高二英语上学期第一次阶段考试试题

南安一中2016-2017学年度上学期第一次阶段考高二英语科试卷 本试卷分为第I 卷(选择题) 和第II卷 (非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。第I卷第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分30分）做题时先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节听下面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 does Sally want to have? A. A close friend.B. A younger sister. C. An elder brother.2. What does the man do every weekend? A. He plays football.B. He goes out to eat.C. He goes to the movies.3. What was the man planning to do for Mr. Smith at first? A. Host a party.B. Give him a gift.C. Buy him a cake.4. When are the speakers talking? A. In the evening.B. In the afternoon.C. In the morning.5. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a hallway.B. In a classroom.C. At Lucys house.第二节听下面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，你将有时间阅读每个小题，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、7题。6. What does the woman need help with? A. Cooking some eggs.B. Making some cookies.C. Buying things from a store.7. What does the man need? A. Salt.B. Chocolate.C. Sugar.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What does the man want to get? A. A farm. B. A truck. C. A drivers license.9. Why isnt the man worried? A. He has plenty of money.B. He already has some experience.C. He wont need to study too much.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What does the man like? A. The womans car.B. The womans yard.C. The womans flower shop.11. Where is the old house located? A. Across the road.B. Next door to Paul.C. In a nearby neighborhood.12. What does the woman say about Linda? A. She has twelve kids.B. She is a good neighbor.C. She doesnt always tell the truth.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How long was the man in Europe? A. For three months.B. For three weeks.C. For one week.14. How many factories did the man visit? A. Eighteen.B. Eight.C. Five.15. Why did the man go to Europe? A. To take a vacation.B. To visit his relatives.C. To teach others to use some new computers.16. Why didnt the man enjoy his trip? A. He traveled too much.B. The work was difficult.C. He didnt get any sleep.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What must everyone do at the entrance? A. Take off their coats.B. Keep their shoes on.C. Sign in and sign out.18. Where do the children eat their lunch? A. In the play area.B. In the classrooms.C. On the playground.19. What do all children do every afternoon? A. Have a snack.B. Play outside.C. Go home for a nap.20. Who might the speaker be? A. A parent.B. A teacher.C. A tour guide.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,从所给的四个选项 (A、B、C、D) 中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选项涂黑。AIn 1997,Mary gave a present of $ 500, 000 to the University of Southern Mississippi. She wanted to help poor students. It was a very generous thing to do. But her friends and neighbors were surprised. Mary was a good woman. She went to church. She was always friendly and helpful. But everyone in her town knew that Mary was not rich. In fact, she was poor.How did a poor 89-year-old woman have so much money? Mary was born in 1908 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She had to leave school when she was eight years old to help her family. She took a job washing clothes. She earned only a few dollars a day. She washed the clothes by hand. Then she hung the clothes to dry. She did this for nearly 80 years. In the 1960s, she bought an automatic washer and dryer. But she gave them away. She did not think they got the clothes clean enough！At that time, many people started to buy their own washers and dryers. Mary did not have much work, so she started to iron clothes instead.Mary never married nor had children. Her life was very simple. She went to work and to church. She read her Bible. She had a black-and-white television. But she did not watch it very much. It had only one channel.Mary saved money all her life and eventually had about $ 800, 000. When she was 89, a lawyer helped her make a will. She left the money to the church, her relatives and the university. Mary wanted to help others. She did not think she was a special person. But then people found out about her present to the university. She received many honors. She even flew in an airplane for the first time！Mary died in 1999. She was a shy and ordinary woman who became famous.21. Mary gave $ 500, 000 to the University of Southern Mississippi_. A. to surprise her friends and neighbors B. to help the poor students C. to prove she was a rich woman D. to show her generosity22. From the passage we can learn that_, A. Mary left school young to help support her family B. Marys parents asked her to wash clothes for others C. an automatic washer and dryer were too expensive for her D. Mary started to iron clothes because she didnt get other skills23. Which of the following tells us Mary lived a very simple life? A. She went to the church every day with friends. B. She didnt like others to buy an automatic washer. C. She didnt have much work to do. D. She only had a black-and-white television with one channel.24. What kind of person is Mary according to the passage? A. Rich and friendly. B. Hard-working and helpful.C. Well-educated and special. D. Poor and silly.BI wish there would be a way to describe China in simple terms but thats impossible. For the most part Chinese people are friendly, easygoing and optimistic. They are curious and unusually patient and they are also the hardest-working people I have ever met.In China, family is everything. In my English classes when the students were asked what they would do if they only had a few hours to live, most students told me how they would spend their last few hours with their families and parents. Many times the subjects in the classes center on families and friends. I teach many students a year, talking to them freely.The cost of living here is very low compared with that of the US. The city of Xiang Fan I live in isnt large and I live better. Nonimported(非进口的)foods are very cheap, so are clothing and articles of everyday use. The cost of public transportation is very low, too. Chinese value education. However, it is reported that many children cant afford the expenses of schooling and are forced to leave school in some poor areas in China. But they organized Project Hope many years ago. It creates conditions for the poor children to go back to school. In my opinion, Project Hope is of great importance to the development of the rural education.When we read news of China in the west, rarely, if ever, will we see anything mentioned of the positive changes China has gone through. While it is true that economic miracles have not reached many areas of China, but we also have the same problems.When I am asked which country I consider better, China or the US, my answer has always been the same, “We are not worse or better than each other, we are only different.”25What does the author think of Chinese people?A. He thinks most Chinese people hardly work.B. He thinks most Chinese people are proud.C. He dislikes most Chinese people.D. He praises most Chinese people a lot.26What is the author doing in China?A. He is teaching English in a school.B. He is visiting the places of interest.C. He is studying in a college.D. He is on business.27What are NOT cheap in China in the authors opinion?A. Clothes and shoes made in China.B. Local foods.C. Imported foods.D. Public transportation tickets.28We can infer from the passage that the author thinks _.A. the westerners have got to know China wellB. the progress of China is seldom reported in the US.C. Chinas economic miracles have appeared everywhereD. the education in rural areas is never cared about in ChinaCNew research has shown that you might not just be feeling blue; you may also be seeing it differently. Your mood may affect how you see the world around you, according to a new study. A team of researchers has proved that sadness could have an effect on the way we see colors.The team, led by psychology researcher Christopher Thorstenson of the University of Rochester, found that people who had a sad mood were less accurate in identifying colors on the blue-yellow axis (轴), compared to people who werent feeling sad.“We were already deeply familiar with how often people use color terms to describe common phenomena, like mood, even when these concepts seem unrelated,” Thorstenson said in a statement. “We thought maybe a reason why these metaphors (比喻) appear was that there really was a connection between mood and identifying colors in a different way.”Thorstenson and his team are not the first to identify a link between a depressed mood and a difference in recognition. In 2010, Emanuel Bubl and his team at Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg in Germany first proved a link between mood and identifying colors. This was supported by a 2013 paper by Johnson Fam of the University of Singapore.The team conducted two studies. In the first, 127 participants were chosen randomly to watch one of two video clips, which had been proved in previous studies to feel either sadness or amusement. They didnt do that in a specific order. The entire group was then tasked with identifying the colors in 48 continued color changes. The group that had been shown the sad clip was measurably worse at identifying colors along the blue-yellow axis.For the second study, 130 participants were randomly assigned to watch either a sad clip or a neutral (中性的) one. The sadness group showed reduced ability to identify colors along the blue-yellow axis than the neutral group. 29. If one _, the colors he sees might be different from those in others eyes.A. is in a good mood B. has an eye illnessC. attends a speech D. doesnt feel happy30. Who were the first to find out the link between mood and identifying colours?A. Thorstenson and Johnson.B. Thorstenson and his team.C. Johnson and his team.D. Emaneuel and his team.31. The sadness group in the second study _.A. felt happy when watching the videoB. performed better than the otherC. were less able to identify some coloursD. could only identify blue and yellowDIn January, British actor Eddie Redmayne made headlines around the world as he became the latest member of smartphone refuser. “It was a reaction against being glued permanently to my iPhone during waking hours,” he explained, turning instead to an old-fashioned “dumb phone” handset that could only make and take calls. He is not alone. There is a small but busy market for phones that are simple and cheap at a time when smartphones are becoming ever more complex and expensive. Basic phones handsets with some basic functions such as playing music and accessing the Internet are gradually being replaced by low cost smartphones, according to Francisco Jeronimo, research director for European mobile devices at IDC, the research group. But there is still a significant demand for older-style phones.Strategy Analytics, a research group, estimates that 44,000,000 basic phones were sold in 2015, accounting for 2 percent of the global market. Some phonemakers, such as Sony and LG, have already turned their back on the market. But others like Microsoft and Samsung are still producing devices every year aimed at the basic phone market.Many smartphone users beef about having to buy devices that are easily broken, require daily recharging and which will be replaced by a new, better version within a year. Even basic smartphones offer more functions that not many people need.Some users buy phones with limited or no Internet connections in a conscious attempt to keep away from the modern digital world. Analysts say that there is a growing number of “second phoneys” who use an expensive smartphone during the day, but turn to cheaper, pocket-sized devices when they go out in the evening.Light Phone founder Joe Hollier falls into this camp. He has developed a credit card-sized phone without a data connection and no extra functions other than to make calls. He describes a feeling of huge relief when the ability to check emails or status updates is removed. Light Phone functions as a companion device to a smartphone but Mr Hollier hopes it will also encourage people to unplug from the modern Internet world.32. What is the function of paragraph 1? A. To lead to the topic. B. To summarize the whole passage. C. To analyze the situation of phone usage. D. To deepen the theme.33. The expression “beef about” may be replaced by “_” in the passage. A. care about B. approve of C. complain of D. think over34. Joe Hollier developed the new card-sized phone to _. A. save money B. relax the mind C. save time D. keep healthy35. What is the main idea of this passage? A. Some people prefer basic phones to smart phones. B. What are the functions of basic phones. C. The old-fashioned phones have many advantages. D. The future of smartphones is gloomy.