江西省南昌市第二中学2017届高三上学期第二次考试英语试题(含答案)

南昌二中2016—2017学年度上学期第二次考试

高三英语试卷

命题人：邵黎励审题人：夏文莉

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. How much do the tickets for the concert cost?

A. $80

B. $40

C. $60

2. What subject does the woman think is less difficult?

A. History.

B. Mathematics.

C. Literature.

3. What does the woman mean?

A. She is only too pleased to come.

B. She didn’t go in for mountaineering.

C. She was an excellent mountain-climber.

4. Where is the man going first?

A. To the Healey Supermarket.

B. To the airport.

C. To Canada.

5. What does the woman most probably think of the man?

A. Naughty.

B. Kind-hearted.

C. Careless.

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秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6. What time is it now?

A. 11:00 am.

B. 11:30 am.

C. 12:00 noon.

7. Where does the conversation take place?

A. On the train.

B. At the train station.

C. At the restaurant. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8. Why can’t Adam go boating with the woman tomorrow?

A. He is busy preparing a speech contest.

B. He is taking a vacation in China now.

C. He has to work overtime tomorrow.

9. What will the man do tomorrow?

A. Reading a new book.

B. Writing at home all day.

C. Spending an hour in the park.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. Why is the man surfing the Internet?

A. To get major news.

B. To learn English.

C. To get information.

11. What does the man prefer?

A. Engineering.

B. Economics.

C. Medicine.

12. When does the conversation probably take place?

A. On February 28.

B. On March 30.

C. On April 6.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. What was the news about?

A. Jenny’s famous songs.

B. Jenny’s saving a baby’s life.

C. Jenny’s winning a music contest.

14. How much money did Jenny receive?

A. 2,500 dollars.

B. 3,000 dollars.

C. 5,000 dollars.

15. What do we know about the woman?

A. She performed at the TV station.

B. She is well known to the public.

C. She is an unknown songwriter.

16. How does the woman feel now?

A. Excited

B. Surprised

C. Envious

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What was unusual about their first meeting?

A. The doctor was not very experienced.

B. The doctor hadn’t seen the medical reports.

C. The patient was misunderstood by the doctor.

18. How did the doctor treat the patient?

A. The doctor treated her with the help of her previous doctors.

B. The doctor always listened to her and believed her.

C. The doctor treated her with strong medicine.

19. What did the previous doctors think of her mental health?

A. Surprising

B. Hopeful

C. Serious

20. What did the doctor advise the patient to do?

A. To change her job.

B. To keep a closer relationship with her family.

C. To get married.

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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡

上将该项涂黑。

A

CWU

The communication union

Head of Research

Salary:￡55, 271

We are looking for a Head of Research to manage the CWU Research Department and Information Centre. You would be required to exercise control of all research work of the department and manage a team of three researchers and four support staff.

The person appointed would be expected to carry out research work of a strategic(战略的)nature across the range of businesses in which the CWU has or seeks membership and to contribute to the strategic thinking and direction of the union as a whole.

You will need: proven line management skills, especially in managing and motivating a team; good research skills, holding a good degree in a related subject or other similar experience; a high level of mathematical and calculating skills; the ability to produce high quality work under pressure; a commitment to and knowledge of the trade union movement and social democratic politics; and knowledge and/ or experience of the postal and/ or telecommunications industry.

To apply, please request an application pack by emailing hr@cwu. org or by telephoning HR( Human Resources ) on 020 8971 7482. When applying please state your source.

Closing Date for Applications: 4th August 2016

Interview date: 17th August 2016

No agencies please

21. One of the duties of the person to be appointed is .

A. seeking membership for the trade union.

B. taking charge of research work.

C. managing a team of three or four members.

D. running a telecommunications company.

22. If you want to apply for this position, you can do all EXCEPT .

A. ask an agency for an application form.

B. dial 020 8971 7482 for more information.

C. email hr@cwu. org for an application pack.

D. send in your application before 4th August 2016

23. Which of the following applicants is most likely to be employed?

A. A school teacher with a master's degree.

B. A university graduate majoring in computer science.

C. A director from a research centre with a master's degree.

D. A clerk from a telecommunications company.

B

Given the tradition of students bringing apples to their teachers, it somehow seems fitting that an old apple barn(谷仓) will find a new life as a one—room schoolhouse. And it is just as fitting that a retired schoolteacher will become the caretaker of that historic treasure.

