吉林省长春汽车经济开发区第六中学2017_2018学年高二英语下学期4月月考试题201805111108.doc

1、吉林省长春汽车经济开发区第六中学2017-2018学年高二英语下学期4月月考试题考试说明： 1. 考试时间为120分钟，满分150分，选择题涂卡。2. 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。3. 考试完毕交答题卡。第卷第一部分 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）1. What does the woman do?A. A student. B. A teacher. C. A journalist.2. What will the woman probably do on Thursday night?A. Stay at home. B

2、. Visit a friend. C. Start a trip.3. Where are the speakers?A. In a car.B. At home. C. In an office.4. What will the man do next? A. Have a holiday. B. Talk about his wishes. C. Work with the woman.5. What does the man think of his new office? A. Small. B. Clean. C. Big.第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）听

3、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 man make the call?A. He cant go to the game.B. Hell be late for the game.C. He asks the woman for help.7. What will the man have to do first?A. Fin

4、ish his work. B. Pick up Tim. C. See a doctor.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。8. Why does the woman ask for the mans home phone number?A. To invite him to dinner.B. To stop him from calling her.C. To be sure to reach him.9. How does the woman feel about the man?A. Grateful. B. Curious. C. Annoyed.10. What is t

5、he woman doing?A. Having dinner.B. Doing some exercise.C. Watching a diet program.听下面一段对话，回答第11至13三个小题。11. Who is the man?A. A shop assistant. B. A policeman. C. A bus driver.12. How will the woman get to Burns Park? A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By taxi.13. Where does Burns Park begin?A. From First Str

6、eet.B. From Main Street.C. At the corner of Lincoln and Fifth.听下面一段对话，回答第14至16三个小题。14. Who is the woman shopping for?A. Her mother. B. Her father. C. Her brother.15. What is the man going to buy for his mother?A. Some plants. B. Some jewelry. C. Some food.16. What is the womans plan for Christmas?A.

7、 Go to New York.B. Visit her relatives.C. Stay with her family.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What would the speaker do before going to Australia?A. Book a room. B. Contact his friend. C. Save enough money.18. What interests the speaker most in Australia?A. Aboriginal tribes. B. The mountains. C. The her

8、d.19. Which city will the speaker visit first in America?A. Chicago. B. San Francisco. C. New York.20. What can the speaker expect on the Mountains of Kenya?A. Wild animals. B. Amazing snow scenery. C. Many mountain climbers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

9、选项。AIts no secret that your personal characteristics directly affect how you interact with the world-but you might be surprised at just how deep it goes. Experts think that your personality can even affect how you exercise and influence what sports are suitable for you.Highly SensitiveHighly sensiti

10、ve people may be more uncomfortable with group exercise classes or team sports where they feel their every move is being observed. Additionally, they may feel more upset over an ineffective or poor workout, says researcher Elaine Aron.For such people, individual or non- competitive activities like b

11、iking, running and hiking are ideal.Type A PersonalityType A individuals often have an “all or nothing approach” to exercise. This personality type is known for sticking closely to their plan, not to mention being super competitive. However, this can cause them to stick too closely to a fitness rout

12、ine, which means they might try to push past an injury.To get better exercise results, Type A people need to be aware that following an exercise plan too strictly may limit their progress. They should be more flexible and listen to their body, especially when they are in pain.Type B PersonalityThis

13、laid-back group may get too lazy about their exercise plan, which prevents them from seeing results. They are often less willing to devote enough time and energy to their fitness goals, especially if exercise is something that makes them anxious.Type B individuals succeed in creative and co-operativ

14、e environments, so team sports and group gym classes may be perfect.Remember, there are plenty of ways you can adapt a fitness plan to suit your needs, regardless of your characteristics. Just keep in mind what you like.21. Why might highly sensitive people be unwilling to take part in group sports?

