1、许昌市三校联考高二下学期第一次考试英语试卷考试时间：120分钟 分值：150分本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。第I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，并在答题卡上用铅笔将该项涂黑。A Bookable study rooms The Library provides a variety of bookable group study rooms, some with presentation areas, for groups of betwee
2、n 6 and 12 students to use for team work.Group study rooms There are 10 Group Study Rooms on Level 30f Northampton Square Library. Rooms 3A, 3F, 3G, 3H,3J and 3K are equipped with presentation area to help prepare group presentations. Rooms 3B, 3C, 3D and 3E are intended for group discussion and sem
3、inar work. These rooms are equipped with whiteboards. Whiteboard pens can be borrowed from the service desk on Level 2. Please do not use any other writing tools on the whiteboards. Maximum booking period of 2 hours at one time. Presentation areas provide: LED screen to practice presentation with gr
4、oup colleagues Network access on PC with wide range of software USB port to plug in（插入）your own device or laptopAssistive（为残疾人设计的）Technology Rooms Assistive technology rooms are available for students by using ID cards to get access permission and can be booked for a maximum of 4 hours per person pe
5、r day. Rooms are equipped with the following software: Dragon, JAWS, Zoom Text, Kurzweil, Supernova, TextHelp and Inspiration. A scanner is provided for use with the assistive software packages. For further information click Guide to Library Services for Additional Needs.1. lf you and your five team
6、 members need to book a room to present a project, which room should you go to? A. Room 3B. B. Room 3C. C. Room 3E. D. Room 3G.2. What do we know about Group Study Rooms? A. They are on Level 2. B. They are equipped with whiteboards. C. They have no Internet access. D. They provide USB disks.3. Whic
7、h of the following is specially provided for students with disability? A. 2 hours per person per day. B. Whiteboard pens. C. LED screen. D. A scanner with assistive software packages.4. We may read this article on a .A. website B. magazine C. booklet D. story book BHave you ever thought of quitting
8、your job when you feel exhausted? Maybe most of you would say “yes”. After a particularly busy period at work, I decided to get away from it all by going on a hike in the mountains in southern France. Before I left, I read an interesting story in a magazine. It read, “Once, while I was riding on a c
9、rowded bus, the man sitting next to me threw his cell phone out of the window when his phone rang. I was surprised. He looked at me, shrugged (耸耸肩) and looked away. I had no idea whether it was his or stolen or whether he even knew what a cell phone was or not, but he clearly wanted to be free of it
10、, because it clearlytroubled him.” Billions of people across the world use cell phones. Though cell phones are a wonderful way for communication, they often do the exact opposite. Using cell phones can increase stress within families and friends. So when I recently returned home, I got rid of my cel
11、l phone. Now I go outside without taking my phone with me. Ive noticed things in my neighborhood I never noticed before, such as gardens. Ive met new people, started conversations with neighbors I didnt speak to before and talked with some of my friends face to face instead of chatting over the phon
12、e. Instead of keeping me off from the world, stopping using my cell phone has helped me get even closer to my family and friends.5. According to the story, the man on the bus threw away his cell phone because_.A. it didnt work properlyB. it was stolen from someone elseC. he didnt like the phones sty
13、leD. he didnt want to be bothered by it6. We can learn from the passage that cell phones _.A. are too expensive for many peopleB. are of no use to the authorC. can also get people into troubleD. can make life more interesting7. The main purpose of the passage is to _.A. tell us not to let cell phone
14、s control our livesB. encourage others to hike with him in FranceC. share his experiences in France with usD. teach us how to get along with neighborsC In a shocking upset,70-year-old Republican candidate Donald Trump rode a wave to victory as voters elected him the 45th President of the United Stat
15、es. Actually, a lot of experts had predicted that Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton would come out on top. Throughout the campaign, one of Trumps main challenges was to persuade voters that he has the attitude, knowledge and judgment to be president. In the end, he was able to attract more than e
16、nough voters to his side. Hillary Clinton admitted the election to Trump in a phone call at around 2:30 am. Hillary has worked very long and very hard over a long period of time, Trump told his supporters during his victory speech. We owe her a major debt of gratitude for her service to our country.
