2017-2018学年辽宁省本溪满族自治县高级中学高二下学期第二次月考英语试题 Word版

2017-2018学年辽宁省本溪满族自治县高级中学高二下学期第二次月考英语试题 Word版

第一部分 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。‎ A World’s top hotels for observing stars ‎3100 ‎Kulmhotel Gornergrat‎, ‎Switzerland Sitting 3,100 meters above sea level, 3,100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat overlooks the snow-dusted, rocky peaks of the Swiss Alps. Although skiing is the most popular activity there, the Kulmhotel is a favorite with astronomers. At the top of the two stone towers, observatories（天文台）are equipped with everything an astronomer might need.‎ Rates: Rooms start at CHF 140 (US $150) per person a day.‎ Stargazing packages: Starlight dinner, CHF 90 (US $96) per person.‎ Sanctuary Baines’ ‎Camp‎, ‎Botswana This camp has some quiet suites（套房）overlooking the Boro River on the edge of the Moremi Game Reserve. A day of walking with elephants and watching lions on a game（与狩猎有关的）drive can be followed by an open-air bath.‎ Rates: Start at US $675 person a day (includes meals, drinks and safaris（游猎）)‎ Ayers Rock Resort—Sails in the Desert ‎Hotel‎, ‎Australia Located in the heart of the Australian Outback（内地）, this hotel provides a stark（鲜明的）contrast to the copper-red earth surroundings. The resort’s Astro Tour uses iPads, telescopes and binoculars（双筒望远镜）to let guests wonder at the Southern Cross（南十字星座）and re-learn the basics of the universe, such as how a star is born.‎ Rates: Rooms start at US $400.‎ Stargazing packages: Voyages Outback Sky Journeys, US $38 per person a day; Sounds of Silence dinner, US $169 per person.‎ Kasbah Hotel‎, ‎Morocco At the edge of Draa valley, the Kasbah has two round observatory domes and several ‎ telescopes peak out from the fortress walls. Far from city lights, with the world-famous desert—the Sahara on the horizon, the stage is set for a black, glittering sky. Each night after dinner, an expert helps guests find their way around the viewing equipment.‎ Rates: MAD 540 (US $63) per person a day including breakfast and dinner.‎ Stargazing packages: Guided visit to the SaharaSky observatory, MAD 200 (US $23)‎ ‎1. If you want to see wild animals in a game reserve, you can choose ________.‎ A. Ayers Rock Resort B. Kasbah Hotel, ‎Morocco C. Sanctuary Baines Camp D. 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat ‎2. How much should a tourist pay if he/she would like to stay in a hotel a day near the world-famous desert and wants to visit the observatory?‎ A. $86. B. $207.‎ C. $150. D. $569.‎ ‎3. Which of the following is true about 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat?‎ A. It lies in the heart of the Australian Outback.‎ B. Tourists can have Starlight dinner for free.‎ C. Tourists can appreciate the rocky peaks of the Swiss Alps.‎ D. It provides a stark contrast to the copper-red earth surroundings.‎ B It was very hot. Gary’s mind raced with thoughts of the following route through the hills. Camping out behind the woods of an abandoned farm proved to be a costly decision. Mosquitoes swarmed. He was covered in sweat and couldn’t sleep. He came to the conclusion that it would be appropriate for him to live in hotel rooms for the remainder of the trip. The body needed rest when tested to this extent, and sleeping on the ground wouldn’t provide it. As he started the next leg of the trip, he was bone-tired.‎ The second day crashed down like an enemy seeking to destroy Gary. The hills became mountains. A driving rainstorm with a fierce wind attacked his face, arms and legs. The ride became increasingly dangerous because of the water flowing down the side of the road. Coal trucks dashed by, pouring out black exhaust. The path for the bike tires was very narrow. The distance between the danger of being hit by a car on his left and that of falling down the slope on his right became inches at times.‎ Hours went by faster than the miles did. Worry crowded in when a road sign reading “Steep Next 7 Miles” swung in the violent wind. Gary was exhausted beyond anything he had ever experienced. Gary eventually had to dismount（下车）and push the bicycle up the mountain because it was extremely steep. Leg muscles screamed, as his heart and lungs worked overtime. The journey seemed endless. A few minutes later, out of fear and frustration, a throaty outburst was aimed at God, “I CAN’T DO THIS!” A gentle response was whispered, “Persevere（坚持）”. Tears fell as Gary suddenly realized his foolish behavior. The new understanding caused him to ask for God’s forgiveness. After drinking some more water, Gary gathered himself enough to start the push again. As he guided the bicycle up the mountain, his thoughts were on the spiritual aspects of his life instead of the physical pain his body was suffering. He hardly noticed as trucks angrily sounded their horns and the merciless rain fell. More hills, more miles, more time. The rest of the trip went by without any incident. Hours later, he finally made it to the top.