My friend Velma, a teacher for more than 30 years, has been retired for some time now, but that doesn’t stop her giving history lessons at the old Englewood School, located on her family’s California farm. The lovingly restored building was constructed around 1850 as a home for a woodsman and later was used as apple barn. Then , in 1870 it began a new life as a schoolhouse.

Originally located in the nearby Englewood meadow, it was now moved its current site in 1978 by Velma’s late husband and his brother, Robert and Rich ard, who thought it would help keep Velma busy in retirement. No nails had been used in the original construction, so each piece of wood had to be carefully marked and the building was reassembled（重装）on its new site. The brothers worked with much care and hard work to ensure a perfect fit of mitered（斜接的） corners.

After the relocation, Velma and her family furnished the school with some of its original

desks. They also added a collection of schoolbooks, the oldest dating back to 1845. Perhaps the school’s m ost cherished souvenir is the diploma of student Hettie Essig, who graduated on June 30, 1904. Hettie’s daughter, Flora, presented Velma with the precious keepsake.

Nowadays Velma gives tours to local schoolchildren and other groups, who learn what it was like to attend school back in the good old days. She has kids ring the school bell, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing “Good Morning to You” as they might have done in days gone by. Then, with twinking eyes and much enthusiasm, she tells the history of the school, and gives a short sample lesson.

24. The Englewood School was originally built as __________.

A. a man’ s house

B. a schoolhouse

C. a restroom

D. an apple barn

25. Which word can best describe the school’ s being relocated ?

A. Inspiring

B. Refreshing

C. fashionable

D. Challenging

26. What does the underlined part “the precious keepsake” in Para.4 mean ?

A. The school’s original supplies

B. The collection of schoolbooks

C. The oldest schoolbook

D. The diploma of Hettie Essig.

27. Which can serve as the best title of the passage ?

A. The Good Old Days in the Schoolhouse

B. A Mysterious Building with a Long History

C. A Historic One-room Schoolhouse

D. A Teacher Devoted to Restoring Old Buildings

C

It was in the Victorian Era(维多利亚时期) that the novel became the leading form of literature in English. Most writers were more concerned to meet the tastes of the middle class. The best known works of the period included the works of Charles Dickens and the Br onté sisters and others.

Charles Dickens came on the literary scene in the 1830s. Dickens wrote vividly about London life and the struggles of the poor. Most of his works were written in a very humorous style, which was popular with readers of all classes.

The Bronté sisters were English writers of the 1840s and 1850s. They began to write from early childhood. In 1846 they published the first book at their own expense as poets; however, their book attracted little attention, selling only two copies. Then the sisters turned to writing novels, each producing a novel in the following year.

An interest in rural matters and the changing social and economic situation of the countryside may be seen in the novels of Thomas Hardy and a number of others.

Literature for children developed as a single style. Some works became well－known, such as those of Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear. Adventure novels were written for adults but are now generally grouped in the list for children. Helen Beatrix Potter was an English author at the end of the Victorian Era, best known for her children's books, which featured animal characters. In her thirties, Potter published the highly successful children's book The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902.

28. What can we know about Charles Dickens from the text?

A. He described the struggles of the poor in London.

B. He showed an interest in rural matters in his writing.

C. He focused on changing social and economic situation of the countryside.

D. He published the highly successful children's book.

29. Which is TRUE about the Bronté sisters?

A. They were English writers of the 1830s.

B. They paid to have their first book published.

C. They began their writing from adulthood.

D. Their first book was successful.

30. The author states in the last paragraph that________．

A. society changed rapidly in the Victorian Era

B. Thomas Hardy was not as famous as Lewis Carroll

C. Edward Lear was famous for writing about animals

D. adventure novels were not written for children at first

31. This text is mainly about ________.

A. writing styles in the Victorian Era

B. literature in the Victorian Era

C. famous works in the Victorian Era

D. the importance of literature in the Victorian Era

D

In today’s society, a college degree tells little about what you know in comparison to what it tells about what you can learn. For instance, the IT world is constantly changing. Anything you learn today will probably be useless in a few short years. The point is to learn to learn.

Blogging works exactly the same way. And I believe this to be true regardless of your end goal. If you’re trying to make money, this is abundantly clear. There’s always more money to be made. If you’re teaching on a subject, you are constantly looking for new information to share. Even if you’re just sharing your words with others for pleasure, you’re continuously improving your writing and storytelling, so people don’t get bored of you.

