广东省培正中学2017_2018学年高二英语上学期11月段考试题.doc

1、广州市培正中学2017学年第一学期 11月段考高二英语试题（满分：150分；考试时间：120分钟）I 听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节 听力理解（4段共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）听下面一段对话，回答1-2题1. Whose birthday is it today?A. The girls. B. The mans. C. The girls mother2. What causes the man to get upset at first?A. He thinks they have forgotten the watch. B. The dinner is not yet r

2、eady.C. They havent bought a birthday card.听下面一段对话，回答3-4题3. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates. B. Neighhours. C. Teacher and student.4. Why does the boy come to see the girl?A. To bring her a present. B. To give her some homework.C. To ask her for help.听下面一段对话，回答5-7题5. Whats

3、the talk mainly about?A. Choosing a TV show to watch. B. Discussing different movies.C. Making plans for the evening.6. Why is the woman unhappy at the start of the talk?A. Her husband is very selfish. B. There is nothing interesting on TV.C. She cannot see the movie she likes.7. Where will the man

4、go right after the talk?A. To the cinema. B. To the kitchen. C. To the restaurant.听下面一段对话，回答8-10题8. Whats the main purpose of this talk?A. To teach people how to get fit. B. To tell listeners about a new gym.C. To introduce a new exercise program.9. What is true about the weekend classes?A. They are

5、 more expensive. B. They are more frequent.C. They are only for members.10. How much is a single Jazzercise lesson?A. $10. B. $12. C. $15.第二节 听取信息（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）English Language Learning WorkshopTime: 8:30am -_11_Speakers from: United States, _12_, Australia and South Africa.Theme: _13_Morning act

6、ivity: Chain Tales: Learn how to _14_ in an interesting way.Afternoon activity: Public Speaking: Learn how to make effective speeches.Dinner Bookings: Call _15_ or go to .II 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空 （共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）Throughout history, languages have appeared and disappeared. The languages of 16

7、 groups have spread while the languages of smaller cultures have 17 . One language expert famously defined a/an 18 as “a dialect with an army”. Today, what drives a language to new places is not a/an 19 but things like television, the Internet and international business.In a global society, language

8、s spoken in remote places are no longer 20 from thelanguages used for world communication and commerce (商业). Widely-used languages such as Mandarin, English, Russian and Spanish reach into tiny communities and compete with 21 languages. When one language is 22 used, children from minority language g

9、roups tend to lose their native languages as they grow up, attend school and start working. This is partly because some people think that speaking these smaller languages is a 23 to success. These attitudes, along with the strong desire to fit-in, 24 the use of minority languages. Political pressure

10、 can further 25 the survival of smaller languages, such as when governments ban the use of smaller languages in education or the media.Why is the disappearance of a language with a small number of speakers a concern? Different languages express different ways of 26 the world. They carry information

11、such as the values, history and traditions of a culture, and they can show us how a/an 27 culture expresses basic concepts such as time, numbers and colors. For example the Piraha, an Amazonian tribe, appear to have no words for numbers. 28 , they simply use relative words such as few and many.When

12、a language disappears, we also 29 knowledge. This knowledge is just as important as a future miracle drug that may be lost when a plant or animal species 30_.16. A. beautifulB. helpfulC. newD. powerful17. A. developedB. disappearedC. meltedD. objected18. A. artB. languageC. mediaD. story19. A. armyB

13、. countryC. organizationD. person20. A. designedB. protectedC. removedD. stopped21. A. biggerB. poorerC. smallerD. stranger22. A. accidentlyB. hardlyC. quietlyD. widely23. A. pathB. differenceC. barrierD. reason24. A. acceptB. decideC. strengthenD. weaken25. A. affectB. upsetC. increaseD. promote26.

14、 A. destroyingB. impressingC. fixingD. seeing27. A. modernB. importantC. particularD. popular28. A. ApproximatelyB. InsteadC. ObviouslyD. Besides29. A. forgetB. getC. loseD. teach 30. A. dies outB. goes outC. leaves outD. send out第二节 语法填空 （共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或

15、使用括号中词语的争取形式填空。Sea turtles are some of the oldest animals in the world. The _31_ (early) sea turtle fossils ever found are over 200 million years old. Today, _32_, sea turtles are in trouble. Their populations are getting smaller due to human activities and climate change.In Australia, environmental

16、ists are studying the effects of climate change on sea turtles. They believe global warming may affect sea turtles _33_ several ways. First, warming temperatures lead to _34_ (rise) sea levels. As sea levels rise, beach areas become _35_ (flood). Sea turtles lay their eggs in the beach sand. Floodin

