1、灵宝一高2016-2017学年度上期第二次月清考试高二英语 命题人：刘晶茹 审题人：王江茹第一部分：听力（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秒钟的时间来回来有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the woman think of the hamburgers here? A.They are not tasty. B. They are really good. C. She doesnt like the
2、m.2. Where does this conversation most probably take place? A. On an airplane.B. In a bookstore. C. At a post office.3. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Go to bed earlier. B. Buy an alarm clock. C. Turn the alarm on.4. How does the man go to work every day? A. By car. B. By bus. C. On foot.
3、5. Why was the man stopped by the police officer? A. Because he was on duty. B. Because he ran a red light. C. Because he had no drivers license.第二节（共I5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，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
4、第6至8题。6. What is Mr. Black doing? A. Preparing for a speech. B. Hosting an interview. C. Reading a newspaper.7What is the woman? A.A secretary. B.A student. C.A scientist.8. Where does the conversation happen? A. At school. B. In a TV station. C. At home.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. How many subjects has the
5、man completed? A2 B3 C410.What day is it today? A. Tuesday. B. Sunday. C. Thursday.11. Where will the speakers probably go together later? A. To a restaurant. B. To a cinema. C. To a library.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Why did the man make the phone call? A. To ask for a possible job. B. To buy a book from
6、 a bookstore. CTo fix a computer.13. How will the man send his introduction? A. By fax. B. By e-mail. C. By phoning.14. What will the woman possibly do next? A. Read the mans self-introduction. B. Get ready for an interview. C. Buy a new fax machine.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. How will the man express his
7、thanks to his friends? A. By visiting them. B. By treating them to a concert. C. By cooking them a dinner.16, Who will go to the concert? A. The man and the woman. B. The woman herself. C. The man and his friends.17. Whats the possible relationship between the two speakers? A. Good friends. B. Husba
8、nd and wife. C. Father and daughter.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. For what purpose do the guests come here? A. To have a meeting. B. To tour the city. C. To buy some paintings.19. Which of the following is NOT provided by the hotel? A. A swimming pool. B. A tennis court. C. An art gallery.20. When will the
9、dining hall open on Sunday?A. 7:30 am. B.8:30 am. C.9:30 pm,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份，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A Last Sunday, an earthquake struck the Napa Valley area of northern California. Some roads bent, while underground pipes burst.It was the strongest earthquake to
10、 strike Napa Valley in 15 years. No one was killed, but many people were injured and treated in hospitals. Scientists say the earthquake is a 6-magnitude(震级) quake. David Applegate works for the United States Geological Survey. He says Californians are lucky because the earthquake did not cause majo
11、r damage to water mains -large pipelines that carry water. He notes that a lot of the losses in the quake were from fires because water mains have been broken, and there is no quick way to fix them. He describes that as a fortunate thing because earthquakes usually come as a surprise. “Short-term pr
12、ediction is not feasible, but what we can know is where large earthquakes will occur.” This means that scientists can predict the possibilities that an earthquake will hit a given area over the next several years. When a quake begins,however,scientists can warn the people in its path. David Applegat
13、e says the warning may not come long before the quake strikes. But he adds that 10 or 20 seconds may be enough to help you save your life. Like anything, he says, it is wise to have a plan that includes how to get fresh water and how to find beloved ones after the disaster. The people of northern Ca
14、lifornia were lucky in the earthquake that could have been far more damaging. But others also have cause for celebration. It seems that Napa Valley will continue exporting wine as usual. That is also likely part of the survival plan.21. What is the function of the first paragraph? A. To show Napa Va
15、lley suffered a lot. B. To imply California often sees earthquakes. C. To warn the residents to take care of themselves. D. To introduce the theme of the whole passage.22. What does the underlined word feasible mean in Paragraph 3?A. possible. B. reasonable. C. desirable. D. reliable.23. Once the ea
16、rthquake is felt, .A. no one can escape from the disaster B. swift actions can save your lifeC. it is necessary to bring enough water D. it is necessary to find your family members24. What does the author intend to tell us?A. A terrible disaster hit the Napa Valley Area B. It is hard to exactly pred
