1、2016-2017学年度第一学期第二次月考高 二 英 语 试 题第卷 听力 (满分15分)第一节听力理解 (共5小题, 每小题2分，满分10分) 每段播放两遍。各段后有几个小题，各段播放录音前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A，B，C项中选出最佳选项。请听第1段对话，回答第12题。1. How was the mans performance during the interview?A. Disappointing. B. Just so-so. C. Wonderful.2. What will the man do next? A. Wai
2、t for a call. B. Call his father. C. Take a shower.请听第2段对话，回答第35题。3. Whats the weather like now?A. Cloudy B. Foggy C. Windy 4. How did the man know the weather?A. The woman told him. B. He rang to the weather service.C. He heard the weather report on the radio.5. What does the woman think of the man
3、?A. He likes sports much. B. He is anxious about much.C. He is quite curious much.第二节听取信息 (每小题1分，满分5分)听下面一段独白。请根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卷标号为6-10的空格中。听录音前， 你有10秒钟的阅题时间，录音读两遍。你将有60秒的作答时间。Kinds of foodpeople should eat every dayExample(s)Green vegetables of all kindspeas, lettuce and _6_Fruitapples,
4、peaches and bananas.Others vegetables_7_, carrots, tomatoes and so on.Milk and food made from milkbutter, _8_ and ice-cream_9_ or cerealriceMeat of all kinds and _10_第卷 (满分135分)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，从每小题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AGetting to work by bicycle has n
5、ever been more popular. Governments and nations are transforming their cities and highways to meet the needs of this new generation of cycling enthusiasts, and in a world where green alternatives are the new must-have, average citizens are eagerly seizing their chance to help make their streets and
6、their bodies cleaner than ever before.Become an EBTC Member - Click Here.The Edmonton Bicycle and Touring Club (EBTC) is a recreational not-for-profit volunteer-run group devoted to promoting its members to cooperatively run bicycling trips during the spring, summer and fall, cross-country skiing tr
7、ips in the winter, and social events all the year round. We welcome both road bike and mountain bike riders!Benefits of Joining EBTC:Opportunity to create the kinds of events you like: enjoy dozens of events all year round, organized by members like you!Participation in the local cycling community.U
8、se of club bicycle tools on tour and library materials.Discounts at various bicycle shops.Why Cycle with a Group?Its more FUN !It encourages you to come out often and get healthy exercise without going to a gym.Develop skills and gain through the experience of others.Meet new and interesting people
9、with a common interest in cycling.Meet a fun-loving, energetic and different group of individuals who enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Enjoy the outdoors experience with the companionship and security of a group.Group atmosphere provides challenge to strong cyclists and support the confidence. For more in
10、formation on the EBTC:Phone the Club Hotline at 780-424-2453 (780-424-BIKE)E-mail: jprimeau edmontonbicycle. comMail us at: Edmonton Bicycle & Touring ClubP. O. Box 52017Garneau Postal Stn.Edmonton, AB T6G 2T5 Canada11. The aim of EBTC is A. to call for governments to produce more bicycles. B. to ma
11、ke money by organizing bicycling trips. C. to popularize cycling by attracting more members. D. to look for young volunteers for sporting events.12. Whats the advantage of cycling with a group? A. Participating in whatever events. B. Meeting more new people. C. Having bicycles free of charge. D. Enj
12、oying discounts in a gym.13. How many ways can people gain more information on EBTC? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.BCanadian short story writer Alice Munro won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Eighty-two-year-old Munro is only the 13th woman to win the 112-year-old prize. Munro didnt publish her
13、 first collection of short stories until she was 37 years old, but her stories have always been well-received. Lots of her stories share similar themes and characters, but each story has its own twists and turns. Even though shes won Canadas most famous literary award, the Giller Prize, twice, winni