17、g can destroy sea turtle nests and the eggs inside them.Global warming also _36_ (increase) the temperature of sand around a sea turtles nest, _37_ affects the sex of the turtles eggs. Warmer temperature produce _38_ (most) females. Cooler temperatures produce more males. _39_ global temperatures ri

18、se, more female babies will be born. It _40_ (predict) that in 50 years almost all sea turtle babies in northern Australia will be female.III 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 阅读理解（共16小题，每小题2分，满分32分）ASome people like jumping from airplanes. Other people enjoy climbing high mountains or travelling alone in dangerou

19、s places. Why are some people attracted to risky (冒险的) activitieslike these?Risk takers have some common characteristics, experts believe. For example, psychologist Marvin Zuckerman says that risk takes are always looking for change and excitement. Theyre also confident in dangerous situations.A che

20、mical produced in the brain called dopamine may be related to risk taking. When people do something risky, this chemical is released and creates a pleasant feeling. Dopamine makes people feel good, so they want to do more risky activities.People who enjoy dangerous sports are risk takers. Extreme at

21、hletes see the world in a different way, says sports psychologist Shane Murphy. In a dangerous activity such as skydiving, most people probably do not feel in control. Murphy believes extreme athletes are the opposite: they feel in control in dangerous situations. The danger can help them. For examp

22、le, skier Daron Rahlves says that fear makes him try harder to succeed.Some people take risks to achieve a goal. Conservationist Michael Fay led a dangerous 2,000-mile expedition in central Africa. His goal was to help save the wildlife there. Fays expedition helped to create 13 national parks.Most

23、of us are not extreme athletes or explorers. However, we all like some excitement in our lives. In fact, most people are risk takers in some way. Some people take social risks, such as speaking in front of a large group of people or talking to people they dont know at a party. Some take financial ri

24、sks, such as buying a house or putting money into stocks. Others take career risks, such as starting their own business. What kind of risk taker are you?41. According to Zuckerman, risks takers.A. always feel in controlB. search for unnecessary dangerC. always look for excitementD. are more likely t

25、o be hurt42. Which of the following information from the passage is a fact rather than an opinion?A. The brain produces a chemical called dopamine.B. Extreme athletes see the world in a different way.C. Fear makes people try harder to succeed.D. People all like some excitement in their lives.43. Whi

26、ch is an example of Michael Fays risk taking behaviour?A. Helping to create 13 national parks.B. Wanting to save the wildlife of Africa.C. Taking part in different extreme sports.D. Leading a dangerous trip through central Africa.BWhen you listen to your favorite song, you probably admire the singer

27、 or the musicians youre hearing. Those talented musical performers, however, are only some of the people involved in making the music you enjoy. Most people in the music industry work behind the scenes, but their roles in the music-making process are very important.SongwritersBefore you can hear a s

28、ong, a songwriter must imagine it. Some songwriters work alone, but many songwriting teams include someone who writes the songs words, and another person who writes the music. Pop music legend Elton Johns best-known songs, including Tiny Dancer and Your Song, were written to accompany the words of B

29、erine Taupin, whose name you might not know.ArrangersAfter a song has been written, music arrangers make it more appealing by deciding which instruments will be used, what speed the song will have and the songs pitch. A good arrangement can make a song a “classic” that people will remember and want

30、to hear again and again. Recording EngineersRecording engineers also play a major role in creating the final sound that you hear. First,they set up the recording studio, the room where the performers play. Next, they use electronic equipment to record the music. Finally, long after the musicians hav

31、e finished, recording engineers use a mixing board to balance the songs of each musician, and sometimes to incorporate special sound effects or additional tracks.Studio MusiciansMany talented singers and musicians arent stars, but work in the background as studio musicians. These artists arent membe

32、rs of one musical group. Instead, they are hired for recording sessions that eventually become the music you buy, as well as the music used in television shows, movies, and radio ads.Many people make a living with music. You may not recognize all of their names, but all of them work together to crea

33、te the songs you love to listen to.44. What is the best title for this passage?A. The Music ManB. How Music is MadeC. Its More Than Just a SongD. The People Behind the Music45. Who usually decide what instruments are used in a song?A. Songwriters.B. Arrangers.C. Recording engineers.D. Studio musicia

34、ns.46. Who will most probably carry out the last step of the music-making process?A. Songwriters.B. Arrangers.C. Recording engineers.D. Studio musicians.47. What is true about studio musicians?A. They help to write the music.B. They decide what songs to play.C. They often appear on TV shows.D. They

35、play with different performers.CWhen architects design houses, they consider many things. They might consider who will live in the house. They might consider how the house fits in with the rest of the neighbourhood. In the countryside, architects might think about how a house fits in with the natura

36、l features of the surrounding environment. In some cases, an architects building will reflect(反映)his or her ideasand beliefs.One good example of an architects design reflecting his or her ideas is Monticello. It was the home of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), the third president of the United States.