17、ict an earthquake C. A celebration was held in Napa ValleyD. An earthquake caused serious Damage BThe health benefits of sleep are both varied and well known. We all need to have an adequate amount of sleep so as to be able to function well on both mental and physical tasks. Sleep is probably the be
18、st beauty treatment available to a person, allowing you to look younger overnight. This is probably the most superficial(表面的) benefit of sleep. The other benefits are incredibly important.The amount of sleep that is required varies from one person to another and in many cases one person is at risk o
19、f not getting enough sleep. It is all too easy to settle into a habit that doesnt really suit you when your partner or spous requires less sleep than you. They may well try to get up quietly and leave you resting a little longer. If they are successful in slipping out of the room and you remain in t
20、he same state of sleep then you are very lucky. Many people find themselves being disturbed by either sound or movement and then it can be difficult to return to an adequate depth of sleep.The fact is that whatever your reasons are for settling for less sleep than what is ideal for you, it is import
21、ant to deal with your situation. Sleep is very important. Failing to get enough sleep is very costly to your health.Many people have trouble getting to sleep. Their minds run on overtime or they become overtired. Perhaps you have simply gotten out of the habit of sleeping well. If this is the case t
22、hen meditation(冥思) or hypnosis (催眠状态) can be very helpful. Hypnosis is a natural state of relaxation and is in fact the state between being awake and asleep. In learning to use hypnosis you can also teach yourself how to relax, let go of bad thoughts and prepare yourself naturally for sleep. It is n
23、atural and easy. Simply by listening to a hypnosis MP3 download you can train your mind to expect to sleep and return to your natural sleep patterns.25. If you have enough high quality sleep,.A. you can never fail to perform your tasksB. you can become more beautiful than othersC. you can be joyful
24、and full of energyD. you can deal with others in an easy way26. What does the second paragraph imply?A. Youd better not live with your partner.B. A poor sleeping habit forms easily.C. You should get used to various noises.D. It will make you annoyed when your sleep gets disturbed.27. Some people suf
25、fer from sleep disorders .A. because they know nothing about hypnosisB. because they are exhausted C. because they dont intend to sleep wellD. because they tend to work hard at night28. In which column of a newspaper can you read the passage?A. Finance. B. Society. C. Health. D. Politics.C Applicati
26、on software for computer or mobile devices can do a lot of things for students of all ages. In other words, they can help the user do his or her best work. Whether or not you are a student, here are some apps worth considering. Quizlet Quizlet is a study aid app. It is filled with flashcards on many
27、 subjects to study: Use the cards that come with the app or create your own. The app has a mix of texts, images and audio recordings, including pronunciation of words in different languages. Quizlet is available as a free app from Apples iTunes store. You can learn more on the Quizlet website. Todoi
28、st The Todoist app can help even the most organized person with day-to- day activities. With this app, individuals can create a list of everything they need to do, and set a time for when each activity is to be completed. The app and most programs on Todoist are free. But some features are available
29、 with fees. You can find out more from the Todoist website. Evernote Evernote is an app designed to help organize notes. Users can add images, links and more within the notes. Notes can be available using Evernote on both computers and mobile devices. The Evernote app is free, but users have to pay
30、for additional features. You can learn more on the Evernote website. PomoDone Everyone wants to be more productive. The Pomodoro Technique is one way to make the most of your time. The PomoDone app can help divide time into blocks for work and for breaks The app on the computer helps keep track of t
31、ime blocks for each activity. The app is available for computers from the PomoDone website. The app is free.29.If you intend to learn a foreign language you will choose .A. Quizlet B. Todoist C. Evernote D. PomoDone30.What do you know about the Todoist app? A. It can provide you with some day-to-day
32、 activities. B. It can help you set a time for your activity. C. It is an app that you can use free of charge totally. D. It will charge you for most programs.31.Pomo Done is different from the other three apps in that . A. you can download it from a website for free. B. it helps you divide your wor
33、k into small parts C. you will be reminded when you should have a rest D. it helps you make use of your time reasonablyD Several recent studies have suggested that women experience laughter more than men. According to medical studies, laughter isnt just about having fun - it actually has many health
