湖南省株洲市第二中学2015_2016学年高二英语上学期第二次月考试题.doc

株洲市二中2015年下学期高二第二次月考英 语分值：150分 时量：120分钟 本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分 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 drink does the man like?A. Tea B. Coffee C. Cold water2. What are the two speakers talking about?A. The increasing crime rate B. The impact of mass mediaC. The coverage of the newspapers3. When are Jennys parents coming?A. In April B. In June C. In July4. Where is the man?A. At home B. In a hotel C. In a restaurant5. How many adults are there in the mans group?A. 2 B.3 C.5第二节 听下面5段对话或对白，每段对话或对白后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. Where is the man from?A. Germany B. America C. China7. When will they start the language exchange?A. Today B. Tomorrow C. Next Thursday听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. When will the speakers have a talk?A. In the office B. In a park C. In the cafe9. What will they talk about?A. The womans good idea B. The mans notebook C. The trip听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Which place is the tourists favourite site?A. Modern Bridge B. DB tower C. Nice avenue11. What will the man probably do in Walter Square?A. Enjoy folk music and dancing B. Buy some souvenirs C. Get a magnificent view of the city12. How does the man feel about the trip?A. He is disappointed at it. B. He feels unsure about it. C. He is eager for it.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the womans suggestion?A. Buy to armchairs. B. Sit on packing cases C. Get cheap chairs at a street market.14. What day is it today?A. Friday B. Saturday C. Sunday15. How will the woman deal with the curtains?A. She will wash them. B. She will mend the holes. C. She will take them to a dry-cleaners.16. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man gets upset with the woman in the end.B. The Portobello Road doesnt have any chairs.C. The speakers have bought two cheap chairs.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. About Shakespeare and Company which is NOT mentioned in the text?A. It lends books. B. It prepares beds for writers. C. It reads books to children.18. What do we know about Mr. Whiteman?A. He was Ms. Beachs neighbor.B. He used to work at Ms. Beachs bookstore.C. He has followed Ms. Beachs ways of doing business.19. Why was Ms. Beachs business closed？A. She died. B. The German made her give it up. C. Her business went from bad to worse.20. When did Nr. Whiteman change the name of his bookstore to Shakespeare and Company?A. In 1951. B. In 1962 C. In 1964.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。 AShakespeares Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeares WorldWelcome to the worldfamous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up .The property(房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeares family until 1806 .The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world ,for over 250 years. Enter through the Visitors Centre and see the highlypraised exhibition Shakespeare's World，a lively and full introduction to the life and work of ShakespeareStand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew upDiscover examples of furniture and needle work from Shakespeares periodEnjoy the traditional(传统的)English garden，planted with trees and flower mentioned in the poets worksThe Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes Walk).The House may present difficulties but the Visitors Centre，its exhibition, and the garden are accessible (可进入的) to wheelchair users. The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace)21.How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children？A.9.80. B.12.00. C.14.20. D.16.40.22.Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeares Birthplace？A. At Windsor Street. B. Opposite the Visitors Centre.C. Near the Coffee House. D. Behind the exhibition hall23. A wheelchair user may need help to enter .A. the garden B. the House C. the Visitors Centre D. the exhibition hallBThere was once a king who had a wise advisor. The advisor followed the king everywhere and his favorite piece of advice to the king was “Everything happens for the good.”One day the king went hunting (狩猎) and had a small accident. His foot was injured. Fortunately he was not badly injured but as always he was forced to ask his advisor what he thought about the accident, to which the advisor replied, “Everything happens for the good.”This time the king was really angry and put his advisor in prison (监狱). The king then asked his advisor, “Now, what do you think?” The advisor again answered, “Everything happens for the good.”About a week later the king went on another hunting trip. As it turned out the king was caught by some cannibals (食人者) and taken to their camp where he would be prepared to be their evening meal. Before putting him into the cooking pot, he was examined and the cannibals realized that the kings foot was injured. They decided to throw him back into the forests. It is the tradition for the cannibals not to eat anything that was in any way injured.It is true that everything in our lives happens for a purpose, and most often for our own good. If you think about it, all our past experiences actually happened to bring us to where we are today and make us a better person. So whatever challenges that we may face today, consider it happening to bring us to the next level.24. The second paragraph tells us that _ . . A. the advisor didnt have much useful advice B. the advisor was worried about the king C. the king always asked for advice from the advisor D. the king was always careless about everything25. When the advisor was put in prison, he remained  _.      .A. angry                B. calm                  C. nervous              D. upset26. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that        .A. everything happens for their own reasonsB. it is good for us to think about experiencesC. our life experiences are our best teacherD. challenges will make you do anything27. By telling the story, the writer _.       .A. tells us the danger of hunting                 B. asks us not to hunt any moreC. wishes us to follow others advice          D. wants us to think positivelyCWe often associate off-season travel with cost-cuttingYou know，its something to be done as a last resort，not something that you actively look forward toAnd it surely is reasonable，isnt it? Off-season just seems like a polite term for depressing weather，and a lack of good conditions for travelingRecently，however，this term has begun to gain a steady stream of followersThe so-called peak season，on the other hand，is constantly losing ground owing to the large crowds and high costs that tend to be associated with it Off-season travel isnt to everyones tasteSo this is the time when airline companies come down to earth and offer a bunch of gifts to keep their business going onYou can mainly expect lowered fares and automatic upgrades if youre a frequent travelerOff-season means an encouragement for the hotel businesses as wellOrdinarily，5-star luxury is only something that we tend to dream of, but this is the perfect time to transform this into realityGrand chain hotels cut their rates like crazy in order to fill up their rooms during this time，and worry not，the availability is fairly acceptable tooSo make the most of it and book a fashionable room in a 5-starOf course, youre free to spend the amount youve thus saved in shoppingEvery season has its own charm，doesnt it? For instance，people usually prefer to visit Europe in the summer，which is regarded as the best time to be thereBut really，doesnt it get rather sweltering (闷热) if youre in Naples or Madrid in July? Ever spent a Christmas in either places? Its highly recommended, if I may addIts the perfect quiet period vacation youll haveHell，it can be the most perfect vacation youll ever haveWho has ever liked to be pushed and shouldered while taking a photo during an amazing Copacabana sunset? Or have their wallet stolen in a crowded street? Off-season travel translates to privacy, peace of mind，and relaxation28The author wrote the passage mainly to_Achange readers traditional life styleBstate the advantages of off-season travelingCencourage readers to travel in peak seasonsDcompare the difference of traveling in different seasons29. In Paragraph 2 the author wants to stress_Athe luxury of 5-star hotelsBthe comfort of air travelingCthe better service than that in other seasonsDthe low cost of off-season journey30The author suggests traveling to Europe in winter because_Apeople usually feel bored in summerBpeople regard winter as the most charming seasonCits winter has a different charmDtravelers can spend Christmas there31Some airlines cut down their flight price in off seasons because_Athey hope to attract more travelersBthey wish to show their gratitude to their passengersCtheir expenses are low during this timeDthey want to make up for the loss they have experienced DMost people agree that honesty is a good thing. But does Mother Nature agree? Animals can't talk, but can they lie in other ways? Can they lie with their bodies and behavior? Animal experts may not call it lying, but they do agree that many animals, from birds to chimpanzees, behave dishonestly to fool other animals. Why? Dishonesty often helps them survive.Many kinds of birds are very successful at fooling other animals. For example, a bird called the plover sometimes pretends to be hurt in order to protect its young. When a predator（猎食动物）gets close to its nest, the plover leads the predator away from the nest. How? It pretends to have a broken wing. The predator follows the "hurt" adult, leaving the baby birds safe in the nest.Another kind of bird, the scrub jay, buries its food so it always has something to eat. Scrub jays are also thieves. They watch where others bury their food and steal it. But clever scrub jays seem to know when a thief is watching them. So they go back later, unbury the food, and bury it again somewhere else.Birds called cuckoos have found a way to have babies without doing much work. How? They don't make nests. Instead, they get into other birds' nests secretly. Then they lay their eggs and fly away. When the baby birds come out, their adoptive parents feed them.Chimpanzees, or chimps, can also be sneaky. After a fight, the losing chimp will give its hand to the other. When the winning chimp puts out its hand, too, the chimps are friendly again. But an animal expert once saw a losing chimp take the winner's hand and start fighting again.Chimps are sneaky in other ways, too. When chimps find food that they love, such as bananas, it is natural for them to cry out. Then other chimps come running. But some clever chimps learn to cry very softly when they find food. That way, other chimps don't hear them, and they don't need to share their food.As is mentioned above, animals behave dishonestly for survival. Is it OK to lie for us human?32.The writer uses the three questions at the beginning of the passage to _.学A. ask the readers to answer the questionsB. draw the readers attention to the topicC. seek answers to the questionsD. show he is at a loss about the question.33.Which of the following is not an example of animals dishonest behaviors?A. A plover pretended to have a broken wing to protect its baby birds.B. A scrub jay dug out its buried food and reburied it somewhere else.C. The adoptive parents feed their baby birds of cuckoos.D. A losing chimp starts fighting again after taking the winners hand.34The underlined word “sneaky” in paragraph 5 most probably means_.学A. selfish B. friendly C. entertaining D. dishonest35What is the common reaction of most chimps when they find their favorite food?A. They let out a loud cry B. They cry in a very low voiceC. They hide their food immediately D. They share their food with other chimps.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。Are you new to experiencing relationships? Well, let me give you advice on having a healthy and possibly long-term relationship. 36 . Do not hide things from them, do not lie. Don't be afraid to say things that isn't very flattering about yourself. Getting them to trust you is the most important element in any relationship. If there's no trust, there's nothing there. So please be honest and they'll learn to open up to you.Make sure you give them respect. Now respect isn't just simply treating her or him nicely. There's a lot more to it. You have to learn to adjust to their liking. 37 Don't just think about yourself, think about what your partner needs out of it as well. 38 . Always be willing to help them and give them honesty and positivity at the same time. Make them feel you are someone they can really count on and build a future with. This is an important step in a relationship. Your partner has to be able to count on you when needed. Make sure you have a good sense of humor with them. Laughter is the key to happiness. Laugh a lot with them, joke with them. Laughter may seem silly, but it's the secret to a lot in life. It will keep the sparks alive. 39 .Make sure the communication is good. This goes along with trust, but always communicate how you feel, even if it ' s something that upsets you. Instead of screaming, talk to them. 40 .It's important to communicate this to them, not keep it bottled up.AShow them your personality.BBe an honest person with them.CMake sure you are encouraging to your partner.DLaughter keeps the relationship strong and lasting.E. Don' t start to neglect them and make them feel unwanted.F. Basically , learn to study your partners ' moods, wants and needs.G. If they did something that made you unhappy, tell them about it in a respectful manner.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