15、A. They will feel like they are being evaluated.B. They dont like socialising with other people.C. They dont consider themselves to be athletic.D. They fear theyll be let down by their teammates.22. Type A personalities can be best described as _.A. committedB flexibleC independentD. sensitive23. Wh

16、at is the purpose of the text?A. To help people understand what personality type they are.B. To explain how personal characteristics affect exercise habits.C. To identify the dangers of doing the wrong type of exercise.D. To describe different types of workouts that are available today.BAt first sig

17、ht, Alma Deutscher, a twelve-year-old girl from England appears to be like any other typical pre-teen. She loves to skip rope, read and play with her younger sister. But this modest youngster, who composed her first musical work at age six, first short opera at age seven, and first full-length opera

18、 based on Cinderella at age ten, is anything but average. Though her parents downplay her extraordinary talent, young Alma is being described as “little Mozart” by the music world.Almas operatic take on the classic fairy tale, which she began writing at age eight, has a slight twist. Her Cinderella

19、is a musician who meets her Prince Charming through a song. “In my Cinderella, she sings the beginning of a ballad - but at midnight she flees. Eventually, the prince finds her after asking all the maidens of the land to sing the end of the ballad.”The opera was first performed in Vienna, Australia

20、on December 29, 2016, where the then eleven-year-old skillfully switched between the piano and the violin and receives enthusiastic reviews. The young genius has since performed two new piano works, once in Australia and the other in China.While this may appear to be a lot for someone so young, Alma

21、 is not worried. She says, “Of course I have to work hard. But all children have to work hard for exams, and at least when I work hard, I work hard for something incredibly exciting, like seeing my whole opera put on stage.Almas musical talent first came to light before she could even talk. Her pare

22、nts recall that as an 18-month-old toddler, she was able to hum a pitch perfect version of the childrens rhyme Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.However, Almas abilities only gained international attention in 2012, after a family friend posted a video online comparing her to Mozart. The family was suddenl

23、y swamped with media requests and Alma became an overnight star, dubbed “little Mozart”. This nickname makes her parents unhappy because they believe it puts added pressure on the young girl. They would instead prefer her to be called “a composer and musician”.Alma does not want to be compared to th

24、e famous artist either, saying, “There was only one Mozart, and I prefer to be little Alma.” Regardless of what she calls herself, the twelve-year-old is changing the world of music forever!24. What do we know about Alma Deutscher?A. She comes from a famous musical family.B. She has shown great musi

25、cal talent from a young age.C. She regularly performs the classical music of Mozart.D. She has adapted some famous works of classical music.25. How did Alma get to be widely known?A. Through an online video B. By performing on televisionC. By putting on an opera D. Through her parents promotion26. W

26、hat is Almas attitude towards her success?A. She is still unsatisfied with her performance.B. She is uncomfortable with so much pressure.C. She is modest about her musical achievementsD. She is proud to have become a professional musician.27. What can we infer about Almas parents?A. They are very we

27、ll-educated people.B. They are protective of their daughter.C. They have pushed Alma to take up music.D. They have made a good life plan for Alma.CScientists have identified the order of the gene of the giraffe for the first time to help explain how the tallest animals on earth developed their remar

28、kably long necks.Being a giraffe is not easy. To pump blood two meters up from the chest to the brain calls for a powerful heart and twice the blood pressure of other mammals. Giraffes also need special safety system to let them bend down for a drink and raise their heads again without feeling dizzy

29、.The animals unique body structure has long been a puzzle for biologists, including Charles Darwin. Now, by comparing the gene of the giraffe with its closest relative, the short-necked okapi, scientists have solved part of the puzzle by studying changes in a small number of genes responsible both f

30、or regulating body shape and circulation. This suggests that the development of a long neck and a powerful heart went hand in hand, driven by a relatively small number of genetic changes.The interpretation of the genetic factors behind the giraffes remarkable heart system could also be instructive f

31、or human health, since the animals appear to avoid the kind of organ damage often found in people with high blood pressure.The more fundamental question of why giraffes developed their long necks remains open, however. The apparently self-evident idea that it was to reach ever-higher food supplies h

32、as been challenged in the past 20 years by a competing belief that it is actually due to competition among fighting males for females.Unlike long-necked birds, which have additional vertebrae (椎骨), giraffes have the same seven vertebrae found in all mammals, although theirs are greatly extended. 28.

33、 A strong heart is very important for a giraffe because it_.A. pumps blood to the brain high above its bodyB. keeps the blood pressure at a normal levelC. helps the giraffe find a drink at lower placesD. keeps the giraffe safe in different environments29. Scientists compare the gene of the giraffe a

34、nd the short-necked okapi because the latter_.A. has a quite special body structureB. is a puzzle worth further studyC. is in the same family as the giraffeD. has gone through few genetic changes30. Which possibly caused the giraffe to develop a long neck?A. Its favorite food at high places.B. Its a

35、ttempts to attract females.C. Its need to avoid organ damage.D. Its greatly-extended vertebrae.31. Whats the authors purpose of writing this passage?A. To introduce a new finding of science.B. To explain genetic changes in animals.C. To describe giraffes body structure.D. To challenge a belief of tw

