1、2016-2017学年度下学期高二英语周练卷（二）命题人：胡艳琴第I卷（选择题）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 day will the speakers go to the book fair?A. On Monday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.2. What did the woman do yesterday?A. She went cl
2、imbing. B. She went to a party. C. She went to school.3. How many swimming classes are there this term?A. 5. B. 8. C. 13.4. How will the woman go to Boston?A. By coach. B. By train. C. By air.5. What is the man worried about？A. The final exam. B. The midterm exam. C. The physical exam.第二节 听下面5段对话或独白
3、. 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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. For whom is the birthday party for?A. Bob. B. Millie. C. Alexandra.7. What is Mum preparing?A. The music. B. The cake. C. The painting.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. What d
4、id the boy do these days?A. He played on the beach. B. He had some classes. C. He did sports.9. Where is the boys family going on holiday this year?A. The museums. B. The mountains. C. The grassland.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. How deep is the snow this year？A. About 3 inches. B. About 4 inches. C. Abo
5、ut 8 inches.11.Which activity does the man like？A. Skating. B. Cycling. C. Skiing.12.Whats the weather like today？A. Snowy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What are the speakers going to do together?A. Go shopping. B. Attend a party. C. Visit Dean Barksdale.14. Why did the woman take a
6、 taxi to the cookout?A. She didnt want to be late.B. She wanted to be the first one.C. She planned to go to the mall first.15. How long did the woman wait for the start of the cookout?A. 2 hours. B. 3 hours. C. 4 hours.16. When does the conversation take place?A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon.
7、 C. In the evening.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. Who is the speaker?A. A student. B. A teacher. C. An editor.18. What qualification is unnecessary?A. Work experience. B. Good grades. C. Typing skills.19. How often does The Voice come out?A. Twice a month. B. Once a week. C. Five times a week.20. What do
8、 we know about this job?A. It might be boring. B. It is poorly paid. C. It is full-time.第二部分 （共两节，满分40分）第一节 阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑AHundreds of years ago，a Roman army came north from England to make war on Scotland. The Scots，a brave people，loved thei
9、r country very much. They fought hard to drive the enemy out of Scotland，but there were too many Romans. It looked as if the Romans would win.One night，the leader of Scots marched his soldiers to the top of a hill. “We will rest here tonight，my men,” he said. “Tomorrow we will fight one more battle.
10、 We must win or we will die.”They were all very tired，so they ate their supper quickly and fell asleep. There were four guards on duty，but they，too，were very tired，and one by one，also fell asleep.The Romans were not asleep. Quickly they gathered at the foot of the hill. Slowly they climbed up the hi
11、llside，taking care not to make a sound. Closer and closer they came to the sleeping Scots. They were almost at the top. A few minutes more，the war would be over. Suddenly，one of them put his foot on a thistle(蓟). He cried out and his sudden cry woke the Scots. In a moment，they were on their feet and
12、 ready for battle. The fighting was hard but it did not last long. The Scots wiped out the Romans and saved their country.The thistle is not a beautiful plant. It has sharp needles all over it. Few people like it. But the people of Scotland liked it so much that they made it their national flower.21
13、Hundreds of years ago there was a war between _.A. Roman army and North EnglandB. Roman army and the ScotsC. England and ScotsD. a brave people and the Scots22“We must win or we will die.” What the leader of the Scots said means _.A. they were sure to winB. they couldnt escape from deathC. they woul
14、d win and then they would dieD. they must try hard to win, otherwise they would be killed23The Romans climbed up the hill quietly because _.A. they didnt want to wake the ScotsB. they wanted to reach the topC. they wanted to catch the four guards firstD. they were afraid of the sharp needles of the
15、thistle24Whats the main idea of the passage?A. The thistle is a beautiful plantB. The people of Scotland like the thistleC. The Romans are a brave peopleD. The thistle helped the Scots win the battleBAmericans wont live without cars! Each year there is an increasing number of cars on roads and stree
16、ts, as millions of new cars are producedOne of every six Americans work at putting together the parts of cars, driving trucks, building roads or filling cars with gasMost Americans find it hard to think what life would be without a carHowever, some have realized the serious problem of air pollution
17、by carsThe polluted air is poisonous and dangerous to healthOne way to get rid of the polluted air is to design a new car that does not polluteThats what several large car factories are trying to doBut to build the new car is easier said than doneProgress in this field has been slowAnother way is to
18、 take place of the car engine by something elseEngineers are now working on some new carsMany makers believe that it will take years to develop a practical model that pleases manTo prevent the world from being polluted by cars, well have to make some changes in the way many of us liveAmericans, for
19、example, have to cut down the number of their cars they are encouraged to travel and go to work by bikeRiding a bike is thought to help keep the air cleanBut this change does not come easilyA large number of workers may find themselves with no jobs if a car factory closes downAnd the problem of air
20、pollution would become less important than that of unemployment25Large car factories are trying to build a clean car, Awhich is clean itselfBwhich is used to clean streetsCwhich does not pollute the airDwhich is easier to make26If the number of cars is cut down, the most serious problem in American
