1、清河高中2016-2017学年度上学期高二英语第一次月考试卷第一部分 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 ，并在题卡上将该项涂黑。AI wish there would be a way to describe China in simple terms but thats impossible. For the most part Chinese people are friendly, easygoing and optimistic. They are cur
2、ious and unusually patient and they are also the hardest working people I have ever met.In China, family is everything. In my English classes when the students were asked what they would do if they only had a few hours to live, most students told me how they would spend their last few hours with the
3、ir families and parents. Many times the subjects in the classes center on families and friends. I teach many students a year, talking to them freely.The cost of living here is very low compared with that of the US. The city of Xiang Fan I live in isnt large and I live better. Nonimported(非进口的)foods
4、are very cheap, so are clothing and articles of everyday use. The cost of public transportation is very low, too. Chinese value education. However, it is reported that many children cant afford the expenses of schooling and are forced to leave school in some poor areas in China. But they organized P
5、roject Hope many years ago. It creates conditions for the poor children to go back to school. In my opinion, Project Hope is of great importance to the development of the rural education.When we read news of China in the west, rarely, if ever, will we see anything mentioned of the positive changes C
6、hina has gone through. While it is true that economic miracles have not reached many areas of China, but we also have the same problems.When I am asked which country I consider better, China or the US, my answer has always been the same, “We are not worse or better than each other, we are only diffe
7、rent.”21What does the author think of Chinese people?A. He thinks most Chinese people hardly work.B. He thinks most Chinese people are proud.C. He dislikes most Chinese people.D. He praises most Chinese people a lot.22What is the author doing in China?A. He is teaching English in a school.B. He is v
8、isiting the places of interest.C. He is studying in a college.D. He is on business.23What are NOT cheap in China in the authors opinion?A. Clothes and shoes made in China.B. Local foods.C. Imported foods.D. Public transportation tickets.24We can infer from the passage that the author thinks _.A. the
9、 westerners have got to know China wellB. the progress of China is seldom reported in the USC. Chinas economic miracles have appeared everywhereD. the education in rural areas is never cared about in ChinaBObama, Lady Gaga and Steve Jobswhat do they have in common? They are, of course, all Americans
10、. And according to a survey by social networking site baidu. com, they all best illustrate(举例说明) the word “cool”.But just what does it mean to say someone is “cool”? Most would answer that it is something to do with being independent-minded and not following the crowd.Yale University art professor R
11、obert Farris Thompson says that the term “cool” goes back to 15th century West African philosophy. “Cool” relates to ideas of grace under pressure.“In Africa, ” he writes, “coolness is a positive quality which combines calmness, silence, and life.”The modern idea of “cool” developed largely in the U
12、S in the period after World War II. “Post-war cool was in part an expression of war-weariness (厌战情绪), . . . it went against the strict social rules of the time,” write sociologists Dick Pountain and David Robins in Cool Rules: Anatomy of an Attitude.But it was the American actor James Dean who becam
13、e the symbol for “cool” in the hugely successful 1955 movie Rebel without a Cause. Dean plays a tough guy who disobeys his parents and the authorities. He always gets the girl, smokes cigarettes, wears a leather jacket and beats up bullies. In the movie, Dean showed what “cool” would mean to America
14、n young people for the next 60 years.Today the focus of “cool” has changed to athletics (体育运动) stars. Often in movies about schools, students gain popularity on the athletics field more than in the classroom. This can be seen quite clearly in movies like Varsity Blues and John Tucker Must Die.But ma
15、ny teenagers also think being smart is cool. Chess and other thinking games have been becoming more popular in schools.“Call it the Harry Potterization of Americaa time when being smart is the new cool,” writes journalist Joe Sunnen.25If you were considered “cool” in Africa in the 15th century, you_
16、.A. thought and acted differently from the majorityB. had a calm and quiet attitude towards lifeC. didnt observe rules and authoritiesD. had all kinds of “bad” manners26The heroes in Varsity Blues and John Tucker Must Die are likely to be those who _.A. do very well in their studiesB. are very skill
17、ed at sportsC. are good at chess and other thinking games.D. have supernatural powers like Harry Potter27What does the article mainly talk about?A. The origin of the word “cool”.B. The kinds of people who are “cool”.C. The changing meaning of the word “cool”.D. How to be a “ cool” person.CTwo friend
18、s have an argument that breaks up their friendship forever, even though neither one can remember how the whole thing got started. Such sad events happen over and over in high schools across the country. In fact, according to an official report on youth violence, “In our country today, the greatest t
19、hreat to the lives of children and adolescents is not disease or starvation or abandonment, but the terrible reality of violence”. Given that this is the case, why arent students taught to manage conflict the way they are taught to solve math problems, drive cars, or stay physically fit?First of all
20、, students need to realize that conflict is unavoidable. A report on violence among middle school and high school students indicates that most violent incidents between students begin with a relatively minor insult. For example, a fight could start over the fact that one student eats a peanut butter
21、 sandwich each lunchtime. Laughter over the sandwich can lead to insults, which in turn can lead to violence. The problem isnt in the sandwich, but in the way students deal with the conflict.Once students recognize that conflict is unavoidable, they can practice the golden rule of conflict resolutio
22、n: stay calm. Once the student feels calmer, he or she should choose words that will calm the other person down as well. Rude words, name-calling, and accusation only add fuel to the emotional fire. On the other hand, soft words spoken at a normal sound level can put out the fire before it explodes
23、out of control.After both sides have calmed down, they can use another key strategy for conflict resolution: listening. Listening allows the two sides to understand each other. One person should describe his or her side, and the other person should listen without interrupting. Afterward, the listene
24、r can ask non-threatening questions to clarify the speakers position. Then the two people should change roles.Finally, students need to consider what they are hearing. This doesnt mean trying to figure out whats wrong with the other person. It means understanding what the real issue is and what both
