1、桃溪中学 2016-2017学年度下学期第二次月考高二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. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a library. B. In the classroom. C. In a bookstore.2. How much is
2、one pair of running shoes? A. $17.50. B. $ 19.95. C. $35.00.3. What are the two speakers doing? A. Walking down a hill. B. Doing shopping. C. Climbing stairs.4. Whom did George have to take to the hospital? A. His daughter. B. His father. C. His wife.5. What the probable relationship between the two
3、 speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Friends. C. Strangers.第二节（共15小题；每小题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，每小题将给出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6、7题。6. What does David usually do after school before going home? A. Do his homework. B. Do som
4、e sports. C. Clean the classroom.7. What can we learn about Davids father? A. He is on business. B. He is in hospital. C. He likes playing football.听第7段材料， 回答8、9题。 8. What day is it today? A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.9. What will the man try to do? A.Attend the party for John. B.Go to London w
5、ith John. C.Get a similar job in London.听第8段材料， 回答10至12题。10. Where are the speakers? A. In China. B. In England C. In America.11. What food will the speakers have for dinner? A. Spanish food. B. Chinese food. C. English food.12. How many people will have dinner with the speakers? A. Three. B. Four.
6、C. Five.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题13. What kind of book is the man reading? A. Science. B. History. C. Geography.14. When does the conversation take place? A. On Wednesday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.15. Where does the woman come from? A. America. B. Italy. C. Canada.16. What is Johns plan for the future? A
7、.To open a shoe shop. B.To tour the world. C.To continue his study.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What caused the fire to spread to the city? A. Hot weather. B. Strong winds. C. The huge area of forest.18. How was Mary rescued? A. By boat. B. By ship. C. By helicopter.19. When did the whale swim into the bay
8、? A. On Friday morning. B. On Friday afternoon. C. On Friday night.20. Who helped the whale return to the sea? A. Some divers. B. Some tourists. C. The Coast Guard.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。AThe Polish take great pride in their culture. Our culture h
9、as many different customs and traditions. I will discuss three of these traditions and customs.The Polish will say “Dziekuje” (“thank you”) only after receiving their change. What I mean by this is that when you are in Poland, you should wait to say “thank you” until after you have been given your c
10、hange back. If you do not, you are telling cashiers (收银员) that they can “keep the change.” Often, people visiting Poland will feel that things are very expensive, until they learn that they are giving the store clerk permission to keep the money that would have been given back.Polish people break “b
11、read” with their families during their Christmas Eve meal. The Christmas Eve celebration starts with the breaking of the Oplatek, which is a thin piece of “bread”. In my family, the eldest in the family (my grandfather) takes the big Oplatek and breaks it into large pieces that he then hands down to
12、 each of his four children (my aunt, uncles, and father). Then, these family members break their pieces into smaller sizes and pass them out to their own children. Once the last piece is passed down to the youngest, we say a prayer and eat the piece of thin bread.Polish people celebrate “Imieniny”,
13、or Names Day. This day is more important than ones birthday. They often name their children after a saint (圣徒) whose day is the closest to the date that they were born on. Then their saints day that they were named after becomes their “new” birthday. On Names day, families and friends gather togethe
14、r and enjoy a variety of food, drinking, and dancing.As you can see, Poland has a few very unique traditions and customs. I honour my Polish culture and will pass it on to my own children because it is important to know ones own culture.21. In Poland, if you say “Dziekuje” before getting your change
15、, _. A. the product will be changed B. the store clerk will keep it C. the store clerk will check the money D. the product will be returned to the store22. On Christmas Eve, the author will receive “bread” from _. A. his grandfather B. his uncle C. his father D. his aunt23. What does the author thin
16、k of Polish traditions and customs? A. He shows no interest in them. B. He feels proud of them. C. He is worried about them. D. He considers them very funny.24. Which of the statements is NOT true? A. Names Day is often celebrated by a Polish as his “new” birthday. B. Polish people often get togethe
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25、orkdealcom C. call 453-268-130 D. call 668-556-429CI went shopping for a dress to wear to my daughters high school graduation half a year ago. To my horror, I could only fit into a size 20.Being overweight most of my adult life, I always had very little self-confidence. Wearing a dress I didnt like
26、to such an important event was enough to make me look for help. Thankfully, a friend of mine was attending Weight Watchers meetings, and I noticed her great progress. Her success inspired me to give it a try. I joined Weight Watchers,attended their meetings and started following their Weight-Loss Sy
27、stem.I focused on the plan with determination and never missed a weekly meeting! I discovered that I enjoyed the benefits of having the help and support of others. I also read the weekly online e-newsletter and was inspired by the stories, recipes and information offered there, I also read magazines
28、 produced by Weight Watchers, which have great tips and new ideas in each issue.Its hard for me to even remember the person I was before my amazing change. I didnt walk anywhere and couldnt wash my car or walk my dog. Today I do these simple tasks without even thinking about them. But the change did
29、nt happen overnight. I had to exercise with patience and perseverance(坚持). I decided to take it one day at a time and stick with it forever.The “new me” is more self-confident and healthier. I love how I feel now. I have more energyand feel like Im 25 again. So why not give Weight Watchers a try if
30、you have the some overweight problems?28. The underlined word “inspired” in the second paragraph can be replaced by _. A. excited B. moved C. encouraged D. forced29. We can learn from the passage that the writer_. A. often went shopping before she lost weight B. was overweight when she was a child C
31、. ever wanted to give up losingweight. D. now is more confident than before.30. This passage is written to_. A. tell us how to gain self-confidence B. show off the great progress that the author has made C. give us some tips on how to lose weight quickly D. advise overweight people to give Weight Wa
32、tchersatry31. Which of following word will you use to describe the writer? A. Weak B. Calm C. patient D. SilentDWhat will man be like in the future in 5000 or even 50,000 years from now? We can only make guesses, of course, but we can be sure that he will be different from what he is today, for man
33、is slowly changing all the time.Let us take an obvious example. Man, even five hundred years ago, was shorter than he is today. Now, on average, men are about three inches taller. Five hundred years is a relatively short period of time, so we may assume that man will continue to grow taller. Again,
34、in the modern world we use our brains a great deal. Even so, we still make use of only about 20% of the brains capacity. As time goes on, however, we shall have to use our brains more and more, and finally we shall need larger ones! This is likely to bring about a physical change too: the head, in p
35、articular the forehead, will grow larger.Nowadays our eyes are in constant use. In fact, we use them so much that very often they become weaker and we have to wear glasses. But over a very long period of time it is likely that mans eyes will grow stronger.On the other hand, we tend to make less use
36、of our arms and legs. These, as a result, are likely to grow weaker. At the same time, however, our fingers will grow more sensitive because they are used a great deal in modern life.But what about hair? This will probably disappear from the body altogether in course of time because it does not serv
37、e a useful purpose any longer. In the future, then, both sexes are likely to be bald.Perhaps all this gives the information that future man will not be a very attractive creature to look at! This may well be true. All the same, in spite of all these changes, future man will still have a lot in commo
38、n with us. He will still be a human being with thoughts and emotions similar to our own.32. The passage mainly tells us_. .A. mans life will be different in the futureB. what man will look like in the futureC. man is growing taller and uglier as time passesD. humans organs functions will become weak
39、33.The change in mans size of forehead will probably be because _. .A. he makes use only 20% of the brains capacityB. his brain has grown larger over the past centuriesC. the other 80% of his brain will grow in due timeD. he will use his brain more and more as time goes on34. What will be true about
40、 a human being in the future?A. He will be hairless because hair is no longer useful.B. He will have smaller eyes and will wear better glasses.C. His fingers will grow weaker because he wont have to make use of them.D. He will think and feel in a different way.35. It is implied that_. .A. human bein
