2017-2018学年江西省崇仁县第二中学高二上学期第二次月考英语试题

2017-2018学年江西省崇仁县第二中学高二上学期第二次月考英语试题

‎2017-2018学年江西省崇仁县第二中学高二上学期第二次月考英语试卷 一、听力（30分）每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1. What does the man want to do? ‎ A. Reserve a cheap hotel. B. Go to Mexico on business.‎ C. Relax and enjoy himself.‎ ‎2. What will the woman get? ‎ A. Carpet cleaner. B. A paper towel. C. A glass of wine.‎ ‎3. Who is the woman? ‎ A. She’s a teacher. B. She’s a student. C. She’s an assistant teacher.‎ ‎4. Where are the speakers headed? ‎ A. To a swimming pool. B. To the beach. C. To a restaurant.‎ ‎5. Why is the museum important? ‎ A. It’s a museum for old art. B. It will be built on a small island.‎ C. It’s the first of its kind in Indonesia.‎ 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。‎ ‎6. How much does an entrance ticket cost? ‎ A. Two dollars. B. Five dollars. C. Seven dollars.‎ ‎7. How does the woman pay? ‎ A. In cash. B. By check. C. By credit card.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. Where did the tomato sauce come from? ‎ A. A local farm. B. A store only five miles away.‎ C. The man’s own tomatoes. ‎ ‎9. What does the woman think of cooking? ‎ A. She enjoys it. ‎* The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.‎ 平庸与卓越之间的差异，在于那一点点的额外努力。‎ B. She doesn’t have the patience for it.‎ C. It makes her feel creative.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. What is the relationship between the speakers? ‎ A. Interviewer and interviewee. B. Husband and wife. C. Neighbors.‎ ‎11. Where did the man go to college? ‎ A. In Washington. B. In Texas. C. In Nebraska.‎ ‎12. What is the woman’s job? ‎ A. She is a computer programmer.‎ B. She is a banker. C. She is an artist.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. What did Fitbit say about the recent study? ‎ A. It was false. B. It hurt their business. C. They had no comment.‎ ‎14. When does the man use his Fitbit? ‎ A. Only when he’s exercising. B. During the daytime. C. All the time.‎ ‎15. What does the man think of his Fitbit? ‎ A. It’s sometimes uncomfortable to wear.‎ B. It isn’t useful. C. It’s a good value.‎ ‎16. How does the woman sound? ‎ A. Interested. B. Bored. C. Upset.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. What is the speaker mainly talking about? ‎ A. A free lesson website for teachers.‎ B. A search engine. C. A language program.‎ ‎18. How many people use Duolingo currently? ‎ A. Over one hundred million. B. A few hundred thousand.‎ C. Several thousand.‎ ‎19. Where is Luis von Ahn from? ‎ A. Switzerland. B. Guatemala. C. Costa Rica.‎ ‎20. How was Duolingo originally funded? ‎ A. By big websites. B. By an actor. C. By schools.‎ 二、阅读理解（30）‎ A Away with words ‎  The telegraph, an online news service, has teamed up with Saga, which provides products and services only for the over 50s, to hold a new competition to find the best travel writer. Three lucky winners will win a master class with two top Telegraph travel writers before travelling the world with Saga on one of three holidays of great comfort and pleasure. To enter, all you need to do is tell us something mysterious and wonderful about the world of travel—a favorite memory, a humorous tale, an unforgettable occasion or a sight worth writing about.‎ ‎    What we are looking for ‎  You must be able to read not only those signs that help you find your way around but the ones that tell you how the locals tick. You must, in the words of Paul Theroux, an American travel writer, “descibe exactly what you see and give it life with your imgaination”.‎ ‎  In this competition, you can do that in anything from 150 words to 500, but they should be your words, and fresh ones. We do expect you not to hide the truth or the facts about your experience. Beyond that, you can make the most of the freedom travel writing gives you.‎ ‎    You’ll be editor as well as writer, so ensure those eyes are equally fresh when you check and recheck what you’ve written. We will make allowances for the occasional mistake, such as you have “fell” into a river. But we won’t put up with mistakes every few lines.‎ ‎    Terms & conditions ‎  Competitors must be aged 50 years or older.