21、workers is Ato have no work to do Bto keep the air cleanCto get a better life Dto go to work by bike27What is the conclusion of the writer?ABicycling is the only way outBThe number of ears must be cut down.CCars bring us nothing but serious problems.DCars bring us not only a better life but serious
22、problemsCShopping in the United States changes a lotAbout ninety years ago most people shopped in small stores that were owned by one person or a familyWomen went from the bakery to the butchers to the grocer and on to the fruit and vegetable seller in order to get their food for the weekThen about
23、sixty years ago, supermarkets were bornIn a supermarket, people could get all the different kinds of food they needed without going to different storesThe next big change in shopping in the United States was the shopping mallA shopping mall is a group of stores under one roofBecause malls allowed pe
24、ople to shop without worrying about the weather, they soon became very popularThe mall became a place for people to socialize in addition to shoppingIf you walk through a mall, you will see older people sitting, chatting and drinking coffeeMalls are places for teenagers to hang outMany teens will of
25、ten just go to the mall and spend time with their friendsThe recent change in American shopping was the superstoreLarge chain stores such as Wal-Mart, Office Depot and Toys R Us have been built all across the United StatesBecause they are so large, they can buy goods at a great discount and sell the
26、m much cheaper than smaller storesSometimes, when they are built near small towns, many of the small town stores have to closeThey just cannot compete with their giant neighborsAnd now, online shopping is becoming more and more popular all over the StatesPeople are too busy to go to the physical sto
27、res, so they go shopping over the InternetOnline shopping has lots of advantagesFor instance, online stores are usually available 24 hours a daySearching or browsing online shops can be faster than browsing the physical storesWhile, online shopping also has its disadvantagesPeople are at higher risk
28、 of being cheated on the part of the merchant than in a physical storeAnd privacy of personal information may be let out28Which of the following shows the right order of shopping development in the United States? small stores superstoresshopping mallsshopping online supermarketsA BC D29Which is the
29、place for people to spend time with others according to the passage?AShopping malls BSmall storesCSupermarkets DSuperstores30Why can the superstores sell products at much lower prices?ABecause they are built near small townsBBecause they are across the United StatesCBecause they sell all kinds of pr
30、oducts people needDBecause they can buy goods at a reduction in the price31Whats the disadvantage of online shopping according to the passage?AWasting time BLeaking) personal information CFixed prices DNo chance to do physical activitiesDWhen I talked to some businessmen earlier today, one fellow as
31、ked me, “Would you give money to a homeless person, even when you know hes going to use it to buy alcohol?” I replied, “If all I was giving was money, itll be one thing. But for me, whenever I do give money, thats just the wrapping (包装纸) . The real gift is hidden insideits love. And I havent ever fo
32、und any reason to limit gifts of love.” By the end of the night, I decided to get some pizza. In front of me in line was a homeless-looking man. He was counting the few dollars bills in his hand, over and over again, until it was his turn to order. Just then, he told the young woman behind the count
33、er, “Ill have the full cheese pizza.” “Full?” she asked. “Its really big,” she added, although what she really meant to say was that itd be too expensive for him. “Yeah, the full” “$18.65,” she submitted. The bills he was counting werent going to make it. I wasnt intending to get the whole pizza for
34、 him. But thinking back to my conversation with the business man, I realized that money was really just the wrapping. I made my move. “Can you charge that pizza with my order” I said to the cashier. “Really?” the homeless-looking man said. “Really?” the young woman behind the counter repeated. “Yes,
35、 really.” That confused man and I had a sweet silent moment. To his silent question of why I was doing it, I added, “Just pay it forward for someone else.” And he said, “Well, you know what? I was actually treating these five homeless guys out there.” He was actually paying it forward, in the first
36、place. What an unexpected fortune to get a chance to be a part of a mans act of kindness.32. What can we learn about the author from the first paragraph?A.He believes its not money but love that matters.B. He is mean with his money.C.He cares little about money. D.He seldom gives money to the poor.3
37、3.What made the author decide to help the man?A.The request from the homeless-looking man.B.His sympathy for the homeless-looking man.C.His recalling the talk with the businessman earlier that day.D.The urgency from the young woman behind the counter.34.Why did the homeless-looking man want to buy t
38、he whole pizza?A.Because he was too hungry. B.Because he wanted to pay it forward.C.Because he wanted to treat his own five children.D.Because he wanted to help some homeless people.35.What is the best title for the passage? A. Paying it forward B. Helping a homeless man C. A talk with a businessman
39、 D. Money was just the wrapping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。You may have grown up living with sisters and brothers, or this may be your first time sharing your living space with someone else. 36 However, it can also be a great part of your college experience. Follow