37、While Jefferson is best known as a politician and the great writer who penned the American Declaration of Independence, he was also an accomplished and completely self-taught architect. The building Monticello was actually designed by Jefferson himself at the age of 26. It was built on farmland left

38、 to him by his father, following the elder Jeffersons death a decade earlier. The design of the building helps us better understand Jefferson.When first built, the architectural style of the Monticello house was mostly Roman Neoclassical(新古典主义). Roman Neoclassical is modelled on the art and building

39、 design of ancient Rome. The great columns at the front of Monticello were based on the columns of building in ancient Rome. Jefferson admired the Romans for their strength and great ideas.Jeffersons later remodelling of Monticello was inspired by his experiences in France. Shortly after the America

40、n Revolutionary War, Jefferson lived in Paris for five years. He fell in love with the architecture he saw around France. He especially loved the Salm Hotel in Paris. It was a onestory building with a dome or circular roof. Jefferson included a dome in his design, making Monticello the first buildin

41、g in America to have such a roof.Today, Monticello is recognized and admired worldwide as a symbol of American architecture. It is protected as a World Heritage Site. Monticellos image has appeared on U.S. postage stamps and was on the two dollar US note between 1928 and 1966.48. According to Paragr

42、aph 2, the design of Monticello_.A. was not popular during Jeffersons life time.B. reflects the beliefs and ideas of JeffersonC. fits in well with the farmland and surrounding environmentD. encouraged Jeffersons neighbours to follow a similar design49. When did Jefferson begin designing Monticello?A

43、. Ten years after his fathers death.B. During the American Revolutionary War.C. After he returned from working in Europe.D. Once he had completed his architectural studies.50. What was the inspiration for Jeffersons remodelling of Monticello?A. His interest in Roman architecture.B. His love of ancie

44、nt history.C. His experiences living in France.D. His feelings for his homeland.51. What is the function of the last paragraph?A. To describe how Monticello is now used.B. To praise Jeffersons political achievement.C. To list the buildings Jefferson designed.D. To show the continued importance of Mo

45、nticello in America.52. What can we infer about Jefferson from the passage?A. He was a man of many talents and abilities.B. He was best known as a designer during his life.C. He designed many of Americas most important buildings.D. He was the first farmer to become President of the USA.DPaul awoke t

46、o the sound of the alarm clock. Normally, this would be followed by feelings of worry about the day ahead. But today was different. Today he couldnt wait to go to school.He rushed to his desk and picked up the old jam jar which contained a colorful butterfly. It had taken him hours to catch and now

47、it was going to be part of his biology presentation for school.While most of his classmates would be showing drawings of insects or animals taken from textbooks, Paul planned to present something different - a live creature. This was sure to get him the highest grade in the class.Paul sat at his des

48、k admiring the insects beautiful red and yellow wings. He had made air holes in the jars lid, and added leaves for the butterfly to eat. It might be in a glass prison but at least it was being well cared for, Paul thought as he left for school.Paul entered the classroom early and put the jar in his

49、desk. Biology was the first lesson after lunch and he wanted his presentation to be a surprise. After taking the jar from his bag, he noticed the butterfly was very still. Its wings moved very slowly and its colour seemed to have faded too. Probably just a little tired from the trip in the bag, Paul

50、 hoped.Throughout the morning, Paul secretly checked on the insect. Each time it seemed a little stiller, its colour a little duller. Something was wrong. When the lunch-bell rang, he waited for his classmates to leave before opening the jar. The butterfly was still alive, but only just.He took the

51、jar to the bathroom and sprinkled a few drops of water on its head. The cooling effect was instant. The butterfly came to life again and Paul barely managed to replace the lid before it flew out. But rather than pleasure, the sight of the revived butterfly crashing against the jar, desperate for fre

52、edom, made Paul feel guilty. He was being cruel for a mark.As he walked back to class, feeling ashamed, the bell went again. It was time for Biology. He walked over to the window, opened the jar and set the butterfly free. A moment later the biology teacher entered. “Paul, your presentations first t

