2017-2018学年度高二下学期第二次月考试卷

2017-2018学年高二下学期第二次月考（英语）
出题人：舒真审题人：饶盛
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分听力（共两节，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秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the woman dislike most?
A. Physics.
B. Chemistry.
C. Mathematics.
2. What are the two speakers talking about?
A. Cleaning the house.
B. Dealing with old books.
C. Sorting the rubbish.
3. What day is it today?
A. Friday.
B. Thursday.
C. Wednesday.
4. Where did the conversation take place?
A. In a flower shop.
B. At a post office.
C. In a cinema.
5. What does the man plan to do first?
A. Borrow a CD.
B. Go to the bank.
C. Return home.
第二节(共15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 type of music is the woman’s favorite?
A. Rock.
B. Jazz.
C. Pop.
7. What does the woman think of Charlie Puth?
A. He is talented.
B. He is kindhearted.
C. He is handsome.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. What does the man think of the news?
A. Exciting.
B. Sad.
C. Unbelievable.
9. What do the speakers plan to do next?
A. Go to the store.
B. Attend the wedding.
C. Buy some flowers.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. What will the man finally book?
A. Three double rooms.
B. Three single rooms.
C. A double room and two single rooms.
11. How will the man pay for rooms?
A. By online payment.
B. By bash.
C. By credit card.
12. What will cost extra pay in the hotel?
A.WiFi
B. Parking.
C.Breakfast.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. Where will the speakers go?
A. A foreign country.
B. The countryside.
C. A mountain area.
14. When will the woman start preparing?
A. This Saturday.
B. This Sunday.
C. Next Monday.
15. How will the speakers have the trip?
A. By car.
B. By bus.
C. By train.
16. What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Husband and wife.
B. Boss and secretary.
C. Tourist and guide.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. When did the first human travel to the space?
A. On July 20, 1957.
B. On April 12, 1961.
C. On July 20, 1969.
18. How many Apollo missions were made until 1972?
A. Six
B. Seven.
C. Eight.
19. Where will humans explore next?
A. Mars.
B. The Earth.
C. The space station.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
A. Experiments in history.
B. Some future challenges.
C. Human exploration of space.
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。

