山西省太原市2016-2017學年高二英語3月月考試題（親愛的同學，這份試卷將再次記錄你的自信、沉著、智慧和收獲，請認真審題，看清要求，仔細 答題，相信你能行）第一卷 第一部分 英語知識運用（共兩節，滿分30分）第一節 閱讀填句 根據短文內容, 從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。（10分） Four ways to Improve Your MemoryHave you ever imagined the benefits that a good memory can bring to you? Being able to remember important pieces of information can give you a powerful advantage in your life. _1_. Here are four ways to improve your memory: Make the most of your imagination. _2_For example, to remember where you have left your car keys, pretend to hold a camera to your eyes, focus on the scene, and click the image into your memory when you are leaving. This technique works with almost everything you want to remember, as the roll of films in your mind is endless. Try to practice. There are lots of ways to do this: try to remember which day of the week your last birthday was. _3_Try to remember all the ping-pong finalists and the winner. If you can try to remember the scores as well, it would be even better to practice. It wont be long before your daily practice pays off, making your mind sharper and more adaptable. Get physical exercise. Physical exercise not only improves memory but also helps you think faster. A combination of mental and physical activity can protect your memory. It is known that the brains processing speed gradually slows as you age._4_ _5_Mental exercises are as important as physical ones to keep ones brain power. Take up word games like crossword puzzles. Memorize favorite poems and read challenging books or articles that encourage you to expand your interests. Any activity that requires you to think and concentrate will challenge your brain. And your brain will develop better on the challenge. A. Exercise your brain. B. Play more games. C. Fortunately, staying physically fit can avoid some of the effects of age on the brain. D. In fact, the ability to remember things is necessary to your success. E. Then extend this to the birthdays of all your family members. F. An easy way to remember something is to“take a picture”. G. If you are right-handed, try to brush your teeth with your left hand. 第二節 完形填空（共20 小題；每小題1分，滿分20分） 閱讀下面短文，從短文后所給各題的四個選項A、B、C、D中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，答案寫在答題卡上。In the mountains of Kenya, an old man stands at a gate. His skin is aged and his hair is white. He is wearing 6 school uniform. This man 7 outside the Kapkenduiywa Primary School near Eldoret, Kenya. He has come many times over the last few months. Today, he watches the children sing in the school yard. He waits at the 8 for the head teacher. He asks her the 9 question as he always does. He asks if he can 10 the school. In the past, the head teacher told him no. She told him that this school is for children. 11 , this time she says yes. Today, 84-year-old Kimani Maruge will 12 his first day of school.When Maruge decided he wanted to go to school, nothing could 13 him. He said: “At first, the head teacher said no. I 14 it must be because I did not have the blue school uniform. So, I saved my money and bought clothes.”Many people 15 why Maruge wanted to start school at such an old age. The reason is 16 he was not able to attend school when he was younger.Maruge wanted to learn to read and write for many 17 . He wanted to be able to read 18 from friends, family and the government. He also wanted to be able to 19 official business papers. He wanted to be able to make more educated 20 . When Maruge started school, he attended with three of his childrens children. They were all in higher 21 than Maruge. However, with much hard work, Maruge learned quickly. “I want all children in the world to be educated. That is what I 22 hope to see. 23 its hard for me to go to the school alone, the urge (強烈的愿望) to learn keeps me 24 ,” Maruge said.Although Maruge died in 2009 at 90, his story 25 . And his message is simple. As Maruge once said, “A person is never too old to learn.” 6. A. white B. yellow C. red D. blue7. A. plays B. waits C. shouts D. sings8. A. shop B. gate C. office D. restaurant9. A. direct B. stupid C. same D. difficult10. A. clean B. tour C. attend D. serve11. A. However B. Therefore C. Besides D. Moreover12. A. miss B. start C. describe D. remember13. A. stop B. beat C. comfort D. satisfy14. A. realized B. thought C. agreed D. admitted15. A. wonder B. guess C. hear D. understand16. A. strange B. simple C. special D. clear17. A. points B. advantages C. challenges D. reasons18. A. stories B. books C. letters D. diaries19. A. read B. answer C. collect D. receive20. A. notes B. announcements C. decisions D. examples21. A. grades B. spirits C. standards D. expectations22. A. suddenly B. nearly C. really D. quietly23. A. Because B. Although C. Once D. If24. A. laughing B. dreaming C. changing D. going25. A. lives on B. turns up C. passes by D. goes away第二部分 閱讀理解（共兩節，每小題2分，滿分40分）第一節 閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的四個選項A、B、C、D中選出最佳選項，答案寫在答題卡上。 A An Englishman, a Frenchman and a Russian were discussing happiness. Happiness, said the Englishman, Happiness is when you return home tired after work, yet find your slippers(拖鞋) warming by the fire. You English have no romance, said the Frenchman. Happiness is when you go on a business trip, find a pretty girl who entertains you then afterwards you part without regrets. You are both wrong, said the Russian. True happiness is when you are at home in bed and at 4 a.m., you hear a hammering at the door and outside stand the secret police, who say to you, Ivan Ivanovitch, you are under arrest, and you say, Sorry, Ivanovitch lives next door.26. What the Frenchman said means that _. A. a man can be free to play with any pretty girl when possible B. he wants to marry a girl he loves C. he is interested in going on a business trip D. the Englishman should have more romance27. The best title for this story is _. A. The Difference in Happiness B. How to Get Happiness C. The Definition of Happiness D. The Importance of Happiness B This is an excerpt(摘錄) of the US President Barack Obamas speech following the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut on Dec 14. The majority of those who died today were children. They were beautiful little kids between the ages of 5 and 10. They had their entire lives ahead of thembirthdays, graduations, weddings, kids of their own. Among the fallen were also teachersmen and women who devoted their lives to helping our children achieve their dreams. So our hearts are broken todayfor the parents and grandparents, sisters and brothers of these little children, and for the families of the adults who were lost. Our hearts are broken for the parents of the survivors as well, for as blessed as they are to have their children home tonight, they know that their childrens innocence has been torn away from them too early, and there are no words that will ease