北京市昌平区2017-2018学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题

2017-2018学年上学期第一次月考

高二英语试卷

（满分150分，考试时间120分钟）

2017-9-23

第I 卷

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 did Dick’s girlfriend do on the weekend?

A. She watched TV.

B. She went dancing.

C. She went shopping.

2.Where does the conversation probably take place?

A. On a train.

B. In a dining hall.

C. At a ticket office.

3.When will the man go to the birthday party?

A. When he gets back from work.

B. When Jane finishes her homework.

C. When he receives the invitation.

4.What was the man doing just now?

A. Operating a printer.

B. Teaching the woman English.

C. Explaining how to use a printer.

5.How did the man’s examination go?

A. Fairly well.

B. Just so-so.

C. Very poorly.

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几个小题，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，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；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。

听第6段材料，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6.Where are the speakers?

A. At the tailor’s.

B. In a department store.

C. At a clothes factory.

7.What is the problem with the shirt？

A. The sleeves become shorter.

B. The sleeves become longer.

C. The sleeves become loose.

听第7段材料，回答第8和第9两个小题。

8.Who does the woman know here?

A. The man.

B. Linda.

C. Most people here.

9. Where does the woman stay?

A. In a dormitory.

B. In her friend’s house.

C. In a n apartment.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12三个小题。

10.Which city is not included in the man’s travel plan?

A. London.

B. Paris.

C. Sydney.

11. How long does the man want to stay?

A. Ten days.

B. About seven days.

C. Five days.

12. Where are the speakers talking?

A. On the phone.

B. In a travel agency.

C.. Beside the information desk. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16四个小题。

13.What will the woman do next Saturday?

A. Organize a party.

B. Get a costume for a party.

C. Have dinner with the man.

14. Who is organizing the party?

A. The man.

B. The woman.

C. The woman’s colleague.

15. What’s the theme of the party?

A. Country theme.

B. Ghost theme.

C. Fairy-tale theme.

16. When will the two speakers meet?

A. At 7:00 am on Saturday morning.

B. At 6:00 am on Saturday morning.

C. At 10:00 am on Saturday morning.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20四个小题。

17.What happens to the youth unemployment in rich countries?

A. It is rising.

B. It is coming down.

C. It stays the same.

18. What is the youth unemployment rate in Brazil now?

A. 14%.

B. 16%.

C. 11.1%.

19.Where does the highest rate of youth unemployment lie?

A. In Africa.

B. In Asia.

C. In Europe.

20. What may be the reason for youth unemployment?

A. Financial crisis.

B. World wars.

C. More strikes.

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。

A

Here is some must-know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries.

In Brazil

Brazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned. But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hours—there’s no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon. Brazilians are social, preferring face-to-face communication over mails or phone calls.

In Singapore

Singaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. Arriving late is considered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency(效率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fast-paced. Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority is respected. This determines both people interact in meetings. For example, people avoid disagreeing outright with someone with a higher rank.

In the United Arab Emirates

In the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So, do not pull away the handshake. Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress. Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘部) and down to the knees. People do not avoid entertaining in their homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided. When meetings are one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee should only be accepted if it is always set out or presented.

In Switzerland

The Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They also are respectful of private lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守时) is vital, something that comes from a deep respect for others’ time. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. They also have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups make the final decisions, even if others might disagree. Neat, clean dress is expected. The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.

21. In the UAE, when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered?

A. When greeting seniors.

B. When meeting the host alone.

C. When attending a presentation.

D.When dining with business partners.

22. Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?

A. They put efficiency in the first place.

B. They dislike face-to-face communication.

C. They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible.

D. They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.

23.. The passage is mainly about ________.

A. communication types

B. the workplace atmosphere

C. customs and social manners

D. living conditions and standards

B

It was a cold winter day. A woman drove up to the Rainbow Bridge tollbooth (收费站). “I’m paying for myself, and for the six cars behind me,” she said with a smile, handing over seven tickets. One after another, the next six drivers arriving at the tollbooth were informed, “Some lady up ahead already paid your fare.”

It turned out that the woman, Natalie Smith, had read something on a friend’s refrigerator: “Practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty.” The phrase impressed her so much that she copied it down.

