广东省梅州市三校（高级、蕉岭、虎山）2015-2016学年高二下学期第一次联考英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家梅州市2017届三校联考高二英语试题（考试时间：120分钟 满分：120分）笔试部分（共120分）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中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AIt is amazing tonotethat the Internet is still such a new device, and yet it is one of the fastest and most powerful media tools. But think about it for

2、 a moment. On the Internet, a big onlinecompanycan be run by two guys out of their garage. So it isonlyreasonable that people shopping on the Net would be a little leery of the security levels.Internet giants such as Microsoft knew consumer confidence was the key to getting virtual(虚拟) shopping off

3、the ground, and they work hard to make people feel safe to shop online.Credit card companies, too, quickly saw the potential for Internet shopping, and have installed things like online shopping insurance for people. If you ever have aproblemwith your online credit purchases, many credit card compan

4、ies will happily refund(返还) your money and then set their claws on thecompanythat wronged you. Now thats buying power!There are other bonuses for online shoppers, of course. No line-ups, for one. No annoying mall shopping carts with broken wheels and kids crying because their parents wont get them w

5、hat they want.When shopping online, consumers can sit down, have a coffee, and wear their slippers, not have to worry about their hair or parking and just click throughsaleafter sale. Comparison shopping couldnt be any easier. And thanks to courier companies（速递公司）getting in on the act, you never nee

6、d wait longer than a day or two to get those all important purchases delivered right to your door.No wonder so many companies are shaking their heads at traditional advertising and instead looking to the “virtual” world to attract online shoppers.1The underlined word “leery” means_AsatisfiedBhopeful

7、 CdistrustfulDsad2_ leads to consumers trust in online shopping. AShoppinglawBShopping security CInternet access DShopping convenience3Whichgroupof words would the writer use to describe current Internet shopping?AAdventurous, enjoyable, fast, unreal.BUnsafe, cheap, slow, convenient.CSafe, convenien

8、t, fast, comfortable.DReliable, popular, convenient, slow.BWhen Shakespeare was twenty-one, he went toLondonto try his fortune in that greatcity, and a very interesting place was theLondonof hisday.There was the famousLondonBridgeandSt. Pauls Cathedral, and palaces and markets and long streets full

9、of shops.Then, too, there were thedailycrowds where peoplefromall over the world could be seen. Knights，scholars and the highwayman (拦路强盗）or thief，who had been infamous for his clever robberies, passed by each other.Here, also, were noblemen dressed in gold,fromItaly and Spain and France; slaves fro

10、m Spanish America, sea captains and ministers, soldiers and servantsall held by chance or interest within the gray walls which circled London, and whose gates gave welcome to as strange a crowd as could be found in the world.Into this curious crowd came Shakespeare, quick to see and eager to learn.

11、And before long all these strange sights were as familiar to him as the faces of his own towns residents. Each one told its story to him so plainly that, as before he had learned the secrets of the fields and woods, so now he learnedmenand mens interests that make up the great world.And he learned t

12、hese lessons so well that when he came to writehisplays, he made such use of them as no writer ever made before or since; for it is the use of this knowledge of the world, combined with his own genius, that makes Shakespeare the greatest dramatist that has ever lived.4What wasLondonlike in Shakespea

13、res eyes when he first went there?AStrange and interesting.BDirty and small.CInfamous and terrible.DFamiliar and modern.5Which of the following best describes Shakespeare?AShakespeare got inspiration to write from his hometown,London. BShakespeare was eager to make friends with the noblemen inLondon

14、.CShakespeare became thegreatest dramatist owing tohisown genius.DShakespeare was good at observing and learning from thedailylife.6What does the word“one”in paragraph 5 refer to?AFace.BSight.C Crowd.DResident7The passage probably comesfrom_Aa posterBan advertisementCa textbook. Dan announcementC Ch

15、ina is going green.In order to reduce air pollution and oil shortages, automobile manufacturers have announced their plans to develop hybrid vehicles (混合燃料汽车) for the Chinese market.Toyotas hybrid car Prius will be ready to drive in China this week. Lets have a look at the new car.Any vehicle is a h

16、ybrid when it combines two or more sources of power. Hybrid cars run off a rechargeable battery and gasoline. Hybrid cars have special engines, which are smaller than traditional gasoline engines. They run at 99 percent of their power when the car is cruising (匀速行驶). A specially designed battery mot

17、or provides extra power for running up hills or when extra acceleration is needed.Step into a Prius, and turn on the engine. The first thing you notice is how much quieter it is than atraditional car. At this point, the cars gasoline engine is dormant (休眠). The electric motor will providepower until

18、 the car reaches about 24 km/h. If you stay at a low speed, you are effectively driving an electric car, with no gasoline being used, and no waste gas gives off.The onboard（车载的）computer makes the decision about when to use a gas engine, when to goelectric, and when to use a combination of the two. I

19、f you go over 24 km/h, when you step on the gas pedal（油门）, you are actually telling the computer how fast you want to go.The electronic motor recharges automatically using a set of batteries. When driving at high speed, the gasoline engine not only powers the car, but also charges the batteries. Any

20、 time you use the brake, the electric motor in the wheels will work like a generator and produce electricity to recharge the batteries.As a consequence, the cars batteries will last for around 200,000 miles.8The author writes this passage mainly to_Ateach people how to drive a hybrid carBshow how to

21、 save their gasoline when driving a carCintroduce a new kind of green carDannounce plans to develop hybrid vehicles for China9The first sentence probably refers to _Athere will be more and more green land in ChinaBChina has started producing environmentally friendly carsCChinas new cars are combinat

22、ions of different green modelsDChina is still young and lacking experience10What is the most important feature of hybrid cars?AThey have smaller engines than traditional gasoline ones.BThey are much quieter than traditional cars.CThey only use 99 percent of their power to run up hills.DThey are powe

23、red by both a rechargeable battery and gasoline.11What can we conclude from the story?AThe gasoline engine charges the batteries as well as powers the car.BUsing the brake suggests that the gasoline engine should work.CThe batteries can be recharged at any time you want.DThe batteries will last for

24、200, 000 miles without being recharged.DAs we know, many teen celebrities(名人)feel andthinkthat having a slimmer figure can dogreatgood to them. But, does size really matter? Are teenage fans trying hard to become like their celebrity idols(偶像)? Do celebrities really have the power to influence peopl

25、e, especially teenagers?For the longest time, many parents blame teen idols for influencing the way their kids act. Have you noticed how teens idolize the celebrities these days? Even, their personal affairs are being followed by kids these days. Take for example the case of Lindsay Lohan of Mary Ka

26、te Ashley. They are definitely famous teen stars. But, since they are trying to project an image to satisfy a lot of people in show business, their health and body suffer. Many kids are aware of thisproblem. But they are easily influenced by these celebrities to exercise andeatless .It is a fact tha

27、t the media, and especially famous teen celebrities, can influence people powerfully. But teenagers are easily influenced because teenage years are the period when our personality and identity developments take place. Teens watching TV shows and reading magazines are easily pulled into the dieting a

28、nd harmfuleating habits because the media have some ways to pull these acts. They use thin models and celebrities to endorse(做广告宣传) products or to star in an up-and-coming shows or movies. With fierce competition, celebrities are forced toeatless and do extreme exercise routines to get the roles or

29、offers that come their way.Living in todays time and generation is a bit disturbingto a lot of parents. Media, especially aswellas the celebrities, have averypowerful influence to drive teenagers to good or bad. Its good that we can control ourselves to avoid bad thingsfromhappening. If not, parents

30、 should really be aware and guide their teens to determine whats in ad whats out.12From the passage we can find Lindsay Lohan_Alives a rich and happy lifeBlives an unhealthylifestyleCdoesnt get any exerciseDsets a good example for teenagers13According to the writer, why are teenagers easily influenc

31、edby some TV shows?AThey are tired of school . BTheir celebrity idols appear in many TV shows.CThey have nothing to do in their spare time. DTheyre in their development period.14Many celebrities have to be on diet_Ato survive under pressure Bto keephealthyto face competitionCto keep a slim sizeDto s

32、atisfy their teenage fans15Whats the title of the passage?AParents responsibilities.BAdvice on self-control.CMedias bad influences. DBad influences of celebrities.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。Anewreport says plastics are responsible for $13 billion in damage to the

33、 oceans and the undersea environment. The findings were announced recently at a United Nations conference16. _Plastic thrown away carelessly makes its way into rivers and other waterways.17. _After a while, it collects in the sea. And plastic never goes away. Plastic is not biodegradabledestroyed by

34、 bacteria or natural processes. Instead, it just breaks up into smaller pieces over time. The oceans contain a lot of chemicals and other pollutants.18. _That means harmful materialmayget into our food supply. 19._Human beings cause pollution and they can take steps to stop it. They can use fewer si

35、ngle use product containers and throw plastics away correctly. Plastic recycling programs also workswhere old bottles and other plastics are collected, broken down and used to make new products. We could reuse bottles in our households many times if we wish to, rather than end it after the first use

36、. We could, when we get rid of that plastic, recycle it and reuse it, which replaces the need for raw materials.The report also calls on companies to improve methods for usingplastics.20. _And it calls for information about the way plastic is thrown out or removedfromuse. By putting anewvalue on pla

37、stic, industry has a special reason to clean up the environment.But all of the companies must join to deal with theproblem.AThen, fishmayeat the plastics.BIt asks for them to bettermeasureand direct plastic use.CThe plastic eventually reaches coastal areas and ocean waters.DThe report tells about ha

38、rm to sea life and what might be done to improve the situation.EPlastics should be gathered together and reused.FBut people can make a big difference.GIt is convenient to useplasticbags in everyday life.第二部分:语言知识运用（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，从短文后面各题所给的四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将

39、该项涂黑。When I was thirteen, my family moved from Boston to Tucson, Arizona. 21 the move, my father 22 us in the livingroom on a freezing January night. My sisters and I sat around the fire, not 23 that the universe would suddenly change its course.“In May, were 24 to Arizona.”The words, so small, didn

40、t seem 25 enough to hold my new life. But the world changed and I awoke on a train moving across the country. I watched the 26 change from green trees to flat dusty plains to high mountains as I saw strange new plants that 27 mysteries yet to come. Finally, we arrived and 28 into our new home.29 my

41、older sisters were sad at the loss of friends, I 30 explored our new surroundings.One afternoon, I was out exploring 31 and saw a new kind of cactus(仙人掌). I crouched (蹲) down for a closer look.“Youd better not 32 that.”I turned around to see an old woman.“Are you new to this neighborhood?” I explain

42、ed that I was, 33 , new to the entire state.“My name is Ina Thorne. Have you got used to life in the 34 ？ It must be quite a 35 after living in Boston.” How could I explain how I 36 the desert? I couldnt seem to find the right words.“Its vastness,” she offered.“That vastness 37 you stand on the moun

43、tains overlooking the desertyou can 38 how little you are in comparison with the world. 39 , you feel that the possibilities are limitless.” That was it. That was the feeling Id had ever since Id first seen the mountains of my new home. Again, my 40 would change with just a few simple words.“Would y

44、ou like to come to my home tomorrow? Someone should teach you which plant you should and shouldnt touch.”21A. During BUntil CUpon DBefore22A. gathered Bwarned Corganized Dcomforted23A .hoping Badmitting Crealizing Dbelieving24A. going Bmoving Cdriving Dflying25A. good Bsimple Cbig Dproper26A. pictur

45、e Bground Cscene Darea27A. suggested Bsolved Cdiscovered Dexplained28A. settled Bwalked Churried Dstepped29A. If BAfter COnce DWhile30A. bitterly Beasily Cproudly Deagerly31A. as well Bas usual Cright away Don time32A. move Bdig Cpull Dtouch33A. of course Bin fact Cafter all Dat least34A. desert Bci

46、ty Cstate Dcountry35A. luck Bdoubt Cshock Ddanger36A. found Bexamined Cwatched Dreached37A. why Bwhen Chow Dwhere38A. prove Bguess Csense Dexpect39A. However BOtherwise CTherefore DMeanwhile40A. idea Blife Chome Dfamily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，在空格处填入一个恰当的词或者括号中词语的正确形式填

47、空，并将答案写在答题卡相应的位置上。In the last 500 years, several million people 41._ ( kill ) by earthquakes. Among all the earthquakes, the 1976 Tangshan Earthquake is regarded as the 42. _ (deadly) one in the twentieth century. On July 28，1976, 43._terrible earthquake of 7.8 magnitude(级) hit Tangshan City, Hebei

48、Province. In just one second, the city 44. _one million people was destroyed. The earthquake was so strong 45._even Beijing and Tianjin were seriously affected. The shock was felt in 14 provinces and citiesonethird of the country. The earthquake took place at midnight. Most people could not take any

49、 46. _ (act). Over 240, 000 people were killed and about 170, 000 were seriously injured. Water supplies, communications and traffic were 47. _ (complete) cut off. The people there needed help immediately, 48. _they could not wait for help to arrive. They formed groups to dig for others. They set up

50、 medical areas and tents. They searched for food and clean water. Recovery was not easy with so much disaster. Yet, after a lot of care was given in time, the rebuilding of Tangshan began almost immediately. 49. _ it took time，the whole city was rebuilt and is again home for over a million people, 5

51、0._(earn) Tangshan the name “Brave City of China”.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处言错误，每句中最多两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加: 在此处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出修改的词。删除: 把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改: 在错的词下划一横线，并在其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11处起）不计分。Dear Abb

52、y,How are you? Ive got a wonderful news to tell you. I have offered a schoolarship at a university in Australia for my further education. One hundred and twenty student took exams for it, but only a few were chosen and I was one of them. Therefore, my parents are not happy about it. They are strong

53、against my going there. They say it is too far away that they will not see me for a whole year and they are afraid that I will feel alone. They cant imagine a girl so young live alone. They advised me to study in the capital instead. Then Ill be able to continue living with them. How can I persuade