14、ng the Nobel Prize for Literature is the cherry on top of Munros career. “It brings this amazing recognition, both of her and her career, and of the devotion to the short story,” said one person. Along with the well-respected title comes 1.3 million dollars. Munro said everything was “so surprising
15、and wonderful” and that she was “confused by all the attention and affection that has been coming my way.” Munro knew she was in the runningshe was named the second-most likely person to win this years prize, after Haruki Murakami (村上春树）of Japanbut she never thought that she would win. Munros win al
16、so represents the long way Canadian writers have come. “When I began writing there was a very small community of Canadian writers and little attention was paid by the world. Now Canadian writers are read, admired and respected around the globe,” Munro said on Thursday. She is technically not the fir
17、st Canadian to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, but many like to think that she is. In 1976 Saul Bellow, who was born in Quebec but moved to Chicago when he was still a child, won the prize. Even though he was born in Canada, he is mostly considered to be an American writer. “This is a win for us
18、 all. Canadians, by our very nature, are not very nationalistic,” said Geoffrey Taylor. “But things like this suddenly make you want to find a flag.” She wasnt sure if she would keep writing if she won the prize, saying that it would be “nice to go out with a bang. But this may change my mind.”14. W
19、hat is the feature of Munros stories? A. They have similar themes and characters. B. They have similar style. C. They have specific themes for children. D. They have the same characters in each book.15. For Munro, the Nobel Prize is an award for_. A. her love for Canadian culture B. her devotion to
20、the short story C. her special form of writing D. her career of editing short stories16. What is implied in the sixth paragraph? A. Canadian writers paid little attention to the prize. B. Canadian writers are just a small community. C. Canadian writers have long been ignored. D. Canadians have a lon
21、g way to win the prize.17. What does the passage mainly tell us? A. How Alice Munro wins the Nobel Prize. B. An introduction to the Nobel Prize in Literature. C. Alice Munro wins the Nobel Prize in Literature.D. A world famous writer, Alice Munro.CSaturday was my husbands birthday, but we spent most
22、 of the time in the car. We were driving to Phoenix for the weekend to celebrate his birthday and see the Warriors play the Suns.My husband is a lucky man. Not only has he lived to see another birthday, but he doesnt mind driving 200 miles to see an NBA basketball game.In the car, his cellphone kept
23、 ringing with birthday greetings from family and friends. He put them all on the speakerphone so he could drive with both hands and I could listen in even though it wasnt my birthday. Meanwhile, on the CD player, the Reverend Al Green began to sing Love and Happiness. A little good music makes a bad
24、 road better. Four hours later, we checked into a hotel, got dinner and sat out on a rooftop feeling glad to be alive.We had a great weekend. We ate too much, slept too little and the Warriors, well, they lost. But still, it was all worth the drive.On the way home, I started thinking about birthdays
25、. In our family, we celebrate four in January, four in February, and all the others throughout the year. Mine is next week. If Im lucky, like my husband, Ill get cards and calls and maybe a few videos. I dont need presents any more. When youve seen as many birthdays as Ive seen, the only gift you tr
26、uly want is to see one more. Birthdays are the mile markers on the road of life. They tell us how far weve come, but not how far weve yet to go. Life is a journey more than a destination. What matters is whom we choose as traveling companions, and how often we get to sit back and enjoy the ride. 18.
27、 What helps to make their long drive to Phoenix better? A. The phone calls from their friends. B. The beautiful views along the road. C. The music played on their CD player. D. The desire to celebrate a nice birthday.19. What kind of birthday gift does the author really want? A. A live NBA game. B.
