1、2017-2018学年高二上学期9月质量检测英语试卷第I卷（共115分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部分阅读理解（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHere are a few of our favorite entries so far in our “Your Life: The Readers Digest Version” contest. After reading these, head over to Facebook and submit (
2、提交) your own story about a special moment or lesson that shaped your life.“Theres Always a John”By Darla BoydMy first year of teaching, there was a kid named John in my class. John was difficult to control and he nearly drove me crazy. While talking about him one day, an old teacher put his hand on
3、my shoulder and said, “There will always be a John. Your job is to lean, to discover what make him different and help him grow better.” The next year, there was indeed another John. In the last 20 years, Ive learned to enjoy all the kids like John. That advice taught me that there is something to ap
4、preciate in everyone.“An Early Key Lesson”By Elaine WestBefore I began my first teaching job, my mother, a teacher of 30 years, gave me a very special gift, five simple words that have had an effect on my entire life: “Make friends with the janitor (门卫).” Her wisdom taught me the respect for all typ
5、es of characters and continue to enrich my life to this day. Just five little words but what an impact they can have when you take them to heart.“Raising Mommy”By Jan DavisBeing a mother can always present challenges and rewards. Someone told me early in my parenting career that “Children will teach
6、 you everything you need to know”. Being a mother is being raised. Our children become our advisers. Their dreams become our professors, as we are taking notes carefully. The sounds of their laughter and smiles on their faces are a great reward to us or bring us great joy. Their tears remind us that
7、 it is okay to fail, wipe the tears away and try again.21. What did the old teacher mean by saying “There will always be a John”?A. It is important to change JohnB. John will always be an ordinary student.C. There are always difficult students like John.D. John is a very common name.22. What did Ela
8、ine Wests mother advise her to do?A. Dont treat students differently.B. Respect people from different backgrounds.C. Take care of janitors.D. Dont judge people by appearance.23. Which of the following would Jan Davis most probably agree with?A. Being a mother has more challenges than rewards.B. Chil
9、dren should realize the dreams of their parents.C. A mother should be given more care.D. A mother improves herself greatly in parenting.24. The text is most probably a(n) .A. ad for three new books B. notice inviting contributionsC. introduction to a contest D. poster about a lectureBMary had a dog,
10、 Lucky. Whenever her friends visit, she will warn them not to leave their luggage open because Lucky would help himself to whatever struck his fancy. Lucky always hides his findings in his toy box in the basement (地下室), where his treasures would be placed.It happened that Mary found out she had brea
11、st cancer. Someone told her she was going to die of it. The night before she was to go. to the hospital she was with Lucky. A thought struck her - what would happen to Lucky? Although the three - year - old dog liked her husband, Jim, he was Marys dog . If I die, Lucky will be abandoned. He wont und
12、erstand I dont want to leave him. The thought made her sadder than thinking of her own death.Mary was in hospital for over two weeks. Jim took Lucky for his evening walk faithfully, but the dog looked just miserable. But finally the day came for Mary to leave the hospital. When she arrived home, Mar
13、y was so tired that she couldnt even make it to her bedroom. Jim made her comfortable on the sofa and left her alone.Lucky stood watching Mary. Sleep soon overcame her. When Mary woke up, she couldnt understand what was wrong. Feeling heavy and hot, she couldnt move her head. Panic soon gave way to
14、laughter when Mary realized she was covered in every treasure Lucky owned! While she had slept, the sad dog had made trip after trip to the basement and back bringing his favorites. He had covered her with his love. Mary forgot about her illness. Instead she and Lucky began to walk further and furth
15、er together every night.It has been 12 years now and Mary is still cancer - free. Lucky? He still steals treasures and stashes (隐藏) them in his toy box, but Mary remains his greatest treasure.25. What had Mary been most worried?A. Her husband would have the dog desertedB. Lucky was always stealing.C
16、. Lucky hid his findings in the basement.D. Her visitors usually left their luggage open26. Why did Mary sleep on the sofa?A. Her husband asked her to sleep on it. B. She couldnt find her bedroom.C. She was left alone at home. D. She was completely worn out.27. What does the underlined part “Panic s
