen to good music, read g

30、ood books, watch plays and take an interest in the world.I would agree that making a good living is an important reason for education, but certainly not the most important or the main reason.12. People with little education usually _.A. spend a long time in school B. have a good chance to get a jobC

31、. spend the best years to choose jobs D. have fewer chances to get a good job13. The earliest education was probably to _.A. make a man lead a better life B. teach a man to write and readC. make people get a way of living D. teach people to read good books14. The underlined word “well-rounded” in the passage means “_” in Chinese.A.圆满的 B.崭新的 C.公平的 D.全面的15 . It is expected that educated people will be able to _.A. accept education as a way of living B. take an interest in the whole worldC. develop their abilities to make plays D. learn subjects like language and math第二节(共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分)