《发布》河北省卓越联盟2017-2018学年高二下学期第二次月考英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、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）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 is the woman going to do?A. Have a coffee.B. Clean her office.C. Attend a meeting.2. What does the woman ask for?A. A dress of different size.B. A dress of

2、 better quality.C. A dress of a bright color.3. What does the man want to do?A. Borrow a ladder.B. Take his leave.C. Clean the roof.4. What will the woman probably do next?A. Go to the mans place.B. Call the Hillsboro Hotel.C. Reserve an exhibition hall.5. Where are the speakers?A. At home.B. In a m

3、useum.C. In the city square.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2至4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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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题。6. Why has the man hardly seen the woman lately?A. She had a traffic accident.B. She moved to another place.C.

4、She is working unusual hours.7. Where does the conversation take place?A. In an office.B. At a bus stop.C. In an apartment.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。8. What does the man have to do now?A. Plan a trip.B. Look for a job.C. Make a decision.9. What does the woman think of the journey to South America?A. Dangero

5、us.B. Exciting.C. Expensive.10. What advice does the woman give to the man?A. Going abroad.B. Staying at home.C. Opening a bookstore.听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。11. What is the radio program for?A. Sharing personal feelings.B. Discussing language skills.C. Promoting community service. 12. What is the second

6、point Prof. Sheffield mentioned?A. To give details and facts.B. To introduce main ideas.C. To conclude the article.13. What makes an excellent article according to Prof. Sheffield?A. Formal language.B. Detailed facts.C. Personal style.听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17题。14. What are the speakers mainly talking about

7、?A. A summer job.B. A birthday party.C. A food company.15. What does the mans company do?A. Design furniture.B. Organize concerts.C. Offer food services.16. What will the man do before the party?A. Set tables.B. Cook food.C. Play music.17. What does the woman think of the mans work?A. Difficult.B. I

8、nteresting.C. Valuable.听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20题。18. What do the Hoffmans do for a living?A. They are gardeners.B. They sell vegetables.C. They run a guesthouse.19. How much direct sunshine do tomato plants actually need every day?A. Five hours.B. Eight hours.C. Twelve hours.20. Why do Irish potatoes grow

9、better in the shade?A. They have deeper roots.B. They have wider leaves.C. They have bigger flowers.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，共30分）AWorlds top hotels for observing stars3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat, SwitzerlandSitting 3, 100 meters above sea level, 3,100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat overlooks the sno

10、w-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

11、 a day.Stargazing packages: Starlight dinner, CHF 90 (US $ 96) per person.Sanctuary Baines Camp, BotswanaThis 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

12、 by an open air bath.Rates: Start at US $ 675 person a day (includes meals, drinks and safaris (游猎) )Ayers Rock ResortSails in the Desert Hotel, AustraliaLocated in the heart of the Australian Outback (内地), this hotel provides a stark (鲜明的) contrast to the copperred earth surroundings. The resorts A

13、stro 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 relearn the basics of the universe, such as how a star is born.Rates: Rooms start at US $ 400.Stargazing packages: Voyages Out back Sky Journeys, US $ 38 per person a day; Sounds of Silence

14、 dinner, US $ 169 per person.Kasbah Hotel, MoroccoAt 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 worldfamous desertthe Sahara on the horizon, the stage is set for a black, glittering sky.

15、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)21. If you want to see wild animals in a game reserve,

16、 you can choose .A. Ayers Rock ResortB. Kasbah Hotel, MoroccoC. Sanctuary Baines CampD. 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat22. 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. $ 569.23. Whi

17、ch 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 copperred earth surroundings.BNicknames for

18、 Los AngelesA nickname is a shortened form of a persons name. A nickname can also be a descriptive name for a person, place or thing. Many American cities have nicknames. These can help establish an identity, spread pride among citizens and build unity. Nicknames can also be funny.Los Angeles, Calif

19、ornia is the second largest city in population, after New York City. Los Angeles has several nicknames. One is simply the citys initials, L. A. It is also called the City of Angels because Los Angeles means “the angels” in Spanish.Los Angeles often has warm, sunny weather. So another nickname is Cit