17、 Hillary Clinton delivered her speech later in the day. We must accept this result and then look to the future, she told her disappointed supporters. Donald Trump is going to be our president. We owe him an open mind and the chance to lead. Trumps rise to the presidency comes after a long career as
18、a real-estate developer. He built skyscrapers, resorts and golf courses. He also risked other businesses, introducing Trump Steaks, Trump Natural Spring Water, and an airline called Trump Shuttle. In 2004, he became a TV star with the reality show The Apprentice. Now Trump and his team will have to
19、face many difficult things. Theyll have to work to bring the country together after a divisive campaign that upset millions of Americans. Throughout the country, millions of Americans are out of work and struggling to make ends meet. The new president must also address international issues. They inc
20、lude the war on terrorism and the refugee crisis. Still, Trump says he sees a bright future ahead. Every single American will have the opportunity to realize his or her fullest potential, he told his supporters.8. What should many experts think of Trumps victory? A. It is expected. B. It is satisfyi
21、ng. C. It is annoying. D. It is surprising.9. How old was Donald Trump when he became a TV star? A. 50 years old. B. 54 years old. C. 58 years old. D. 62 years old.10. What can be learned about Donald Trump from the passage? A. He is a successful businessman. B. He has been serving in government. C.
22、 He thought badly of Hillary Clinton. D. He is worried about America.11. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. The problems with America. B. The challenges Trump will face. C. Trumps ideas about his future work. D. The decisions Trump will have to make.DOne day in the gym, I asked a coach, “Wh
23、ats the difference between the best athletes and everyone else?” He briefly mentioned the things that you might expect:genetics,luck,talent.But then he added something I wasnt expecting. “At some point,” he said, “it comes down to who can handle the boredom of training every day and doing the same p
24、ractice over and over again.”Most of the time people talk about getting motivated to work on their goals. As a result, I think many people get depressed when they lose focus or motivation because they think that successful people never lack motivation that they seem to be missing. But thats exactly
25、the opposite of what this coach was saying.When I was an athlete, I loved going to practice the week after a big win. Who wouldnt? Your coach is happy,your teammates are excited, and you feel like you can beat anyone. As an entrepreneur, I love working when customers are rolling in and things are go
26、ing well. Getting results has a way of pushing you forward.But what about when youre bored? What about when the work isnt easy? What about when it feels like nobody is paying attention or youre not getting the results you want? Its the ability to work when work isnt easy that makes the difference.If
27、 you look at the people who are consistently achieving their goals, you start to realize that its not the events or the results that make them different. Its their commitment to the process. They fall in love with the daily practice.So, fall in love with boredom. Fall in love with repetition(重复) and
28、 practice. Fall in love with the process of what you do and let the results take care of themselves.12.What was the authors attitude towards the coachs added answer?A. He doubted it. B. He argued against it.C. He was surprised at it. D. He was uninterested in it.13.The coach supposes successful peop
29、le _.A. can avoid negative emotions. B. can keep themselves inspiredC. have a real enthusiasm for their workD. will find ways to work through boredom.14.The author mentions his own experience to show _.A. the way of becoming successful. B. the importance of getting results.C. the willingness to work
30、 hard when you feel motivatedD. the difficulty in keeping working when you are bored.15.The text inspires people to _.A. value motivation. B. live with repetition.C. set themselves goals. D. develop a good habit. 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，选项中有两项是多余项。Todays the day of a big t
31、est at school, and you feel awful._16_. Maybe your muscles feel tense and you feel shaky or sweaty. You may have a case of the jitters, also known as test anxiety._17_. Performance anxiety is when a person feels worried about how they will perform, especially when its really important. For instance,
32、 you might feel performance anxiety when youre trying out for the school band or for the basketball team.When youre taking a test, you might feel “butterflies”, a stomachache, or a tension headache. Some people might feel shaky, sweaty, or feel their hearts beating quickly as they wait for the test