28、A wish to live another year. C. Calls and cards from friends. D. Videos from friends and family.20. What is the major lesson that the author took from the journey? A. Taking a long drive is a great way to celebrate a birthday. B. A meaningful life is like a journey with a clear destination. C. Peopl
29、e should learn to appreciate life together with their loved ones. D. People shouldnt rest on what they have but try to make new achievements.21. What could be the best title for this passage? A. A Birthday Journey B. My Lucky Husband C. Driving to See a Basketball Game D. My Travelling CompanionsDRe
30、ading is the key to success. Apparently every successful person develops a passion for reading. This is because reading is a key element to obtain the information required to understand something. For instance: Lawyers have to study and learn every established law on their specific branches. Sometim
31、es the law changes according to peoples needs. A good lawyer should know the latest news in the court. A doctor has to be informed of the latest advances in medicine.Reading is very important for all mankind. Everything is relative in this world, especially reading. Reading can open many doors and i
32、t can lead you into a path of success. Studies have confirmed that reading to your unborn child is very good. This way your child will develop a passion for reading later on.How do you develop a passion for reading? There is only one way you can develop your passion for reading. Let me explain this
33、to you. If you want to learn how to ride a bike, you have to get on the bike as many times as possible until you have learned. It works the same way with reading. lf you want to improve your reading, take a book and read it all the way through. When you finish reading your first book, take another b
34、ook and do the same. Try to read as much as you can. lf you are going out, grab a magazine, a book, an article or something to read.There is a very important factor behind the readingreading comprehension. Its what makes you understand the meaning behind the text. Lets suppose that you read a docume
35、nt and you are supposed to explain the meaning of the document. How would you explain the document if you couldnt capture(获得) the message of the author?22. The author develops the first paragraph mainly by A. presenting opinions and giving examples. B. following the natural time order. C. comparing
36、the opinions of different people. D. presenting a cause and analyzing its effects.23. The first two paragraphs mainly talk about _. A. the key to success B. the importance of reading C. what reading comprehension is D. how to develop a passion for reading24. We can define reading comprehension as_.
37、A. the most important factor behind the reading B. a strong passion for reading C. the latest information in reading D. something that makes people understand what they read25. What do you think the paragraph following will talk about? A. Famous people who love reading. B. Ways to improve reading co
38、mprehension. C. The importance of reading at school. D. Popular reading websites.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。How do you stay true to yourself when youre surrounded by friends and/or family that have an opinion on everything you do? Its not easy! _ 26 Here are 4 tip
39、s which can help you live a dynamic life. 27 Stay true to yourself by listening to the only opinions that really matteryour own and those from people who believe in and encourage you. In fact you know yourself better than anybody else.Dont fear people 28 The reason most people dont take risks, or li
40、ve on the edge is the fear of what others might think of them. If you want to live the life you truly deserve, you must give up the need to be liked by everybody.Value yourself and your choicesWhen you do, others will too. Own the choices you make in your life. 29 When you believe in yourself, other
41、s will believe in you too. Show confidence in your choices and what you stand for, whether others agree or not.Focus on appreciationNo matter what the circumstances are, there is always something to be grateful for. All successful people ask: “What am I grateful for? How can I improve my situation a
42、nd use these tough times to inspire others?” 30 These steps, if applied, will help you transform your peace of mind, lifestyle, and productivity.A. Focus on your own talents and strengths.B. Never let others opinions guide your choices.C. Treat every person like they are important.D. When you doubt
43、yourself, others will doubt you too.E. Stay fearless in everything you will have to do.F. Be thankful to life and be helpful to others, and youll lead a successful life.G. However, there are great possibilities that you can lead the life you really want.第二部分：语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分
44、，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、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。A twenty-three-year Dutch student has enjoyed a short but unexpected holiday in Dubai. Mr. Frank Vreede, a business student, had taken a part-time job at Schiphol Airport to help pay for his 31 . He worked as a baggage handler.Last Fri
45、day night after a 32 day in the university library preparing for his final exams, Frank was 33 a plane at the airport. He was waiting for the next baggage truck to arrive and he felt tired. He decided to have a 34 rest so he sat down in the hold of the plane and shut his eyes just for a moment. 35 ,
46、 while he was sleeping, the plane took off. An hour later, Frank 36 and was shocked to discover that the plane was in the air. 37 was a terrible noise from the engines, and he tried not to be 38 . It was dark, uncomfortable and very, very cold. Frank knew he could not 39 in the freezing temperatures
47、. It was an impossible situation.He decided to make as much 40 as possible. He hit the ceiling of the baggage hold and shouted at the top of his voice. 41 a passenger heard the noise and called a flight attendant, who immediately informed the pilot. 42 the captain understood what was happening, he o
48、rdered hot air to be pumped into the hold.When the plane arrived at Dubai International Airport, an ambulance was waiting to take a very 43 and frightened Mr. Vreede to hospital. 44 examined him, but he was unhurt and was allowed to leave after a few hours. 45 spread quickly about this “stowaway”. T
49、he managing Director of one of Dubais top hotels offered him a free room for the weekend. “He must have wanted to come to Dubai very much if he was prepared to travel in the hold!” 46 the MD.“ 47 been so kind,” said Mr. Vreede. “Im really enjoying my stay in Dubai and Im getting a lot of rest, so I
50、wont fall asleep on the job again.” He also 48 to his boss for sleeping at work 49 working, and promised it would not happen again. “Next time, Ill catch a 50 flight!” said Mr. Vreede.31. A. business B. studies C. flights D. exams32. A. tiring B. boring C. lazy D. sad33. A. boarding B. repairing C.