17、oon gave way to laughter” suggest?A. Mary was still puzzled at the dogs behaviorB. Mary had been confused at the dogs behavior.C. Marys husband should have stayed at home.D. The dog, Lucky, failed to murder Mary.28. What happened when Mary was asleep?A. Lucky covered her with his treasures B. Lucky
18、went out to look for Jim.C. Lucky panicked her to wake up D. Lucky stayed in the basementC I miss the Internet. I know that, technically, the Internet still exists. But I miss the old days before money invaded the Internetthe early 2000s when I created the literary blog. Back then, nothing you did m
19、attered. And that gave you freedom. Back then, the online book culture was run mostly by enthusiasts and amateurs, people who were creating blogs simply for the pleasure of it，rather than to build a career or a brand. Once advertisers showed up, offering to pay us to do the thing we were doing just
20、for fun, it was very hard to say no. The problem with doing what you love as a day job is that you have to make compromises in order to make money. When youre just an enthusiast, you can write about anything you want. Your only restriction is the limit of your curiosity. But you probably wont get mu
21、ch attention. And in the world of online publishing, attention is everything. Your profit is linked directly to how many clicks and page views you got. In order to make enough money to run a real publication, you have to write about books everyone has already heard of. You have to narrow your conver
22、sation down to the one that is already happening elsewhere. Its not just the publications that prefer these voices, its the readers themselves. I have given up making money on the site, and I would just shrug and continue to publish the voices I am interested in. I am lucky because I have a side bus
23、iness as a consultant, so the advertising dollars are not essential. But for those who do rely on this income, they have to adjust their coverage to their audiences desires. There is a way to strike a balance: do the shallow things that you know will get money, and let that pay for your favorite pro
24、jects.29. The author is most likely to be . A. an advertiser B. an actor C. a writer D. a teacher30. Why does the author miss the Internet in the early 2000s? A. His interest was not affected by money. B. He had free access to the Internet. C. His literary blog was very popular. D. He could earn a l
25、ot of money.31. Which of the following could get the most clicks? A. Compositions written by students. B. Reports about advanced science. C. Reviews about books few people have read D. Articles about popular topics.D Ugandas lion population has fallen by 30 percent in the last ten years. Experts are
26、 warning that the big cats could soon disappear from the country. That could hurt Ugandas important and money-making tourism industry. We are in one of Ugandas national parks. There are grasslands as far as the eye can see. And there are many travelers from around the world. They have woken up early
27、 - before the sun rises - and their camps are now empty. They are hunting, not with guns but with cameras. Lions are growing harder to find throughout Uganda. Last month, the non-profit organization Wildlife Conservation Society said now only a little more than 400 lions remain in Uganda. That is on
28、e third less than ten years ago. Tutilo Mudumba is a researcher with the Wildlife Conservation Society, or WCS. He says lions face many threats, such as hunters and local farmers. He says if no action is taken to reduce these threats, lions could one day disappear from Uganda. He said, “If nothing i
29、s done and the population keeps going down, then it will not be likely that we will have them. If they reduce by 30 percent every 10 years, then of course those are the number of years left for you to have zero.”The disappearance of lions from Uganda could hurt the countrys economy. In 2006, the WCS
30、 studied the expectations and spending of visitors to Uganda. It found that each lion was worth $13,500 a year to the economy. The study also found that only 60 percent of tourists would still visit Ugandas national parks if there were no lions left. The World Bank estimates tourism brought 1 billio
31、n dollars to Ugandas economy last year.32. How would the disappearance of lions affect Uganda?A. The balance of nature would be broken.B. Its economy would break down.C. No tourists would go there again. D. It would greatly damage its tourism.33.Where did the travelers go in the second paragraph?A.