54、them to accept the fact I have grown up?Best wishes,Jane 第二节： 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是星光中学的李华，将参加主题为“Lets ride bicycles”的英语演讲比赛活动。请撰写一份演讲稿，主要内容：1.目前汽车带来的空气污染和交通堵塞问题 2.骑自行车的益处，如节能环保，有利健康等 参考词汇: low-carbon life energy-savingGood morning, everyone, Im Li Hua from Xing Guang Middle school . The topic of my speec

55、h is “Lets ride bicycles”.梅州市2017届三校联考高二英语参考答案一阅读理解（40分）15 CBCAD610 BCCBD1115 ABDAD1620 DCAFB二完形填空（30分）21D 解析：由本段的最后一句“In May，were.to Arizona”可知答案。before“在之前”。22A解析：句意：搬家之前，在一月份的一个冰冷的夜晚，父亲把我们召集到起居室里。gather“(使)聚集，集合”。23 C 解析：句意：姐姐们和我坐在炉火旁，没有意识到我们的生活将会发生巨大的改变。realize表示“认识到；意识到”。24B 解析：由本段中“my family m

56、oved from Boston to Tucson”可知。25C 解析：句意：搬家这个字眼太小，无法包容我的新生活的全部内容。big表示“(体积、程度、数量等)大的，巨大的”，与上文的so small相对。26C 解析：“我” 注视着列车窗外的“景色”变换。scene“景色，风景”。27A 解析：景色的变化暗示着作者生活的变化。suggest表示“暗示；表明”。28A 解析：句意：我们终于抵达了目的地，迁入了我们的新居。settle in/into sth.表示“迁入新居，并安顿下来”。29D解析：姐姐们在为失去朋友而伤心的时候。 while 引导时间状语从句，表示“当的时候”。30D 解析

57、：根据上文中的mysteries和下文的explored可知，句意：我急切地想探索新的居住环境。31B 解析：句意：一天下午，我像往常一样外出查看周围环境。as usual“照例；和平常或往常一样”。32D 解析：仙人掌上有刺，所以这位老妇人提醒作者不要触摸它。touch“触摸；触到”。33B 解析：句意：“你对邻近的地方不熟悉吗？”我解释说不熟悉，但事实上我对整个地区都不熟悉。in fact用作插入语，表示“事实是；实际上”。34A 解析：根据下文“How could I explain how I.the desert”可知。35C 解析：从繁华的大都市波士顿搬迁到荒凉的沙漠小镇图森，巨大

58、的反差自然使孩子们感到震惊。shock“震惊；震骇；令人震惊的事”。36 A 解析：句意： 我如何向她说明我对沙漠的看法呢？根据下文所提供的情境“I couldnt seem to find the right words”可知，作者找不到合适的词语来描述对沙漠的看法。37B 解析：由句意可知，when引导时间状语从句。38C 解析：句意：当你站在高山之巅，俯瞰沙漠，你能感觉到与整个世界相比，自己是多么的渺小。sense表示“感觉，感知；觉察，意识到”。39D 解析：句意：同时，你感觉到机会是无限的。40B 解析：句意：仅仅因为这几句简短的话语，我的生活将会发生变化。三语法填空（15分）语篇解

59、读：1976年唐山大地震过后，幸存者在废墟中没有坐以待毙，而是迅速自发组织起来，进行自救、重建家园的工作，唐山因此获得“中国勇敢城市”的美称。41have been killed 42deadliest 43a44with 45that 46actions 47completely 48but49Though/Although 50earning四短文改错（10分）Dear Abby,How are you? Ive gotwonderful news to tell you. I havffered a schoolarship at a university in Australia fo

60、r my further education.One hundred and twentytook exams for it, but only a few were chosen and I was one of them., my parents are not happy about it. They areagainst my going there. They say it isfar away that they will not see me for a whole year and they are afraid that I will feel.They cant imagi

61、ne a girl so young one. They me to study in the capital instead. Then Ill be able to continue living with them. How can I persuade them to accept the fac havegrown up?Best wishes,Jane 五书面表达（25分）Good morning, everyone, Im Li Hua from Xing Guang Middle school . The topic of my speech is “Lets ride bic

62、ycles” . As is known to all, with the improvement of peoples living standards , cars have become a popular means of transport ,bringing great convenience to our life .However , they have also caused some problems such as air pollution and traffic jams . How can we solve the problems then ?As far as

63、I am concerned , riding bicycles is a good solution .For one thing, bicycles dont need any petrol and they are energysaving . For another , bicycles are environmentally friendly because they wont give off waste gas .Whats more , riding bicycles is a good way for us to exercise and it is beneficial to our health . Therefore, lets take the responsibility to build up a low-carbon city by riding bicycles. Come on and join us ! Thank you!- 13 - 版权所有高考资源网