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。If something that youre doing doesnt challenge you, then it doesnt change youWe all need some normal stress in our lives, after all 36 So challenge the following limits: 1 Figure out what youre scared of and do it continuously If youre a salesman, and youre scared of talking to people personally or over the phone, now, instead of being scared and thinking youll fail, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call 37 But dont stop on the first try! Eventually, you can look at fear in the eyes and say, “Go on, Im not scared!” 2 38 Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career; you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing thisSome examples might be cooking, sewing, painting and so onApart from helping you challenge yourself, taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income 3Set aside at least nine minutes a day for physic al exercise 39 A simple 9-minute run around your neighborhood can do wonders for yourselfExercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight, but also make you feel better about yourself 4Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people Dont just limit yourself to your fellow travelers - try to connect with the service staffYou never know what kind of people theyre going to be Get out of your house or go online right now to book your class 40 A You should do it continuously B Someone may hang up on you C You dont need to go to the gym D Running in the gym may be a better choice E Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself F Take a class for a hobby youve been wanting to develop G You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zone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（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。I had worried myself sick over Simons mother coming to see me. I was a new 41 , and I gave an honest account of the students work. In Simons case, the grades were awfully low. He couldnt read his own handwriting. 42 he was a bright student. He discussed adult subjects with nearly adult comprehension. His work in no way reflected his 43 .So when Simons mother entered the room, my palms(手掌心) were sweating. I was completely 44 for her kisses on both my cheeks. “I came to thank you,” she said, surprising me beyond speech. 45 me, Simon had become a different person. He talked of how he 46 me, he had begun to make friends, and for the first time in his twelve years, he had 47 spent an afternoon at a friends house. She wanted to tell me how grateful she was for the 48 I had nurtured(培养) in her son. She kissed me again and left. I sat, stunned (惊呆), for about half an hour, 49 what had just happened. How did I make such a life-changing difference to that boy without 50 knowing it? What I finally came to 51 was one day, several months before, when some students were 52 reports in the front of the class, Jeanne spoke 53 , and to encourage her to raise her voice, I had said, “Speak up. Simons the expert on this. He is the 54 one you have to convince, and he cant hear you in the 55 of the room.” That was it. From that day on, Simon had sat up straighter, paid more attention, 56 more, and became happy. And it was all because he 57 to be the last kid in the last row. The boy who most needed 58 was the one who took the last seat that day.It taught me the most 59 lesson over the years of my teaching career, and Im thankful that it came 60 and positively. A small kindness can indeed make a difference.41. A. cleaner B. reporter C. monitor D. teacher 42. A. Or B. And C. But D. So 43. A. courage B. abilities C. feelings D. dream44. A. desperate B. responsibleC. unprepared D. unsuitable45. A. Because of B. In spite of C. Apart from D. As for 46. A. loved B. envied C. pleased D. criticized47. A. gradually B. constantly C. recently D. obviously48. A. self-respectB. self-doubtC. self-pityD. self-defence49. A. imagining B. observingC. wonderingD. regretting 50. A. also B. even C. always D. still 51. A. expect B. remember C. believe D. accept52. A. writingB. reviewing C. editingD. giving 53. A. quietly B. repeatedlyC. quickly D. firmly54. A. lucky B. lonely C. only D. likely 55. A. entrance B. middle C. front D. back 56. A. slept B. smiled C. shouted D. quarreled57. A. intendedB. pretendedC. refusedD. happened58. A. change B. praise C. thanks D. visits 59. A. difficult B. painfulC. valuableD. enjoyable 60. A. early B. slowly C. frequently D. occasionally第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）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。Chuck Wall teaches management and human relations at Bakersfield College. He walked into class one day and told his students that their homework was to perform a simple and random act of kindness. Not 61 (understand) the homework, the students didnt know what to do. Chuck didnt answer their questions. 62 , he encouraged his students to work it out by themselves.One week later, the students entered the classroom and began sharing their stories 63 (excited). One reported on helping a poor dog 64 (abandon) by its owner. Another student told others about giving blankets away to the homeless. Gradually, more and more students developed the habit of doing such kind acts, from 65 they benefited a lot.Since then, similar kind acts 66 (perform) in schools and around the world. Many schools organize a Random Acts of Kindness Week, around November 13th, 67 (celebrate) World Kindness Day. Some schools use each day of Random Acts of Kindness Week to perform a 68 (differ) kind act, such 69 making a new friend, helping someone, doing community service or raising money for a charity. In this way, students learn to consider other people and think about how small actions can make the world a 70 (good) place.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）假定英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文, 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。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：在错的词下划一横线, 并在该词