32、They left to tour the large grasslands.B. They went out to search for lions.C. They were hunting lions with guns.D. They finished their trips and went home.34.How many lions were there in Uganda ten years ago?A. About 450. B. About 800 C. About 500 D. About 60035. Which of the following threatens li
33、ons in Uganda?A. Polluted environment in Uganda. B. Too many tourists from abroadC. Hunting by hunters and farmers. D. Competition with other wild animals 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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Restore（恢复）Balance in LifeMany of us give our time and energy ge
34、nerously to our family members, friends, and co-workers, but often ignore our own needs. 36 Here some people share the experiences that made them realize they had to start taking care of themselves and what theyre doing about it.Lighten Your LoadBefore you can take care of anyone else, you need to b
35、e able to care for yourself. My own personal truth is that I am a part of God, and he does not want me to feel burdened. 37 Learn To Accept ForgivenessI accepted forgiveness, and since then have forgiven myself, as well as all the people I considered to have caused me pain in one way or another. 38
36、Be GratefulI do my own kind of gratitude meditation (沉思) every night. 39 Together, avoiding the negative energy of feeling like a victim and producing the positive force of gratitude provide me with the strength to take care of both myself and others.Take a Walk 40 I do it slowly, and I pray. I noti
37、ce that when I walk I feel better mentally and physically. I admire trees, the flowers and the sky. I realize I need to lose weight, but I dont want to fill my head with negative self-talk. I want to have an “I can do this” mentality (思想).A. I sit quietly, and feel grateful for the blessings Ive rec
38、eived.B. He also wants my load to be light enough that I can take on burdens if I have to.C. It may not be until we become exhausted that we start paying attention to our own needs.D. I was used to slowing down and being gentle with myself.E. I realized that forgiving means healing.F. I try to walk
39、3-4 times a week for 45 minutes.G. I find its easy to forgive myself and others.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。Long long ago in a far away village, lived two young men who are much like todays young men.The two brothers were
40、loveable, 41 undisciplined (不守纪律的), with a wild character in them. Their naughty behavior turned 42 when they began stealing sheep from the local farmers a serious crime in this placer, so long ago and far away. 43 , the thieves were caught. The local farmers 44 their fate: They would be branded on
41、the forehead 45 the letters ST for “sheep thief”. This means they would 46 with them forever.One brother was so 47 by this branding that he ran away; he was never heard again.The other brother, filled with 48 and determined to do all he could to 49 the villagers he had wronged. Whenever there was a
42、sickness, the sheep thief came to care for 50 with soup and a soft touch. Whenever there was work needing to be done, he came to help with a lending hand. It made 51 difference whether the person was rich or poor, he was there to help. Never 52 pay for his good deeds, he lived his life for others.Ma
43、ny years 53 , a traveler came through the village, sitting at a sidewalk cafe eating lunch, the traveler saw an old man with a 54 brand on his forehead seated nearby. The stranger noticed that all the villagers who passed the old man stopped to 55 a kind of word, to pay their 56 ; children stopped t
44、heir play to give and receive a warm hug. 57 , the stranger asked the cafe owner, “What does that brand on the old mail a forehead 58 ?“I dont know. It happened long 59 I was born. “The cafe owner replied. Then 60 , for a moment of reflection, he continued: “ but I think it stands for Mint.”(圣人)41.
45、A. andB. soC. orD. but42. A. poorB. goodC. wellD. serious43. A. In timeB. On timeC. All the timeD. By the time44. A. declinedB. decidedC. deliveredD. demand45. A. withB. onC. atD. in46. A. fetch B. carryC. bringD. send47. A. disappointedB. criticizedC. satisfied D. embarrassed48. A. sadnessB. happin
46、essC. guiltD. excitement49. A. make up forB. make upC. make outD. make for50. A. the poorB. the sickC. the richD. the blind51. A. anyB. muchC. noD. few52. A. receivingB. chargingC. gettingD. accepting53. A. laterB. latelyC. lateD. latest.54. A. smallB. terrible.C. outstandingD. strange55. A. spareB.