Judy Foreman spotted the same phrase on a warehouse wall far away from home. When it stayed on her mind for days, she gave up and drove all the way back to copy it down. “I thought it was beautiful,” she said, explaining why she’d taken to writing it at the bottom of all her letters, “like a message from above.” Her husband, Frank, liked the phrase so much that he put it up on the classroom wall for his students, one of whom was the daughter of Alice Johnson, a local news reporter. Alice put it in the newspaper, admitting that though she liked it, she didn’t know where it came from or what it really meant.

Two days later, Alice got a call from Anne Herbert, a woman living in Marin. It was in a restaurant that Anne wrote the phrase down on a piece of paper, after turning it around in her mind for days.

“Here’s the idea,” Anne says. “Anything you think there should be more of, do it randomly.” Her fantasies includ e painting the classrooms of shabby schools, leaving hot meals on kitchen tables in the poor part of town, and giving money

secretly to a proud old lady. Anne says, “Kindness can build on itself as much as violence can.”

The acts of random kindness spread. If you were one of those drivers who found your fare paid, who knows what you might have been inspired to do for someone else later. Like all great events, kindness begins slowly, with every single act. Let it be yours!

24. Why did Natalie Smith pay for the six cars behind her?

A. She knew the car drivers well.

B. She wanted to show kindness.

C. She hoped to please others.

D. She had seven tickets.

25. Judy Foreman copied down the phrase because she__________.

A. thought it was beautifully written

B. wanted to know what it really meant

C. decided to write it on a warehouse wall

D. wanted her husband to put it up in the classroom

26. Which of the following statements is closest in the meaning to the underlined sentence above?

A. Kindness and violence can change the world.

B. Kindness and violence can affect one’s behavior.

C. Kindness and violence can reproduce themselves.

D. Kindness and violence can shape one’s character.

27. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A. People should practice random kindness to those in need.

B. People who receive kindness are likely to offer it to others.

C. People should practice random kindness to strangers they meet.

D. People who receive kindness are likely to pay it back to the giver.

C

Every man wants his son to be somewhat of a clone, not in features but in footsteps. As he grows you also age, and your ambitions become more unachievable. You begin to realize that your boy, in your footsteps, could probably accomplish what you hoped

for. But footsteps can be muddied and they can go off in different directions. My son Jody has hated school since day one in kindergarten. Science projects waited until the last moment. Book reports weren’t written until the final threat. I’ve been a newspaperman all my adult life. My daughter is a university graduate working toward her master’s degree in English. But Jody? When he entered the tenth grade he became a “vo-tech” st udent(技校学生). They’re called “motorheads” by the rest of the student body.

When a secretary in my office first called him “motorhead”, I was shocked. “Hey, he’s a good kid,” I wanted to say. “And smart, really.”I learned later that motorheads are, indeed, different. They usually have dirty hands and wear dirty work clothes. And they don’t often make school honor rolls(光荣榜).

But being the parent of a motorhead is itself an experience in education. We who labor in clean shirts in offices don’t have the a bilities that motorheads have. I began to learn this when I had my car crashed. The cost to repair it was estimated at $800. “Hey, I can fix it,” said Jody. I doubted it , but let him go ahead, for I had nothing to lose.

My son ,with other motorheads, fixed the car. They got parts(零件）from a junkyard, non-toasting toaster have been fixed. Neighbours and co-workers trust their car repair to him.

Since that first repair job, a broken air-conditioner, a non-functioning washer and a non-toasting toaster have been fixed. Neighbors and co-workers trust their car repairs to him. These kids are happiest when doing repairs. They joke and laugh and are living in their own relaxed world. And their minds are bright despite their dirty hands and clothes. I have learned a lot from my motorhead: publishers need printers, engineers need mechanics, and architects need builders. Most important, I have learned that fathers don’t need clones in footsteps or anywhere else.

My son may never make the school honor roll. But he made mine.

28. What used to be the author’s hope for his son?

A. To avoid becoming his clone.

B. To resemble him in appearance.

C. To develop in a different direction.

D. To reach the author’s unachieved goals.

29. What can we learn about the author’s children?

A. His daughter does better in school.

B. His daughter has got a master’s degree.

C. His son tried hard to finish homework.

D. His son couldn’t write his book reports.

30. The author let his son repair the car because he believed that_______.

A. his son had the ability to fix it.

B. it would save him much time.

C. it wouldn’t cause him any more loss

D. other motorheads would come to help.

31. What did the author realize in the end?

A. It is unwise to expect your child to follow your path.

B. It is important for one to make the honor roll.

C. Architects play a more important role than builders.

D. Motorheads have greater ability than office workers.

D

When John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood, he was better off than his childhood playmates. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.