33、to be given out._18_ Sound familiar?_19_. Ask other people and youll find that just about all people-adults and other kids-feel some anxiety before a test. In fact, a small dose of anxiety can be helpful, keeping you sharp and focused. But when your symptoms(症状) take over so that you cant function o
34、r when youre so anxious that you feel sick, you might not be able to do it.Of course, if you didnt study for the test, you might be worried- and for good reason. That kind of anxiety isnt as easy to tackle because even if you find a way to calm down, you still might not know what the right answers a
35、re._20_, youll be able to let your knowledge shine and score a good grade.A. Youre not alone.B. Surely you have test anxietyC. If you are not well prepared for the examD. Your stomach hurts and you have a headacheE. Test anxiety is actually a type of performance anxietyF. When you are prepared for t
36、he test and you get a handle on your anxietyG. A student with really strong test anxiety may even feel like he or she might pass out or throw up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）阅读下面的短文，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。ATwo years ago, Dubuque, Iowa, started its first annual Ba
37、ck to School Bash program. It offered needy families an opportunity to learn about free 21 in the community. Holmes decided to 22 by providing help to kids. He was 23 two jobs at the time, one of which was working as a barber. Saturday was his 24 day, but he chose to 25 his time and gave free haircu
38、ts to lower class kids on condition that the kids should 26 their free haircut by having to read a book to him.The idea was so 27 that he continued it for the next two years. Many kids would 28 a favorite book, settle into the barber chair, and read aloud 29 Holmes was doing their hair. After the ha
39、ircut, theyd review the book, from the 30 and vocabulary to the themesjust like in school, only more fun.Holmes, who is married 31 two sons, recognizes that not every parent has the time to 32with their kids. So he hopes to offer some 33 in this way. And he admits he, 34 , benefits from doing that.T
40、here was a seven-year-old kid who 35 stuttered(结巴) over words while reading. He had the boy take the book home and 36 . When the child came back a few days later, he read it with no problems. That 37 Holmes to do more.Holmes and his family have recently moved to a Chicago suburb. When they get 38 ,
41、he plans to restart his 39 as the Storybook Barber. Todays world is full of guns and violence, he says, The barbershop is a 40 place for the kids to come and read books.21. A. materials B. resourcesC. methods D. connections22. A. participateB. performC. develop D. withdraw23. A. faced withB. caught
42、inC. presented with D. engaged in 24. A. happiest B. worst C. busiest D. best25. A. spendB. wasteC. save D. donate26. A. receiveB. earnC. demand D. request27. A. popularB. ordinaryC. complex D. rigid28. A. put away B. take overC. pick up D. give out29. A. beforeB. afterC. while D. until30. A. kidsB.
43、 heroinesC. barbers D. characters31. A. withB. toC. for D. about32. A. stayB. readC. talk D. learn33. A. guidance B. judgmentC. assistance D. insurance34. A. againB. stillC. then D. too35. A. usuallyB. hardlyC. merely D. necessarily36. A. writeB. practiceC. remark D. reflect37. A. surprised B. excit
44、edC. inspired D. impressed38. A. settledB. relaxedC. pleased D. refreshed39. A. ownershipB. hobbyC. promise D. role40. A. secret B. safe C. rough D. crowdedBI was always complaining about wind or rain. 41it was nothing unusual for the arrival of wind or rain, it caused inconvenience for me to go out
45、, and sometimes it even created an awful atmosphere, so I 42 it strongly. On a rainy day a meteorologist（气象学家）I met was very 43 at my great anger caused by rain that made a little inconvenience for me. He asked, “Have you ever seen typhoon? Do you know what would happen to the world if there were no
46、 typhoon?” I shook my head. I had no 44 of how overwhelming it was when it 45 everything away in its way. “Well, let me tell you,” the meteorologist said. “Without it the 46 of fresh water will be more serious, for it is a great 47 of water supply on earth. Without it, there would be a greater imbal
47、ance in the distribution of 48 . The equatorial area that receives the most sunshine on earth 49 entirely on typhoon to disperse（驱散）heat. Without typhoon the tropics would be even 50 while the frigid zones much colder. As a result the temperate zones would 51 from the world.”Ignorance made me 52 . I
48、 disliked wind only because it ruffled（吹乱）my hair. I hated rain merely because I had to carry an umbrella. But I had no idea at all that typhoon-something much more violent, something a thousand times more 53 than wind or rain-was a 54 to the existence of mankind. 55 no road on earth goes all the wa
