英语福建省三明市第一中学学年高二下学期第一次月考试题.docx

1、英语福建省三明市第一中学学年高二下学期第一次月考试题福建省三明市第一中学2017-2018学年高二下学期第一次月考英语试题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the girl going to do? A. Watch TV.B. Go to sleep.C. Turn off her alarm. 2. Who does the bik

2、e belong to now?A. David.B. Bernie.C. Davids brother.3. What happened to the man? A. He hurt his arm.B. His leg is broken.C. He fell off his bike.4. Where will the man go first?A. Home.B. His office.C. The bakery.5. How does the man feel about the news?A. Excited.B. Delighted.C. Annoyed.第二节（共15小题；每小

3、题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Where does the boy wipe his nose?A. On his sleeve.B. On his fathers sleeve.C. On a tissue in the bathroom 7. Whats the relationship between the speake

4、rs?A. Friends.B. Mother and son.C. Teacher and student.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What did the driver do after the accident?A. He dialed 911.B. He drove away.C. He took the boy home.9. According to the driver, what was nearby?A. A hospital.B. A police station.C. A fire department.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. When do

5、es the conversation probably take place?A. On Monday. B. On Thursday.C. On Saturday.11. Who will join in the card game?A. Bill. B. Mary.C. The mans cousin.12. What will the speakers get from the supermarket?A. Some snacks.B. Some fruits.C. A pack of cards.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does the man want

6、the girl to do?A. Write short stories.B. Practice her writing.C. Get ready for a sports event.14. What grade is the girl in?A. The 5th grade.B. The 7th grade.C. The 9th grade.15. How many pages will the man give the girl?A. 50.B. 100. C. 200.16. When does the girl have to get up in the morning? A. A

7、t the usual time.B. 10 minutes earlier than usual.C. 15 minutes earlier than usual.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How many islands in Europe are larger than Ireland?A. Two.B. Three.C. Nineteen.18. When did Trinity College Dublin open?A. In 1250.B. In 1592.C. In 1759.19. What is the main language in Ireland?A

8、. Irish.B. English.C. French.20. What has helped Ireland become more modern?A. Its exports.B. Its literature.C. Its educated workers.第二部分：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 Wherever she goes, Molly leaves her mark. Without saying a word, she speaks

9、 to people with her kind eyes. Even when she walks away, she leaves an impression. Mollys mark is a smile, stamped into the ground by the horseshoe at the bottom of her false leg. A few years ago, Molly was badly attacked by a dog. The dog bit all four of Mollys legs and left large cuts in her face.

10、 Mollys owner, Kate Harris, took her to an animal hospital. Doctors there were able to save Mollys life, but soon one of her legs became very infected.At first, doctors thought Molly would have to be put to sleep. But Molly changed their minds. This pony, doctors noticed, shifted her weight, and res

11、ted her good leg from time to time. Doctors knew Molly had amazing intelligence, and that she wanted to live.Several doctors operated on Molly, and removed her infected leg. A false leg was made for her. The leg was a hollow cast with a pole at the bottom for balance. Doctors gave Molly a special ho

12、rseshoe at the bottom of the leg. This horseshoe she had had a stamp of a smile face in it!After the operation, Molly walked around on all four legs, as if nothing had ever happened to her! Now, with every step she takes, she stamps a smile in the dirt. But she leaves her m ark in other ways, too.Ka

13、ye Harris took Molly to the false leg center. There were children there who, like Molly, had artificial arms or legs. They were amazed to see a pony with a false leg. Molly made them smile and gave them hope. Soon, Molly began to visit schools, nursing homes, army bases and hospitals. A book was eve

14、n written about Molly!21. What is Molly?A. A dog. B. A girl.C. A horse. D. A parent.22. What is unusual about Molly?A. Molly ran a race and won the first prize. B. Molly often visits places such as schools and parks. C. Molly has become a symbol of hope for people of all ages.D. Molly has a false le

15、g with a horseshoe shaped like a smiling face.23. What can be the best title for the passage? A. Leaving Her MarkC. A Serious Dog Attack B. A Man-Made LegD. A Successful OperationBStephen William Hawking(1942.1-2018.3), was a theoretical physicist, cosmologist, author and Director of Research at the