This is one of the reasons that bloggers burn out. They forget this. They think they have an unlimited amount of content just waiting to burst from their brain. They get comfortable. Then they start to run out of juice. Sure, at times it seems that some bloggers just have it. They are experts in their fields and will simply feed us with invaluable content forever. But this is not true. Pay attention. Even famous bloggers would run out of content eventually without constant learning.

The point is apparent. Don’t think you’ve succeeded. There are plateaus（停滞时期）,but there are no peaks. What happens whe n someone thinks they’ve hit the peak? They quickly begin sliding down the other side. Always be learning from your experiences. See what posts

work for your readers. Which get the best response? Which are completely ignored? Which bring in the most Google traffic, or get the most Absence clicks? Don’t settle or your blog will close for good eventually.

32. Judging from the article, if you have got a college degree, say, in engineering, it means ___.

A. you’ve chosen to learn engineering

B. you’ve finished learning engineering

C. you’re good at engineering

D. you can find work relating to engineering

33. The writer thinks Blogging works in a way that it requires the writers to _____.

A. keep on writing

B. have academic degrees

C. be constant learners

D. know everything before starting

34. The word “it” in the underlined sentence “Sure, at times … have it” refers to ____.

A. the failure in keeping on writing

B. the ability of constant learning

C. the knowledge needed for blogging forever

D. the comfort enjoyed from blogging

35. The questions in the last paragraph are asked to advise bloggers on how to _____.

A. update their knowledge

B. learn from others

C. reach blogging peaks

D. learn from their experiences

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。

Self-study Tips

However difficult you find it to arrange your time, it will pay off in the long run

if you set aside a certain part of the day for studying － and stick to it. 36 But don't forget to make sure that you have enough left for recreational activities or simply to be “with” yourself: reading a novel or watching a television progra mme.

As part of your weekly schedule, it is also advisable to consider exactly what you have to do in that week, and make sure that you handle the most significant tasks first. 37 On a physical level, make sure you have an area or space for studying. 38 . If you always study in the same place, preferably a room of your own, you will find it easier to adjust mentally to the activity when you enter that area. You should have everything that you might need at hand.

Make sure that all the physical equipment that you use, such as a desk, chair etc. is at good height for you. If you use a personal computer, there are plenty of guidelines available from the movement on angles, lighting and so on. 39

If you are working on topic your teacher has set, but finding it hard to concentrate, it may be that you actually need to take your mind right off it for a period of time. 40 . After a period away from the test, having not thought about it at all, you may return to it refreshed and full of ideas.

A．It's wise to leave the easier or less urgent areas of your work until later.

B．It's all too easy to read something and then forget where it came from.

C．Consult these and avoid the typical student aches and pains.

D．“Airing the mind” can work wonders sometimes.

E．Make use of equipment that is available to you .

F．It is best to make a weekly schedule.

G．Don't do it just anywhere.

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）

阅读下面的短文，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。

My first-grade teacher, Mr. Gunderson, once told my class a story: A father and son are driving and get into a terrible car accident. The man is killed and the boy is _41__ hurt. But when the boy arrives at __42__, the doctor on duty says, "I can't __43_ surgery （外科手术） on this patient. This is my son!" Mr. Gunderson asked us, "Who is the doctor?" Hands went up and my classmates shouted out __44__, but they didn’t arrive at the correct answer. Mr. Gunderson didn’t let me __45_ because he knew it would be too easy for me to understand that the surgeon （外科医生）was the boy's __46_. I suppose Mr. Gunderson's __47_ would be a lot easier for today's first-graders.

Being a doctor at that time, my mother was considered very __48__ because female doctors were rare then. _49_, to my sister and me, she was and is just Mom. When we were kids, we came home from school to a _50_, who watched us until our parents came home. Mom took Fridays off so she could spend more time with us, and we could tell that she felt _51__about not being home more often.

My sister and I _52__at a fairly young age that this was Mom's weak spot, and we _53_ it mercilessly whenever we wanted a new toy or snacks. I wish I had _54__doing that the first time Mom told me about one of her __55__ who had died, but I'm sure I didn't. I can't imagine what it's like to spend all day taking care of other people's __56__children, some of whom are not going to __57 _ it, and then come home to find that your own kids are acting like that. We were just like __58_brats(小捣蛋) then. I suppose she could have worked that angle to find our guilty weak spots to make us _59_, but she never did. I think I'd better _60_ her for that.