40、these tips to make sure you and your roommate keep things pleasant and supportive throughout the year.Be clear from the beginning.Maybe you hate it when someone interrupts you when you are sleeping every morning. Maybe you need ten minutes to yourself before talking to anyone after you wake up. 37 I
41、ts not fair to expect him or her to pick up on them right away, and communicating what you need is one of the best ways to get rid of problems before they become problems.38_ This may seem simple, but its probably one of the biggest reasons why roommates experience conflicts. Dont you think hell min
42、d if you borrow his shoes for a quick soccer game? For all you know, you just stepped over the line. Dont borrow, use, or take anything without getting permission first.Be open to changeYou should expect to learn and grow and change during your time at school. 39 As the term progresses, realize thin
43、gs will change for both of you. Be comfortable setting things that unexpectedly come up, setting new rules, and being flexible to your changing environment.Follow the golden rule.40 No matter what your relationship is at the end of the year, you can take comfort knowing you acted like an adult and t
44、reated your roommate with respect. ARespect your roommates things BLet your roommate know about your preferences CTreat your roommate like youd like to be treated DLiving with a roommate is really a wonderful thing EHaving a roommate surely has its challenges FYou should correct your bad habits firs
45、t GAnd the same should happen to your roommate, if all goes well第三部分 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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。There is a big hospital across the street from where we live. To earn some money, we rented the rooms upstairs to patients. One
46、 evening, there was a(n) 41 at the door. I opened it and saw a short old man who was hardly 42 than my eight-year-old son. But the worst thing was his faceit was 43 ugly. He told me hed been 44 a room since that noon but no one seemed to have one. For a moment I hesitated, not 45 to rent him a room,
47、 but his next words convinced me. He said, “I could 46 on this chair. My bus leaves early in the morning. I told him we would find him a 47 .It wasnt a long time before I found that this old man had a 48 heart in that tiny body. He fished for a living to 49 his daughter, his daughters children, and
48、her disabled husband. He didnt tell it by way of complaint. Instead, he was 50 that no pain was caused by his disease and that he still had strength to keep going. At 51 ,we put a camp cot（吊床）in my childrens room for him. 52 he left the next morning, he asked, “Could I please come back and 53 when I
49、 see the doctor next time? Grown-ups are bothered by my 54 but children dont seem to 55 . ”I told him he was welcome to come again.On his next trip, he brought a big fish and a bag of the largest oysters（牡蛎）I had ever seen. Other times we received 56 in the mail. There were oysters, fish or some fre
50、sh vegetables. 57 how little money he had and that he must walk three miles to 58 these made these gifts much more precious. And from him we 59 what it was to accept the bad without complaint and the good 60 gratitude.41. A. bellB. answerC. knockD. call42. A. tallerB. healthierC. betterD. stronger43
51、. A. hardlyB. usuallyC. reallyD. finally44. A. searchingB. looking atC. hunting forD. checking in45. A. knowingB. refusingC. fearingD. wanting46. A. waitB. sitC. hideD. sleep47. A. bedB. seatC. tableD. living room48. A. funnyB. beautifulC. smallD. normal49. A. pleaseB. surpriseC. supportD. exchange5
52、0. A. interestedB. scaredC. gratefulD. worried51. A. midnightB. suppertimeC. bedtimeD. noon52. A. IfB. OnceC. BeforeD. After53. A. visitB. stayC. payD. chat54. A. actionB. voiceC. faceD. manner55. A. noticeB. requireC. mindD. escape56. A. cardsB. lettersC. greetingsD. packages57. A. BelievingB. Know
53、ingC. DoubtingD. Telling58. A. mailB. getC. findD. make59. A. rememberedB. explainedC. learnedD. showed60. A. forB. withC. inD. under第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The bank worker told me my check had run out. It 61_ (take) me some minutes to understand her words. This y
54、ear had brought me so much pain-a divorce, losing my house and the loss 62_ my job. After 63 (leave) the bank, I wondered what I would do. 64_ it was only 5:30 pm, it was already dark and cold outside. At one point, I stopped and cried out to God. With a 65 _(break) spirit, I said aloud, Lord, I rea
55、lly need help right now, today, not tomorrow and not the next day. 66_ (final), when my tears dried up, I headed home. Approaching my home, I noticed 67 envelope. The envelope 68_ (fill) with hundreds of dollars of gift cards 69_ could meet my urgent needs! I was in shock and surprise. God heard tho
56、se 70_ (cry) from a cold, dark and lonely place and assured me that he did hear and would provide.第四部分写作（共两节；满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Dear students, good news for you! A blog will be opening on the website of our school, that aims to help students to communicate better and improve your Englis
57、h. The blog serves as open platform where you can do lots of things. Firstly, you can share with efficient learning experience to promote your English study. Secondly, if you had any questions, welcome to post them. And you will possible find proper solutions with the help of our schoolmates. In add
58、ition, attracting by interesting topics, you are free to get involved in the weekly discussion. Surely the blog will be very benefit to your English study. And every one of you are encouraged to visit it.笫二节书面表达（满分25分）假定你是一位即将毕业的高三学生，学校将为高一新生举办主题为“What to learn in senior high school？”的英语沙龙活动，特邀你谈谈自己的体会。请根据以下提示准备一份英语发言稿。1. 学习：有效地学习，学习习惯等； 2. 做人：与人友好相处等。 注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 发言稿开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 参考词汇： efficiently(高效地） effective(有效的）Good morning, everyone! It is my honor to be here to share with you my opinions on what to learn in senior high school._