These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. “Boys who wo rked in the home or community gained competence (能力) and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society,” said George Vaillant, the psychologist (心理学家) who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about

them.”

Vaillant’s study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the men’s mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.

The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out. Working----at any age----is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence---the underpinnings (基础) of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isn’t everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the pe rson one loves and to love one’s work.”

32. Vaillant’s words in Paragraph 2 serve as _____.

A. a description of personal values and social values

B. an analysis of how work was related to competence

C. an example for parents’ expectations of their children

D. an explanation why some boys grew into happy men

33. Vaillant’s team obtained their findings by _____.

A. recording the boys’ effort in school

B. evaluating the men’s mental health

C. comparing different sets of scores

D. measuring the men’s problem so lving ability

34. What does the underlined word “sharp” probably mean in Paragraph 4?

A. Quick to react

B. Having a thin edge

C. Clear and definite

D. sudden and rapid

35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A. Competent adults know more about love than work.

B. Emotional health is essential to a wonderful adult life.

C. Love brings more joy to people than work does.

D. Independence is the key to one’s success.

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。

The Science of Risk-Seeking

Sometimes we decide that a little unnecessary danger is worth it because when we

enjoy activities that would surprise and scare the rest of us. Why? Experts say it may have to do with how our brains work.

The reason why any of us take any risks at all might have to do with early humans.

quality of Risk-taking was passed from on ration to the next, humans ended up with a sense of adventure and a tolerance for risk.

So why aren’t we all jumping out of airplanes then? Well, even 200,000 years ago, too much risk-taking could get one Killed. A few daring survived, though, along with a few stay-in-the-cave types. As a result, humans developed a range of character types that still exists today. So maybe you love car racing, or maybe you hate

No matter where you are on the risk-seeking range, scientists say that your

do that, your brain increases your hunger for new experiences. New experiences often mean taking some risks, so your brain raises your tolerance for risk as well.

Mean taking some risks, so your brain raisers your tolerance for risk as well.

while for the rest of us, a part of the brain related to fear becomes active. As experts continue to study the science of risk-seeking, we’ll continue to hit the mountains, the waves or the shallow end of the pool.

Ａ．It all depends on your character.

Ｂ．Those are the risks you should jump to take.

Ｃ．Being better at those things meant a greater chance of survival. Ｄ．Thus, these well-equipped people survived because they were the fittest. Ｅ．This is when you start to move away from your family and into the bigger world. Ｆ．However, we are not all using the same reference standard to weigh risks and rewards.

Ｇ．New brain research suggests our brains work differently when we face a nervous situation.

第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节（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。

The journey my daughter Cathy has had with her swimming is as long as it is beautiful.

Cathy suffered some terrible 41 in her early childhood. After years of regular treatment, she 42 became healthy.

Two years ago, while Cathy was watching the Olympics, a dream came into her sweet little head—to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to 43 out local swim team. She practiced hard and finally 44 it. The team practice, 45 was a rough start. She coughed and choked and could hardly 46 her first few weeks. Hearing her coughing bitterly one night, I decided to 47 her from it all. But Cathy woke me up early next morning, wearing her swimsuit 48 to go! I told her she shouldn’t swim after a whole night’s coughing, but she refused to49 and insisted she go .

From that day on, Cathy kept swimming and didn’t50 a single practice. She had a 51 intention within herself to be the best she could be. My ten—year—old was growing and changing right before my eyes, into this 52 human being with a passion and a mission. There were moments of 53 of course: often she would be the last swimmer in the race. It was difficult for Cathy to accept that she wasn’t

a 54 ---ever. But that didn’t stop her from trying.

Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Cathy didn’t expect any award but was still there to 55 her friends and praise their accomplishments. As the ceremony was nearing the end, I suddenly heard the head coach 56 , “The highest honor goes to Cathy!” Looking around, he continued, “Cathy has inspired us with her 57 and enthusiasm. 58 skills and talents bring great success, the most valuable asset(财富)one can hold is the heart.”

It was the greatest 59 of my daughter’s life. With all she had been 60 in her ten years, this was the hour of true triumph(成功).