53、oday.”“Sorry sir,” the boy replied, “I forgot all about it.”53. What can we guess about Paul from the first paragraph?A. He often caught animals.B. He did not usually enjoy school.C. He was a very clever student.D. He was sometimes quite cruel.54. Why was Paul confident that his biology project woul

54、d receive a high grade?A. Biology was his favourite subject.B. His project idea was creative.C. He had spent much time preparing.D. His butterfly was very colourful.55. The underlined word “revived” in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to “”.A. refreshedB. returned C. replaced D. relaxed56. Why did

55、Paul finally free the butterfly?A. It was time for class.B. It was no longer very active.C. He felt ashamed at his actions.D. He forgot about the presentation.第二节 阅读填空（共4小题，每小题2分，满分8分）There once was a bird made of stone. She was beautiful and she was also magic. She lived ina forest located between

56、two mountains._57_.Despite this, though, she enjoyed looking up at the trees every day, dreaming of one day being able to fly and enjoy viewing the beautiful countryside from up high._58_ All the trees were severely burnt, and the plants and animals were all gone. Only the stone bird survived. When

57、she saw what had become of the forest, she was broken-hearted and couldnt stop crying. She cried with such feeling that her tears were washing away her stone body. _59_.But when the sun came out, that pool of tears turned to steam and rose into the sky, becoming a happy little cloud which flew over

58、the trees and saw everything below._60_She enjoys visiting all the forests and beautiful countryside. And remembering what the fire did to her own forest, the cloud always pours her rain down on any tree she sees burning.A. Since then, the little cloud has travelled all over the world.B. The forests

59、 animals loved the bird and would come from far and wide to admire her beautiful wings.C. The bird was so heavy that she had to walk along the ground.D. The heartbreak caused by the fire has now been forgotten by almost everyone.E. But that dream ended after a great fire badly damaged the forest.F.

60、Finally the body was completely washed away and the bird had turned into a small pool of water.IV 写作（共三小节，满分45分）第一节 完成句子 （共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）61. I thought I knew him, but(事实上) I didnt.62. The police are offering a（酬劳）for information about the robbery.63. Though we hadnt seen each other for ages, I st

61、ill _ (认出) him at once.64. I believe the boy in blue is a _ (可信赖的) person.65. The car was _ (陷入) in the mud and couldnt get out.66. Lin Tao was lucky to have _ (幸存) the Wenchuan earthquake in which many people died.67. She _ (承认) making a mistake yesterday.68. Accidents often _(出现) from carelessness

62、.69. The dog _ (咬) the boy on the leg yesterday.70. She entered the lab without _ (许可).第二节 句子翻译（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分）71. 听完他的话，那个可怜的女孩泪水夺眶而出，冲出门外。(burst, rush out)72. 年轻人应积极参加各种社会活动。(be active in)73. 政府提出了一项新的政策，旨在保护城市里一些重要的历史遗迹。(put forward, preserve)74. 他对家乡的巨变十分惊讶。(amaze)75. 这篇新闻报道是完全根据实际情况写的。(baseon

63、)第三节 写作（共 1 小题，满分 20 分）写作情景 你是李华，就读于一所国际学校。校学生会正在筹划志愿者项目，工作如下：1. 到养老院照顾老人2. 给校学生辅导作业3. 到学校图书馆整理图书。写作要求 1. 请你选择其中最感兴趣的一项工作，向学生会写一封英文应聘信，包括以下内容： 1）你感兴趣的志愿者工作；2）阐述这份工作的意义；3) 说明你为什么能胜任这份工作。 2. 字数约 120 词。信的开头与结尾已给出，不计入词数。 评分标准 句子结构准确，信息内容完整，篇章结构连贯。 Dear Sir or Madam,I am very excited about the Student Un

64、ions plan to organize a volunteer work program and would like to apply. _ Yours sincerely, Li Hua班级_ 姓名_ 学号_ -密-封-线- 广州市培正中学2017学年第一学期10月段考高二英语答卷选择题成绩非选择题成绩总分第卷 非选择题 （共 70 分 ）I语言知识及运用第三节 语篇填空 (1.5*10)31. _ 32. _ 33. _ 34. _ 35. _36. _ 37. _ 38. _ 39. _ 40. _III 写作第一节 单词拼写 (1*10)61. _ 62. _ 63. _ 64.