34、 benefits. Studies have shown that the act of laughing can make blood pressure fall, reduce stress and improve immune (有免疫力的 ) function. Not only that, but laughter can also provide benefits similar to those of an antidepressant (抗抑郁药). When you laugh, your body lets out something that results in a
35、general feeling of health and happiness. Regular laughter can play a role in helping you to avoid many health problems. Thus, not only do women tend to laugh more than men, they are also more likely to “have the last laugh” . According to a study at the Stanford University School of Medicine, gender
36、(性别) can affect the way that a persons brain responds to humor. The study, which is about the monitoring of 10 men and 10 women watching cartoons, showed that women are more likely than men to use the part of the brain that manages rewards. It seemed that women had lower expectations about a reward
37、(in this case, the reward being the punchline(妙语) of the joke or cartoon, which resulted in them enjoying the experience more than men. Men, on the other hand, seemed to expect that they would find the cartoons humorous, and were therefore more likely to be disappointed and find them less funny. Wom
38、en are more likely to respond to men whom they find humorous and men seem to recognize this and do their best to make women laugh. It has been shown that women are more likely to laugh in the presence of men whom they like and men are more likely to be attracted to women who laugh in their presence
39、because it makes them feel better. Clearly, it is important to men that a woman appreciates their humor.32. The studies show that regular laughter can . A. raise blood pressureB. keep us nervous C. make immune function worse D. keep us healthy and happy33. Why do women experience laughter more than
40、men? A. Because they like telling humorous stories.B. Because they like watching cartoons. C. Because they expect little of a reward. D. Because they seldom respond to humor.34. From the last paragraph we can learn . . A. women dislike humorous menB. men dislike humorous women C. laughter makes wome
41、n humorousD. humorous men make women happy35. Whats the main idea of the passage? A. Women laugh more than men.B. Laughter has many health benefits. C. Women enjoy humor more than men.D. Humorous men are popular with women 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据下列短文内容，从文章后的选项中选出能入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Tests and ex
42、ams assess not only your subject knowledge, but also your ability to use the appointed time wisely. 36 Do 37 Try to answer the questions that are worth a lot of points before those only worth a few points.This will allow you to spend more time on the higher point questions than the lower ones ,which
43、 can provide a big increase for your final grade. Move on when youve used up the time for a question .Sometimes it is hard to do it ,especially if you are a perfectionist （完美主义者）or someone that likes to provide as many details as possible in your test responses, 38 Otherwise,you may find at the end
44、that a large number of questions are still unanswered. Dont Dont allow yourself to get stuck on a question.You come across a question that you have no idea how to answer .Instead of moving on,you decide to sit there for 20 or 30 minutes annoyed over it . 39 However,setting a time limit for questions
45、 and sticking to that time limit can help you avoid this problem. 40 When youre taking a test, focus on the big picture ,Your main goal is to answer all of the questions in the best way. Dont spend amounts of time proofreading(校对)your work .It is the task that is best completed at the end if you hav
46、e time left. A. Focus on higher point questions. B. Get answers to the questions you know. C. However,you must force yourself to move on . D. Dont spend too much time on the little things. E. The following can help you make the most of your time. F. Many students feel stressed when taking an examina
47、tion.G .If youve done this before,youve actually made a mistake.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）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，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。 These were hard and sad years at the end of the depression.Mum had a (n) 41 time raising us kids on her own,but we never 42 . Christmas
48、 was 43 ,and we were promised a $ 25 Christmas fund.Mun said that she would use the money to pay rent ,assuring us all of a 44 over our heads for a little longer.She told us then there would be 45 for Christmas. I had been 46 Christmas trees and doing odd jobs to earn enough money to buy a new pair
49、of boots. I knew 47 which boots I wanted-they had a price of $ 23. The big day came on the afternoon of Christmas Eve .I was very 48 as I hurried up the road to catch the bus .On the way I noticed a house with Christmas lights and 49 .It was then that I 50 that at our house,we had no decorations ,no