20、y of Flowers and Sunshine. New York is called The Big Apple. So Los Angeles is sometimes called The Big Orange because of the fruit that grows in that citys warm climate.The American motion picture and television industries are based in Los Angeles. So it is not surprising that it is called The Ente

21、rtainment Capital of the World. Many films are made in the area of Los Angeles called Hollywood. Millions of people visit the area. No trip to Los Angeles is complete without seeing the word “Hollywood” spelled out in huge letters on a hillside.Many movie stars live in Los Angeles. The city is somet

22、imes called Tinseltown. This nickname comes from the shiny, bright and often unreal nature of Hollywood and the movie industry.Another nickname for Los Angeles is LaLa Land, using the first letters of Los and Angeles. This means a place that is fun and not serious, and maybe even out of touch with r

23、eality. The city of Los Angeles is part of Los Angeles County. There are many smaller cities in the county. Beverly Hills, with its rich people, is one of them. So is Pasadena, with its Rose Parade each New Years Day. So are the coastal cities of Santa Monica and Malibu, where people like to ride su

24、rfboards on the Pacific Ocean waves.A good place for watching unusual looking people is Venice, an area on the west side of Los Angeles. A system of waterways designed after the Italian city of Venice has been built there.Many people love Los Angeles for its warm sunny weather, beautiful mountains a

25、nd beaches, and movie stars. That includes Randy Newman, who sings about his hometown.24. A nickname of a place can have the following functions except .A. building up identityB. entertainmentC. bringing pride to the localsD. uniting surrounding cities25. The underlined sentence can best be replaced

26、 by .A. Your trip to Los Angeles is not perfect if you miss the big letters “Hollywood” on a hillsideB. Not seeing the word “Hollywood” on a hillside means you havent been to Los AngelesC. If you visit Los Angeles you should first pay a visit to “Hollywood” on a hillsideD. Seeing the big letters “Ho

27、llywood” on a hillside means youve been really to Los Angeles26. How many nicknames have been given to Los Angeles A. 4B. 5C. 6D. 727. Which of the following is conveyed in this article?A. Los Angeles is most famous for its nicknamesB. Hollywood alone adds fame to Los AngelesC. All the nicknames inc

28、rease the charm of Los AngelesD. Los Angeles was built after the Italian city of VeniceCWould it surprise you to learn that, like animals, trees communicate with each other and pass on their wealth to the next generation?UBC Professor Simard explains how trees are much more complex than most of us e

29、ver imagined. Although Charles Darwin thought that trees are competing for survival of the fittest, Simard shows just how wrong he was. In fact, the opposite is true: trees survive through their co operation and support, passing around necessary nutrition “depending on who needs it”.Nitrogen (氮) and

30、 carbon are shared through miles of underground fungi (真菌) networks, making sure that all trees in the forest ecological system give and receive just the right amount to keep them all healthy. This hidden system works in a very similar way to the networks of neurons (神经元) in our brains, and when one

31、 tree is destroyed, it affects all.Simard talks about “mother trees”, usually the largest and oldest plants on which all other trees depend. She explains how dying trees pass on the wealth to the next generation, transporting important minerals to young trees so they may continue to grow. When human

32、s cut down “mother trees” with no awareness of these highly complex “tree societies” or the networks on which they feed, we are reducing the chances of survival for the entire forest. “We didnt take any notice of it.” Simard says sadly. “Dying trees move nutrition into the young trees before dying,

33、but we never give them chance.” If we could put across the message to the forestry industry, we could make a huge difference towards our environmental protection efforts for the future.28. The underlined sentence “the opposite is true” in Paragragh2 probably means that trees . A. compete for surviva

34、lB. depend on each otherC. provide support for dying treesD. protect their own wealth29. “Mother trees” are extremely important because they .A. look the largest in size in the forestB. know more about the complex “tree societies” C. pass on nutrition to young treesD. seem more likely to be cut down

35、 by humans30. The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to .A. how “tree societies” workB. how trees grow oldC. how forestry industry developsD. how young trees survive31. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Old Trees Communicate Like HumansB. Young Trees Are In Need Of Prote

36、ctionC. Trees Contribute To Our SocietyD. Trees Are More Awesome Than You ThinkDHarvard University, which is facing claims of racial discrimination (歧视) against Asian Americans in its admission process, has announced that its early acceptance rate (提早录取录) for AsianAmericans for the Class of 2022 has

37、 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),

38、 611 were rejected, and 173 applications were incomplete.The early enrollments (人学) 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

39、 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 citiesfrom throughout the United States and around the world the Clas

40、s of 2022 promises to be among the best classes in Harvards 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

41、 AsianAmericans in its undergraduate admission process.In November, 2017 the Justice Department cited a 2015 lawsuit that charges Harvards affirmative action policies discriminate against Asian American applicants, in a letter setting a Dec 1 deadline for Harvard to hand over documents on its admiss

42、ion policies. Responding to that deadline, Harvard offered a compromise position in which the governments lawyers would be able to examine all the records, including an electronic database, in the offices of Harvards lawyers, with some personal information redacted (编写), according to The New York Ti

43、mes.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, w

44、ith about 1,263 students.32. Why is Harvard University charged?A. Because sometimes it doesnt 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 its admission policies.D. Because its total internation

45、al population of students is decreasing.33. Which make up the smallest percentage of students admitted early by Harvard?A. Latinos.B. Asian Americans.C. AfricanAmericans.D. Native Americans and Native Hawaiians.34. The possible meaning of the underlined word “scrutiny” in Para. 5 is “ .”A. a plan or

46、 desire to do somethingB. careful and thorough examinationC. the feeling of being annoyed, upset, or impatientD. the level that is considered to be acceptable35. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Harvard admits more AsianAmericansB. Nonwhite students at Harvard UniversityC. Harvard annou

47、nces its future admission policiesD. Class of 2022 is among the best classes in Harvards long history第二节 根据短文内容，从短文后选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Commonsense Safety Tips for Travelling AbroadWhen a holiday is just around the corner, you may be planning a trip abroad. But to enjoy a worryf

48、ree adventure abroad, you also should pay attention to the following common sense safety tips for travelling abroad. 36 Another reason to take only carryon carriage-besides avoiding baggage fees is that the less you have to carry around, the more quickly you can move, if necessary. You should always

49、 have a free hand. Besides, you wont be exhausted from dragging all those bags around. 37 Lock it up.Leave your hotel with only what you need and lock up the rest. Take a lock for your luggage just in case your hotel doesnt offer a safe. 38 If you dont need all your cash and cards, dont take them al

50、l with you when you go out for a day of sightseeing or shopping. Also, leave your passport in the hotel. Make photocopies of all your important documents and leave the hotel with a copy of your passport plus a one photo I. D. Why? 39 If all of your identification is in it, imagine the trouble you ha

51、ve to go through to replace it all.Think and Plan.Always keep in mind that, when you travel abroad, you are in a place you dont know well and you can always be a target. Trust your senses. 40 After your arrival, ask the hotel staff and locals about the areas you are thinking of visiting, especially

52、at night. And you should walk in well lit areas at night and know how to contact the local police with your cell phone or a payphone in a foreign country, if necessary.A. Travel light.B. Pay by credit card.C. Imagine having your bag stolen off a restaurant table.D. You should also make it a habit to

53、 take your watch with you.E. Plus, dragging lots of luggage is a dead giveaway (一次彻底的暴露) that you arent a local resident.F. You should call ahead to be sure, especially if your luggage is made of cloth material.G. You are smart and mature, so if something or some situation doesnt feel safe, it proba

54、bly isnt.第三部分 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Last weekend, I had an opportunity to serve as a volunteer at a nursing home in another city. I dont have a car and even the 41 train station is far away from my house. 42 , I wasnt

55、sure how to get there.I posted a (n) 43 for a ride on the ride share board. Soon an individual (个人) Id never met 44 that hed be able to pick me up and drop me off at the station. He said hed wait until my train arrived 45 he drove away. My heart 46 and the stress I d been feeling disappeared 47 and

56、thus our friendship began.I ended up arriving at the nursing home in 48 . The tiny team of servers there were 49 for the additional help. We all worked together as a team. I was glad to be a part of this and be of 50 to the elderly.That evening when my new 51 dropped me off at the station, he 52 tha