41、gs will become more attractive in the future.B. less use of a bodily organ may lead to its degeneration（退化）.C. human beings hope for a change in the future life.D. future life is always predictable(可预测的).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。A major source of teen stress is s
42、chool exams, and test anxiety is common. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teens work. 36 What they look for is your presence - to talk, to cry, or simply to sit with them quietly. C
43、ommunicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears, but dont let them focus on those fears.Help them get organized. 37 Together, you and your teen can work out a time-table in which she can study for what she knows will be on the test.Provide a calm setting. Help
44、your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give them a nutritious diet. Its important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best.38 If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than j
45、unk food, is best for reducing stress.39 Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and/or do something active when she needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance her time so that she will feel comfortabl
46、e taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.Show a positive attitude. 40 Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teens pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her efforts. Most importantly, reassure your teen that things will be all right, no matter what
47、 the results are.A. A parents attitude will affect their teens emotions.B. Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite(食欲).C. They will only make the situation worse.D. Encourage your teen to relax.E. The best thing is simply to listen.F. Help your teen think about what she has to study and
48、plan accordingly.G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves.第三部分：语言知识运用（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（、和）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Many years ago, when I was in high school, I worked weekends to pay for the extras that my family couldnt really 41 , I lost my w
49、allet.My old car required putting 42 in the back. I paid and then put my wallet on the bumper(保险杠), and drove off. I hadnt 43 had time to miss it when my phone rang and a man asked me if I had lost my wallet. I 44 my purse and I had. He asked me to tell him how much money was in it, and then told me
50、 where to 45 my wallet.As I 46 into his driveway, I noticed a disabled man. I wondered 47 this man got out of his car and got my wallet off the 48 . He had to pull over, get in his wheelchair, and then pick it up. I was just 49 . I felt humble. I thanked him for finding my wallet. I was 50 , though.
51、 While I didnt want to insult(侮辱) him by offering money, I really 51 like offering something. So I asked him if there was anything I could do to repay his 52 , and he said“Just pass it on”. I said I would be certain to do that. I was raised to be honest on any 53 and I would have done so without pro
52、mising this fellow I would, but I wanted to repay his kindness, so I 54 promised I would.Well, one does not find 55 wallets and so it was about 10 years later that I found one. I almost stepped on it! It took me several days to 56 down the young man to whom the wallet belonged. He lived in another s
53、tate, about 60 miles away from where I found the wallet. I 57 going through his wallet, but I finally 58 him through a pay stub(票根) he had in it. When he called me back, we agreed to meet, so I could return his wallet. He was 59 surprised his money was still in the wallet and he tried to hand me a $
54、20. I told him“Thanks, but 60 pass it on.”41A. avoidB. permitC. affordD. excuse42A. spaceB. gasC. messageD. weight43A. evenB. stillC. alwaysD. once44A. deliveredB. countedC. reachedD. checked45A. pick upB. bring upC. take toD. stick to46A. cameB. brokeC. pulledD. knocked47A. thatB. whatC. whenD. how
55、48A. parkB. streetC. stationD. stage49A. embarrassedB. disappointedC. annoyedD. amazed50A. strickenB. stuckC. removedD. cleared51A. lookedB. soundedC. feltD. urged52A. kindnessB. returnC. appreciationD. curiosity53A. accountB. caseC. demandD. basis54A. narrowlyB. oddlyC. adequatelyD. sincerely55A. a
56、nyB. manyC. otherD. big56A. letB. getC. trackD. bring57A. hatedB. enjoyedC. avoidedD. minded58A. rememberedB. sawC. locatedD. promoted59A. neverthelessB. indeedC. moreoverD. relatively60A. yetB. onlyC. merelyD. just第二节 语法填空（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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。How are you getti
57、ng along with your senior high school? It may be hard for you as this is the first time that you 61. (leave) your parents. I know that you are now having trouble 62 (communicate) with others, and you may often feel lonely. Thats 63 you are new here and people dont know about you. But I think you can