‎ ‎  The judging process is divided into two stages: entries will be hosted on the website for one month. The top 20 articles will then be selected by public vote. The top three winners will be chosen by three judges.The closing date for entries is August 15.‎ ‎21.What does the prize for winners include? A.the publication of their works. ‎ B.three wonderful holidays. C.an opportunity to work in the Telegraph.‎ D.a chance to learn from excellent writers. 22.Who will select the final winners? A.the public. B.three chosen judges. C.Paul Theroux. D.two top Telegraph travel writers. 23.What type of writing is this text? A.An essay B.A travel guide C.An announcement D.A writing guide ‎ ‎ B ‎  One cold day last November, my wife and I came home from work to a sick young daughter and we decided to stay at home for the night. Problem was, we had two tickets to see Miranda July, the performance artist, being interviewed at the Herbst Theatre. We decided to sell them online for $50. One hour before the event, a guy named Peter called me and said he wanted to buy the tickets. Since the time was limited, I told Peter to pay me the next day. Peter seemed touched and we said a fond goodbye.‎ ‎    However, a month later, Peter still didn’t pay me back. A few more weeks passed. Another month. There’d been one e-mail promising to mail the check, then silence.‎ ‎    Maybe he was having a hard time, I thought. But truth was, Peter seemed to be having a pretty normal time. According to the pictures and messages on his Facebook, he had been playing golf, dancing happily with his friends, and traveling on a boat. But he just refused to answer my calls, or reply to my e-mails or messages. So I tried reaching him with my wife’s phone one night. And he didn’t pick up when I called,but texted right back, playfully wondering who might be calling him.‎ ‎    “You should go to his office,”my wife said, “He would have to give you the money if all his coworkers were watching.”‎ ‎    But I didn’t want to become a debt collector. My efforts to reach Peter over these months had been light and I wanted to keep it that way. My initial exchange with Peter had been just two regular people agreeing to handle things humanly. There was a rare niceness in that, and I still wanted to keep that balloon in the air, however ‎ disappointing it was starting to look. I wanted to believe we could still trust each other.‎ ‎24.For what reason did the author and his wife decide to sell the ticket? A.They thought it was too cold that night.. B.They wanted to save some money. ‎ C.They were going to be interviewed.‎ D.They needed to look after their daughter ‎ ‎25.On the night the author sold his tickets to Peter, he _____. A.knew he might not get the $50. B.felt a little hesitant. C.was moved by Peter's kindness. D.thought he could trust Peter. 26.Why didn’t Peter pay the author back? A.Because he didn’t remember it. B.Because he didn't want to pay. C.Because he was too busy to pay. D.Because he was having a tough time. 27.What can we infer about the author? A.He would never trust strangers. ‎ B.He still hoped Peter would pay him back C.He might call the police for help. D.He would go to Peter's office to talk to him.‎ C ‎  Imagine looking at something and being able to move it just by using your brain!That is exactly what the new technology called BrainGate can do —with the help of a robotic arm,anyway.‎ ‎    BrainGate is the idea of Professor John Donoghue and his team of researchers at the Brown Institute for Brain Science,USA. BrainGate is attached directly to the brain. First of all,gold wires are put into the part of the brain that controls movement. These are then connected to a small computer chip (芯片). When the person thinks about different movements,this creates electrical signals,which are picked up by the chip. After this,the signals that are created by the brain are sent back to a computer,which changes the signals into movements. Finally,the computer uses the robotic arm to carry ‎ out these movements. BrainGate can already be used to write an e-mail or play computer games,just by brain power.‎ ‎ The technology has already cost millions of dollars to develop and when it is available for use,it will probably cost thousands of dollars per person. There are still many challenges ahead for Donoghue and his team. They are currently planning a mini wireless version,which will allow people to be connected to the computer at all times. Donoghue also dreams of using this technology to help disabled people who can't move their arms or legs. He plans to connect BrainGate directly to their own paralysed limbs (瘫痪的胳膊或腿).This will mean that the person can control their own body again,without relying on a robotic arm.‎ ‎ This research is attracting the military's (军方的) attention as well. However,it is easy to understand why scientists might be concerned about how thought-controlled machines could be used by the military.‎ ‎28.What does the underlined word “These” refer to? A.Wires. B.Movements. C.Thoughts. D.Brains ‎ ‎29.What is one of BrainGate's disadvantages? A.It is too expensive. B.It needs improvement. ‎ C.It produces few movements. D.It is difficult to control.‎ ‎30.How will Donoghue help disabled people? A.By developing a wireless version. B.By replacing their limbs with robotic ones. C.By attaching BrainGate to their bad limbs.‎ D.By making BrainGate smaller.‎ ‎31.What does the military think of thought-controlled machines? A.They could lead to disasters B.They would face fierce competition C.They would be in mass production D.They could be useful.‎ D ‎   Crossing your legs is an extremely common habit; most people don't even notice that they're doing it when they sit down. While you may find it comfortable to sit ‎ with one knee crossed over the other, it might be causing health problems that you are not aware of.‎ ‎    A study published in Blood Pressure Monitoring stated that sitting with your legs crossed can increase your blood pressure. The reason for this is that the blood in your legs has to work against gravity to be pumped back to your heart and that crossing one leg over the other increases resistance, making it even harder for the blood to circulate. This causes your body to increase your blood pressure to push the blood back to the heart. You won't feel any immediate effects, but repeated, drawn-out increases in blood pressure can cause long-term health issues. So, planning to sit for a long period of time? Don't keep your legs crossed.‎ ‎    Crossing your legs at the knee can also cause pressure on the major nerve in your leg that passes just below your knee and along the outside of your leg, explains Richard Graves, a medical expert. This pressure can cause numbness and temporary paralysis (麻痹) of some of the muscles in your foot and leg, preventing you from being able to raise your ankle-what we know as that “pins and needles” sensation. While the feeling of discomfort may only last a minute or two, repeatedly crossing your legs until they feel numb can cause permanent nerve damage.‎ So next time you sit down, try to get yourself in the habit of sitting with both of your feet on the floor. Not only will it help your posture and stability, but it will also save your health in the long run.‎ ‎32.What can we learn about crossing one's legs? A.It is a very bad social habit. B.It can do harm to people's health.‎ C.It is usually practiced deliberately. D.It can make others feel uncomfortable.‎ ‎33.According to the study, sitting with your legs crossed can .‎ A.resist gravity effectively B.lead to heart attacks easily C.improve the function of legs D.affect your blood pressure ‎34.In the third paragraph “pins and needles” probably means        .‎ A.being a little nervous B.serious muscle injuries C.slight sharp pains D.being highly flexible ‎35.What is the main purpose of the text?‎ A.To compare common habits. B.To evaluate effects of an experiment C.To give readers some advice. D.To introduce research methods.‎ 三、七选五，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。‎ ‎    While you are travelling abroad, cultural mistakes are more serious than linguistic mistakes, which can lead to serious misunderstanding and even ill-feeling between individuals.36        ‎ ‎    ●Touching Someone ‎    37         In Mediterranean countries, if you don’t touch someone’s arm when talking to them or if you don’t greet them with kisses or a warm hug, you’ll be considered cold. But backslap(拍背) someone who isn’t a family member or a good friend in Korea, and you'll make them uncomfortable. InThailand, the head is considered sacred—never even pat a child on the head.‎ ‎    ●Talking Over Dinner ‎    In some countries, like China,Japan and some African nations, the food’s the thing, so don’t start chatting about your day's adventures while everyone else is digging into dinner.38         It’s not because your group is unfriendly, but because meal times are for eating, not talking.‎ ‎    ● Removing Your Shoes or Not ‎    Take off your shoes when arriving at the door of a London dinner party and the hostess will find you uncivilized, but fail to remove your shoes before entering a home in Asia, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands and you'll be considered disrespectful. So, if you see a row of shoes at the door, start undoing your laces.39        ‎ ‎    Once you are on the ground of a different country, remain highly sensitive to native behavior.40         And don’t feel offended if something seems offensive—like queue jumping. After all, this is a global village, and we are all very different.‎ A.Look out for the following cultural mistakes and try to avoid them.‎ B.Personal space varies as you travel the globe.‎ C.Asians consider removing shoes impolite at home.‎ D.Never be completely surprised by anything.‎ E.The linguistic mistake means that someone is not fully expressing his idea.‎ F.You'll likely be met with silence G.If not, keep the shoes on.‎ 四、完形填空 ‎    On Dec.13, 2014, Nubia Wilson turned 16. But instead of     41     with an exciting Sweet 16 birthday party, the California teen devoted this milestone to     42     the lives of orphans in Ethiopia.‎ ‎    Through several summers of volunteer work at an Ethiopia orphanage,Nubia learned firsthand the severe poverty so many children     43    . In an email to The Huffington Post,Nubia said that she was     44     struck by the children’s lack of access to     45     — their school only went through the fourth grade.‎ ‎    Over the course of her volunteer work,Nubia became interested in one     46    , Hermela. She writes:‎ ‎    Out of the many students in the kindergarten class, Hermela became     47     and attached to me to a point where it was becoming     48     for both of us to leave each other. She is now in the second grade. The thought of Hermela not being able to have her meal and     49     education after the fourth grade became     50     and I knew I had to do something.‎ ‎    That’s when Nubia decided that she didn’t want a traditional Sweet 16.     51     , she wanted to use the money her parents would have spent on a party to establish     52     grade class for Hermela and other kids.‎ ‎    “The money could provide a(n)     53     solution that will serve for many years compared to the one-day     54     of my party,”Nubia wrote to Huffpost Live. In short, I want Hermela to continue     55     .”‎ ‎    After telling friends and family her     56    , Nubia set up a(n)     57     page “Keep Hermela Smiling” on CrowdRise. Her     58     will raise funds for the Fregenet Foundation, which funds education and community services in Ethiopia.‎ ‎    So far, Nubia has     59     $2781 of her $10000 goal.Nubia says that her parents have been extremely     60    ; they’re selling most of their Ethiopian artifacts to help raise funds.‎ ‎    Nubia’s birthday may not have been a party, but it’s truly a celebration.‎ ‎41.A.communciating    B. compromising   C.competing    D. celebrating 42.A.experiencing    B. improving    C.rescuing    D. enjoying 43.A. face    B.discuss    C. concern    D.describe 44.A. particularly    B.slightly    C. hopefully    D.quietly 45.A.exploration    B. entertainment    C.experimemt    D. education 46.A. student    B.doctor    C. teacher    D.parent 47.A. funny   B.mean    C. close    D.polite 48.A. possible   B.strange    C. difficult    D.boring 49.A. receive   B.leave    C. provide    D.finish 50.A.  unnecessary  B.unimportant  C.unimaginable   D.uncomfortable 51.A.Besides    B. However    C.Therefore    D. Instead 52.A.sixth    B. third    C.fourth    D. fifth 53.A.early    B. lasting    C.simple    D. technical 54.A.relief    B. trouble    C.honor    D. pleasure 55.A.yelling    B. crying  C.talking    D. smiling  56.A.belief    B. plan    C.secret    D. need 57.A. donation  B.devotion    C. question     D.appreciation 58.A. campaign    B.school    C. story    D.family 59.A. raised    B.borrowed    C. earned    D.lent 60.A.effective    B. sensitive    C.creative    D. supportive 五、语法填空 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。‎ ‎    As we all know,Hangzhou, a beautiful city, won the bid 61      September 16th 2015. Thus, it will be the third Chinese city 62      (host) the games.‎ ‎    Hangzhou is a beautiful city with a long history. Hosting the Asian Games will give it a new look.63         the event will cost the government a lot, the benefits are easy for us to see. To the citizens in Hangzhou, the best part of it is that it will give us the chance to watch world-class matches and 64       (compete) close to home. Secondly, there is no doubt 65       the event will attract more visitors to enjoy 66       (visit) this wonderful city. At the same time, it is good for the development of the tourism. Meanwhile, as the construction goes on, more roads 67      (build) and the Metro system will be expanded, 68        can reduce traffic jams.In the next few years, Hangzhou will try its best to prepare 69       for the big show. 70       splendid Hangzhou is waiting to see you in 2022.‎ 五、短文改错 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。‎ ‎    Sometimes people are mean to others who are smarter or different from them. It makes them feel powerfully or in control. But if they take time to get to know that person, they may become friends!‎ ‎    Try not to show angers towards kids who are being mean to you. Standing up tall and walk away can work really well. Not getting a reaction from you takes away the fun for them. They may stop unless they see what they are doing don’t bother you. If kids continue to be mean, try to talk about them. Being calm and firm but nice. It is hard to be mean to someone is being nice. However, if you ever feel threatened or in the danger, tell an adult right away.‎ ‎ ‎ 六、书面表达 ‎9、假定你是李华,你校将迎接英国学生代表团,作为学校书法社团部长,请你写一篇发言稿,要点如下: 1.介绍书法用品; 2.阐述书法学习的好处; 3邀请英国同学参加书法练习活动。 注意:1.词数100左右; 2.可以适当増加细节,以使行文连贯; 3.开头已为你写好。 参考词汇:书法calligraphy;文房四宝the Four Treasures of the Study (writing brush, ink stick, paper, ink slab) Dear friends,     We’d like to share our culture with you by introducing you to the art of Chinese calligraphy.                               ‎ ‎                                                                                             ‎ ‎                                                                                             ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎参考答案：‎ ‎ 听力1—5 CBABC 6—10 BACBC 11—15 ABACC 16—20 ACABA 一、阅读理解 A.答案： D B C B.答案： D D B B C.答案：A A C D 4.答案：B D C C 二 、七选五 A B F G D 三、完形填空 答案： 41-45.DBAAD 46-50.ACCAC; 51-55DDBDD 56-60.BAAAD 四、语法填空 答案： on ; to host; Though/Although ; competitions; that; visiting; will be built; which; itself; A 五、短文改错 答案：     Sometimes people are mean to others who are smarter or different from them. It makes them feel or in control. But if they take time to get to know that person, they may become friends!‎ ‎    Try not to show towards kids who are being mean to you. Standing up tall and away can work really well. Not getting a reaction from takes away the fun for them. They may stop they see what they are doing bother you. If kids continue to be mean, try to talk them. calm and firm but nice. It is hard to be mean to someone  is being nice. However, if you ever feel threatened or in the danger, tell an adult right away.‎ ‎ ‎ 六、书面表达 答案： One possible version: Dear ‎ friends,     We'd like to share our culture with you by introducing you to the art of Chinese calligraphy. As you can see, all the Chinese characters hanging here are written with the Four Treasures of the study—writing brush, ink stick, paper and ink slab, which enjoy a long history and a good reputation as well.     For Chinese, calligraphy serves the purpose of conveying thoughts and showing the beauty of the lines. Not only is it a practical technique for writing Chinese characters, but also a unique art which can help purify our souls.     Afterwards, we’ll break into groups so that you can join us. I promise you can feel the beauty and power of Chinese calligraphy. Please enjoy yourselves!     Thank you!‎