‎ ‎4. Why was camping outside a costly decision?‎ A. His bones were broken accidentally there.‎ B. Not sleeping well there made him extremely tired.‎ C. It was not comfortable to sleep on the grass.‎ D. He had to spend a lot of money camping outside.‎ ‎5. The sentence “Hours went by faster than the miles did” in Para. 3 probably means “________”.‎ A. Gary was making slow progress B. Gary didn’t know where the road led to C. Gary was worried he couldn’t get to his destination before dark D. Gary couldn’t ride his bike well because there was something wrong with it ‎6. How did Gary manage to ignore the hardships at last?‎ A. He drank some tea and juice. B. He pushed his bike all the way.‎ C. He turned to some truck drivers for help. D. He focused on the spiritual aspects.‎ ‎7. Which of the following can best sum up the passage?‎ A. Practice makes perfect.‎ B. Failure is the mother of success.‎ C. Success belongs to the persevering.‎ D. All things are difficult before they are easy.‎ C In recent decades, social isolation has been recognized as a major risk to our health and long life. It’s twice as bad for you as being overweight and nearly as bad as smoking. The rising number of people who say they are affected, across a wide range of ages, is shocking. In reality, you can suffer the ill effects of loneliness even if you are not socially isolated.‎ Comedian Robin Williams made a striking observation in 2014: “I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel all alone.” Tracking large groups over time indicates that perceived（感知的）social isolation carries its own risk for morbidity（发病率）and mortality.‎ The perception of isolation—from others of being in the social aspect—is not only a cause of unhappiness, it also signals danger. Fish have evolved to swim to the middle of their group when predators（捕食者）approach, mice housed in social isolation show sleep disruptions and reduced slow-wave sleep and prairie voles（田鼠）isolated from their partners then placed in an open field explore their surroundings less and concentrate on avoiding predators.‎ These behaviours reflect an increased emphasis on self-preservation in the social aspect. For instance, fish on the edge of a school are more likely to be attacked by predators because they are easier to isolate and prey upon. Such observations reflect a more general principle that perceived social isolation in social animals activates neural（神经系统的）, neuroendocrine （神经内分泌的）and behavioural responses that promote short-term self-preservation. However, these responses bring a cost for long-term health and well-being.‎ The range of harmful neural and behavioural effects of perceived isolation documented in adults include increased anxiety, hostility and social withdrawal; fragmented sleep and daytime tiredness; increased vascular resistance and changed gene expression and immunity; decreased impulse control; increased negativity and depressive symptoms; and increased age-related cognitive decline.‎ Sadly, to date, attempts to reduce loneliness have met with limited success. A series of randomized controlled trials showed that they had only a small effect. Among the four types of interventions（介人）examined, talking therapy that focused on inappropriate thought processes had the largest impact. Social skills training, social support and increased opportunities for social ‎ contact were much less effective.‎ ‎8. What can we learn about social isolation from the first paragraph?‎ A. It exists mainly among adults.‎ B. More and more people are suffering it.‎ C. Its effect is more serious than smoking.‎ D. It’s the worst risk to our health and long life.‎ ‎9. During perceived social isolation, animals will suffer bad health for ________.‎ A. focusing more on their own safety B. being separated from their partners C. adapting to the new surroundings D. worrying about their lack of food ‎10. The fifth paragraph is mainly about ________.‎ A. causes of perceived isolation. B. treatments for perceived isolation C. bad effects of perceived isolation D. the definition of perceived isolation ‎11. What is the most effective in helping suffers of perceived social isolation?