高二英语上学期第二次月考试题7

2016-2017学年高二第一学期第二次月考英语试卷 满分150分 时间100分钟 第I卷第一题 听力理解。（略）注意：答题卡120不填涂。第二题：阅读理解（共两节，每小题2分，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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AExaminations have a longer history in China than in any other country, yet it is today an issue around in which controversy flourishes（活跃）. At each stage of their school lives children are faced with exams: exams to enter junior middle school, senior middle school, vocational school（职业学校）, colleges and universities. As a result of having constantly to think of these hurdles(障碍) facing them children find themselves under constant pressure, unable to take time off from studying exam-oriented subjects to relax with friends or to develop other interests. Within school the concentration on exam success leads to the neglect（疏忽） of courses which are not central to the examinations and a method of teaching and learning which emphasizes training the ability to do well in tests but neglects developing the ability to think creatively.Despite such criticisms the examination system still has its defenders. Without it, they argue, how can we test students abilities and evaluate the effectiveness of teachers and schools? They believe that they provide the only objective way of selecting students and reduce the exercise of unfair back-door practices to gain advantage for children on the basis of influence or corruption（贪污）. Examinations are also felt to offer the impetus（动力） to students to master their subject in a way in which they otherwise might not. While too much anxiety can be a bad thing, a little anxiety can stimulate students to learn better than if left without any test to pass, says Li Jie, a leading advocate（提倡者） of the value of testing. I can remember things now which give me great pleasure which I doubt I would have learned at the time if I had not had to do so for the examinations.21. Which of the following statements about examinations in China is correct? A. People can make money out of examinations. B. Only students of today have to take examinations. C. Students have to learn more about history than about any other subjects. D. People have different opinions concerning the value of examinations.22. What is a possible result if students pay too much attention to examinations? A. Students neglect those exam-oriented subjects. B. Students are unable to relax with friends or to develop other interests. C. Teachers neglect the training of the students ability to do well in tests.D. Students only pay attention to the development of their ability to think creatively.23. According to the passage, why are some people against exams?A. They are meaningless. B. They will make students learn something useless. C. They are believed to cause stress for the students. D. They are not related to the reality of life.24. Which of the following is an acceptable summary of the organization of this passage? A. Discussing a problem in education. B. Persuading people to believe an idea. C. Criticizing a long held opinion.D. Presenting a controversial issue and arguments from both sides.BTEDx is a global program that is brought to life by thousands of individuals all over the world. By organizing a TEDx event, you can create a unique gathering in your community that will unleash(释放)new ideas, inspire and inform. Here, youll find the complete set of rules for organizing a TEDx event, from start to finish. The rules are non-negotiable（无商量余地的） and mandatory（强制的） for all TEDx event organizers because its both our job and yours to maintain the integrity of the TEDx vision.Spirit/purpose: Your event must maintain the spirit of TED itself: focused on the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately（最终地）, the world. TEDx events are not single-topic driven.Length: Your event may not exceed one day in length.Location: TED allocates（分配）one location-based license series per applicant; you must live in the city for which you are applying for a license. Your TEDx event must happen in the city for which you received the license.Funds: You may not use your event to make money. You may not use your event to raise funds for charities or other organizations.Admission: Based on approval from TED, you can charge an attendance fee for a TEDx event featuring live speakers. In order to charge an admission fee, you must first submit（提交） your proposed ticket price for approval from TED.Attendance: Up to 100 individuals may attend your event. Only individuals who have attended an official TED conference may organize an event with more than 100 attendees（参与者）. Having attended one of multiple TEDx events or TEDWomen does qualify you to host an event for more than 100 guests.Naming: TEDx events are named after locations, such as cities, neighborhoods, streets etc, and aim to serve that named community. Event names must comply with（遵守） the guidelines laid out in Naming your event.25. According to the rules, a TEDx event organizer is supposed to _. A. extend the event to one day B. name the event after locations C. focus on one TED topic D. host the event in different cities.26. Who is qualified to host a TEDx event for over 100 guests? A. A person who has attended an official TED conference. B. A woman who has attended numerous TEDx events. C. An individual who has submitted his proposed ticket price. D. An organization which intends to make some money for chaities27. Which of the following statement is TRUE? A. TEDx events can be profitable. B. The admission fee is determined by the organizer of the particular event. C. TEDx events may cover different topics. D. Rules can be changed under certain circumstances.CTo be successful in any aspect of life, you need to know when to use the carrot or the stick. Here are a few tips to help you decide whether its better to use the carrot or the stick.With the kids The carrotWhen it comes to raising a kid, the carrot or the stick dilemma is quickly disappearing as too many parents take the carrot approach to the extreme. In child raising, the carrot should never be materialistic things. If