51、loading D. sweeping34. A. good B. quiet C. full D. quick35. A. However B. Therefore C. Besides D. Otherwise36. A. set up B. threw up C. woke up D. looked up37. A. It B. There C. What D. That38. A. sad B. angry C. nervous D. scared39. A. keep B. survive C. challenge D. involve40. A. sense B. progress
52、 C. fortune D. noise41. A. Luckily B. Generally C. Actually D. Usually42. A. Unless B. Though C. Once D. Since43. A. sleepy B. greedy C. hungry D. cold44. A. Workers B. Passengers C. Doctors D. Pilots45. A. Diseases B. News C. Fear D. Lies46. A. joked B. cried C. whispered D. replied47. A. Nobodys B
53、. Someones C. Everyones D. Anyones48. A. applied B. contributed C. apologized D. appealed49. A. instead of B. in spite of C. in case of D. except for50. A. local B. regular C. delayed D. cheap第二节 语法填空（共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分）按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空, 并将答案填写在答题纸标号为51-65的相应位置上。51. W
54、e hope your suggestion will contribute _ building a new group.52. The band, _ (consist) of four handsome boys, is very popular among the teenagers.53. _ (absorb) in her own affairs, she didnt have any idea what was going on.54. The old lady treats the boy _her own child.55. Now a lot of new technolo
55、gy can be applied to _(solve) problems in industry.56. They paid famous artists to paint pictures of themselves, their houses and _ (possess).57. She will die _ the doctor operates at once.58. Often the illness or _ (injure) is not serious, but there are other times when giving first aid quickly can
56、 save lives.59. We are _ (delight) you are coming to work with us.60. At first my new surroundings were difficult _ (tolerate).61. For convenience, England is divided _ (rough) into three zones.62. When _ (chat) on the MSN, some people often use “88” for “goodbye”.63. A great deal of water _ (waste)
57、 in our school every day.64. _ is vital to get the victim to the doctor or hospital at once.65. I can still remember the moment _ the space stewardess called us all to the capsule.第三节 句子考查 （共6小题，6668 每小题2分； 6971每小题3分，本题满分15分）66.On the one hand, I want to go to the theatre very much, but _ _ _ _(另一方面
58、) I have to finish the report.67.当时美国南方各州想脱离联邦。At that time, the American southern states wanted _ _ _ _ （挣脱，脱离）the Union. 68.由于课外活动占用了大量的时间，她无法集中精力学习。Because after-class activities _ _ (占用)most of her time, she cant _ _（集中，全神贯注于） her study,69.骑自行车不仅有利于我们的健康，还将对节约自然资源有影响。 _ _ _ cycling beneficial to
59、 our health, but also it will _ _ _ to saving natural resources. (根据汉语，补全句子)70. The queen was sitting in a royal carriage. The carriage was drawn by four horses. (用过去分词短语做定语，把这两个句子合并成一个句子）_71.如果我是你，我今天晚上就早点睡觉。(翻译这个句子）_第三部分 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)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
60、、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：在错的词下面划一横线，并在其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（从第11处）不计分Dear peter,Im writing to tell you something about e-hongbao, that is very popular in China.E-hongbao(电子红包) is actual a kind of lucky money from and to relatives and friends
61、during festivals or in special occasions. For much young people, grabbing e-hongbao on our mobile phones is a fairly exciting activity. Unlike the tradition of elders giving lucky money children, over half of the people sent e-hongbao are in their 20s. Its just for a fun or giving best wishes, while
