201x-201X学年高二英语6月月考试题 (VII)
2017-2018学年高二英语6月月考试题 (VII)
第一部分听力(略)
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。
A
Destination Travels
78 Soho St,
New York, NY
Dear Ms Pierce,
Thank you for trusting Destination Travels for your honeymoon plans. This letter includes all the
waiting for you in order to transfer you to the hotel. The transfer to and from the airport is offered by the hotel as part of your honeymoon package. The reservation has been made for a nine-night stay under your future husband’s last name. The price of the newlyweds’ suite includes breakfast and one more meal at the hotel restaurant. You can also use all of the hotel facilities—pool, gym, sauna, etc. for free as part of your honeymoon package. In addition, you can take scuba diving or snorkeling classes with the hotels trained staff at a reduced price—40% off.
Thank you for choosing Destination Travels. We guarantee your honeymoon with us will be an unforgettable experience. To aid us in improving our service, please visit our website at . destinationtravels. and plete the questionnaire.
Destination Travels wish you all the best.
Sincerely.
Rebecca Simms
Customer Service Manager
Destination Travels
1．After arriving at Puerto Rico Int, Airport, the couple can get directions from ________.
A. a Destination Travels Manager
B. an official of New York City Hall
C. a tourist information desk
D. a hotel worker
2．What service is offered by the hotel at no extra cost to the newlywed couple?
A. The snorkeling classes.
B. The airport express service.
C. A one-night stay.
D. The air tickets.
3．What does the customer service manager ask Ms Pierce to do?
A. Call the service department.
B. plete the order form.
C. Scan the website to find information.
D. Fill out the customer satisfaction survey.
B
Dutch beachber (海滩拾荒者) Wim Kruiswijk has accumulated a collection of 1,200 messages-in-bottles over the course of nearly 4 decades and has responded to almost all of them.
68-year-old Kruiswijk says that his unusual hobby began in 1983 when he found three drift bottles (漂流瓶) on his local beach, each containing letters and return addresses. He wrote to all three addresses and was surprised to receive responses from each one. It was this experience that aroused his interest in hunting and collecting messages in bottles, and he hasn’t stopped looking for them since.“I find my messages in bottles on the beach of Zandvoort, w here I live, and on the Dutch Islands,” Kruiswijk recently told Great Big Story. “Messages in bottles are slow mail. It takes you days, or weeks, or months to find a bottle. ”
In the early years, Kruiswijk would find as many as 50 bottles a year, but since xx that has slowed to around 20-30 finds, mainly due to beach cleaning efforts. He believes that the rise of the Internet has also played a role in the diminishing number of messages in bottles, telling Dutch news site PZC, “I used to get a response at ha lf the bottle messages that I answered. Now that’s less; many people want ‘instant satisfaction’.”
Throwing a message in a bottle out into the sea is a longstanding human tradition dating back to the time of the Greek philosopher Theophrastus, about 310 BC，who used the bottles to study water currents. Scientists still apply the method to this day, as a means to help researchers develop ocean circulation maps, and to crowdsource scientific studies of ocean currents.
In the past bottles have also been used to send distress messages from sailors in trouble. They also have been used for memorial tributes, or to send loved ones’ ashes on a final journey. One of the more mon uses though is just to send invitations out to prospective pen pals, a quaint notion in these modern times, but, as Kruiswijk so clearly shows, an effective one.
4．What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us?
A. Kruiswijk found secrets hidden in drift bottles.
B. What made Kruiswijk bee a beachber.
C. How Kruiswijk formed the hobby of collecting drift bottles.
D. Kruiswijk liked to do some research on bottles thrown into the sea.
A. Satisfied.
B. Astonished.
C. Frightened.
D. Disappointed.
6．Why do Kruiswijk find fewer drift bottles than before?
A. People hate to receive messages from strangers.
B. Many drift bottles have not been washed up onto the beaches.
C. Drift bottles appearing on the beach are cleared up rapidly.
D. Fewer people are interested in Kruiswijk’s message in bottles.
7．What’s the purpose of Theophrastus using the bottle s?
A. To ask for rescue.
B. To look for a pen pal.
C. To study ocean currents.
D. To send a message to his loved person.
C
A Song of Ice and Fire is a seven-part series of fantasy written for adults. George R. R. Martin writes each chapter from the perspective of a specific character, providing a limited point of view for each section. The reader is able to understand the inner workings of the individual, but the reader is barred from a whole understanding of the text. The world he has created has magic, but there is much more than that. While magic exists, it exists on the edge, and the inner unrest of the characters is much more important.
His work also has a level of realness that is astonishing in a work of fantasy. Characters are imperfect, and many make questionable moral choices. In the end, however, Martin shows that both good and bad happen to both the people of high moral standard and the corrupt. He has made it clear that any character can die at any point, which has led to a lot of heartbreak from readers.
In xx, A Song of Ice and Fire became a television series titled Game of Thrones. Martin has been closely involved with the production. It has currently run for seven seasons, and viewers anxiously await the eighth season to answer their questions from the season seven finale.