you want to ask for good behavior with a reward, it should be with something that cant be bought, say, trust.The slick Nowadays, no one likes to use the stick any more, or in my fathers case, the belt. Im not overlooking child abuse（虐待儿童）, if you ever want to call it that, but I am encouraging parents to toughen up a bit. You dont want your kid to test your limits only to find out he can get away with it. If you want to raise a kid, raise the hand and let him know it comes down on the second offense（过错）.At the office The carrotPeople need encouragement and motivation to perform well. However, the carrot only really works well with employees who have already proved themselves. If youve got someone who cant show up at the office before noon, the promise of a raise isnt going to do much. On the contrary, if theres a guy with a good work moral, hell thrive（grow stronger）when you add a promotion to the picture.The slick When considering the carrot or the stick in the office, remember that, overall（总的来说）, the stick is the more practical method in the office. A wise man, who just happened to be an Italian once said Its best to be both loved and feared. Its nice to have everyone love you, but running a business isnt like running a family. You need to have the stick constantly raised.With the wifeThe carrotWhen it comes to marriage, always use the carrot. Ive had a lovely marriage for many years, and Ive always stuck to the carrot approach. Sometimes you catch more flies with honey, and sometimes its the crack（噼啪声）of a whip(鞭子) that gets the horse moving. Try not to use too many sticks at home; the carrot is much more fun.28. What is the best title of this passage?A. The Carrot or the Stick?B. The Introduction to the Carrot and the StickC. Tips in the Daily LifeD. The Advantages of the Carrot and the Stick29. In kids raising, the author prefers_.A. the carrot approachB. the stick approachC. both the carrot approach and the stick approachD. neither the carrot approach nor the stick approach30. Which do you think is the best to be a good boss at the office?A. Always using carrots.B. Eating a lot of carrots.C. Being both loved and feared.D. Using too many sticks.31. Which is NOT true according to the passage?A. The author often gives more carrots to his wife to eat at home.B. The carrot is much more fun when it comes to marriage.C. On different occasions, the carrot or the stick is effective.D. You need the stick to get your horses to move faster occasionally.DA new study shows students who write notes by hand during lectures perform better on exams than those who use laptops.Students are increasingly using laptops for note -taking because of speed and legibility(清晰度).But the research has found laptop users are less able to remember and apply the concepts they have been taught.Researchers performed experiments that aimed to find out whether using a laptop increased the tendency to make notes mindlessly by talking down word which the professors said.In the first experiment, students were given either a laptop or pen and paper. They listened to the same lectures and were told to use their usual note-taking skills. Thirty minutes after the talk, they were examined on their ability to remember facts and on how well they understood concepts.The researchers found that laptop users took twice as many notes as those who wrote by hand. However, the typists performed worse at remembering and applying the concepts. Both groups scored similarly when it came to memorizing facts.The researchers report said, While more notes are beneficial, if the notes are taken mindlessly, as is more likely the case on a laptop, the benefit disappears. In another experiment aimed at testing long-term memory, students took notes as before but were tested a week after the lecture. This time, the students who wrote notes by hand performed significantly better on the exam.These two experiments suggest that handwritten notes are not only better for immediate learning and understanding, but that they also lead to superior revision in the future.32. More and more students favor laptops for note-taking because they can_.A. write more notes B. digest concepts betterC. get higher scores D. understand lecture better33. While taking notes, laptop users tend to be_.A. skillful B. tireless C. thoughtful D. mindless34. The author of the passage aims to_.A. examine the importance of long-term memoryB. stress the benefit of taking notes by handC. explain the process of taking notesD. promote the use of laptops35. The passage is likely to appear in_.A. a finance report B. a computer textbook C. a science magazine D. a newspaper advertisement第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分.请按照题号答题）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 to Strengthen Your Willpower Researchers find willpower is like a muscle it may get tired from overuse. So, if it acts like a muscle, can it also be strengthened? The answer is YES. 361. Ten minutes of reflectionReflection will give you the fastest results. 37 Researches show that after just 23 days of practicing thinking for 10 minutes, your brain will be able to focus better, you will have more energy, and you will be less stressed. 2. Work on your posture Work on your posture for a 2-week period. Every time you catch yourself slouching(懒散), correct it by sitting up straight. This simple practice can vastly improve your perseverance.3. Use your opposite hand Select a chunk(块) of the day to use your opposite hand. 38 And from personal experience, if you aim for more than an hour, you will unnecessarily tire out your willpower muscle.4. Correct your speechChange your natural speech. 