河北省衡水市冀州中学2022届高三上学期第二次月考英语试题A卷-Word版含答案.docx

试卷类型：A卷
河北冀州中学
2021---2022学年其次次月考
高三班级英语试题
考试时间120分钟 试题分数150分
第I卷(100分)
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：
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 does the man play?
A. Sports.
B. Musical instruments.
C. Computer games.
2. What will the woman probably do today?
A. Attend the wedding.
B. Go over her lessons.
C. Eat out with the man.
3. What’s the man’s major?
A. Journalism. B. Business. C. International relations.
4. Where does this conversation take place?
A. At a bus stop. B. At the railway station. C. At the airport.
5. What does the man mean?
A. He has been to the restaurant many times.
B. He heard about the restaurant from Tom.
C. He intends to try a better restaurant.
其次节
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who says organic food tastes better?
A. The man. B. The woman. C. The woman’s friend.
7. What does the woman suggest doing?
A. Only buying organic products.
B. Trying some organic vegetables.
C. Asking Joe for advice about food.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman think of washing clothes by herself?
A. Troublesome. B. Fun. C. Not a big deal.
9. Why will she take her clothes to the laundry tomorrow?
A. It’s too tiring to hand-wash sheets.
B. She has too much work to do.
C. She just heard about the laundry.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What happened to Tony today?
A. He lost his job.
B. He was criticized by his boss.
C. His vacation in summer was cancelled.
11. How did he feel about it?
A. Astonished. B. Extremely angry. C. Sad but not surprised.
12. What is he going to do?
A. Wait to be called back to the company.
B. Talk with his boss about his problems.
C. Start to look for a new job.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where did chopsticks originate?
A. In Japan. B. In China. C. In Korea.
14. What kind of chopsticks are often used by ordinary Chinese people?
A. Wood or bamboo ones. B. Jade ones. C. Plastic ones.
15. Why did ancient kings and emperors use silver chopsticks?
A. To show their wealth.
B. To see if their food was poisoned.
C. To show their power.
16. What do Chinese people think knives and forks suggest?
A. Violence. B. High quality life. C. Gentleness.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What course is English Literature 201?
A. A course on the works of William Shakespeare.
B. A course on the history of English literature.
C. A course on classics of English literature.
18. When will the midterm exam be held?
A. After Romeo and Juliet.
B. Right after Macbeth.
C. During Week 6.
19. Which of the following is NOT on the list of books?
A. Hamlet. B. Macbeth. C. Henry VI.
20. What is the talk mainly about?
A. Changes in homework assignments.
B. The life of William Shakespeare.
C. William Shakespeare’s masterpieces.
其次部分： 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。
A
Wealth starts with a goal saving a dollar at a time. Call it the piggy bank strategy(策略). There are lessons in that time-honored coin-saving container.
   Any huge task seems easier when reduced to baby steps. I f you wished to climb a 12,000-foot mountain, and could do it a day at a time, you would only have to climb 33 feet daily to reach the top in a year. If you want to take a really nice trip in 10 years for a special occasion, to collect the $15,000 cost, you have to save $3.93 a day. If you drop that into a piggy bank and then once a year put $1,434 in a savings account at 1% interest rate after-tax, you will have your trip money.
   When I was a child, my parents gave me a piggy bank to teach me that, if I wanted something, I should save money to buy it. We associate piggy banks with children, but in many countries, the little containers are also popular with adults. Europeans see a piggy bank as a sign of good fortune and wealth. Around the world, many believe a gift of a piggy bank on New Year’s Day brings good luck and financial success. Ah, but you have to put something in it.
   Why is a pig used as a symbol of saving? Why not an elephant bank, which is bigger and holds more coins? In the Middle Ages, before modern banking and credit instruments, people saved money at home, a few coins at a time dropped into a jar or dish. Potters(制陶工) made these inexpensive containers from an orange-colored clay(黏土) called “pygg,” and folks saved coins in pygg jars.The Middle English word for pig was “pigge”. While the Saxons pronounced pygg, referring to the clay, as “pug”, eventually the two words changed into the same pronunciation, sounding the “i” as in pig or piggy. As the word became less associated with the orange clay and more with the animal, a clever potter fashioned a pygg jar in the shape of a pig, delighting children and adults. The piggy bank was born.
   Originally you had to break the bank to get to the money, bringing in a sense of seriousness into savings. While piggy banks teach children the wisdom of saving, adults often need to relearn childhood lessons. Think about the things in life that require large amounts of money--- college education, weddings, cars, medical care, starting a business, buying a home, and fun stuff like great trips. So when you have money, take off the top 10%, put it aside, save and invest wisely. 
21. What is the piggy bank strategy?
   A. Paying 1% income tax at a time.  B. Setting a goal before making a travel plan.
   C. Aiming high even when doing small things. D. Putting aside a little money regularly for future use.
22. Why did the writer’s parents give him a piggy bank as a gift?
A. To delight him with the latest fashion.        B. To encourage him to climb mountains.
C. To help him form the habit of saving.          D. To teach him English pronunciation.
23. The last paragraph talks about ________.
   A. the seriousness of educating children B. the enjoyment of taking a great trip
   C. the importance of managing money     D. the difficulty of starting a business
B
Here is some must-know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries.