41. A. failure B. pressure C.

loss D. illness

42. A. usually B. finally C.

firstly D. frequently

43. A. improve B. train C. join D. contact

44. A. increased B. found C. created D. made

45. A. however B. therefore C.

otherwise D. instead

46. A. use B. survive C.

save D. waste

47. A. pull B. tell C.

hide D. fire

48. A. afraid B. nervous C.

ready D. free

49. A. take off B. set off C. give

up D. show up

50. A. attend B. miss C. ban D. start

51. A. rich B. weak C. firm D. kind

52. A. trusted B.determined C.experienced D. embarrassed

53. A. frustration B. delight C. excitement D. surprise

54. A. beginner B.learner C. partner D. winner

55. A. cheer on B. compete with C. respond to D. run after

56. A. admitting B.explaining C.announcing D. whispering

57. A. humor B. will C. honesty D. wisdom

58. A. Although B. Since C. Once D. Because

59. A. discovery B. choice C. influence D. moment

60. A. through B. under C. across D. around

第II 卷

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）或括号内单词的适当形式。

Are you facing a situation that looks impossible to fix?

In 1969，the pollution was terrible along the Cuyahoga River near Cleveland，Ohio.It was__61__ (imagine) that it could ever be cleaned up.The river was so polluted that it __62__(actual) caught fire and burned.Now，years later，this river is__63__ of the most outstanding examples of environmental cleanup.

But the river wasn't changed in a few days or even a few months.It took years of work __64__ (reduce) the industrial___65____ (pollute) and clean the water.Finally，that hard work paid off and now the water in the river is __66__(clean) than ever.

Maybe you are facing an impossible situation.Maybe you have a habit is driving your family crazy.Possibly you drink too much or don't know how to control your credit card use.When you face such an impossible situation，don't you want a quick fix and something to change __67__( immediate)?

While there are __68__ (amaze) stories of instant transformation，for most of us the changes are gradual and require a lot of effort and work，like__69__ (clean) up a polluted river.Just be __70__(patience).

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。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(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。

A week before Earth Day, posters put up around our school, calling on us to join in

the actions for a greener earth.

Our class came up with the idea to make a better use of used materials. We brought to our classroom old clothes, and empty bottles and turn those into handbags and small vases. Then, we went to a neighborhood and gave them away to the people here, all of them were very happy with those gifts. We did so well until we were invite to share our idea and experience with all the student of our school.We are very proudly of ourselves and believe we can do more for a good world.

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

学校正在组织科技创新大赛，你想为日常生活中某件物品（如：钢笔、书包、鞋

子......）设计添加新功能来参赛。请以“My Magic_________”为题写一篇英语短文，介绍你的创意。

内容：

1. 说明设计理由；

2. 介绍新功能。

要求：1. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

2. 词数100左右。

3.不能使用真实的姓名和学校名称。

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高二英语试题答案第I卷

第一部分：听力

第一节：1-----5 ACBCA

第二节: 6-----10 BABCC 11-----15 BABCA

16-----20 CBBAA

第二部分：阅读理解

第一节：21---25 BDC BA 26---30 CB DAC

31-----35 ADCCB

第二节：36-----40 FCAEG

第三部分英语知识运用

第一节: 41------45 DBCDA 46-----50 BACCB 51-----55 CBADA55-----60 CBADA

第II卷

第二节:

61. unimaginable 62. actually 63. one 64. to reduce 65.pollution 66. cleaner

67. immediately 68. amazing 69.cleaning 70. patient

第四部分写作

第一节: 短文改错

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。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(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。

A week before Earth Day, posters① put up around our school, calling on us to join in

the actions for a greener earth.

Our class came up with the idea to make ②a better use of used materials. We brought to our classroom old clothes, and empty bottles and ③turn those into handbags and small vases. Then, we went to a neighborhood and gave them away to the people④ here, all of ⑤them were very happy with those gifts. We did so well ⑥ until we were⑦ invite to share our idea and experience with all the ⑧student of our school.We are very ⑨proudly of ourselves and believe we can do more for a ⑩ good world.

①在put up 前加were ②去掉冠词a ③turn改为turned

④here改为there ⑤them改为whom ⑥until改为that ⑦invite 改为invited

⑧ student 改为students ⑨proudly改为proud ⑩good改为better

第二节: 书面表达

One possible version: