1、- 1 - / 15贵州省思南中学 2018-2019 学年高二英语 3 月月考试题（考试时间：120 分钟）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. How much is a student ticket?A. $1.00. B. $0.50. C. $0.25.2. Whats the probable relations
2、hip between the speakers?A. Boss and secretary. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and nurse.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A school. B. A speech. C. A student.4. What will the woman change?A. Her hairstyle. B. Her dress. C. Her glasses.5. Where does the man suggest going tonight?A. To the
3、 gym. B. To the cinema. C. To the karaoke bar.第二节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分） 听下面五段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 ABC 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，各个小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。6. What does the woman think of playing a musical instrument?A. It might
4、be tiring. B. It costs a lot. C. It wastes time.7. What hobby will the woman take up?A. Fishing. B. Swimming. C. Playing chess.- 2 - / 15听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. Which tourist spot did the woman like best?A. The Pyramid of Khufu. B. The Hanging Church. C. Egypt Museum.9. Why didnt the woman like Cairo?
5、A. It was unsafe on the streets.B. The streets were really dirty.C. The streets were kind of noisy.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What vases does the man get?A. Two small dark blue ones.B. Two with a pale blue background.C. Two with dry flowers in them.11. When will the man receive the vases?A. This Wed
6、nesday. B. This weekend. C. Next Tuesday.12. How does the man pay for the vases?A. By check. B. In cash. C. By credit card.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. In which subject do the speakers have the most homework?A. Math. B. English. C. History.14. What day is it today?A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.
7、15. What will students do tomorrow?A. Take a science test.B. Talk about European history.C. Describe their plants.16. How is the woman now probably?A. Even worse. B. Much better. C. No different.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Who is the speaker most probably?A. A radio announcer. B. A music teacher. C.
8、 A competitor.- 3 - / 1518. Whats the prize for the winners this time?A. Music discs. B. Music phones. C. Concert tickets.19. How many questions should competitors answer in total?A. 2. B. 6. C. 12.20. What does the speaker stress in the end?A. The program accepts written answers.B. The lines may be
9、 closed sometimes.C. The answers must be entirely correct.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 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AMeet some of the first American notable giversJudah Touro (1775-1854)It is impossible to list all the charities to which Touro donated (捐赠). He made his
10、 fortune (财产) as a businessman. He helped found and support a variety of organizations, including hospitals, churches, and poorhouses in New Orleans. He supported Jewish aid organizations and Hebrew schools. When he died, he donated $500,000 to charities across the country.Isabella Graham (1742-1814
11、)Graham was a mother of five children. She knew how difficult it was to raise a family alone. Once her children were grown, Graham moved to New York City. There, she helped found the Society for the Relief of Poor Widows with Small Children. It was a charity with a lot to do. Its members helped figh
12、t waves of yellow fever that swept through the city. In 1806, Graham joined with Elizabeth “Eliza” Schuyler Hamilton to found the Orphan Asylum Society. The society provided homes and education for orphans (孤儿) in New YorkGeorge Peabody (1795-1869)Peabody gave away about half of his$18-million while
13、 he was still alive. His - 4 - / 15money helped found the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University. He founded the Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale as well. He also helped found the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. Perhaps his most generous cause was th
14、e creation of the Peabody Education Fund. He gave $2.1 million to the existing schools in the American South after the Civil War.Elizabeth “Eliza” Schuyler Hamilton (1757-1854)Hamilton joined the Society for the Relief of Poor Widows with Small Children in 1804. Along with Isabella Graham, Hamilton
15、organized the Orphan Asylum Society. She collected goods and raised money. She also helped ensure the care and education of more than 700 children. The society continues its work today as Graham Windham.21. Who made a wide range of donations?A. Judah Touro. B. Isabella Graham.C. George Peabody. D. E
16、lizabeth Schuyler Hamilton.22. What kind of organization did Peabody support most?A. Churches. B. Hospitals. C. Poorhouses. D. Schools.23. What did Graham and Hamilton have in common?A. They both donated money to hospitals.B. They both had yellow fever in 1806.C. They both remained unmarried for the
17、ir whole lives.D. They both worked for the Orphan Asylum Society.BMy son was about to turn ten. On that late afternoon in winter, we stopped in front of the music shop window. Seeing those nice-looking guitars shining on their stands, we went into the shop because my son dreamed of owning a wild gui
18、tar.Years earlier, when he wasnt even one year old, my wife and I used to sing notes to him each morning to see whether he was awake. He responded with the same little melody (曲调). When he was older, we often asked him if he wanted to - 5 - / 15learn to play an instrument. As musicians ourselves, no
19、thing seemed more natural, especially given his obvious talent. But he always responded with a definite no.Fortunately, he had a classmate at school who was taking piano lessons and played The Pink Panther wonderfully. My son immediately learned it by heart, having taken notice for the first time of
20、 our home piano. Then one day, to our great relief, he said, I want to learn to play the guitar.“Good,” we said happily, “but why guitar then and not piano?“Because I like the connection with the instrument.” His mother and I looked at each other. We werent used to hearing that level of language fro
21、m him. I bought him a guitar and at his request we sent him to a music school.While he appreciated classical guitarists, it was only natural that very soon he wanted to play music closer to his own taste, on a guitar that hed chosen himself. With the aim of this ideal (理想的 ) instrument, we went into
22、 the music shop. A salesman greeted us. He recommended many seemingly rubbishy expensive guitars. My son couldnt see one he wanted. He was too shy to play in front of strangers. He asked, “Can I look on my own?” The salesman let him head into the depths of the shop. About a quarter later, my son ret
23、urned, carrying a folk guitar. It was definitely the right one.24. How did the authors son show his gift for music?A. He was interested in playing the guitar. B. He played the piano very well in school.C. He had his own opinions about music. D. He could repeat notes at a young age.25. What made the
24、authors son decide to learn guitar?A. The support of his parents. B. A visit to a music concert.C. The influence of his classmate. D. The encouragement of his teacher.26. How did the author feel when he knew his sons reason for learning guitar?A. Relieved. B. Surprised. C. Disappointed. D. Annoyed27
25、. Why did the authors son want to buy a new guitar?- 6 - / 15A. His first guitar was broken. B. His original guitar was old.C. He needed a guitar to his musical taste. D. He wanted a guitar of very high quality.CComic (漫画) is a tool used to express ideas by still images, often combined with text or
26、other visual information.Inspired by Egyptian hieroglyphics (象形文字), the first comic books were written towards the end of the 19th century. They were a series of line-drawn pictures, without any color or detail, telling simple but clever stories. Words were eventually added so that plots (情节) could
27、be more interesting. It was cartoonist Richard Felton Outcault who introduced the balloon in comics in 1896. In the balloon, he wrote his characters thoughts and dialogues, which was to become the standard practice for almost all comic book writers.Some of the early comic book characters, such as Po
28、peye and Krazy Kat are still widely read to this very day. These early comic books are now considered art forms because, like art, they have a timeless appeal that is cross-cultural. Popeye for example is now available in over sixty languages and has been a well-known figure among children over the
29、world for generations.In the late 1920s, comic book writers started to create adventure stories which were not written particularly for children, but for adults as well. In other words, comic books had fully developed into a form of family entertainment by 1932. It was at this time that Superman and
30、 Batman, the two most popular comic book figures ever, were developed in the US, and Hergs Tintin appeared in Europe. Comic books also started becoming more detailed, with creators using complex drawings, a wide range of colors and even more complex story-lines.All contemporary characters, from magi
31、cal Spawn to intelligent Calvin and Hobbes, have their roots in this initial (最初的) thirty-year period of comic book history. Since the late 20th century, bound volumes (合订本) such as graphic novels and comic albums have become increasingly common, while online - 7 - / 15webcomics have been growing ra
32、pidly in the 21st century.28. Outcault was the first to _.A. add lines and details B. show who was speakingC. use colors and more shapes D. apply words to develop a story29. Why does the author mention Popeye?A. He was originally created for adults. B. He has become a work of art.C. He continues to