‎ A. Giving them strong social support.‎ B. Communicate more and better with them.‎ C. Get them to attend some training courses.‎ D. Enlarge their circles of social network.‎ D Harvard University, which is facing claims of racial discrimination（歧视）against Asian-Americans in its admission process, has announced that its early acceptance rate for Asian-Americans for the Class of 2022 has hit 24.2 percent, up from 21.7 percent a year earlier. The figures were released on Dec 12, 2017 by the school on its official website, the Harvard Gazette.‎ Of the 6,630 applicants who applied for admission under the early action program, 964 were accepted. The college said 4,882 were deferred（推迟）, 611 were rejected, and 173 applications were incomplete.‎ The early enrollments（入学）for the Class of 2022 also reflect an overall increase in other nonwhite students from previous years, the famous university said. African- Americans make up 13.9 percent of students admitted early, compared with 12.6 percent last year. At the same time, Latinos（拉丁美洲人）account for 9.8 percent, up 1 percentage point last year, and Native Americans and Native Hawaiians account for 1.8 percent, up from 1.1 percent.‎ ‎“From small towns, suburbs, and cities—from throughout the United States and around the world—the Class of 2022 promises to be among the best classes in Harvard’s long history,” said William R. Fitzsimmons, dean（主任）of admissions and financial aid at Harvard‎ ‎University.‎ Harvard is facing scrutiny from the Department of Justice and a separate lawsuit（诉讼） accusing the college of discriminating against Asian-Americans in its undergraduate admission process.‎ In November, 2017 the Justice Department cited a 2015 lawsuit that charges Harvard’s, affirmative action policies discriminate against Asian-American applicants, in a letter setting a Dec 1 deadline for Harvard to hand over documents on its admission policies. Responding to that deadline. Harvard offered a compromise position in which the government’s lawyers would be able to examine all the records, including an electronic database, in the offices of Harvard’s lawyers, with some personal information redacted（编写）, according to The New York Times.‎ Harvard‎ ‎University‎ reported that 16.6 percent of a total 29,652 students are Asian, according to collegefactual.com. Over the past five years, the total international population of students on campus has grown at an average rate of 6.8 percent. China is the largest contributor to this growth, with about 1,263 students.‎ ‎12. Why is Harvard‎ ‎University charged?‎ A. Because sometimes it doesn’t treat all students at school equally.‎ B. Because it does not provide enough financial aid for poor students.‎ C. Because some people are unsatisfied with it admission policies.‎ D. Because its total international population of students is decreasing.‎ ‎13. Which make up the smallest percentage of students admitted early by Harvard?‎ A. Latinos.‎ B. Asian-Americans.‎ C. African-Americans.‎ D. Native Americans and Native Hawaiians.‎ ‎14. The possible meaning of the underlined word “scrutiny” in Para.5 is “________.”‎ A. a plan or desire to do something B. careful and thorough examination C. the feeling of being annoyed, upset, or impatient D. the level that is considered to be acceptable ‎15. What can be the best title for the passage?‎ A. Harvard admits more Asian-Americans B. Nonwhite students at ‎Harvard‎ ‎University C. Harvard announces its future admission policies D. Class of 2022 is among the best classes in Harvard’s long history 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。‎ Many people believe Henry Ford invented the automobile（汽车）. But Henry Ford did not start to build his first cat until 1896. 16 Many people believe Henry Ford invented the production line that moved a car’s parts to the worker, instead of making the worker move to the parts. That is not true, either. Many factory owners used methods of this kind before Ford. What Henry Ford did was to use other people’s ideas and make them better. And he made the whole factory a moving production line.‎ In the early days of the automobile, almost every car maker raced his cars. 17 Henry Ford decided to build a racing car. Ford’s most famous race was his first one. It was also the last race in which he drove the car himself. The race was in 1901, at a field near Detroit. All of the most famous cars had entered, but only two were left: the Winton and Ford’s. The Winton was famous for its speed. 