41. A. simply B. gradually C. frequently D. seriously

42. A. hospital B. room C. station D. spot

43. A. determine B. represent C. perform D. deliver

44. A. programs B. guesses C. dreams D. suggestions

45. A. conclude B. remind C. answer D. question

46. A. grandpa B. mother C. stepfather D. uncle

47. A. trick B. explanation C. theory D. puzzle

48. A. special B. silly C. wealthy D. average

49. A. Therefore B. However C. Also D. Last

50. A. member B. father C. passer-by D. baby-sitter

51. A. angry B. curious C. careful D. sorry

52. A. made B. figured C. thought D. worked

53. A. took advantage of B. looked forward to

C. kept away from

D. looked down upon

54. A. continued B. started C. stopped D. considered

55. A. colleagues B. friends C. patients D. relatives

56. A. educated B. sick C. exciting D. dangerous

57. A. mention B. favor C. require D. make

58. A. spoiled(宠坏的)B. supported C. honored D. defeated

59. A. imagine B. cry C. wait D. obey

60. A. judge B. support C. thank D. hate

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。

For lots of people, happiness is just around the corner. They just need to get their degree, a particular job, or a raise. Maybe they’re waiting to get 61.__________(marry) or have a child. Perhaps they will be happy 62.__________ they retire.

As one put it, “Life is what happens while you 63.________________(make) other plans.”The point is our lives are happening now. 64._____________(get) the satisfaction and fulfillment we want, we have to learn to draw pleasure and joy from everything 65.__________ happens to us and around us because these experiences are the very essence(精华) of our life. The more conscious we are that life consists of 66.________ journey, not the destination, the more 67.___________(like) we are to get the most out of it.

So, if there are things you want to do, begin to fit them 68._________now or accept the fact that you can be happy whether or not you do them.

Happiness isn’t just around the corner. It’s now or it’s never.

The good news is you have everything you need to be happy. Philosophers, poets, and scientists all agree 69._____________(strong) it can’t be attained through money, reputation, or power. Happiness is not a fact, it’s a state of mind. All you need is optimism and 70.___________(grateful).

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。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限一词。

2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Hello, everyone. It is a great pleasure for me to be here today. My English teacher Mrs. Zhang is a good teacher in my mind. She loves us and treat us as her own child. Patient and responsible, she is always ready to help anyone poorly in English and encourage them to catch up the others. And she is happy whenever we make a progress. She loves English and really enjoys teaching.

Learn a foreign language may be boring but it becomes interested in Mrs Zhang’s class. She has a way to make her class lively and sometimes full of humorous. She aims to help improve her ability in listening, speaking, writing and reading. The results were impressive.

That’s all. Thank you for your attention.

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

假定你是李华。校学生会正在举办“魅力中学生”评选报名活动，旨在给学生提供展示风采的舞台，为大家树立榜样。下面的海报吸引了正在你校访问的美国学生Catherine的关注。请向她介

绍此次活动，并阐述你心目中“魅力中学生”的标准。

图片内容：

参评方式：网上报名

参评范围：全体同学

截止日期：5月20

注意：1.词数100左右；

2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3．首句已给出，不计人总词数。

The poster is about a selection registration named Charming Students.

____________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________

南昌二中2016—2017学年度上学期第二次考试

高三英语试卷参考答案

听力：

1-5 CCBAC 6-10 ABACC 11-15 BACAC 16-20 ABBCA

阅读： 21—23 BAC 24—27 ADDC 28--31 ABDB 32—35 ACCD

七选五： 36--40 FAGCD

完形：DACBC BDABD DBACC BDADC

短文填空：

61. married 62. when 63. are making 64. To get 65. that

66 . the 67. likely 68. in 69. strongly 70. gratitude

短文改错：

小题1:treat —> treats

小题2:child —>children

小题3:poorly —> poor

小题4: up前加with

小题5:a去掉

小题6:Learn —> Learning

小题7: interested —> interesting

小题8:humorous —> humor

小题9: her —> our

小题10: were —> are

书面表达：

One possible version：

The poster is about a selection registration named Charming Students. This activity, organized by Students’ Union, provides us with a stage to show our talents and also s ets us students examples to follow. Anyone who is willing to participate in this activity is allowed to apply online. And the application deadline is May 20th.

To be charming students, in my opinion, they should be someone popular with us, positive to life, kind to people and always ready to help others. Besides an excellent academic

performance, they are also supposed to do well in various aspects, such as singing, dancing, painting and sports. Having a creative mind is equally important.