49、y on level ground, theres no person in the world who can do whatever he pleases. 56 as it is for people to guard against typhoon, it is advisable for a man to stop 57 for a moment before he complains. “ 58 typhoon disappeared all together? What would the world become then?” The 59 will keep him calm
50、 and lead him closer to truth-he will be better 60 of the world he lives in. 41. A. But B. Therefore C. Although D. Unless 42. A. refused B. blamed C. punished D. fought 43. A. excited B. puzzled C. encouraged D. delighted 44. A. experience B. sign C. sense D. recognition 45. A. washed B. frightened
51、 C. swung D. swept 46. A. shortage B. supply C. amount D. waste 47. A. resource B. power C. strength D. source 48. A. warmth B. energy C. water D. wealth 49. A. holds B. keeps C. moves D. depends 50. A. warmer B. hotter C. cooler D. better 51. A. disappear B. move C. escape D. remove 52. A. farsight
52、ed B. out of sight C. in sight D. shortsighted 53. A. appealing B. frightening C. disturbing D. exciting 54. A. trouble B. danger C. must D. lead 55. A. Since B. As C. When D. While 56. A. Impossible B. Wrong C. Hard D. Easy 57. A. thinking B. to think C. to rest D. resting 58. A. How come B. What a
53、bout C. What if D. Even if 59. A. theories B. answers C. phenomena D. complaints 60. A. careful B. kind C. aware D. Tired第卷第二节（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 relationship between parents and children has always been a hot topic. Many students may feel 61 (stress) becaus
54、e of their parents. Most parents have good intentions, 62 some of them arent very helpful with the problems their sons and daughters have in 63 (adjust) to college, and a few of them seem to go out of their seem to go out of their way to add to their childrens 64 (difficulty). For one thing, parents
55、 are often not aware of the kinds of problems their children face. They dont realize that the 65 (compete) is stronger, that the required standards of work are 66 (high), and that their children may not be prepared for 67 change. They may be upset by their childrens poor grades. At their kindest, th
56、ey may 68 (gentle) ask why John or Mary isnt doing better, whether he or she is trying as hard as he or she could, and so on. At their worst, they may threaten 69 (take) their children out of college or cut off living expenses. Sometimes parents think it right and natural that they determine 70 thei
57、r children should do with their lives. They forget that everyone is different and that each person must develop in his or her own way. 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）短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（）。并在其下面写出修改后的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词后划一横线，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只允许修改
58、10处，多者（从第11处起）不记分。Dear Ms. Smith, I appreciate your help very well. On the first day ofCamp, you came up to myself while I was sitting alone. After that, you always gave me specially attention and inspireme to join in activities. As the result, I gradually got to knowthe other campers. Because the h
59、elp you gave me that summer. My life changed. I gained so much confidence that I returned backto school as a new person. My grades improved. I became very active but made new friends. Today, I got a letter that said I had been admitting to a college. I am proud of it. I justwant to thank for helping
60、 me becoming a different person. Yours, Bob第二节 书面表达（满分25分）最新调查指出，人际关系正越来越被“人机关系”所取代，甚至有网友调侃:世界上最远的距离，是我在你面前，而你在低头看手机。根据以下要点用英语写一篇短文给21世纪英文报投稿。1. 描述这一现象 2. 分析其原因及弊端 3. 你认为该如何改变现状注意：1. 词数120左右 2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。答案及分工阅读理解1-4DBDA5-7DCA8-11DCAB12-15CDCB16-20DEGAF完形填空21-25 BADCD 26-30 BACCD 31-35 ABCDA 36-
61、40 BCADB41-45CBBAD 46-50ADADB 51-55ADCCB 56-60CBCBC语法填空61. stressed62. but63. adjusting64. difficultiespetition66. higher67. the68. gently69. to take70. what 改错71. well much 72. myself me 73. specially special 74. inspired 75. the a 76.because后加of 77.returned went 或back去掉 78. but and 79. admitting a
62、dmitted 80. becoming become书面表达As is often the case, when people are attending meetings, having meals or waiting for buses, you can always find them addicted to their phones, completely ignoring others.This is really a common phenomenon in our life. The reason is that smart phones nowadays can be us
63、ed for people to play mobile games and keep in touch with friends through QQ and WeChat. However, too much exposure to phones is bad for people in terms of health. Moreover, people engaged in phones fail to communicate well with those around them.As far as I am concerned, people should wisely make use of their phones to help with their work and study. And meanwhile care more about their family and friends rather than mobile phones.许昌高中书面表达长葛高中短文改错禹州高中语法填空