In Brazil
Brazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned. But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hours—there’s no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon. Brazilians are social, preferring face-to-face communication over mails or phone calls.
In Singapore
Singaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. Arriving late is considered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency(效率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fast-paced. Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority is respected. This determines both people interact in meetings. For example, people avoid disagreeing outright with someone with a higher rank.
In the United Arab Emirates
In the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So, do not pull away the handshake. Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress. Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘部) and down to the knees. People do not avoid entertaining in their homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided. When meetings are one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee should only be accepted if it is always set out or presented.
In Switzerland
The Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They also are respectful of private lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守时) is vital, something that comes from a deep respect for others’ time. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. They also have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups make the final decisions, even if others might disagree. Neat, clean dress is expected. The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.
24. The passage is mainly about ________.
   A. communication types                       B. the workplace atmosphere
   C. customs and social manners            D. living conditions and standards
25. Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?
   A. They put efficiency in the first place.
   B. They dislike face-to-face communication.
   C. They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible.
   D. They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.
26. In the UAE, when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered?
   A. When greeting seniors.                     B. When meeting the host alone.
   C. When attending a presentation.           D. When dining with business partners.
27. In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table?
   A. In Brazil.                                B. In Singapore.
   C. In the United Arab Emirate.                 D. In Switzerland.
C
Goldie's Secret
She turned up at the doorstep of my house in Cornwall. No way could I have sent her away. No way, not me anyway. Maybe someone had kicked her out of their car the night before. "We're moving house.'; "No space for her any more with the baby coming." "We never really wanted her, but what could we have done? She was a present." People find all sorts of excuses for abandoning an animal. And she was one of the most beautiful dogs I had ever seen.
I called her Goldie. If I had known what was going to happen I would have given
her a more creative name. She was so unsettled during those first few days. She hardly ate anything and had such an air of sadness about her. There was nothing I could do to make her happy, it seemed. Heaven knows what had happened to her at her previous owner's. But eventually at the end of the first week she calmed down. Always by my side, whether we were out on one of our long walks or sitting by the fire.
That's why it was such a shock when she pulled away from me one day when we were out for a walk. We were a long way from home, when she started barking and getting very restless. Eventually I couldn't hold her any longer and she raced off down the road towards a farmhouse in the distance as fast as she could.
By the time I reached the farm I was very tired and upset with Goldie. But when I saw her licking (舔) the four puppies (幼犬) I started to feel sympathy towards them. "We didn't know what had happened to her," said the woman at the door. "I took her for a walk one day, soon after the puppies were born, and she just disappeared." "She must have tried to come back to them and got lost," added a boy from behind her. '
I must admit I do miss Goldie, but I've got Nugget now, and she looks just like her mother. And I've learnt a good lesson: not to judge people.
28. How did the author feel about Goldie when Goldie came to the house?
A. Shocked. B. Sympathetic. C. Annoyed. D. Upset.
29. In her first few days at the author's house, Goldie .
A. felt worried B. was angry C. ate a little D. sat by the fire
30. Goldie rushed off to a farmhouse one day because she .
A. saw her puppies B. heard familiar barkings
C. wanted to leave the author D. found her way to her old home
31. The passage is organized in order of  .
A. time B. effectiveness C. importance D. Complexity
D
Pacing and Pausing
Sara tried to befriend her old friend Steve's new wife, but Betty never seemed to have anything to say. While Sara felt Betty didn't hold up her end of the conversation, Betty complained to Steve that Sara never gave her a chance to talk. The problem had to do with expectations about pacing and pausing.
Conversation is a turn-taking game. When our habits are similar, there's no problem. But if our habits are different, you may start to talk before I'm finished or fail to take your turn when I'm finished. That's what was happening with Betty and Sara.
It may not be coincidental that Betty, who expected relatively longer pauses between turns, is British, and Sara, who expected relatively shorter pauses, is American. Betty often felt interrupted by Sara. But Betty herself became an interrupter and found herself doing most of the talking when she met a visitor from Finland. And Sara had a hard time cutting in on some speakers from Latin America or Israel.
The general phenomenon, then, is that the small conversation techniques, like pacing and pausing, lead people to draw conclusions not about conversational style but about personality and abilities. These habitual differences are often the basis for dangerous stereotyping (思维定式). And these social phenomena can have very personal consequences. For example, a woman from the southwestern part of the US went to live in an eastern city to take up a job in personnel. When the Personnel Department got together for meetings, she kept searching for the right time to break in--and never found it. Although back home she was considered outgoing and confident, in Washington she was viewed as shy and retiring. When she was evaluated at the end of the year, she was told to take a training course because of her inability to speak up.
That's why slight differences in conversational style--tiny little things like microseconds of pause-can have a great effect on one's life. The result in this case was a judgment of psychological problems---even in the mind of the woman herself, who really wondered what was wrong with her and registered for assertiveness training.
32. What did Sara think of Betty when talking with her?
A. Betty was talkative. B. Betty was an interrupter.
C. Betty did not take her turn. D. Betty paid no attention to Sara.
33. According to the passage, who are likely to expect the shortest pauses between turns?
A. Americans. B. Israelis. C. The British. D. The Finns.
34. We can learn from the passage that __
A. communication breakdown results from