16、 Centre for Theoretical Cosmology within the University of Cambridge. Having spent his career decoding the universe and even experienced weightlessness, he was urging the continuation of space exploration for humanitys sake. The 76-year-old Hawking once said he did not think humans would survive ano

17、ther 1,000 years “without escaping beyond our fragile planet.” The scientist made the remarks before an audience of doctors, nurses and employees at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he toured a stem cell laboratory thats focused on trying to slow the progression of Lou Gehrigs disease. Hawking was

18、 diagnosed(被诊断) with the neurological disorder 55 years ago while studying at Cambridge University. He recalled how he became depressed and at first didnt see a point in finishing his PhD. But he continued to devote himself to his studies.“If you understand how the universe operates, you control it

19、in a way,” he said. Famous for his work on black holes and the origins of the universe, Hawking was also well-known for bringing abstract physics concepts to the masses through his best-selling books.Hawking survived longer than most people with Lou Gehrigs disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral

20、 sclerosis. ALS attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord(脊髓) that control the muscles. People gradually have more and more trouble breathing and moving as muscles weaken and waste away. Theres no cure and no way to reverse (倒转) the diseases progression. Few people with ALS live longer than a

21、 decade.Hawking received around-the-clock care, could only communicate by twitching his cheek, and relied on a computer mounted to his wheelchair to convey his thoughts in a unique robotic monotone.Despite his diagnosis, Hawking remained active. In 2007, he floated like an astronaut on an aircraft t

22、hat created weightlessness by making parabolic(抛物线) dives. “However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do.” he said.24. Why did Hawking remark that humans will not survive another 1,000 years?A. To warn the earth may not be suitable to live on.B. To make his theory on cosmolo

23、gy widely accepted.C. To show the earth is becoming more and more fragile. D. To persuade human beings to further space exploration.25. What if a person suffers from Lou Gehrigs disease?A. They will be unable to walk or speak to others.B. They are likely to die within ten years generally.C. They can

24、 recover a little bit if they are treated early.D. They are mostly assisted by especially-designed robots26. What do Hawkings achievements in science lie in?A. His interest in physics.C. His research on the universe.B. His creation of black holes. D. His strong will against disease.27. What must hum

25、an beings do if they want to survive according to Hawking?A. Study the universe without stop.C. Realize the way the universe works.B. Escape possible future disasters. D. Protect the environment of the earth.CWhen I was in the fifth grade and Mr. Gardner asked a question, my hand would often shoot u

26、p in enthusiasm. After giving me a few opportunities, he would try to give other students a chance. My hand, though, would remain in the air, and after some time, Id start waving it around. Then, there was the time I entered drumming classes. But all we were allowed to do in the first class was prac

27、tice one beat over and over again. I never went back.I would have done terribly in theStanford Marshmallow(果浆软糖) Experiment. In this classic study, researchers gave children a choice between one marshmallow right away and two later. The results showed that those who could wait 15 minutes ended up sc

28、oring 210 points higher on the SAT, an examination that American high school students take before they go to college. So clearly, delaying(延迟的) gratification or bearing up under pain have their benefits. It needs patience, which keeps us from being stuck to ideas formed previously, and helps us let

29、go of our strong desire for consequences. We come to accept that we dont always or immediately know what is best, and learn to recognize that our reality is in constant changes. Patience improves our understanding of deeper truths and helps us expand our views.The journey of patience is rooted in kn

30、owing that our present reality will finally give way to changes. But changes wont always happen when we think they should, and patience with ourselves comes from accepting that there are things we can control and things we cant. And though we must make great efforts to keep pushing the boundaries of

31、 our awareness and to improve our ability to rest in comfort in the present moment, how fast we develop isnt up to us.That same fifth grader who couldnt wait to speak out answers now sees the value of meeting questions with a heart of patience. 28. Why did the author wave his hand around in class?A. He wanted to entertain himself.B. He tried to show his impatience.C. He was making fun of his fellow students. D. He wanted to give his fellow students a chance.29. Whats the purpose of the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment?A. To te