their pain. As a country, we have been through this too many times. Whether its an elementary school in Newtown, or a shopping mall in Oregon, or a temple in Wisconsin, or a movie theater in Aurora, or a street corner in Chicagothese neighborhoods are our neighborhoods, and these children are our children. And were going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies(悲劇)like this from happening, regardless of the politics. This evening, Michelle and I will do what I know every parent in America will do, which is hug our children a little tighter and well tell them that we love them, and well remind each other how deeply we love one another. But there are families in Connecticut who cannot do that tonight. And they need all of us right now. In the hard days to come, that community needs us to be at our best as Americans. And I will do everything in my power as President to help. Because while nothing can fill the space of a lost child or loved one, all of us can extend a hand to those in needto remind them that we are there for them, that we are praying for them, that the love they felt for those they lost endures(延續)not just in their memories but also in ours. 28. The main purpose of Obamas speech is to. A. show the importance of gun controlB. seek suggestions about how to improve school safetyC. express sympathy for those victims and their familiesD. give exact information about the shooting29. The underlined word“ this” in Paragraph 4 refers to“” . A. such a speech B. such a funeral C. such a shooting D. such an activity30. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The government will get rid of violent crimes in the future. B. The government will help the survivors in the shooting forever. C. The government will pass new policies to control guns. D. The government will stop such a tragedy from occurring again. 31. Which best describes Obamas tone(腔調)in the speech? A. AnxiousB. Sorrowful C. SharpD. Faithful C Maurice Sendaks childrens book, Where the Wild Things Are, published in 1963, has become very successful throughout the years and was made into a movie earlier this year. The books main character is a boy named Max who gets into trouble with his mother and is sent to bed without any supper. Before long, Maxs room magically becomes a forest, and he sails away to a land where monsters(怪物, 怪獸) live. Max isnt scared, though, and becomes king of the wild things, but after a while, he begins feeling homesick. Max sails back home and his supper is still hot when he arrives at his bedroom. Many teachers and professors like this story and use it to help children develop creativity and imagination. Melina Davis, an education professor, said she likes how the book contains a couple of pages that have only pictures on them. “This allows children to shape the story themselves, ” she said. The book contains a few of larger words that some parents worry may confuse children, but experts say those words help improve childrens reading skills and challenge them. Davis said the book was well written which helped kids get involved in the story. “The book talks about what all children go through, like I am naughty but my mommy still loves me, ” Davis said. The book also encourages children to face their fears. “I think its really good to show that Max makes friends with the monsters, ” Davis said. “Kids can find out monsters arent always the thing under the bed thats going to scare them. I think this is good because it shows that the children can go to scary places but still have a positive experience. ” Since the book has been successful throughout the years, a movie was recently made and many people are excited to see it. Davis said she thinks the movie will be wonderful but it might be a little scary for younger children. “You dont want bad dreams over a book thats extremely wonderful, ” Davis said. 32. Teachers and professors like the book because it helps children. A. understand pictures B. improve reading skillsC. face their fears bravely D. become more imaginative33. Why does the book contain some larger words? A. To make the story more difficult. B. To help improve the childrens reading skills. C. To encourage the children to learn more new words. D. To help children get involved in the story. 34. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The character Max is brave enough in the story. B. Max was sent to the forest as punishment. C. The book is suitable for people of all ages. D. The movie based on the book proves to be a great success. 35. Whats the authors purpose in writing the passage? A. To suggest ways to improve their reading skills. B. To comment on a famous childrens book. C. To encourage children to face their fears. D. To introduce a movie based on a childrens book. 第二節 （共5小題；每小題2分）根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項，答案寫在答題卡上。 Have you ever wondered what an American high school is really like? _36_ A typical American high school has several large buildings and enough space for about 1,500 students. 37_ When students first arrive at school, they go straight to their lockers to put away or get their textbooks and to hang up their outdoor clothes. As American books are expensive, students would rather rent than buy them. 38American students have different types of school transport. They usually take a yellow school bus or walk to school if they live close enough. 39 When they turn 16 years of age, most take a free driving class at school for one term. If students earn passing grades in the class and also pass their state drivers exam, they can begin driving themselves to school.40 They must take science, math, English and social studies. They can choose art, homemaking, fashion design and other classes. In some schools students are required to take one or more of the following special classes: high education, physical education or foreign language studies.A. Every student is given a locker.B. Each day, students take six or seven classes.C. Sometimes their parents drive them to school.D. Students must pay back if they lost any of them.E.This article will describe a typical American high school and its students. 第二卷第一部分 英語知識運用 短文填空（共10 小題；每小題1分，滿分10分）閱讀下面材料, 在空白處填入適當的內容(不多于3個單詞)或括號內單詞的正確形式。 One Sunday morning in August I _41_(go) to local music festival. I left it early _42_I had an appointment later that day. My friends walked me to the bus stop and waited with _43_(I) until the bus arrived. I got on the bus and found a seat near the back, and then I noticed a man_44_ (sit) at the front. He pretended that a tiger toy was real and giving it a voice. He must be_45_(mental) disabled. Behind him were other people to_46_ he was trying to talk, but after some_47_ (minute) he walked away and sat near me, looking annoyed I didnt want to _48_ (laugh) at for talking to him but I didnt like leaving him on his own either. A