1、舒城中学20162017学年度第一学期第四次统考高二英语 总分：150分时间：120分钟 命题：审题：一、听力题（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. What impressed the man about the new theater? A. The ticket price. B. The seats. C. The sound.2. What are the
2、 speakers going to do tonight? A. Listen to a lecture. B.Go out for pizza. C.Work in the garden.3. Why has the man been staying at home? A.He works at home. B. He is out of work. C. Hes been sick.4. How many students had planned to take the exam? A.50. B. 25. C. 15.5. What does the man think of the
3、cheese?A. It is delicious. B. It smells better than it tastes. C. It has gone bad.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。听完每段对话或独白前后，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。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. What does the woman think is out there? A. A bear. B.
4、 A wolf. C. A duck.7. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Keep awake. B. Look at Gregs tent. C. Continue to sleep.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What will Nancy do? A. Move to Africa. B.Teach Russian. C.Move to Russia.9. How will Nancy learn Russian? A. Study at university. B.Take an online class. C.Talk
5、 to people10.Why is the woman saving money? A. To help the poor. B. To visit Russia. C. To study abroad.舒中高二统考英语 第1页 (共10页)听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Who is Eric? A. Jims friend. B. The womans classmate. C. The mans little brother.12. Why was the man absent from school yesterday? A. He was sick. B. He wan
6、ted to escape from a test. C. He needed to pick up a friend.13. What will the woman do after school? A. Lend the man her notes. B. Go to the new movie theater. C. Prepare for a test.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. How long ahead of time did the woman leave home? A. 20 minutes. B. Half an hour. C.An hour.15. Wh
7、ere are the speakers? A. On the plane. B. On the bus. C. In the car.16. What are the speakers mainly discussing? A.Traffic. B.Business travel. C.Flight delay.17. How does the woman feel about the situation? A. Understanding. B. Sorry. C. Angry.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Why is the coast guard being conta
8、cted? A. The ship is sinking. B. The ship is out of fuel. C. The ship is 200 miles off the coast.19. What will happen in ten minutes? A. The coast guard will arrive. B.The ship will stop moving. C. There will be another announcement.20. What are the passengers asked to do? A. Stop using the gym. B.
9、Gather in the dining hall. C. Go on with their enjoyment.二、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 HOLIDAY FUN AT THE POWERHOUSE 500 HARRIS STREET ULTIMO TELEPHONE (02)9270111舒中高二统考英语 第2页 (共10页) Join in the holiday fun at the powerhouse this month linked to our new
10、exhibition, Evolution & Revolution: Chinese dress 1700s to now. DONT FORGET our other special event, the Club Med Circus School which is part of the Circus（马戏团）！150 years of circus in Australia exhibition experience!Chinese Folk Dancing: Colorful Chinese dance and musical performances by The Chinese
11、 Folk Dancing School of Sydney. Dances include: the Golden stick dance and the Chinese drum dance. A feature will be the Qin dynasty Emperors court dance. Also included is a show of face painting for Beijing opera performances.Sunday 29 June and Wednesday 2 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11：30 am & 1：
12、30 pm.Australian Chinese Childrens Arts Theatre: Well-known childrens play experts from Shanghai lead this dynamic youth group. Performances include Chinese fairy tales and plays.Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11：30 am & 1：30 pm.Chinese Youth League: A traditional performing art
13、s group featuring performance highlights such as the Red scarf and Spring flower dances, and a musician playing Er Hu. Sunday 6 to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall, 11：30 am to 1：30 pm.Kids Activity : Make a Paper Horse: Young children make a paper horse cut-out. (The horse is a frequent theme in
14、Chinese painting, indicating a kind of advancement.) Suitable for ages 8-12 years.Sunday 28 June to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall, 12：00 pm to 1：00 pm.Club Med Circus School: Learn circus skills, including the trapeze, trampolining and magic. Note only for children over 5: There are 40 places a
15、vailable in each 1 hour session and these must be booked at the front desk, level 4, on the day.Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July at 11:30 am & 1:00 pmEnjoy unlimited free visits and many other benefits by becoming a Family member of the Powerhouse. Our family memberships cover two adults and all childre
16、n under the age of 16years at the one address.Members receive Powerline, our monthly magazine, discounts in the shops and the restaurants, as well as free admission to the Museum. All this for as little as $50,00 a year! Call (02)9217 0600 for more details21.When can you watch the Chinese drum dance