33、be popular. D. He is humorous.30. When was Tintin developed?A. Before the time Popeye was created. B. Around the same time as Batman.C. At the end of the 19th century. D. In the late 1920s.31. What can we conclude about present comic books?A. They are mainly read online. B. Their origins can be foun
34、d in old comics.C. Their primary target customers are adults. D. They are more interested in shaping heroes.DPeer (同龄人) pressure is one of the biggest issues facing teenagers. Parents worry that their childrens peers may have a negative influence on their behavior. It is true that teenagers struggli
35、ng to create their own identities are more easily influenced by peer pressure to smoke or to be involved in even worse behaviors. It is also true that adolescents coming from families of lower socioeconomic position, or from broken families, are at risk for some kinds of unacceptable behavior. Teena
36、gers with similar backgrounds tend to be attracted to each other and put peer pressure on those within their group to behave like the rest of them, whether that means smoking or stealing a car. However, while the dangers and negative effects of teen peer pressure are more often presented in the medi
37、a (媒体), the positive effect peer pressure can have on adolescents - 8 - / 15is quite powerful.Many schools and communities provide a variety of opportunities for young people. One example is to join a band or orchestra. The competition for first chair among the various instrumentalists has a positiv
38、e influence. The fellowship of playing music together is another positive influence as peers encourage one another or laugh together at missed notes in practice or make strange sounds on their instruments together in short, have fun together. This association with fellow musicians creates the pressu
39、re to perform as well as ones peers. Similarly, learning to contribute to a team in competitive sports is another example of the benefits of positive peer pressure. Sportspersons look to each other for emotional support and put pressure on their peers to win. Finally, one should never overlook (忽视)
40、the activities in which teens can interact (互动 ) with their peers. Public speaking clubs, chess clubs, software design competitions, theater, dance, and art the list is long and varied.If families and schools can get young people to start moving in the direction of their interests, the positive peer
41、 pressure on teenagers who want to become successful will far outweigh the influences of negative peer pressure that are too often the subject of the media. The teen years can be among the most remarkable in a persons life!32. What does the author say about the media?A. They are more influential tha
42、n peers. B. They give a sharper focus on teenagers.C. They expose too much of societys dark side. D. They often report peer pressure in a negative way.33. What does the example of fellow musicians show?A. Peer pressure can improve their performance.B. They are more often influenced by peer pressure.
43、C. Peer pressure prevents them from acting individually.D. Their directors encourage peer pressure among them.- 9 - / 1534. What does the underlined word “outweigh” in the last paragraph mean?A. Be less surprising than. B. Be less influential than.C. Be greater than. D. Be worse than.35. What would
44、be the best title for the text? A. Most teens are affected by peer pressure B. Parents wish to reduce peer pressure C. Peer pressure pushes you to win D. Peer pressure is not all bad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项。People use color to express their feelings and des
45、cribe their world. 36 Lets see if we can figure out where they originated. Black sheep of the familyThe phrase refers to a member of a family or a group who is in disgrace (失宠). It probably comes from the days when, in a group of sheep, the black ones were worth less than the white ones at market be
46、cause their wool could not be dyed (染色) into different colors. 37Green with envyWhen your friend shows up with the hottest new video game in town, you might feel this way. 38 It was the Greeks who connected it with sickness. They thought that when a person was ill or envy, his or her body produced t
47、oo much bile (胆汁),giving his or her skin a greenish color. True blueIs your best friend “true blue”? No, this doesnt refer to a dye job on his hair. 39 Back when all color dyes came from natural sources, such as berries and leaves, blue was the most difficult color to produce and often faded quickly
48、. Finally, during the Middle Ages, an English town became famous for a blue dye that produced a nice, rich blue that didnt fade after just a few washings. This reliable color became known as “true blue”.- 10 - / 15Royal purplePurple is a fairly popular color. But throughout history, it was reserved for royalty and important members of the church. Purple was once the most expensive dye in the world. 40 The resulting purple-colored cloth was costly, and only the richest people co