A
There are theater colleges all over the country that train students in acting, dancing and singing. Here are some colleges for you.
Tisch School of the Arts
The Tisch School of the Arts is New York University’s theater school. Founded in 1965, it quickly became one of the leading theater arts schools in the country. The school provides courses for students interested in dancing, acting, film-making, dramatic writing and other performing arts. Admission is highly competitive and requires an interview and recommendations from former teachers.
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy is also located in New York, and is number two on the top ten lists of best theater schools. AMDA was founded in 1964 by Phillip H. Burton. The college offers four programs: acting, musical theater, dance theater and performing arts. Students must schedule an audition and complete a written application.
School of theater at the University of Southern California
The School of theater at the University of Southern California is in the top five undergraduate programs in the nation. The school offers the following programs: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Art, Master of Fine Arts. Minors in areas like dance are also available. USC has offered
drama courses since the university was founded in 1880. The School of Theater was founded in 1945.
The Juilliard School
The Juilliard School, a private school for drama, music and dance, was founded in 1905, and is named after Augustus Juilliard. Be fully prepared if you want to be admitted into this school. According to the school’s website, over two thousand people apply every fall, and only about 180 are admitted. The school is located in New York City.
21. What do we know about the Tisch School of the Arts?
A. Being admitted into it isn’t very hard.
B. It teaches how to write dramas.
C. A written application is needed to go into it.
D. It is the best theater School.
22. Why does the School of Theater at the University of Southern California differ from other schools in the passage?
A. Because it is a private school.
B. Because it is not located in New York.
C. Because dance classes are offered there.
D. Because it is the most popular theater school.
23. Which of the following arts schools has the longest history?
A. The Juilliard School.
B. The School of theater at the University of Southern California.
C. The American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
D. The Tisch School of the Arts.
B
Have you ever thought about how hats came to be? Who was the first person ever to think “Hmm... I think I’d like to walk about with something on my head today!”? why do humans love wearing hats?
Of course, no one really knows who first invented hats or when they did so. It was probably one of the first prehistoric humans who first used an animal skin to protect his head from the sun. Historians can prove the fact that hats have been around for a long, long time. In fact, hats have played an important role throughout the development of civilizations, including Egypt, Greece, Rome, and China.
The first hats were probably used for special purposes, such as protection from nature and weather. It probably wasn’t long, though, before hats became both a fashion statement and a status symbol. For example, ancient Rome and Greece, the lowest levels of society were not allowed to wear hats. Upon becoming official citizens, however, they were presented with hats.
Over the ages, hats have been made from just about every material you could think of. One of the first popular materials for hats was probably straw because an ancient painting found on the wall of a tomb in ancient Egypt shows a man wearing a straw hat. Today, hats can be found in all varieties. From sock caps to baseball caps and cowboy hats, it’s not uncommon to find a dozen or more different types of hats in a typical home.
24.How does the author introduce the topic of the passage?
A.By telling a story.
B. By listing some examples.
B.By showing some puzzles. D. By asking some questions.
25. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?
A. The hat was invented by a farmer.
B. The hat was first discovered in Egypt.
C. The hat is something with a long history.
D. The hat was used to keep warm in winter.
26. The fact that official citizens were presented with hats shows_________ .
A. hats were very popular
B. official citizens needed protection
C. hats were a symbols of status at that time
D. official citizens could afford to buy hats
27. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. There are many kinds of hats now.
B. The first hats were made from straw.
C. Fewer people wear hats in modern times.
D. there were only straw hats in ancient Egypt.
C
Several days ago I was badly late for dinner with Sigourny Luz, the Australian actor who shares my house with me, and my younger son, Jake Lyall, who is an actor in California, was visiting.
I had been kept by an event for the young at the English Speaking Union about speech-making. It dealt not only with how to make a speech, but also how to assess any speeches they may be called upon to judge. And, with all this coming my way, I found myself, as ever, feeling incredibly lucky for having English as my native tongue.
It’s so easy reading the books of what used to be the empire and with the news and so many films coming from across the Atlantic. Also, even apart from these admirable enjoyments, there’s the likelihood that in most of the places where they speak different languages, there will be one person, at least, who is paid to deal with the English language. We are, on the whole, understood wherever we go.
Although Mandarin and Spanish are now, in fact, the two most common languages in the world, English is still seen by many as being the most influential. It is, according to scholars such as scientist Steven Pinker, the language that connects the most people worldwide. English is probably as universal as it is likely to get. We don’t run the world any more, but we may as well be grateful that so many people still use our language.
I was late for that dinner, but I employed my recently brushed-up skills and gave a sincere speech to make my apologies—and my companions both understood me perfectly.
28. Who does the author live with?
A.Jake Lyall.
B. Sigourny Luz
C. Only himself.
D. Her friend and her younger son.
29. Why was the author late for the dinner with her companions?
A. She was occupied in writing an article.
B. She walked in the wrong direction at first.
C. She spent too much time talking with her friends.
D. She was delayed by something about speech-making.
30. According to Steven Pinker, which language connects the most people worldwide?
A. Mandarin.
B. Spanish.
C. English.
D. French.
31. How do the author’s companions feel about her being late for dinner?
A. Unhappy.
B. Annoyed.
C. Concerned.
D. Understandable.
D
Full house was an American television show from the 1980s to the 1990s. It was among the most popular TV shows of its time. The show followed a single father who asks his friends to help him raise his three young girls. The last episode(集) of Full House aired in May 1995.
But on Friday, the No. 1 trending topic on Twitter in the U.S. was Fuller House. The new show is the long-awaited sequel(续集) series that follows the now-adult characters from Full House. The streaming service Netflix released 13 episodes of the new series at midnight Friday.
Fuller House trended throughout the night and into Friday morning on Twitter and Facebook. The actors on the show were among the top 10 U.S. Google searches, as well. Longtime fans of Full House admitted that they stayed up all night to watch the entire season.
Excited fans tweeted about having waited more than 20 years for the sequel. But some viewers were not impressed with Fuller House. And television critic Hank Steuver of The Washington Post called the show “a retread”. He said the show was not some golden treasure of family-friendly programming.
Although most of the main characters from the original Full House have returned for Fuller House, the show’s youngest character, Michelle Tanner, refused. Michelle was played by twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The Olsens are now active in the fashion world. One episode of Fuller House even joked about their absence. One of her sisters on the show asks where Michelle is. Her father, Danny Tanner, responds: “Oh, she’s busy in New York running her fashion empire.”
32. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?
A. The last episode of Full House was exciting.
B. Full House tells a story about a poor father.
C. It was Netflix that played Full House in 1995.
D. The original characters come back in the sequel.
33. The fans of Full House ________.
A. don’t like its characters
B. think highly of Fuller House
C. show great interest in its sequel
D. don’t like to watch its sequel at night
34. What does the underlined word “aired” mean?
A. Broadcast.
B. Failed.
C. Stopped.
D. Slipped.
35. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us?
A. The twins didn’t appear in the new show.
B. The Olsens failed their business.
C. Danny Tanner is satisfied with the Olsens’s work.
D. Michelle was an important role in Fuller House.
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。