50、r any money for Christmas. I was eleven years old,and I was feeling a (n) 51 of guilt .Here I was going to buy a new pair of boots 52 Mun was home in tears.She would be trying to explain to us why there were no presents.I changed my 53 .Across the street from the bus stop was a big grocery store .In
51、to the store I went , 54 happiness and excitement.I bought a turkey and all the Christmas 55 .I spent all of my hard-earned money .The owner of the store had two boys 56 them to our house .With great excitement I knocked on the door .When Mum opened the door ,some of the groceries 57 inside onto the
52、 floor,and she 58 stood there dumbfounded.Holding back the tears,I said ,“Merry Christmas,Mum! There really is a Santa Claus!”As we 59 all the food and put it away that day I got enough hugs and kisses from Mum to 60 two lifetimes.It was a Merry Christmas for us after all !41. A.easy B.simple C.diff
53、erent D.hard42. A.assessed B.imagined C.complained D.guaranteed43. A.counting B.approaching C.ahead D.over44. A.roof B.tradition C.sky D.proof45. A.nothing B.none C.anything D.something46. A.buying B.collecting C.selling D.growing47. A.fortunately B.eventually C.deliberately D.exactly48. A.moved B.e
54、xcited C.sad D.broken49. A.choices B.gifts C.decorations D.preferences50. A.introduced B.ignored C.inspired D.realized51. A.sense B.spirit C.absence D.direction52. A.in case B.as C.while D.even if53. A.way B.mind C.direction D.motivation54. A.for B.against C.beyond D.with55. A.trees B.possibilities
55、C.treats D.lights56. A.deliver B.pack C.fetch D.produce57. A.fell B. broke C.pressed D.slipped58. A.still B.just C.even D.already59. A.undressed B.separated C.pressed D.unpacked60. A.finish B.last C.remain D.share第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15）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。 March 20 is the Int
56、ernational Day of Happiness .When you think of happiness ,you may assume that thinking 61 (positive),achieving goals or surrounding yourself 62 happier people will help .But you can do even simpler things to be happier at each moment. I moved to Hawaii for a few 63 (month) to finish my next book and
57、 I paused every day to watch the sunset .When I moved back to Portland , I 64 (keep) this habit and I felt more balanced than ever .When you pause each day to reflect and give thanks, you connect with yourself and appreciate 65 moment .Not only does 66 (watch) the sunset relieve stress ,but it remin
58、ds us how precious and beautiful both our life and the world 67 (be). Many of us spend more time on our head than our heart ,and its easy to get 68 (catch) in a cycle of negativity .We often worry about outcomes before they happen .If you want to be happier,begin to monitor your thoughts.Pay attenti
59、on instead of letting 69 (they)run rampant(泛滥的),and begin to shift the conversation to a more compassionate,loving one.Remember,you arent everything 70 you think.第四部分：写作(共两节, 满分35分)第一节 ：短文改错 (共10分;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短文。短文中共有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：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),
60、 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。 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。I watch TV until 12 oclock,so I couldnt go over my lessons.This morning I got up very late that I had to go to school without breakfast in the hurry,but I was still late for the first class.Wh
61、en I entered the classroom,the maths teacher had to stop explain an important problem,and all the eye were fixed upon me.My face turned red.Something even worse was happened to me in English class.The teacher asked me recite the text.However,I could say nothing and sorry,for I didnt spend any time p
62、reparing my lessons.The teacher looked at me with his coldly eyes.I stood at my bench without daring to raise my head.How a terrible day I had ! I will never do anything like that.第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 有人忽视幽默在演说中的魅力，但伟大的演说家都是幽默的。请以The power of Humor in Speeches为题，根据下文提示，谈谈幽默的作用。幽默可以使你的语言更加风趣；幽默可以使你的观点更鲜明；
63、幽默可以拉近你和观众距离。注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 高二英语月清试题答案听 力 1-5 BCACB 6-10 ABABC 11-15 AABAC 16-20 BBACB阅 读 2124 DABB 2528 CBBC 2931 ABD 3235 DCBA 3640 EACGD 完 形 4145 DCBAA 4650 CDBCD 5155 ACBDC 5660 AABDB语篇填空 61 positively 62 with 63 months 64 kept 65 the 66 watching 67 are 68 caught 69 them 70 tha
64、t The Power of Humor in SpeechesSome people tend to overlook the power of humor in speeches when they fail to notice that there is no great speaker in the world who is mot humorous .A successful speech relies much on a sense of humor.If you have difficulty in attracting your audience ,one or two hum
65、orous remarks may work magically,which can make your speech amusing,convincing and enjoyable .Due to your sense of your sense of humor ,your argument seems more acceptable and problems will be settled more easily.Lastly,humor can help narrow the gap between you and the audience and win their friendship.Therefore ,we should make the most of humor in the speech ,making it more successful and attractive.