17、? A. On July 3 B. On July 2 C. On July 6 D. On July 822.To learn the magic tricks, you can go to . A. Club Med Circus School. B. Chinese Youth League. C. Kids Activity. D. Childrens Arts Theatre.舒中高二统考英语 第3页 (共10页)23.What is required if you want to enjoy free visits to the Museum? A. Calling (02)921
18、70600. B. Gaining family membership. C. Coming for the holiday fun. D. Paying powerline $50.00 a year.24.What is the main purpose of the text? A.To teach kids Chinese arts. B. To present schedules. C. To report the performances. D. To attract visitors. BFood serves as a form of communication in two
19、fundamental ways. Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust. Food can also have a specific meaning, and play a significant role in a family or cultures celebrations or traditions. The foods we eatand when and how we eat themare often unique to a partic
20、ular culture or may even differ between rural and urban areas within one country.Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness. Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with cakes that are cut and shared among the guest
21、s. Early forms of cake were simply a kind of bread, so this tradition hits its roots in the custom of sharing bread.Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity in the New Year. In Greece,
22、 people share a special cake called vasilopita. A coin is put into the cake, which signifies (预示) success in the New Year for the person who receives it.Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child, and food can play a significant role. In China, when a baby is one month old, fami
23、lies name and welcome their child in a celebration that includes giving red-colored eggs to guests. In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to represent family unity.Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is su
24、ch an important part of different cultures around the world.25.According to the passage, sharing bread_. A. indicates a lack of food B.is a custom unique to rural areas C. can help to develop unityD. has its roots in birthday celebrations26.What does the coin in vasilopita signify for its receiver i
25、n the New Year? A. Trust. B. Togetherness. C. Health. D. Success. 27.The author explains the role of food in celebrations by_.舒中高二统考英语 第4页 (共10页) A. making comparisons B. using examples C. analyzing causesD. describing processes28.What is the passage mainly about? A. The custom of sharing food. B. T
26、he specific meaning of food. C. The role of food in ceremonies. D. The importance of food in culture.C Noah Webster, born on October 16, 1758, is known for The American Dictionary of the English LanguageHe has been called the Father of American Scholarship and Education.His Blue-Backed Speller books
27、 were used to teach spelling and reading to five generations of American childrenBut how much do you know about him beyond that? At the age of 16, Noah Webster began attending Yale College. Unfortunately, he spent his four years at Yale during the American Revolutionary War, and, because of food sho
28、rtages, many of his college classes were held in Glastonbury, ConnecticutLater, he served in the armyHaving graduated from Yale in 1778, Webster wanted to continue his education in order to earn his law degreeHe had to teach school in order to pay for his educationHe set up many small schools that d
29、idnt survive, but he was a good teacher because instead of forcing his students to learn, like what most teachers did, he rewarded them He earned his law degree in1781, but did not practice law until 1789Once he started he found the law was not to his likingWebster did not have much money In 1793, A
30、lexander Hamilton lent him $ 1500 to move to New York City to edit a newspaperIn December, he founded New Yorks first daily newspaper, American Minerva, and edited it for four yearsFor decades, he published textbooks, political essays, a report on some diseases, and newspaper articles for his partyH
31、e wrote so much that a modern list of his published works required 655 pages Noah Webster died on May 28, 1843 and was buried in the Grove Street Cemetery29.Which of the following best describes Websters life at Yale? ANormal BSmooth CTough D Tiring30.What did Noah want to be after graduation from Y
32、ale? AA lawyer BA teacher CA headmaster DA scholar31.What can we infer from Paragraph 4? AWebster was a most productive author BWebster led a miserable life in New York City CWebsters books added up to 655 pages DWebster didnt write any political works舒中高二统考英语 第5页 (共10页)D We Chinese are not big hugg
33、ersA handshake or a pat on the shoulder is enough to convey our friendship or affection to one anotherSo when our newly-acquainted Western friends reach out in preparation for a hug，some of us feel awkwardMany questions go through our headWhere should I put my arms? What distance should I maintain?