36、enty years.DBeing mistreated at work can make people take out their negative emotions on loved ones at home. But a new study suggests that getting more exercise and sleep may help people better cope with them by leaving them at work, where they belong.Previous research shows that employees who are l

37、ooked down on or insulted by colleagues are likely to express their frustrations and behave angrily toward people outside of work, says study co-author Shannon Taylor, a management professor at the University of Central Floridas College of Business.The new study backs up this idea, but offers a bit

38、of good news as well: Employees who averaged more than 10, 500 steps a day or burned at least 2, 100 calories were less likely to mistreat their cohabitants than those who averaged fewer steps or burned fewer calories.The findings also revealed that when employees felt they had a bad nights sleep be

39、cause of work issues, they were more likely to be grouchy at home. When youre tired, you are either less able or less motivated to regulate yourself. says co-author Larissa Barber, a professor of psychology at Northern Illinois University.Physical activity seems to counterbalance poor sleep, Barber

40、says, because it promotes healthy brain functions needed to properly regulate emotions and behaviors. This study suggests that high amounts of exercise can be at least one way to improve the situations brought by sleep troubles that lead to negative behaviors at home, she says.Barber acknowledges th

41、at finding time to work out and get a full nights sleep can be difficult when work pressure is mounting, and that often, job stress can be directly related to sleep quality. But, she says, making the effort to burn some extra calories and blow off some steam can be worth it. Its not only good for yo

42、u, says Taylor, but it can benefit the people live with.32. What does the underlined word they in Paragraph 1 refer to?A. Loved people at home.B Negative emotions.C. Different work pressures.D More exercise and sleep.33. Who will most probably behave angrily to family members?A. A person who is easy

43、 to get tired.B. A person who often goes to the gym to work out.C. A person who is always treated badly by coworkers.D. A person who often argues with colleagues.34. The underlined word counterbalance in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to_.A. make use ofB. take control ofC. keep up withD make up f

44、or35. What can we learn from the text?A. Work pressure makes no difference in sleep quality.B. How to burn more calories has become a major issue for workers.C Enough exercise can replace good sleep in dealing with negative behaviors.D. The amount of calories employees burn affects the frequency of

45、losing temper.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。How to Improve Your ConfidenceConfidence is something that everyone admires. At some point in your life you may question your level of confidence and wish it to be higher. 36 If you believe the theory that we attract into o

46、ur lives who we are, then creating and keeping high levels of confidence is vital to your well-being. Watch your intake. 37 So reduce the amount of hours of soaps and reality TV each day. Read a book or magazine about a topic you are interested in. Listen to a different radio station you have not li

47、stened to before. In this way, you challenge the beliefs you hold and raise your awareness of new things. 38 Spend an allocated period of time being quiet and just reflecting on your life. Remove yourself away from others and focus on the power of silence and improve your levels of concentration. Be

48、lieve in yourself. One of the key steps in raising your level of confidence is to believe it for yourself. You need to believe, accept and be in no doubt that you are a confident person. 39 Meanwhile, value the time that you spend doing this process. Take a look around for people you admire. It can

49、be helpful to have someone in your circle that you admire for their skills or achievements. Observe the way they face new challenges and communicate with people. You also should attend a club or a group associated with a topic youre interested in. 40 A. Spend some time being quiet. B. In this way, y

50、our attitude is changed. C. Spend time imagining you at your absolute best. D. What you read, watch and listen to affects your mindset. E. Your level of confidence affects the decisions you make in your life. F. youll meet new people different from your present circle of friends. G. These are the ki

51、nd of people that can help you to grow in confidence. 第三部分 英语知识运用 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。I am not a class president or a homecoming queen. However, I hope to believe that I maystill be 41 for the smiles. I may have entered high school 42 , but I am le

52、aving high school a strong, confident, and determined young lady.I am a(n) 43 who spends too much time thinking about the future and not 44 time thinking about today. I am a perfectionist who spends too much time worrying about the 45 and not enough time looking at the big picture. I am a writer who

53、 makes 46 flow more smoothly through her pen than through her voice. I am a bookworm who gets too 47 to fictional characters.In addition to my 48 as a person, I have taken many of the AP classes that my school offers, specialized in the science and health-related classes, and have 49 my hardest in a