47、 shareC. talkD. tell56. A. respectsB. thanksC. regretsD. sorry57. A. DangerousB. GenerousC. CuriousD. Humorous58. A. stand forB. stand outC. stand onD. stand by59. A. afterB. thatC. whereD. before60. A. smilingB. pausingC. waitingD. crying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
48、的正确形式。Americans love pets. In America, there are 61 families with pets than those with children. 62 is common that U. S. homes have some sorts of pets, such as monkeys, snakes and even wolves. But Americans all - time favorites are cats and dogs, because dogs can offer 63 (protect) from thieves and
49、unwelcome visitors and cats can help get rid of the home unwanted pests. Beneath keeping pets, there lies 64 basic American belief: Pets have a right to be treated well. It is in Houston, Texas, 65 dogs can have their dinner delivered to their homes, just like pizza. Pets can even go with their owne
50、rs on vacation. Besides, at least 75 animal welfare organizations exist in America 66 can provide care and adoption services for 67 (home) and ill - treated animals. 68 (pay) for the high - tech health care, people can buy health insurance for their pets. Pets are as basic to American culture as hot
51、 dogs or apple pie. By now researchers 69 (discover) that interacting with animals lowers a persons blood pressure. Pets even encourage social relationships: They give their owners an 70 ( appear) of friendliness, and they provide a good topic of conversation.第II卷第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分
52、，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.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Id like tell you something about your life in this boarding school. I stay in a dormitory with three
53、 other girls，all of whom are kind and nice. We get on well to others and have become good friends. Living in a boarding school make me independent. I am confidence to take care of myself, wash the clothes, and clean the rooms, which I never did when at home. The classes here are very interesting and
54、 challenged. Im still feeling a little dissatisfied with some other thing. The living conditions are not as good as it at home and the chance to get in touch with the outside world is limited. Anyway, Ill get used to live here and hope everything will be more better soon.第二节书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李华，你上周刚刚参加
55、了你校举办的第十届英语演讲比赛，并从三十名选手中脱颖而出，荣获“十佳奖”。在准备参赛期间，你的外教Mr. Craige对你提供了很多指导和帮助。现请你用英语给他写一封感谢信，内容包括：1.获奖情况及感受；2.回顾准备过程；3.感谢他的帮助；4.邀他来家做客。注意:1.词数120左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。提示：十佳奖：Top Ten Prize 选手：competitorDear Mr. Craige，_YoursLi Hua高二英语试题答案第一部分：听力（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）略第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，共20小题, 每小题2分，满分40分）21-24 CBD
56、B 25-28ADBA 29-31 CAD 32-35 DBDC 36-40 CBEAF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）41-45 DDABA 46-50 BDCAB 51-55 CDADB 56-60 ACADB第二节： 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. more 62. It 63. protection 64. a 65. that 66. that/which 67. homeless 68. To pay 69 . have discovered 70. appearance 第四部分：
57、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）Id like tell you something about your life in this boarding school. to myI stay in a dormitory with three other girls, all of whom are kind and nice. We get on well to others and have become good friends. Living in a boarding school make me with makesindepende
58、nt. I am confidence to take care of myself, wash the clothes, and clean the confidentrooms, which I never did when at home. The classes here are very interesting and challenged. Im still feeling a little dissatisfied with some other thing. The living challenging thingsconditions are not as good as i
59、t at home and the chance to get in touch with the thoseoutside world is limited. Anyway, Ill get used to live here and hope everything will be living more better soon. 去掉 more或改成 much第二节：书面表达（满分25分）One Possible Version:Dear Mr. Craige,Im willing to tell you something about the 10th English Speaking
60、Contest I took part in last week in our school.I got the “Top Ten Prize” out of 30 competitors, which was totally beyond my imagination. When I heard the final result, I couldnt believe my ears and jumped with joy.Its because of your effort that I have made such rapid progress in my spoken English.
61、Before the contest, whenever you had free time, you would help me practice my spoken English. Besides, you communicated with me as much as possible, and corrected my pronunciation, intonation as well. Whats more, you taught me some helpful speaking skills and made me full of confidence. Without your help, I wouldnt have achieved such a good result. Also, I have benefited a lot from this competition. All in all, I really appreciate your help.Thank you again for your advice and kind help. I sincerely invite you to my home for dinner and have a good time. YoursLi Hua