Whether it’s your very first job or you’re moving to a new role at a new organization, the thought of having to face a new environment, new colleagues and new responsibilities can be boring. But remember, worrying about whether you’re able to perform well in your new role won’t help. 36
Make a good impression.
As well as making sure your appearance is proper for your new office, showing up on time in the morning is basic. If you’re not sure how long it will take to get to the office, consider having a try before your first day. 37 Then on your first morning, you can be well prepared and plan your journey time properly.
38
When you start a new job, it may be likely to compare yourself to your co-workers and expect too much of yourself. Try to remember that settling into a new job will take a while because you have so many new things to learn. 39 During your first few days, your goal should be to concentrate on being familiar with your new work environment and your new company’s work procedures.
Don’t be afraid to ask.
40Instead of trying to look as if you know what you’re doing, don’t be afraid or feel too
uncomfortable to ask questions. After all, it’s better to ask lots of questions than to be confused. Asking questions is also a great way of getting to know your new colleagues, and you may find that people are often warm to those who need their help.
A.Don’t rush to impress.
B. Concentrate on your performance at any time.
C. It will only add to your stress and do harm to your mental health.
D. You could also ask other people along the journey how often travel delays happen.
E. So instead of rushing things, slow down a bit and take everything one step at a time.
F. When you’re starting out on a new job, there will be lots of things you won’t know or be sure about.
G. Instead, consider following the steps below to help you become positive, confident and happy in your new role.
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15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。

Sarah grew up on a fishing boat. Her father, 41 to make enough money to buy a house, 42 her within their only small boat since his wife died when Sarah was four.
One morning, Sarah saw a 43 on the horizon, and the boat began to rock as waves grew. 44 the mountain of clouds approaching from the south, she rushed below deck(甲板), “Dad, 45 up !”
“What?”her drunken father asked unclearly.
“Dad, a big storm is coming. We 46 to get out of here.”She grabbed his shoulders and 47 him. He got angry, shouting, “What are you 48 ?”
“Dad, we have to 49 the boat. There’s a big storm coming.”
Sarah 50 him at last. Her father walked to the deck,saw the clouds and fired up the engines.
“Dad, what are you doing?”
“Sarah, 51 we stay here,we will die. We need to go out to the sea. We must ride the waves; that's our only 52 .”
Their boat headed into the storm 53. Above them were black clouds and in front of them were dark waves. It was so 54 .
Hours passed. The dark day turned into a darker night.They held each other for 55, but the experienced fisherman needed no 56 because he had fought many such battles.
57, the waves calmed and the sky brightened. Sarah was 58 and hugged her father, “You did it, Dad.”
They sailed back into the harbor. Other boats had been destroyed. Their boat was the only one to 59 the storm.Sarah hugged her father, “Dad, you did it. You 60 us.”
“No, Sarah.” He held her by her arms, “We did it together.”
41. A. unwilling B. unlikely C. unfit D.unable
42.A. raised B. kept C. limited D.left
43. A. fisherman B.boat C. storm D.light
44. A. Imagining B. Watching C. Sensing D. Guessing
45. A. come B. cheer C. stand D.wake
46.A. need B. decide C.plan D. agree
47. A. hit B. hugged C.shook D. supported
48. A. finding B.doing C. thinking D. wanting
49. A. take away B. get on C. look for D. get off
50.A. convinced B. trusted C. followed D. called
51. A. when B. though C.if D.as
52. A. aim B. choice C. task D. trouble
53. A. successfully B. secretly C. carefully D. bravely
54. A. special B. strange C. terrible D. noisy
55. fort B. energy C. fun D. peace
56. A. power B. kindness C. help D. advice
57. A.Finally B. Suddenly C. Obviously D. Surely
58. A. surprised B. frightened C. excited D. puzzled
59. A. face B.avoid C. stop D. survive
60. A. controlled B.saved C. guided D. moved
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（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Nowadays, a large number of students are 61 (occupy) with their study and spend little time reading. But I don’t think it is 62 good phenomenon.
First of all, reading can improve our comprehension ability. What’s more, it can enrich our life, 63 (make) every day 64 (meaning). In addition, reading can help us gain more knowledge. 65 is known to all, knowledge is power.
Therefore, it is 66 great significance for us to keep reading no matter how busy we are with our study. I think we are supposed to spend at least half an hour reading each day. And it is worth 67 (mention) that we can do deep reading if we have more time, 68 will make us have a 69 (deep) understanding of books than usual.
In a word, reading books is one of the best 70 (habit) we can develop.
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。

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（∧），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；
Nowadays, more and more people care about whether students should take part in outdoor activities. It has become the hot topic in my school.
Most of us approve of the opinion that taking part in outdoor activities are necessary, it can broaden our horizons, satisfy our curiosity and arouse our interest in natural science. Therefore, outdoor activities can help us keep health and energetic. Comparatively, some people disagree with it. They think students may get hurt if meeting with an accident. In addition to, students have
too much homework that they can’t spare time to take part in these activities.
As far as I’m concerned, we can take part some outdoor activities suitable for us. It is a good way for us to get rid of dull schoolwork temporary and relax us.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是李华，本周你所参加的文化俱乐部将在学校举行剪纸艺术展览会，现场有艺术家专门教人们学做剪纸。

请你给你的美国朋友Bob写一封邮件询问他是否有兴趣参加。

内容如下：
1.告知写信意图；
2. 简单介绍剪纸艺术。

参考词汇：剪纸paper cutting
注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当加入细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。

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