57、t it was in a deserted area. So he parked his car and said, “We will wait for the 53 to come together.” I couldnt believe his 54 .With five minutes left before the train arrived, he 55 with me stories of his childhood. As a young boy, he 56 to sit near the edge of the train tracks, waiting 57 for th

58、e trains to rush by with all their force. That night he waited with me as my train 58 . It didnt rush by with full force but I left that station 59 the full force of his kindness and generosity. People like him would always 60 me how to love and how to give.41. A. bestB. largestC. closestD. latest42

59、. A. HoweverB. ThereforeC. InsteadD. Otherwise43. A. excuseB. chargeC. preferenceD. request44 A repliedB jokedC rememberedD pretended45 A whenB sinceC afterD before46 A brokeB warmedC sankD changed47. A. immediatelyB. graduallyC. recentlyD. slowly48 A orderB returnC timeD turn49 A gratefulB regretfu

60、lC responsibleD sorry50 A interestB serviceC hopeD curiosity51 A clerkB customerC neighborD friend 52. A. admittedB. heardC. noticedD. intended53 A trainB busC taxiD car54 A braveryB confidenceC courageD kindness55 A arguedB sharedC discussedD compared56 A usedB hadC wishedD decided57. A. unwillingl

61、yB. proudlyC. excitedlyD. embarrassedly58 A startedB passedC stoppedD approached59 A doubtingB ignoringC feelingD wondering60 A warnB remindC expectD promise 第二节（共10小题；每空1.5分，满分15分）Cloning is a way of making an exact copy of another animal or plant. 61 has two major uses. One is that gardeners use i

62、t to produce commercial 62 (quantity) of plants. The other is that it is 63 (value) for research on new plant species and for medical research on animals. However, the procedure of cloning is difficult 64 (undertake).On the one hand, the first successful clone, Dolly the sheep, 65 (make) the whole s

63、cientific world follow its process, though it has 66 (many) problems than the normal sheep. On the other hand, Dollys 67 (appear) raised a storm of objections and had a great impact 68 the media and public imagination. Different people have different opinions on it. 69 , scientists still wonder whet

64、her cloning will help or harm us and 70 it is leading us.第四部分 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。作文中共有10处错误，每句中错误最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。按以下要求 进行修改：(1) 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在此符号下面写出该加的词：(2) 删词：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉：(3) 修改：在错的词下面画一条横线，并在该横线线面写出修改后的词。注意：1、每处错误及修改均仅限一次词：2、只允

65、许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。My friend Li Lei used to be quiet in our class because he was short or fat. Every day, he came to school on time and sit at his desk silent. He was so ashamed of him that he even dare not hold up his head. Seen him in such a bad state, I decided to help him first. I showed him a

66、n importance of being confident and leading an active life.Besides, I invited him play with us after class. Gradually, he began to join in us in some sports games and other activities. Now he even has the courages to answer questions in Class. I am so happy that with my help he have made so much pro

67、gress.Li Hua第二节 书面表达当前不少文学作品被改编成电影。有人选择看电影，有人则喜欢读原著。请你以 “Film or book, which do you prefer?”为题，按照下列要点写一篇英语短文，词数100左右：1、看电影：省时、有趣、易懂2、读原著：细节更多、语言优美3、我的看法及理由参考词汇：original work (原著) 河北省卓越联盟2017-2018学年高二下学期第二次月考英语试题答案1-5 CACBB 6-10 CBCBA 11-15 BACAC 16-20 ABCAB21-23 CAC 24-27 DADC 28-31 BCAD 32-35 CDBA3

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69、ge 80.havehas书面表达参考范文:Some of us think that it is better to see the film than to read the book in the original. The reason is that it takes less time to understand the whole story. Besides, the film is usually more interesting, and it is easier to follow. Others have just the opposite opinion. They

70、think that they can get more detailed information from the original. Meanwhile, the language in the book is possibly more lively and beautiful. Personally, I agree with the second view. Actually I have more reasons for it. I think I c an stay at home, reading quietly in a situation of my own, and whats more, I am able to better understand the authors ideas. In a word, to read the original work is better than to see the film based on it.