34、Should our chests touch? But it isnt just people from cultures that are conservative in expressing physical contact who find hugging confusingHugs can cause discomfort or even distress in people who value their personal space In a recent article for The Wall Street Journal，US psychologist Peggy Drex
35、ler said that although the US remains a“medium touch”culture，Americans do seem to be hugging moreFrom politicians to celebrities，hugs are given to friends，strangers and enemies alike，whether they are willing or not；and the public has been quick to pick up the practice Public figures know that nothin
36、g expresses likeability(亲和力)like a good hugUS First Lady Michelle Obama has put her arms around icy foreign leaders like Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and the Queen of EnglandPop superstar Lady Gaga is also a hug enthusiast，telling her fans that“I will always，always，try my very best to wrap
37、 my arms around you when I meet you” But not all are grateful to be hugged，even by the most influential and famousTo them，any hug is offensive if its not sincereAmanda Hess，writing for US magazine Slate，says public figures should stop imposing hugs on everyone they meetFor them，a hug is rarely a ges
38、ture of sincere fellowship，compassion or affectionIts all part of a show32.Chinese people dont enjoy hugs because_ Athey are conservative in physical touch Bthey dont know how to hug correctly Cthey think a handshake is the best way to convey friendship Dthey feel awkward to communicate with western
39、ers33.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined phrase“pick up the practice”? AEnjoy the medium touch culture BFollow the trend CGive hugs to enemies DResist physical touch34.Public figures like giving hugs to_ Aobtain public support Bshow sincere friendship Cexpress enthusiasm
40、Dwin fellowship or affection35.What can we learn from the last paragraph?舒中高二统考英语 第6页 (共10页) APeople are grateful to hugs of any kind BA hug is a gesture of friendship CA famous persons hug is usually sincere DAn insincere hug is a part of show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
41、为多余选项。We all go through times when we feel we are not good enough. We might feel that way at work or in school or even as a parent. Here are some things to remember when you feel like that. 36 When I started my Ph.D. program, I felt like the dumbest person in every class. I couldnt believe how many
42、smart people were there. I didnt know if I could measure up to their intelligence or compete in the same league with them. Years later, I found out that almost everyone felt this way, too. You are unique and have special talents. If you can barely make Hamburger Helper , dont compare yourself to you
43、r sister who is a chef. Im sure you can do many things that she cant. 37 You are you. You are not your sister. You need to stop chasing perfection. It doesnt exist. Whats perfect to me is not perfect to you. So if you think that there is some objective measurement of perfection and that the rest of
44、the world is judging you against, then you are wrong. 38 39 Our sense of self-worth is based in our thoughts. We have been programmed for many years with thoughts about ourselves. Messages come from our parents, our peers, teachers, the media and our own labels. But guess what? They are only thought
45、s. Just because you think these thoughts, it doesnt make them true. 40A. You have the power to change your future.B. So focus on your own passions and talents. C. You are not the only one who feels this way.D. If you love yourself for who you are, other people will notice.E. You need to change your
46、thought patterns.F. One of my favorite sayings is, “Dont believe a negative thought you think!”G. Most people are too worried about their own lack of perfection to judge you. 三、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）舒中高二统考英语 第7页 (共10页)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、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。
47、 My class and I visited Chris Care Center in Phoenix, Arizona to comfort the old people who needed a little cheering up during the holiday season. The first two 41there were for persons requiring help in taking care of themselves. We sang 42for them. They loved our sweet songs and the flowers that w
48、e left with them. As we were 43on the third floor for old people with Alzheimer (老年痴呆症), most of them 44off at the walls or floor. However, one lady 45my eye. She was sitting by the door, in a wheelchair, singing songs to herself. They werent the songs that we were singing, at least they didnt 46lik
49、e that. As we got 47with each festive song, she did as well. The louder we got, the louder she got. 48she was singing, she was also 49out to us with her hands and body. I knew that I should have gone over to her, but I thought that my 50were to my students. People who worked at the care center could
50、 51to her, I thought. Just when I stopped feeling 52about not giving her the attention she needed, one of my students, Justin, showed me what the holiday season is really about. Justin also 53the same lady. The difference between us is that he 54on her needs, but I didnt. During the last song, “Sile
51、nt Night,”Justin walked over to her and held her hand. He looked this aged lady in her 55and with his actions said, “You are important, and I will take my 56to let you know that.” This tired, elderly lady stopped singing and held his hand. Then she touched his cheek with the other hand. Tears began