His fans are also waiting for The Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring, the next books in the series, to answer the questions Martin and the television show have not yet addressed. Martin, however, has no plans to rush. He has made it clear that he will continue to write the books while working on the television show and writing other novels.
But how will the story continue? What is going to happen in Westeros, and more importantly: when are we going to find out? Martinis skill as a writer has kept readers and viewers spellbound. Many hope he will finish the next book before the next season of the show begins, but no one knows with Martin. He always keeps his readers guessing.
8．One of the characteristics of A Song of Ice and Fire is ________.
A. each chapter is written from a limited point of view
B. magic is the center of the story
C. Martin has made imperfect characters die at any point
D. many characters make astonishing choices
9．What is George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire considered to be?
A. One of his masterworks of fantasy.
B. An unsuccessful screen adaptation.
C. An artistic creation for the TV.
D. One of the best TV programmes.
10．What does the word “address” in the fourth paragraph mean?
A. written
B. spoken
C. solved
D. directed
11．How will the ending of the story be?
A. Interesting.
B. Confusing.
C. Novel.
D. Unknown.
D
Imagine waking up one day and finding that your beautiful local beach is no more—gone, its fine white sand swept away by an abnormal storm. You go about your daily business for 12 long years and then suddenly the beach is back, all its glory restored by another storm. This is what happened on the island of Achill, off the coast of Ireland, where people are celebrating the return of the beautiful Ashleam Bay beach that was taken from them in xx.
That in itself is unusual enough, but the story gets even better! You see, another beach in Achill did a disappearing act once, but took much longer to return. The beach at Doonagh, located only six miles
away from
Ashleam Bay, was restored earlier in xx after waves created by spring storms had swept away all the sand in 1984, leaving just rock pools behind.
There is local legend that stretches back hundreds of years that says this beach at Ashleam Bay returns for a short every seven years then disappears again. But this time around it took a bit longer than that. It was last seen in xx and it stayed for a few months at that time before it was washed away again. As you can imagine, everyone on the island of Achill is thrilled to have their sandy beach back, and even though no one knows how long it’s going to be around for, they are making the most of the time they’ve got before it disappears again.
Some may be quick to believe climate changes cause the phenomenon, but that’s not the reason these two beaches in Achill keep disappearing. Dr Kevin Lynch, a geographer at NUT Galway, says that these occurrences are the result of hydrodynamics (流体力学) and sediment(沉积物) supply, rather than climate changes.
Regardless of what’s causing them, disappearing and reappearing beaches are just part of what makes nature so fascinating.
12．What is people’s reaction to the return of the Ashleam Bay beach?
A. Full of fear.
B. Quite delighted.
C. Very disappointed.
D. Extremely confused.
13．What can we learn about the beach at Doonagh?
A. It is not located in Ireland.
B. It disappeared 12 years ago.
C. It once disappeared for more than 30 years.
D. It is just made up of rocks and pools.
14．According to the local legend, when should the Ashleam Bay beach have e back?
A. In 1982.
B. In xx.
C. In xx.
D. In xx.
15．What does Dr Kevin Lynch think of the phenomenon?
A. Some abnormal storms lead to ocean’s enlargement.
B. It is hard to uncover the mystery of beach’s disappearing.
C. Climate changes can result in beaches disappearing pletely.
D. Hydrodynamics and sediment supply cause two beaches to disappear.
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。
W hy you shouldn’t punish your kids for lying
Getting your children to stop lying is challenging. There are many influences (TV, movies, video games and some great books) in which lies are mon. Children see parents lie to others, if only to be polite. Most parents add to that with tales about the lives and activities of Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy, or to lessen fears. 16．
The most mon reactions to children who lie are explaining why it is wrong and punishment. 17．Here are three better tools supported by research to use instead.
PRAISE: You could ask your child to say something that happened at school that is true. When your child obeys, praise him enthusiastically. Be specific: 18．and give your child a hug or a high five. Aim for one or two interactions (互动) like this a day. If you happen to “catch” your child in a lie, say something like, “That is not true and could get you in trouble outside of the home.”
MODEL: Explicitly tell the truth. This could be about something that happened when you were a child or something that happened during the day. It need not be dramatic. Another option is to play a game at dinner. Each person tells one thing that was true that day. Again, give a little praise to the child who normally lies if she plays along.
DECREASE PUNISHMENT AND MORALIZING: They are unlikely to change behavior or develop the conduct you want. 19．Rather, use very mild punishment (light scolding, short loss of privilege, a brief time-out). More severe punishments (shouting, taking away something for a week, hitting) are not more effective in actually changing the frequency of lying.
20．Usually they can be dropped by then. It is unlikely that lying will be pletely removed, but with the right encouragement, lying can be dramatically lessened.