39 Again, it takes willpower to consciously go against your instincts. It doesnt matter how you correct your speech, as long as you change your natural speech habits.To get started,select a chunk of the day to practice and choose the words you will change.Personally, I tried not using contractions during work hours and it worked very well.Above are some effective ways to strengthen your perseverance. Do not try to do all at once. 40 You should start small and gradually build up as your muscles get stronger.A. It can make your brain focus and resist the urge to wander.B. This even includes resisting the urge to say hello instead of hey.C. You will be more mentally strong.D. With the right practice willpower can be strengthened.E. Training your willpower muscle is like training for a marathon.F. It doesnt need to be more than an hour in order to get results. G. Be more conscious of your automatic decisions. 第三题 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（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John was 20 years old. He was a handsome and gifted 41 . But he stopped talking as much as he usually did after he graduated from high school. This year, his 42 reduced to nothing. His parents knew he was 43 , and continually told him that they loved him. Everyone was 44 about his well-being and wondered what they could say or do to help him, since saying “I love you” 45 wasnt enough to improve his situation.John finally made a(an) 46 . He locked himself in the cellar(地下室)and stayed there for three days without food. 47 he continued to acknowledge his parents love for him and his love for them, his depression 48 . His loved ones were 49 that he would even kill himself one day. Healthcare professionals were 50 , but the advice, care and kindness did not 51 . On the fourth day of Johns isolation(隔离), the local high school football 52 , who didnt know Johns situation, happened to call him. Johns mother told him John was not 53 and took a message at the coachs 54 . Then she went to the cellar door and called down the stairs, “John, Coach Ivers just phoned.” He said that his players 55 last night on who they wanted as their assistant coach. They said you were the greatest football athlete they had ever had and they thought they could 56 the state championship if you helped to coach them. Coach Ivers said they need you! He said if you are interested, you should be at the football practice 57 at 14:45 this afternoon.” Hearing the message, John eventually came out of the cellar. He accepted the coaching job. 58 the time he came home from his first 59 , he had walked out of his depression. He once again found the great feeling of being 60 , and he was back to his old self.41. A. judge B. athlete C. captain D. professor42. A. promise B. complaint C. motivation D. conversation43. A. depressed B. awkward C. innocent D. unconscious44. A. curious B. positive C. frightened D. concerned45. A. directly B. properly C. obviously D. specially46. A. move B. apology C. difference D. deal47. A. Because B. Although C. Unless D. When48. A. acquired B. recovered C. deepened D. withdrew49. A. amazed B. confused C. bored D. convinced50. A. taken in B. brought in C. turned in D. put in51. A. solve B. produce C. work D. develop52. A. assistant B. manager C. coach D. guider53. A. occupied B. suitable C. flexible D. available54. A. request B. recommendation C. invitation D. compromise55. A. competed B. voted C. connected D. responded56. A. obtain B. recognize C. approve D. admit57. A. in person B. with delight C. by chance D. on purpose58. A. During B. Before C. By D. After59. A. appointment B. practice C. experience D. preparation60. A. demanded B. respected C. protected D. needed第卷第二节（共10个小题；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）或括号内单词的正确形式。In my living room, there is a plaque(牌扁) that advises me to “bloom（盛放） 61 you are planted”. It reminds me of Dorothy. I got to know Dorothy in the early 1980s, when I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a program. The job 62 (responsible) required occasional visits to the classroom of each teacher in the program. Dorothy stands out in my memory as on one 63 bloomed in her remote area.Dorothy taught in a remote school near Harlan. To get to her school from the town of Harlan, I followed a road 64 (wind) around the mountain. In the eight-mile journey, I crossed the same railroad track five times, giving the possibility of 65 (catch) by the same train five times. Rather than feeling excited by this drive through mountains, I found it depressing. The poverty level was shocking and the small shabby houses gave me the greatest feeling of 66 (hope).From the moment of my arrival at the little school, all my gloom（忧郁） disappeared. Upon arriving at Dorothys classroom, I was greeted with smiling faces and treated like a queen. The children 67 (prepare) to show me their 68 (late) projects. Dorothy told me with a smile that they were serving poke greens salad and cornbread they made themselves for dinner.Lonely 69 she was far away from the modern civilization and convenience, she never ran out of reports of exciting activities of her students. Her enthusiasm never cooled down. She passed all the tests 70 (excellent) and I found that Dorothy was really blooming where life had planted her.第四题 写作（共两节 满分35）第1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：把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。Dear Editor, I used to be a physician in the children s department of a hospital. From time to time I treated children who had poisoned by medicine with older family members. The children didnt know the medicine was danger; they just knewit tasted sweet. Children easily opened the bottle what we now use in China. Some days before, I talked about medicine with an American. He showed me a kind of plastic bottle. Thedesign was quite simple and Im sure our Chinese factories could produce these bottles. The top of the bottle can be opened by pressing down on it while turning, which is difficult for most young children to do so, though grown-up can open these bottles very easily. Im certainly that the price of making such tops would be very low. As a doctor, Id love to see this doing.And most parents would be grateful. Yours, Li Hua第二节：书面表达 （满分25分）进入高二以来，同学们普遍感到压力倍增。就此问题，最近你班开展了一次以“压力”为主题的班会。在班会上，大家各抒己见，就如何缓解压力提出了自己的看法。请你为学校英文报写一篇短文，内容要点包括：1. 压力的来源。2. 压力与成败的关系。3. 你自己的看法注意： 1.词数不少于120词。2.开头已给出，不计入总词数。Recently we have held a class meeting to discuss the pressure upon Senior Three students_