山东省枣庄市第八中学东校区2016-2017学年高二5月月考英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、高二英语试题 2017.5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。考试时间为120分钟。第I卷（三部分，共90分）第一部分：听力第一节（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 are the speakers talking about?A. The term paper. B. Touring resources. C. A trip to China.

2、2. What does the woman mean?A. The man ate all the food. B. She feels very hungry. C. The refrigerator needs cleaning. 3. Why does the woman like her new job?A. She can get better pay. B. Working hours are flexible. C. It involves lots of traveling. 4. What does the man complain about?A. The challen

3、ging problems. B. The poor earphones. C. The loud noise. 5. What does the man order?A. Coffee. B. Fruit salad. C. Juice. 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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. Why does the

4、man refuse the woman at first?A. He will have a visitor. B. He will travel to New York. C. He will meet his sister in Los Angeles. 7. When will the speakers have a meal together?A. Next Saturday. B. Next Wednesday. C. This Saturday. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. How did Linda know about Mr. Lees arrival?A.

5、 By Mr. Lees call. B. By Mr. Smiths call. C. By Mr. Smiths letter. 9. Where will the speakers meet?A. In the hotel. B. At Lindas home. C. In the mans office. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. What does the woman want to talk about?A. A new order. B. An evening party. C. A new restaurant. 11. When will the s

6、peakers have a meal together?A. Tonight. B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow evening. 12. Who will book the restaurant?A. The mans secretary. B. The woman. C. The man. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What does Alison do?A. A tour guide. B. A manager. C. A receptionist. 14. Why does Alison want to study here?

7、A. To get a better job. B. To work in a travel film. C. To take Mr. Blakes lessons. 15. When will the course start?A. In September. B. In October. C. In November. 16. What is Alison going to do today?A. Talk with Mr. Blake. B. Have a look around. C. Help Miss Wilkings. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What

8、 is on the first floor?A. A music store. B. A library. C. A small caf. 18. What should only be used in the library?A. DVDs. B. Grammar books. C. Textbooks. 19. What does the speaker say about the computer room?A. Its often crowded. B. Its modern and large. C. Its next to the library. 20. What is the

9、 plan for this Saturday?A. Holding a party in the caf. B. Visiting Susan in a castle. C. Having a trip to Warwick. 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。AMost people recognize that there are many benefits of learning a foreign language. Scientific s

10、tudies have even shown that learning a new language helps to keep memories sharp and naturally improves overall brain function.But do you know that you can speak a new language in as little as 10 days? The Pimsleur Approach to speaking new languages helps users pick up new languages quickly. Even th

11、e FBI has purchased the Pimsleur Approach.Dr. Pimsleur, a specialist in the field of applied linguistics, devoted his life and career to acquiring languages and recognized that effective communication in any language depends on mastery of a relatively limited number of words. And, trying to learn to

12、o many words at first can actually slow the language retention(保留)process. However, once this “core (核心) vocabulary” is mastered and used constantly, it speeds up language learning. The Pimsleur Approach aims at teaching you to use the core vocabulary of the language, so you can speak the most in th

13、e least amount of time. Its not how many words you know, but rather, which words you can use.Each Pimsleur Approach lesson has been scientifically planned to rapidly lock language material into your brain after just one listen. Just sit back, listen and start wiring your brain to pick up a new langu

14、age today.The Pimsleur Approach ProgramsThe entire Pimsleur Approach is what language learning should be: quick, fun and easy. Youll absorb your new language effortlessly without any reading, writing or computer use. The Pimsleur Approach has a 100 percent guarantee: amaze yourself in 10 days or you

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16、y-back guarantee (so if you find you are not speaking as fast as you want, simply return it for a full refund).21. The teaching method of the Pimsleur Approach is _. A. mastering a number of rules B. reciting many new words C. reading and translating D. listening and speaking22. What does the Pimsle

17、ur Approach focus on？ A. How many core vocabularies you remember. B. How effectively you use the core vocabulary. C. How to learn many words at first. D. How to improve your language retention.23. If you learn the Pimsleur Approach lessons now, you _. A. are to speak as fast as possible B. can trave

18、l by ship for free C. mayget a$10 discount D. have to hand in your fees within 30 daysBMy grandma whom we all called Nanny was a solid, first-generation, Italian immigrant. She came to this country with her family on a tiny ship during World War I when she was only 8 years old. During the trip she s

19、urvived stormy seas, little food, and an attack by a German U-boat. After getting here, her large family worked hard to build a new life in America. They never had much money but were rich in love.One day, when I was about 5 or 6 years old, my parents and brothers went on a trip. It was just me and

20、Nanny in the house for the weekend. Nanny seemed so happy to be taking care of me all by herself. She made me a special breakfast that first morning. However, all I could do was complain about how the food was not how Mom always made it. Nanny quietly put down the plate and went into the living room

21、. I followed a minute later and saw that she had tears in her eyes. It was the first time I had ever seen my strong and proud grandmother cry and I was the one who had caused it.I walked over to Nanny, climbed on her lap, and for the first time in my short life I did something else too. I apologized

22、 without being told to and asked Nanny to forgive me. She smiled, rubbed my head, and told me I was a good boy even though I didnt feel like one then.That memory just like my Nannys love will stay in my heart forever. It is a sign of both strength and wisdom. Asking for forgiveness helps us to learn

23、 to grow, and to love.24. Why did Nannys family immigrate to America? A. Because their country was in war and they needed peace. B. Because they wanted to start a rich life in the new land. C. Because they tried to get away from the terrible climate. D. Because they suffered starvation in their home

24、land.25. The boy complained to Nanny that the food _. A. was prepared in a special way B. was served a bit later than usual C. wasnt cooked the way his mom did D. was just to his parents taste26. When seeing Nanny crying in the living room, the author felt _. A. surprisedB. ashamed C. shockedD. anno

25、yed 27. What does the author mainly want to tell us? A. Family ties can sometimes be misused. B. Hardships can make children more indifferent (漠不关心的). C. Grandparents are more tolerant than their grandchildren. D. Forgiveness can be beneficial to people asking for it.CPutting more green space around

26、 an elementary school may help students develop some mental abilities, a study suggests.Researchers tested students repeatedly over the course of a year on attentiveness and working memory, which is the ability to keep something in mind temporarily for performing a task. The study tracked more than

27、2,000 students in 36 primary schools in Barcelona, Spain. The pupils were in the second to fourth grade when the study began. Overall, students whose schools are surrounded by more green space improve more pupils from schools with less green space.“Policy makers should know that more green space aro

28、und the school is better for cognitive (认知的) development and that they should make sure that kids can see and play in green areas,” one author, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen of the Center for Research in Environmental Epidemiology in Barcelona, said in an email. “Existing urban schools should think about repl

29、acing concrete or other hard surfaces with green space, and even a few trees may help,” he suggested.The researchers used satellite images to group schools according to how much green space appeared on the school ground and within about 55 yards of the schools surrounding property. Their analysis in

30、dicated that differences in socioeconomic factors between schools did not account for the study outcome.Sally Augustin, a psychologist in La Grange Park, Illinois, who used research on how people react to their surroundings to consult on design of buildings, products and services, said the results m

31、ake sense to her. Augustin, who did not participate in the new study, said the results fit with previous findings that views of nature help children and adults lower stress and perform mental tasks better.28. What do we know about the findings of the study? A. Attentiveness (专注) is the most importan

32、t quality for students. B. A good memory enables students to perform a task better. C. More green space may help the mental development of students. D. Schools surrounded by more green space are favored by parents.29. According to Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, policy makers should _. A. reduce the noise near

33、 the school B. reduce air pollution from vehicles C. provide more green space for kids D. encourage kids to play more sports 30. How are the schools classified by the researchers? A. By green space. B. By test scores. C. By size. D. By position.31. Why is Augustin mentioned in the passage? A. To int

34、roduce another interesting study. B. To make the findings of the study more convincing. C. To present new evidence for the study. D. To show a different viewpoint.DIn the top 10 of unpleasant sounds, a crying baby ranks very high. It instantly makes a key part of your brain called the amygdale (杏仁孔)

35、 active, which, among other things, acts as a sort of radar for emotional threats. So why would babies need to cause this sort of urgent reaction? To get you to respond and fast to ensure their survival.Babies cant fend for themselves. They are like chicks in their parents nest, depending on others

36、to keep them warm, fed and safe. Like chicks, their cries signal driving necessities such as a need for food or protection from danger. But human babies can also convey a range of other needs with cries.Human babies are also highly social, and are interested in engaging in a dialogue with their care

37、givers. So they are equally attentive to their parents signals: the messages conveyed by the body language of their caregivers how the parent smells, touches, holds, rocks, as well as their tone of voice. In relaxed moments with the parent, they soon discover how smiling at an attentive adult tends

38、to cause a positive response in return.On the other hand, these early attempts at communication between the parent and child can be very hit-and-miss. In the first few weeks, most babies cry for about two hours a day. When the parent and baby arent “getting” each other, crying can increase. In parti

39、cular, long difficulties with breast-feeding can lead to a pattern of “established firmly” crying behavior.Crying is a signal that can mean many different things. The lessons that are learned from these early experiences are highly significant for individual lives, but collectively they also have a

40、great effect on our culture.32. According to the first paragraph, what is babies purpose of crying? A. To change their comfortable situation at the present time. B. To communicate with parents and learn to use body language. C. To make caregivers fast respond to guarantee their survival. D. To get s

41、omething that they want to get as quickly as possible.33. What does the underlined phrase “fend for” in Para.2 mean? A. feed B. look after C. support D. make up34. Why do human babies pay attention to their parents signals? A. Because they hope to get more from their parents. B. Because they want to

42、 convey messages to their parents. C. Because they need to learn from their parents how to communicate. D. Because they are social and interested in talking with their parents.35. What is the best title of the text? A. Cry or Dont Cry? B. Why Do Babies Cry? C. How to Express Babies Feelings?D. Human

43、 Babies Are Similar to Chicks?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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 A fear of heights is a common feeling that is easy to understand. According to many psychologists, a fear of heights is one of the only two natural fears the other is the fear of loud noises. 36 If you are no

44、t afraid, you could walk too close to the edge and fall off. Having a fear of heights is good because it protects us from real danger.37 They experience a intense fear even inside a safe environment such as a skyscraper, which is not an appropriate response and it is not helpful. 38 “As long as I ca

45、n remember, I have had a powerful fear of heights. It can completely ruin a vacation. For example, when I was with friends in Paris, I became terrified while going up to the Eiffel Tower. I was almost crying and I felt embarrassed for the rest of the vacation,”Adams said.Fortunately, having an irrat

46、ional fear of heights can be corrected. 39 The most effective way seems to be getting the people to acknowledge their fears, for example, by encouraging them to go to the top of tall buildings, hike up steep mountains, or stand on a high bridge.40 When faced with a threatening situation, taking slow

47、, deep breaths can help slow the heart rate and increase the oxygen flowing to muscles to keep from tensing up. If possible, a few minutes of meditation (深思) may be effective in relieving some tension.It is important to remember that an inappropriate fear of heights is not unusual and can be treated

48、.A. Another way to overcome a fear of heights is to learn to control the physical symptoms.B. However, some people have an irrational (非理性的) and unhealthy fear of heights.C. One way to defeat your fear of heights is to do an activity that involves nothing but heights.D. There are a number of ways th

49、at can be achieved.E. John Adams, an English teacher, has an irrational fear of heights that makes his life very difficult.F. If you are on the edge of a cliff, it is useful to be a little afraid.G. Nearly everyone experiences some degree of anxiety when exposed to heights.第三部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20

50、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。People from every corner flooded into the streets that Christmas Eve. Frosty the Snowman and Jingle Bell 41 in stores; on the pavements, the street singers performed happily. Everyone was 42 by someone else, delighted and cheerful. I was al

51、one.As one of 8 kids of a Brazilian family, brought up in an Americans crowded apartment, Id spent several years searching for aloneness. Now, 43 , at 27, a college student after the 44 with my girlfriend, every cell inside me wanted to be alone, 45 not at Christmas. My family had 46 to Brazil and m

52、y friends were 47 with their own lives. Dusk was approaching, and the fact that I had to return to my48 home made me sad. Lights from windows blinked, and I hoped someone would 49 from one of those homes to invite me inside with a Christmas tree decorated with shiny fake snow and 50 presents. At a m

53、arket, I felt more 51 when people were buying lots of goods, which 52 the gifts we received as children in my mind. I missed my family and wanted to cry for wanting to be aloneand for having achieved it.Outside the church, a manger(马槽) had been set 53 . I stood with others watching the scene, some o

54、f them 54 themselves, praying. As I walked home, I realized that leaving Brazil was still a painful experience as I struggled with 55 I had become in 15 years in America. Id mourned the 56 , but for the first time, I recognized what Id gained. I was independent, 57 and healthy. My life was still ahe

55、ad, full of 58 . Sometimes the best gift is the one that you give yourself. That Christmas, I gave myself 59 for what Id obtained up to now and promise to go forward. It is the best gift Ive ever got, the one that I most 60.41. A. played B. shared C. served D. Held42. A. attended B. employed C. acco

56、mpanied D. Supported43. A. eventually B. extremely C. really D. Usually44. A. breakup B. date C. sympathy D. Concern45. A. so B. but C. and D. Or46. A. moved B. slipped C. came D. Returned47. A. pleased B. satisfied C. occupied D. Bored48. A. shabby B. empty C. warn D. Cozy49. A. turn up B. hang out

57、 C. go away D. break in50. A. dealt B. discounted C. wrapped D. Donated51. A. tired B. nervous C. excited D. Upset52. A. called up B. called for C. called on D. called in53. A. down B. up C. aside D. About54. A. hugging B. bowing C. crossing D. Bending55. A. how B. which C. what D. That56. A. cases

58、B. limits C. losses D. Worries57. A. lonely B. educated C. shy D. Wealthy58. A. possibility B. sight C. sadness D. Hardship59. A. surprise B. defeat C. prize D. Praise60. A. select B. value C. save D. admit第II卷（共四节，满分60分）第一节 单词拼写（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分）根据句意，填入正确的单词和短语, 每空一词。61. He was _（提拔）from a clerk t

59、o a manager after many years of hard work.62. The girl is an _（极其） popular student in the class, because she is very kind.63. _(陷入) in the ruins, the girl still wore a smile, waiting to be rescued.64.There was a _ (令人沮丧的) feeling in the office when the news of job cuts was announced.65. _ (由于) to yo

60、ur help, I have made great progress. In other words, I owe my progress to you.66. Its bad manners to make _(评论) on the appearance of others 67. His _ （鼓舞人心的） remarks inspired confidence in me.68. _ (引起烦恼的) news came that an unknown disease was spreading in the area.69.I didnt say that I wanted to bu

61、y it but _(仅仅) asked for the price.70. Many people believe that poverty is a direct _（后果）of overpopulation.第二节：语法填空（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。Michael Greenberg is a very popular New Yorker. He is not famous insports or the 71 (art). 72 people in the streets know about

62、him, especially those who are poor.For those people, he is Gloves Greenberg. How did he get that name? He looks like any other businessman, wearing a suit for business and carrying a briefcase (公文箱). 73 is different is that his briefcase always has some gloves in it.In winter, Mr.Greenberg does not

63、act like 74 New Yorkers, who look at the sidewalk and hurry down the street. He is 75 (routine) seen looking around at people and stopping when he finds someone with no gloves. He gives them a pair and then he moves on, looking for more people with cold hands. 76 winter days, Mr.Greenberg gives away

64、 gloves. During the rest of the year, he 77 (buy) gloves. It 78 (be) 21 years since he did so. His behavior, though 79 (take) people by surprise, warmed their hands and heart.A pair of gloves may be a small thing. However, it can make 80 big difference in winter.第三节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上英语老师

65、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：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l0处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Life is an mystery and we will never know that what is waiting for us. But one thing is for sure: problems are unavoid

66、able. For us, its the process of solving problems that help us grow.Make a speech used to be a big problem for me. With a strong accent and terribly pronunciation, I failed in speech competition many times, but I didnt hold back. In the contrary, I considered it a good chance for me to improve mysel

67、f. I recorded my speech, listening to it and corrected my pronunciation. Now Im confident enough to give my best speech to you all. My dear friends, dont afraid of problems, but take advantage of it to be the best of yourselves!第四节：写作（满分25分）假定你是学生会主席李华，学校将举行每年一次的18岁成人仪式，请你给外教Steven写一封电子邮件邀请他参加活动。内容包括：时间：3月12日上午9点至11点地点：学校大礼堂对象：全体高三师生和家长活动意义：内容自定注意：词数100词左右；可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；开头语已为你写好。参考词汇：成人仪式coming-of-age ceremony; 礼堂auditoriumDear Steven, I would like to invite you to the annual Coming-of-age Ceremony of our school._ _版权所有：高考资源网()