54、ll I have done. However, it in no way 50 me from the thousands of extraordinarily talented applicants that I am being 51 to. What I hope sets me apart is that, in high school, not only did I concentrate on becoming an 52 individual, but I also have tried to grow to be well 53 person in all areas of

55、my life.When 54 the past four years of high school, I am equally 55 and shocked by my growth as an individual. And now, as this chapter of my life comes to a(n) 56 , I cant help but look forward to and be excited by the new challenges and adventures that 57 has to offer me. These 58 experiences in t

56、he college will continue my individual development and further my love of 59 . This next step in my life is one that I am 60 for and excited to take.41. A. challengedB. thankedC. informedD appreciated42. A. quicklyB. quietlyC. carefullyD. patiently43. A. teacherB. reporterC. dreamerD. organizer44. A

57、 previousB. adequateC. specificD. proper45. A. detailsB. goalsC commentsD methods46. A. hopesB. liquidC. wordsD. difficulty47. A. similarB. closeC. accustomedD. attached48. A. growthB. responsibilityC. requestD. figure49. A. checkedB. measuredC. usedD. tried50. A. preventsB. concludesC separatesD. p

58、rotects51. A. referredB. comparedC. changedD. connected52. A. interestedB. importantC. energeticD. educated53. A understoodB. impressedC. roundedD. preserved54. A. using upB. looking back onC. looking down on D taking down55. A. relaxedB. embarrassedC. pleasedD. annoyed56. A. endB. termC. ideaD. res

59、ult57. A. statusB. workC. familyD. college58. A. newB. sameC. usualD. complex59. A. acting60.A. readyB. learningB. famousC. judgingC. anxiousD. choosingD. grateful第卷第一节 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。More than 700 years ago, a 17-year-old Italian youth followed his fath

60、er and uncle on a journey to the East, dreaming about the mysteries of China. The three set 61 on a path that might have frightened even the most ambitious travellers. The young adventurer was Marco Polo.Having a talent for languages, Marco Polo learned to speak Mongolian and Chinese. Later under th

61、e orders of Kublai Khan, he 62 (travel) far and wide across China. Along the way, he stopped 63 (record) detailed notes about the local customs, geography and values of the people, so as to report back to the Khan.Marco Polo returned to Venice 24 years later. With 64 (count) treasures brought back f

62、rom the East, he became 65 wealthy man overnight. 66 he witnessed in China aroused much interest among his countrymen. Marco polos journey to China and the contents of his 67 (vivid) written book, The Travels of Marco Polo, which 68 (think)to be a fairy tale in Europe at the time, triggered a wave o

63、f European interest in the Orient.Marco Polos story is both one about an explorers search for riches and a Westerner 69 (follow ) his dream to reach China. More than 700 years later, China, the once mysterious Oriental nation, is igniting the Chinese dream of many modern Marco Polos, attracted by it

64、s rapid 70 (develop )and its growing importance in the world.第二节 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。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()，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线(/)划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。 I woke up la

65、tely yesterday because my alarm clock didnt ring. With no time for the breakfast, I rushed out of my house. I had intended to catch the 7: 30 subway, and I didnt make it. Have a little time left, I take a taxi instead. I arrived at the school only find, with great sadness mixed with some relief, tha

66、t the school where should have been full of students was empty. It was Saturday. However, our ill luck showed no sign of coming at an end. When I returned home, I found myself lock out. I had forgotten to bring the key. Just my luck.第三节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，学校英语俱乐部负责人。俱乐部计划举行经典英文电影赏析会( Classical Englis

67、h Film Night)，请你给美籍外教Liz写一封邮件邀请她参加。内容包括： 1. 赏析会时间、地点； 2. 活动内容介绍； 3. 邀请Liz并请她推荐电影注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Liz,_答案第一部分 听力 (每小题1.5分， 满分30分)【参考答案及解析】1. A 【命题立意】考查考生获取信息的能力，并对所听内容的简单推断能力。 【试题解析】由女士说：“But I need the money for school fees.”，可知答案为A。2. A 【命题立意】考查考生对具体信息的理解能力。 【试题解析】根据对话中女士所说：“My

68、 uncle will drop in on Thursday evening. I havent met him for several years, you know.”，可知答案为A。3. A 【命题立意】考查考生对具体信息的理解能力及推断能力。 【试题解析】根据对话中男士所说：“People must fasten the seat belt otherwise they will be fined. You must do it first.”，可知答案为A。4.C 【命题立意】考查考生对具体信息的获取能力。 【试题解析】由对话中女士所说：“We have a lot of work