A. It is not what that is, but about practice.
B. As ways of changing behavior, these are ineffective.
C. That does not mean ignoring, lying or letting it go.
D. “That was great! You told me what happened just like I asked. Wow!”
E. Try these procedures for two to three weeks and see where you are.
F. “You did a good job, but what you said was not what I’d like to know!”
G. Parents do this out of love, but for some children, lying can bee a problem.
第二部分：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。
How can I forget the day? On 14 July 1974 I travelled in an overcrowded bus to an unheard town called Shendurni. The next day, I was to join the faculty of a junior college there.__21__ about my new job, but anxious and fearful too, I was out of my __22__ zone. Around 7 p.m. it started pouring with rain. Wondering about my new career in an unknown land, I had __23__ in my seat. I woke up with a(n)__24__ to the sound of the conductor announcing the name of my bus stop. I looked out. It was pitch-dark. Ah, a power cut.__25__ unusual during heavy rains. “Conductor Sahab, can I get a __26__ for myself here? I’m new to the place,” I heard myself ask __27__. “Arre bhai, get off my bus and let us go. We __28__ to reach the next station on time. Where will you get a place to stay in this goddamned town?” he shouted back. Amid mounting panic, I felt a __29__ tap on my shoulder. As I looked back, a warm smile __30__ me. “I’m Sawant, from the next town. The bus __31__ there for the night and returns tomorrow morning. Why don’t you buy a ticket for the next stop? You can spend the night at my place, and join work tomorrow.” I thanked him from my heart and accepted his __32__. By the time the bus reached the final stop, it was 8:30 p.m. The kind soul led me to his house. He and his wife took great __33__ to make my stay fortable. I was __34__ with warm water for a bath, followed by a hot __35__ and a fortable bed. All this took place in semi-darkness. No lights yet. I was up early the next morning and my benefactor (恩人) came to __36__ me off. I could not see his face clearly, as it was __37__ dark. I made it __38__ the college in time and taught there for almost 11 years. All this while I __39__ him, even asking my new friends and students to help find the kind soul. But Mr Sawant remained __40__. Perhaps I had got his name wrong. My only regret: I could not thank him again.
21．A. Excited B. Interested C. Worried D. Annoyed
22．A. home B. school C. fort D. dilemma
23．A. knocked off B. dropped off C. turned off D. nodded off
24．A. start B. jump C. ear D. eye
25．A. Something B. Anything C. Everything D. Nothing
26．A. seat B. room C. ticket D. map
27．A. sadly B. quickly C. nervously D. surprisingly
28．A. e B. get C. need D. ask
29．A. sudden B. soft C. real D. warm
30．A. waved B. weled C. greeted D. shook
31．A. stops B. arrives C. leaves D. drives
32．A. family B. solution C. invitation D. request
33．A. pleasure B. energy C. minds D. pains
34．A. provided B. armed C. impressed D. blessed
35．A. chat B. discussion C. meal D. tea
36．A. allow B. keep C. show D. see
37．A. yet B. still C. already D. also
38．A. to B. in C. from D. for
39．A. sent for B. searched for C. cared for D. waited for
40．A. silent B. strange C. unbelievable D. untraceable
第II卷
注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第二节（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。Famous British physicist Stephen Hawking, 41 mental genius and physical disability made him a household name and inspiration across the globe, has died at age 76.
Propelled(推动) to superstar by his 1988 book A Brief History of Time, which became 42 unlikely worldwide bestseller, Hawking devoted 43 (he) to unlocking the secrets of the Universe. His genius and wit 44 (win) over fans from far beyond the world of astrophysics, earning parisons with Albert Einstein and Sir Isaac Newton.
Hawking died 45 (peaceful) at his home in the British university city of Cambridge in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
“We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today,” professor Hawking’s children said in a statement 46 (carry) by Br itain’s Press Association news agency. “He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live 47 for many years.”Hawking refused to accept the predictions that he would only live for a few years after developing a form of motor neurone disease in his early 48 (twenty). The illness gradually robbed him of mobility, 49 (leave) him confined to a wheelchair, almost pletely paralysed and unable to speak except through his voice synthesiser(合成器).
“His courage and persistence with his brilliance and 50 (humorous) inspired people across the world,” his family said.
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。
We often hear stories of animals rescued people. But now someone has managed to return the favor. The event took place on one snowy January morning where Thomas Smith was walking her dog, Jack, in the park. “As I was walking, I just saw Jack running onto the ice towards the ducks in the middle, and then he falls into the water,” said Smith. He realized he had no choice but try and save his dogs.“Finally, I got Jack by a neck and pulled him out. I don’t think of I ha d ever felt so cold by the time we got back to the land. When we got there, everyone was asking why Jack was okay—no one was particular worried about me!”
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，你的英国朋友George要来北京，其间他想参加中国传统文化方面的课程，来信希望你能推荐一个课程。请你给他回信，内容包括：
1. 你推荐的课程,
2. 该课程的内容,
3. 你推荐的理由。
注意：词数100左右。
如有侵权请联系告知删除，感谢你们的配合！