65、 _ 65. _66. _ 67. _ 68. _ 69. _ 70. _第二节 句子翻译 (3*5)71._72. _73. _74. _75. _第三节 短文改错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。 The book Im reading of

66、talks about afternoon tea inBritain. It is said to have started in the early1800s. Have tea in the late afternoon provides a bridge between lunch and dinner, that might not be served until 8 oclock at night. This custom soon becomes another meal of day. Interesting, it had a connection by the Britis

67、h porcelain(瓷器) industry. Tea inChinawas traditionally drank from cups without handles. When tea got popular inBritain, there was a crying need for good cup with handles to suit British habits. This made for the grow in the porcelain industry.第四节 短文写作 (20 分)假设你是红星中学高二（1）班的学生李华，你的英语笔友Chris刚刚转学，感到一切都很

68、陌生。他在邮件中向你询问如何尽快融入新环境。请你根据以下信息回信。1. 多跟同学交流沟通；2. 积极参加学校活动；3. 向老师寻求帮助。注意：1. 词数120左右 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Chris,_Yours,Li Hua广州市培正中学2017学年第一学期10月段考高二英语参考答案单项选择1-5 BBABD 6-10 DBBBD完形填空11-15 CABDB 16-20 ABDCA 21-25 BCDDA 26-30 ABCCD语篇填空31. chopsticks32. be made 33. to create 34. usi

69、ng 35.as/when36. gradually 37. who 38. development 39. were 40. with阅读理解41-44 CCBC 45-47 CBA 48-51 ADBA 52-55 CCAB七选五56-60 EGABF单词拼写61. attend 62. exposed 63. consists 64. attract 65. impressions 66. convenience 67. arrange 68. polluted 69.delight 70.Lacking句子翻译71 Apart from being fun and good exerc

70、ise, swimming is also a very useful skill. 72. To his credit, Mr. Smith selflessly offered to help us with the project / to help us (to) finish the project.73. We should be optimistic and always keep a positive attitude towards life.74. The project put forward by experts has been accepted by the gov

71、ernment.75. In the future, we hope we can develop a system where waste can be recycled in an environmentally friendly way.短文改错76. 去掉of 77.Have改成Having 78.that改成which 79.becomes改成became80.day前加the 81.Interesting改成Interestingly 82.by改成with或to83.drank改成drunk 84.cup改成cups 85.grow改成growth。短文写作Dear Chris,

72、 I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble fitting in at your new school. Such problems are quite normal. Perhaps the following suggestions may be helpful.First, I think you may need to communicate with your classmates as much as possible. In this way, you will get to know each other better. Se

73、cond, it might be a good idea for you to take part in more activities, which usually involve teamwork and interactions with other students. They are good for developing friendly relationships. Lastly, faced with some tough problems, you might consider asking your teachers, who can usually offer you

74、some sensible suggestions.I sincerely hope my advice will be of some help to you. If there is anything more I can do to help, please let me know.Yours, Li Hua广州市培正中学2017学年第一学期11月段考高二英语参考答案听力理解1-5 CAABC 6-10 BBCBA11 6 p.m. 12. Britain 13. Making Learning Fun 14. tell stories 15. 542631完形填空16-20 DBBAB

75、 21-25 CDCDA 26-30 DCBCA语法填空32. earliest 32. however 33.in 34. rising 35.flooded 36. increases 37. which 38. more 39.As 40. is predicted阅读理解41-43 CAD 44-47 DBCB 48-52 BACDA 53-56 BBAC阅读填空57-60 CEFA完成句子62. actually 62. reward 63. recognized 64. reliable 65. buried 66. survived 67. admitted 68. arise

76、69.bit 70.permission句子翻译71. After hearing his words, the poor girl burst into tears and rushed out of the room.72. Young people should be active in all kinds of social activities.73. The government has put forward a new policy aiming at preserving the citys important historical sites. 74. He was ama

77、zed at the great changes that had taken place in his hometown.75. This news report is based entirely on facts.写作Dear Sir or Madam,I am very excited about the Student Unions plan to organize a volunteer work program and would like to apply. What attracts me most is to help the primary school students

78、 with their homework.Undoubtedly, this job is considerably beneficial in various ways. To begin with, the job will provide a platform for me to know students with different personalities, thus enhancing our ability to communicate with others. Additionally, it will enrich my teaching experience, whic

79、h will lay a solid foundation for my future. Last but not least, with this precious opportunity, I can make my share of contribution to the society.I am convinced that my abilities and determination will fully qualify for the job. I am enthusiastic about teaching children as well as patient and considerate. Meanwhile, not only can I make an outstanding team player, but also I shall devote myself whole-heartedly to the job.I come with profound interest and I would appreciate it if you could inform me of the result at your earliest convenience. Yours sincerely, Li Hua