69、 to do.”可知答案为C。5.C 【命题立意】考查考生获取具体信息的理解能力。【试题解析】由男士所说：“the new office is huge”可知答案为C。6. B 【命题立意】考查考生获取具体事实、信息的能力。 【试题解析】由男士所说：“Im just calling to let you know that Ill be a little late to the game tomorrow night.”，可知答案为B。7. A 【命题立意】考查考生获取具体事实、信息的能力。 【试题解析】根据男士所说：“I have to work a few extra hours to f

70、inish a report.”，可 知答案为A。8. B 【命题立意】考查考生对具体信息的获取及理解能力。 【试题解析】根据女士所说：“Oh, and you should tell me what time you eat dinner, so I can be sure to call you then!”，可知其厌恶男士此时的来电，答案为B。9. C 【命题立意】考查考生对具体信息的获取及推断能力。【试题解析】根据男士所说：“I dont want you to call me while Im eating dinner. That would be annoying.”，可知答案为

71、C。10. A【命题立意】考查考生对具体信息的获取及推断能力。【试题解析】根据女士所说：“But youre calling me at home during my dinner!”，可知答案为A。11. B【命题立意】考查考生对具体信息的获取及推断能力。【试题解析】根据女士所说：“Pardon me, officer.”，可知答案为B。12. B【命题立意】考查考生对具体信息的获取及推断能力。【试题解析】根据女士所说：“Well, Id like to walk if its within walking distance.”，可知答案为B13.C 【命题立意】考查考生获取具体事实、信息的

72、能力。【试题解析】根据男士所说：“Burns Park begins at the corner of Lincoln and Fifth.”，可知答案为C。14.A 【命题立意】考查考生获取具体事实、信息的能力。【试题解析】根据女士所说：“Im just shopping for my mom now.”，可知答案为A。15. B【命题立意】考查考生获取具体事实、信息的能力。【试题解析】根据男士所说：“Im getting mine some jewelry.”，可知答案选B。16. C【命题立意】考查考生获取信息及推断的能力。【试题解析】根据女士所说：“Im staying around

73、the area. My family usually has asmall celebration.”，可知答案选C。17. B【命题立意】考查考生获取信息的能力，并对所听内容的简单推断能力。【试题解析】根据男士所说：“Before I went, I would write to one of my Australian friends.”，可知答案为B。18. A【命题立意】考查考生获取信息的能力，并对所听内容的简单推断能力。【试题解析】 根据男士所说：“he should spend a week with me visiting Aboriginal tribes in the no

74、rthern part of Australia.”，可知答案为A。19. C【命题立意】考查考生获取具体事实、信息的能力。【试题解析】根据男士所说：“I expect I would start by visiting New York.”，可知答案为C。20. B【命题立意】考查考生获取信息的能力，并对所听内容的简单推断能力。【试题解析】根据男士所说：“Finally, I would like to visit the Mountains of Kenya where you can see snow on the Equator.”，可知答案为B。二 阅读21-23: AAB 24-2

75、7: BACB 28-31: A C B A 32-35: BCDD三 7选5 36.E 37.D 38.A 39.C 40.F四 完形DBCBA, CDADC, BDCBC, ADABA五 语法填空61. off/out 62. travelled/traveled 63. to record 64. countless 65. a66. What 67. vividly 68. was thought 69. following 70. development六 短文改错I woke up lately yesterday because my alarm clock didnt ring

76、. With no time for the(the 去掉) latebreakfast, I rushed out of my house. I had intended to catch the 7：30 subway, and I didnt make it. butHave a little time left, I take a taxi instead. I arrived at the school only find, with great sadness Having took tomixed with some relief, that the school where s

77、hould have been full of students was empty. It was which/thatSaturday. However, our ill luck showed no sign of coming at an end. When I returned home, I my tofound myself lock out. I had forgotten to bring the key. Just my luck! locked第二节 书面表达（满分25分）One possible version:Dear Liz, Im Li Hua, chairman

78、 of the English Club. To arouse students interest in learning English, we are going to hold a great activity - Classical English Film Night. The activity will take place in the conference hall of our school library at 7:00 pm next Friday. The club members will watch a classical English film together, which is to be selected. Then, they are expected to share their feelings and opinions on it. On behalf of our club, I sincerely hope you can join us and recommend a film that you think is suitable for our activity. Looking forward to your early reply. Yours, Li Hua