58、 overcome the difficulty if you can follow the advice below.First, you should attach great 64 (important) to taking an active part in the discussions and show your own opinions about the matters, and at the same time, learn to listen to other peoples views 65_ (careful). Second, you should learn abo
59、ut your classmates likes and dislikes, 66 can make you get familiar with them. Only in this way can you get to know more 67 (difference) people and show them that you are just as friendly. Last but not least, Im always here ready to help. We can take part in some 68 (activity) together and I can int
60、roduce you to others.Theres no need 69 (worry) too much, people will know you more very soon and will like to make friends with you if you can do 70._ the above. Just remember, “God helps those who help themselves”.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多
61、有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者不计分。It is interested to look at differences between schools in different countries. In many European countries which the relationship between teachers and students is quit
62、e formal, discipline and respect for the teacher is considered as very important. In northern European countries, however, the relationship between teachers and students are more relaxed and much friendly. In America, for example, the relationships are quite formal and the same is true of Britain. O
63、ther important difference is whether schools are state schools and private schools. State schools are paid by the government while in private schools, the education of the children is paid for by his parents. 第二节 书面表达最近，你校的校园网将开辟一个英语学习交流博客 (blog)。请你根据下面的内容提示，为校园广播站写一篇广播稿，介绍这个博客，并欢迎同学们积极参与。1. 时间：2016
64、年6月1日开通；2. 目的：促进交流，提高英语水平；3. 内容：交流经验，提出问题，参与每周讨论等。注意：1. 词数不少于120； 2. 请勿提及学校真实名称；班级 姓名 编号 装订线高二英语答题卷 第二节 (共5小题：每小题2分, 满分l0分)（本小题答案填在下线上，不涂卡）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。36 37. 38. 39. 40. 第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)第二节 (共10小题, 每小题l.5分；满分15分)阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。61 62. 63. 64. 65.
65、66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者不计分。It is interested to look at differences between schools in dif
66、ferent countries. In many European countries which the relationship between teachers and students is quite formal, discipline and respect for the teacher is considered as very important. In northern European countries, however, the relationship between teachers and students are more relaxed and much
67、 friendly. In America, for example, the relationships are quite formal and the same is true of Britain. Other important difference is whether schools are state schools and private schools. State schools are paid by the government while in private schools, the education of the children is paid for by
68、 his parents. 第二节 书面表达最近，你校的校园网将开辟一个英语学习交流博客 (blog)。请你根据下面的内容提示，为校园广播站写一篇广播稿，介绍这个博客，并欢迎同学们积极参与。1. 时间：2016年6月1日开通；2. 目的：促进交流，提高英语水平；3. 内容：交流经验，提出问题，参与每周讨论等。注意：1. 词数不少于120； 2. 请勿提及学校真实名称； 3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear fellow students, Good news for you! Thats all. Thank you.高二英语第二次月考参考答案一、听力1-5. ABCBC 6-10.
69、 BABAB 11-15. CAABC 16-20. ABCCA二、阅读理解21-24 BCBD 25-27 BAB 28-31 CDDC 32-35 BDAB七选五 36-40. EFBDA三、完型填空41-45 CBADA 46-50 CDBDB 51-55 CAADB 56-60 CACBD 四、语法填空61. have left 62. communicating 63. because 64. importance 65. carefully 66. which 67. different 68.activities 69. to worry 70. as五、改错（10）：It is
70、 interested to look at differences between schools in different countries. In many interesting European countries which the relationship between teachers and students is quite Where 或加informal, discipline and respect for the teacher is considered as very important. In northern European countries, ho
71、wever, the relationship between teachers and students are ismore relaxed and much friendly. In America, the relationships are quite formal and friendlier informal the same is true of Britain. Other important difference is whether schools are Anotherstate schools and private schools. State schools ar
72、e paid by the government while in or forprivate schools, the education of the children is paid for by his parents. their书面表达Dear fellow students,Good news for you! A blog whose aim is to help us students communicate better and get ahead with our English will be opened on the website of our school on
73、 June 1, 2016.Being a bridge to strengthen the connection among us students, the blog is sure to be helpful to our English study. To start with, effective English study experience can be shared. Each of us can be free to tell our methods of studying English. Besides, the problems you meet in your En
74、glish study, if posted, will probably be solved with the help of some enthusiastic students. Last but not least, as to the weekly discussion, you can choose what youre interested in to take part in.In a word, the blog will do good to our English study. Visit the blog right now, and Im convinced that you will certainly benefit a lot from it.Thats all. Thank you.