62、 the sum of money matters little. In a word, e-hongbao is bringing new color to the old tradition.Now Im concerned about the safe of online payment, and rules and regulations needed to be improved to guarantee its operation.Best wishes.Yours,Li Hua第二节 书面表达（共1题；满分25分）假如你是李华，你的一位外国网友Peter给你发来e-mail说他在
63、新华网上看到一则消息：在北京拥挤的地铁里，随处可见人们忙着看手机，读书的人却很少见。中国是文明古国，有着悠久的阅读传统，而现在很多中国人似乎正在失去读书的兴趣。请就这条消息谈谈你的看法并以电子邮件回复。内容包括：1. 客观情况；2. 个人看法。注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 开头语已为你写好。Dear Peter,Im glad to receive your e-mail in which you asked me to tell you my opinions about the news. _ Yours,Li Hua第一部分：听力（共两节，满分
64、15分）第一节：听力理解（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）1-5 CCBBB 第二节：听取信息（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）6. cabbage 7. onions 8. cheese 9. Bread 10. eggs 第二部分：阅读（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）11-13 CBB 14-17 ABCC 18-21 CBCA 22-25 ABDB第二节 ：选句填空（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 26-30 GBEDF第三部分：语言知识及应用（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）31-35 BA
65、CDA 36-40 CBDBD 41-45 ACDCB 46-50 ACCAB第二节：语法填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）51.to 52.consisting 53.Absorbed 54.as 55.solving 56.possessions 57.unless 58.injury 59.delighted 60.to tolerate 61.roughly 62.chatting 63.is wasted 64.It 65.when第三节 句子考查 （共6小题，6668 每小题2分； 6971每小题3分，本题满分15分）66. on the other hand 67. to
66、 break away from 68. take up, concentrate/focus on 69. Not only is, make a difference70. The queen was sitting in a royal carriage drawn by four horses.71. If I were you, I would go to bed early tonight.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)Im writing to tell you something about e-hongbao,
67、that is very popular in China. whichE-hongbao is actual a kind of lucky money from and to relatives and friends actuallyduring festivals or in special occasions. For much young people, grabbing e-hongbao on manyon our mobile phones is a fairly exciting activity. Unlike the tradition of elders giving
68、 theirlucky money children, over half of the people sent e-hongbao are in their 20s. to sending Its just for a fun or giving best wishes, while the sum of money matters little. In a word, e-hongbao is bringing new color to the old tradition.Now Im concerned about the safe of online payment, and rule
69、s and regulations safetyneeded to be improved to guarantee its operation.needBest wishes.Yours,Li Hua第二节 书面表达 （满分25分） Dear Peter,Im glad to receive your e-mail in which you asked me to tell you my opinions about the news.Nowadays, more and more people are addicted to their phones all day, not only i
70、ncluding the young people, but also the elderly. It can be seen anywhere such as in subways, restaurants, elevators and so on. They would rather spend lots of time in watching their mobile phones than read books.I think we should read more books in our spare time. Reading can broaden our horizons. When we read books, we have the opportunity to learn the knowledge of many aspects such as biography, science, technology, culture, economy and so on. Whats more, the beautiful things described in the books can make us feel relaxed and our life enriched.Yours,Li Hua