25、 sides are trying to accomplish. For example, a shouting match over a peanut butter sandwich might happen because one person thinks the other person is unwilling to try new things. Students need to ask themselves questions such as these: How did this start? What do I really want? What am I afraid of
26、? As the issue becomes clearer, the conflict often simply becomes smaller. Even if it doesnt, careful thought helps both sides figure out a mutual solution.There will always be conflict in schools, but that doesnt mean there needs to be violence. After students in Atlanta started a conflict resoluti
27、on program, according to Educators for Social Responsibility, “64% of the teachers reported less physical violence in the classroom; 75% of the teachers reported an increase in student cooperation; and 92% of the students felt better about themselves”. Learning to resolve conflicts can help students
28、 deal with friends, teachers, parents, bosses, and coworkers. In that way, conflict resolution is a basic life skill that should be taught in schools across the country.28. This article is mainly about .A. the lives of school children B. the cause of arguments in schoolsC. how to deal with school co
29、nflicts D. how to analyze youth violence 29. From Paragraph 2 we can learn that .A. violence is more likely to occur at lunchtimeB. the eating habit of a student is often the cause of a fightC. students tend to lose their temper easilyD. a small conflict can lead to violence30. Why do students need
30、to ask themselves the questions stated in Paragraph 5?A. To make clear what the real issue is. B. To get ready to try new things.C. To find out who is to blame. D. To figure out how to stop the shouting match.31. After the conflict resolution program was started in Atlanta, it was found that .A. mor
31、e teachers felt better about themselves in schoolsB. there was a decrease in classroom violenceC. there was less student cooperation in the classroomD. the teacher-student relationship greatly improvedDThe SAT is one of two major tests for the entrance to American colleges and universities. The othe
32、r test is called the ACT. More than 2 million students take the SAT yearly, including about 100,000 foreign students. The organization of the SAT will change the entrance test in 2016. The College Board announced that the new SAT will no longer test students on rarely used words. But it will include
33、 passages from American historical documents or from writings on freedom and human rights.The College Board says words on the new test will be related to usage. Students will be asked to tell the meaning of words according to the context of the reading passages. Nigerian student Peace Umoru is in he
34、r first year at Howard University. She says the rarely used words are the hardest part for international students. The new test will be easier because of the reform（改革）. Eddie West is with the College Board. He says the new test will better predict a students performance in college. The changes are
35、moving the test in a positive direction. The new SAT pays more attention to skills and abilities that students need to succeed. The addition of material about American historical documents could make the test harder for international students. After all, they live in different countries with differe
36、nt cultures. But its a good chance for them to understand the Declaration of Independence (独立宣言) or Martin Luther Kings work, or anything else that might be tested.Students from other countries, particularly those who did not grow up learning English, may feel it is more difficult. For them, the tes
37、t is in a foreign language. But the College Board says it has formed a free, online educational service. Khan Academy will provide preparation material linked to the newly designed SAT.32. What will be removed from the new SAT?A. Words that are often used. B. Words that are seldom used. C. Passages
38、about human rights. D. Material about American historical documents. 33. What will be tested in the new SAT?A. All the different meanings of a word. B. The rare usage of the common words.C. The difficult words for foreign students. D. The proper meaning of the words in the passages. 34. Which of the
39、 following is TRUE according to the text?A. Eddie West is against the changes to the SAT. B. The SAT is an entrance test just for foreign students. C. The SAT is the only entrance test to American colleges. D. The foreign students should make great efforts to pass the SAT.35. Whats the main idea of
40、the text?A. How to prepare for the new SAT. B. The SAT will change the entrance test in 2016. C. Advice for foreign students on passing the SAT.D. Tests for entrance to American colleges and universities.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。Improve your readingBefore readin
41、g a book for details, it is important to study the books cover, title page, preface（序言）, index（索引）and table of contents._36 Who is the author? When and where was the book published? Is it a recent publication? Look at the preface if there is one. The preface will outline the authors purpose. Look at
42、 the index. Are there words that look interesting and relevant? Look at the table of contents. 37 Pre-reading is a technique that can help you to get the basic points of a written passage, an article or a book after a quick look. 38 Once you have decided that a piece of material is appropriate, the
43、next step is to skim. Skimming is allowing your eyes to travel over a page very quickly, stopping only here and there to gain an idea. When skimming, you should read a few words in each paragraph; read the first sentence; find key words in that paragraph and then, the last sentence. Scanning is look
44、ing very quickly over a piece of reading material to find the answer to a specific question. 39 When you are scanning, you let your eyes run down a page looking for a specific idea or piece of information.Once you have selected a text or piece of material as relevant for your requirements you then n
45、eed to settle down to reading in detail those chapters or parts which are most relevant to you. 40 They should serve as reminders when you come back to the material and allow you to make quick comparisons with other pieces of material.A. This information will help you decide whether you should begin
46、 reading in more detail.B. Underline the main points as you read so that you can quickly refer back to them.C. Was it published in another country and so perhaps the ideas are not relevant?D. It involves searching for particular pieces of information, facts and examples.E. You should look for any ev
47、idence used to support the authors ideas.F. Does the book contain chapters which will be of use to you?G. Look at the cover and both sides of the title page.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节, 满分45分) 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I had been playing hockey（冰球）for about10 yea
48、rs. I wasalways the one sittingat the end of the bench, and 41 got into a game. I went to all the 42 and showed up even when it was so 43 that your breath froze andwhen the other players had decided to stay home. I felt I had 44 enough and thought of quitting. I finally decided to 45 the news to mymom that I was leaving the team.Mymommay have looked like atiny and quiet lady but on 46 my words, she said, “Rememb