52、to fall down her face. No 57can completely describe that touching moment. It 58a boy to teach me, a man, about kindness and love. Justins example of a complete, selfless attitude toward another was a 59that I will never forget. He was the teacher that day, and I consider myself 60to have witnessed h
53、is lesson. 41.A. roomsB. buildingsC. floorsD. groups42.A. bravely B. shyly C. madlyD. beautifully43.A. dancing B. meetingC. gathering D. singing44.A. staredB. shutC. paidD. glared45.A. lookedB. caughtC. escapedD. hurt46.A. appearB. hear C. soundD. Feel47.A. louderB. nearerC. fasterD. higher48.A. Bec
54、ause B. AsC. SinceD. Though49.A. movingB. reaching C. comingD. spreading50.A. interestsB. abilitiesC. feelingsD. responsibilities51.A. speakB. object C. attendD. compare舒中高二统考英语 第8页 (共10页)52.A. afraid B. sureC. guilty D. scary53.A. feared B. avoided C. helpedD. noticed 54.A. called B. acted C. insis
55、ted D. kept55.A. tears B. hands C. eyesD. face56.A. timeB. flower C. bodyD. cheek57.A. words B. poems C. expressionsD. songs58.A. took B. wasted C. causedD. made59.A. message B. lesson C. activityD. class60.A. clever B. foolish C. rightD. lucky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）
56、或括号内单词的正确形式。 “Remember, your father is only one year 61(old) than you.” That was Mums usual excuse when Dad said the wrong things or did something 62(fool). Dad quitted drinking exactly one year before I was born. He joined a group of other people. He said they 63(stop) drinking, too. I loved my dad
57、 64I hated the way his weekly meetings took him away 65me. It seemed that they were more important to him than I was. But with my birthday coming up I thought Dad would make an 66(except). “Cant you miss it just this time? Saturday is my birthday! ” I begged him but 67(refuse). He said “I am chairin
58、g the meeting this Saturday. We will have your party on Sunday.” Saturday evening I sat on my bed, 68(feel) sorry for myself. Dad started to leave, then paused and said,” Why not come with me together tonight? Its an open meeting. All are welcome”. 69would I do at a meeting? But maybe I needed to se
59、e why something Dad every week mattered so much.After we arrived, Dad announced the the theme of the meeting was going to be gratitude. He told his story about giving up smoking. Later, a man70(call) Dave also told his story. Only then did I know it was Dad that saved his life from drinking. Showing
60、 up week after week and meeting with people, Dad was changing lives. Shame washed over me.四、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）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便条。便条中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（ ），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每处错误及修改均仅限一词； 2只
61、允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。舒中高二统考英语 第9页 (共10页) The other day after work, I was walking down the street while I saw a boy riding a nice unicycle, one of those bicycle with only one wheel. Dressing in all pink from head to toe, he was singing a song which was sounded like a kids song. I thought he must be
62、total crazy. Just then, a lady dropped 20-dollar bill on the ground, but he didnt realize it and started to walk away. The guy in pink picked out the money and gave it back to her. After that, he rode on but soon disappeared before the lady could thank him. How a strange and good guy!第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
63、假定你是李华。在校报英语专栏看到了学校“英语文化节”的一则招募启事，请阅读启事，并根据写作要点和写作要求写一封应征邮件。 Volunteers WantedOur annual English Festival, which will be held on June 15-17, 2015, is now looking for 20 student volunteers to provide service for Talent Show, Speech Contest, and English Debate. If you are interested, please send an ap
64、plication email at your earliest convenience to Ms.Chen at chenlaoshi.写作要点：1.表示写信意图；2.陈述应征目的；3.说明应征条件（性格、能力等）。写作要求： 1.邮件词数不少于100；2.开头和结尾部分已写好，不计入总词数；3.可根据情况增加细节，使行文连贯4.不能使用真实姓名和学校名称。Dear MS Chen ,Im Li Hua, a student from Class2, Grade 3. _Looking forward to your reply. Yours truly,Li Hua舒中高二统考英语 第1
65、0页 (共10页)班级： 姓名： 座位号： 装订线 舒中高二统考英语答题卷 第1页 (共2页)舒城中学20162017学年度第一学期第四次统考高二英语答题卷第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61._ 62._63._ 64._65._ 66._67._ 67._ 69._ 70._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）The other day after work, I was walking down the street while I saw a boy riding a nice unicycle, one
66、of those bicycle with only one wheel. Dressing in all pink from head to toe, he was singing a song which was sounded like a kids song. I thought he must be total crazy. Just then, a lady dropped 20-dollar bill on the ground, but he didnt realize it and started to walk away. The guy in pink picked ou
67、t the money and gave it back to her. After that, he rode on but soon disappeared before the lady could thank him. How a strange and good guy!第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华。在校报英语专栏看到了学校“英语文化节”的一则招募启事，请阅读启事，并根据写作要点和写作要求写一封应征邮件。 Volunteers WantedOur annual English Festival, which will be held on June 15-17, 201
68、5, is now looking for 20 student volunteers to provide service for Talent Show, Speech Contest, and English Debate. If you are interested, please send an application email at your earliest convenience to Ms.Chen at chenlaoshi.写作要点：1. 表示写信意图；2. 陈述应征目的； 3.说明应征条件（性格、能力等）。写作要求： 1. 邮件词数不少于100；2.开头和结尾部分已写好，不计入总词数；3.可根据情况增加细节，使行文连贯4.不能使用真实姓名和学校名称。Dear MS Chen ,Im Li Hua, a student from Class2, Grade 3._Looking forward to your reply. Yours truly,舒中高二统考英语答题卷 第2页 (共2页)舒中高二统考英语答题卷 第2页 (共2页)Li Hua