18 ‎ The Winton took an early lead. But halfway through the race, it began to lose power. Ford started to gain. And near the end of the race, he took the lead. Ford won the race and defeated the Winton. 19 Within weeks of the race, Henry Ford formed a new automobile company. In 1903, a doctor in Detroit bought the first car from the company. That sale was the beginning of Henry Ford’s dream. Ford said, “I will build a motor car for the great mass of people. It will be large enough for the family, but small enough for one person to operate and care for. It will be built of the best materials. It will be built by the best men to be employed. And it will be built with the simplest plans that modern engineering can produce 20 .”‎ The Model T was a car of that kind. It only cost $850. It was a simple machine that drivers could depend on.‎ A. He also had great skills as an organizer.‎ B. It was the best way of gaining public notice.‎ C. Most people thought the race was over before it began.‎ D. They considered it the fastest and surest form of transportation.‎ E. That was eleven years after two Germans developed the world’s first automobile.‎ F. It will be so low in price that no man making good money will be unable to own one.‎ G. His name appeared in newspapers and he became well known all over the United States.‎ 第二部分 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（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ Although I knew we were not wealthy as children, I didn’t know we were “poor”. I always had everything I needed and wanted, including beautiful 21 . But according to my mother, I didn’t have enough clothes. I can still remember so clearly going to Kmart to 22 them—the beautiful clothes. When my mother said that we would be 23 this, I knew it meant that I would soon be performing as a (n) 24 , trying on new clothes for the eager audience—Mom.‎ I also knew that I would be going home with a new outfit（服装）. I always 25 my mother’s hand in the parking lot and through the store. She would 26 me to the fitting rooms in the rear（后面）and she would 27 the store for anything she wanted me to try on. She could examine the sizes, 28 and prices and still know 29 what I was doing. It amazed me how she seemed to 30 when I was about to be tempted（有兴趣的）to dive under the clothes racks（衣架）or wander away.‎ Once her load of clothes was 31 for me to model, the lady would arrange me in my own room to begin the 32 . After each fitting, my mom would rush up with a new dress. The look in her eyes is still ‎33 in my memory—a look that said, “Yes, this one may be 34 than the last. “When I walked out of the dressing room, she would put her hand 35 her mouth in awe（惊叹）, and smiles.‎ Sometimes, during this 36 , I would look up at her and see a sort of desiring. It was a (n) 37 look. It was almost like she’d give up any of her things just to buy me one more pretty dress. But even 38 that, she had a 39 of pure love and joy. She wanted so much to give her little girl everything she needed and wanted, 40 what she didn’t know was that her little girl ‎ already had everything she needed and wanted—her mom.‎ ‎21. A. flowers B. vases C. clothes D. pictures ‎22. A. look at B. rely on C. make room for D. deal with ‎23. A. wearing B. measuring C. preserving D. doing ‎24. A. model B. actress C. athlete D. tailor ‎25. A. dragged B. shook C. held D. examined ‎26. A. drive B. invite C. adapt D. lead ‎27. A. open B. search C. keep D. run ‎28. A. styles B. parcels C. targets D. meanings ‎29. A. publically B. confidently C. clearly D. skillfully ‎30. A. know B. report C. declare D. forget ‎31. A. heavy B. ready C. potential D. limited ‎32. A. bargain B. sale C. rest D. show ‎33. A. impressed B. reminded C. provided D. explored ‎34. A. cheaper B. lighter C. better D. brighter ‎35. A. beyond B. from C. under D. over ‎36. A. journey B. process C. research D. experiment ‎37. A. painful B. brave C. honest D. terrified ‎38. A. rather than B. more than C. other than D. less than ‎39. A. glance B. chance C. lack D. look ‎40. A. once B. or C. but D. and 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下列材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ It was a hot, sunny day in a national forest. 41 (unfortunate), my best friend, Ned, and I got lost. 42 we realized that we were separated from our group, we immediately tried to find a safe place to set up our base. We found a small area next to a stream. Then we started a fire with some leaves and sticks 43 (collect) nearby.‎ While I was watching over the fire, Ned brought more plants, 44 were put in the water and then slowly thrown into the fire. The wet leaves created a lot of smoke. Then we started to write some short notes 45 (say), “WE ARE LOST! If you find this message, you will find us ‎ upstream. We are keeping up a smoky fire. Please find us!” They were made into paper boats and sent downstream, one every five minutes. We hoped that these boats would draw somebody’s attention.‎ Supposing our group was well 46 their way, we wanted to be ready for 47 (they). Ned and I started to look for two hollow logs（空心圆木）and a few strong 48 (stick). Our small fire still produced plenty of smoke. Soon we were very lucky to hear whistles（哨子声）far in the 49 (distant). I was sure it must have been the smoke that worked. Now it was time to start drumming on the hollow logs. We enjoyed this part because we got to sing and shout along with the beat（打击声）. Soon we 50 (find) by our group and we headed back to our camp with an exciting story to tell.‎ 第三部分 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（∧），并在其下面写上该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。‎ 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。‎ Last week, I received one of the students from the US, which name was Mike. The first day, I went to pick him up at the Capital‎ ‎Airport and we chatted happy along the way. On the second day, we paid a visit with the famous Maoer Hutong, where we had an interesting rickshaw（黄包车）tour. Mike became very exciting about the driver’s introduction to the history of Hutong. The following day, I took him to Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre to watch Beijing Opera. Although he could understand few words, but he was still amazed to seeing the colorful costumes and the unique way of performing. When it was time of him to return to the US, I send him some gifts with Chinese elements, such as a Beijing Opera mask and a Chinese knot. He was very grateful for I had done and said him was really impressed by the rich Chinese culture.‎ 第二节 书面表达（）（满分25分）‎ 来自澳大利亚的交换生Allen首次离家来中国读书，因生活和语言交流上的困难，他萌生 了回家的念头。不知如何是好的他在某网站上发帖求助。假如你是李华，请你据此给他回帖。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1. 词数100左右；‎ ‎2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ ‎3. 开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。‎ Dear Allen,‎ ‎_____________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_____________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_____________________________________________________________________________________________‎ I’m looking forward to your reply.‎ Yours sincerely，‎ Li Hua 辽宁省本溪满族自治县高级中学2017-2018学年高二下学期第二次月考 英语试题答案 ‎1-5 CACBA 6-10 DCBAC 11-15 BCDBA 16-20 EBCGF 21-25 CADAC ‎26-30 DBACA 31-35 BDACD 36-40 BABDC ‎41. Unfortunately 42. Once/When 43. collected 44. which 45. saying 46. on 47. them ‎48. sticks 49. distance 50. were found 短文改错 Last week, I received one of the students from the US, which name was Mike. The first day, I went to pick him up at ‎ ‎ whose the Capital‎ ‎Airport and we chatted happy along the way. On the second day, we paid a visit with the famous Maoer ‎ ‎ happily to Hutong, where we had an interesting rickshaw（黄包车）tour. Mike became very exciting about the driver’s ‎ ‎ excited introduction to the history of Hutong. The following day, I took him to Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre to watch Beijing Opera. Although he could understand few words, but he was still amazed to seeing the colorful costumes and the ‎ ‎ 删除but see unique way of performing. When it was time of him to return to the US, I send him some gifts with Chinese ‎ ‎ for sent elements, such as a Beijing Opera mask and a Chinese knot. He was very grateful for ∧ I had done and said him ‎ ‎ what he was really impressed by the rich Chinese culture.‎ 书面表达 One possible version Dear Allen.‎ I am sorry to hear you have difficulty with your life, language and communication abroad, but I’m willing to help you out of trouble.‎ To tell you the truth, it is natural that you are missing your parents and want to go home. But personally, I don’t think we can live with our parents all our life. Thus, it is a good chance for you to be more independent. You had better call your parents more often instead of giving up your study.‎ If you don’t mind, I would like to be your friend. We can chat online, which will improve your Chinese a lot. Only by communicating with others can you overcome your difficulties.‎ I’m looking forward to your reply.‎ Yours sincerely,‎ Li Hua