1、2016-2017學年度第二學期高二第一次月考英 語（本試卷共四大題, 滿分150分, 考試用時120分鐘）第I卷第一部分 聽力（共兩節，滿分15分）第一節 聽力理解（共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分） 聽下面兩段材料，每段播放兩遍。各段后有幾個小題，各段播放前每小題有5秒鐘的閱題時間。請根據各段播放內容及其相關小題，在5秒鐘內從題中所給的A、B、C項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。聽下面一段對話，回答第1-2題。1. Where does the man have to go first?A. To his grandparents.B. To the swimming pool.

2、C. To the post office.2. When is the football match?A. At 12:30.B. At 1:30.C. At 2:00.聽下面一段對話，回答第3-5題。3. What does the man think of the womans fathers idea?A. Reasonable.B. Interesting.C. Unbelievable.4. What did the woman have to do at mealtimes?A. Sit silently.B. Speak French.C. Put her hands on t

3、he table.5. What does the woman think was a good thing at school?A. Learning manners.B. Studying by herself.C. Going to church before class.第二節 聽取信息（共5小題；每小題1分，滿分5分）聽下面一段材料，將5個小題的信息補充完整，每小題不超過三個單詞，填入答題卡標號為610的空格中。聽錄音前，你將有10秒鐘的閱題時間，錄音讀兩遍。你將有80秒鐘的作答時間。DayLessonsMondayGrammar practice, visit the langua

4、ge lab and a 6 of speaking skills.TuesdayReading skills, 7 development and go to the library in the afternoon.WednesdayListening skills, current affairs and speaking skills.ThursdayPronunciation, a special “ 8 ” class and grammar practice.FridayWriting skills, a lesson in the computer room and the 9

5、 review period.WeekdaysStudy on your own in the library from 10 pm.第二部分 閱讀理解（共兩節，滿分40分）第一節（共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C、和D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。AIts often interesting to take a look at some of the lists that arrive toward the end of the year such as top devices, best gadgets(配件), most d

6、esirable high-tech gift and more. Apart from cell phones and tablets(平板), and Apple and Samsung products, this year many other gadgets made it on the most wanted list from Yahoo Tech and the most searched list from B. Read on to find out what they are.Wireless headphonePortable Bluetooth headphones

7、represent the next evolution in headphone technology. If you have a compatible smartphone with Bluetooth, the obvious benefit is that you can get rid of the wires snaking from your backpack or pocket. Many of the wireless headphones in the market also have a built-in microphone for taking calls hand

8、s-free.Product to buy: Beats Studio Wireless. Price: 1898 yuan.Features: Signature look, and powerful audio performance with intense bass(重低音)and high-mid boosting, plus plenty of accessories.SmartwatchThe primary advantage of a smartwatch over traditional watches is that they reduce how often you h

9、ave to pull your phone out of your pocket. With it, the information on your smartphone goes straight to your wrist, and you can decide first if theyre worth dealing with. Product to buy: Pebble smartwatch. Price: $ 99 (about 612 yuan).Features: Understated design, with easy setup and instant informa

10、tion, and customizable watch faces, plus syncs(同步)with Android or iOS.Portable Bluetooth speakerBluetooth speakers are steadily growing in popularity because they let you take the party anywhere. They can be paired with your music device, and they are able to withstand incidental bumps. Though small

11、 in size, Bluetooth speakers provide a steady soundtrack for even the lengthiest bacchanalia(狂歡).Product to buy: Logitech UE Boom. Price: 1499 yuan.Features: Water and stain resistant, 360-degree sound, 15-hour battery life, with a variety of color patterns.Fitness bandBasically, fitness bands are s

12、martwatches without the watch. They keep track of your exercise progress and, at the same time, allow you to monitor vitals such as your heart rate, calories burned and amount of time spent exercising. Some even monitor your sleep patterns.Product to buy: Fitbit Flex. Price: 898 yuan.Features: Long

13、battery life (five days), with silent vibrating alarm, and wireless syncing to smartphones.11. How much money is a man likely to pay for some of the products if he is an enthusiastic musical fan?A.1510 yuan.B. 2397 yuan.C. 2510 yuan.D. 3397 yuan.12. Which of the following statements is not true acco

14、rding to the passage?A. All the products can sync with Android or iOS.B. Beats Studio Wireless features plenty of accessories.C. Smartwatch and Fitness band are similar products to some degree.D. Tablets are on the most wanted list of high-tech products of this year.13. Which of the following can be

15、st summarize the common feature of the above products?A. Wearable.B. Cheap.C. Android.D. Wireless.BOne Sunday, my family had gathered at my parents house to feast upon Moms wonderful cooking. During the normal dinner chatter, I noticed that my father was slurring (說話含混)his words. No one mentioned th

16、is during dinner, but I felt compelled to discuss it with my mother afterward.We decided there was something seriously wrong and that Dad needed to see the doctor.Mom phoned me two days later. “The doctor found a brain tumor(腫瘤). Its too large at this point to operate. Maybe they can do something th

17、en, but the odds are long.”Even with the treatment, my fathers condition worsened, and the doctor finally informed us that this condition was terminal(晚期的). During one of his stays in the hospital, we brought our baby daughter Chelsey with us when we visited him. By this time he had great difficulty

18、 speaking. I finally figured out that he wanted Chelsey to sit on his stomach so he could make faces at her.Watching the two of them together, I realized I was living an experience that would stay with me forever. Though grateful for the time they could share, I couldnt shake the feeling of a clock

19、ticking in the background.On the visit to my parents home during what we all know was my fathers last days, my mother took Chelsey from my arms and announced, “Your father would like to see you alone for a minute.”I entered the bedroom where my father lay on a rented hospital bed. He appeared even w

20、eaker than the day before.“How are you feeling, Dad?” I asked. “Can I do anything for you?” He tried to speak, but he couldnt make out a word. “Im sorry, but I cant understand you,” I said. With great difficulty he said, “I love you.”We dont learn courage from heroes on the evening news. We learn tr

21、ue courage from watching ordinary people rise above hopeless situations. In many ways my father was a strict, uncommunicative man. He found it difficult to show emotion. The bravest thing I ever saw him do was overcome that barrier to open his heart to his son and family at the end of his life.14. W

22、hich of the following statements is TRUE?A. The writer accompanied his father to a medical examination.B. The writer was quick to notice the strange condition of his father.C. The writers father got worse after the removal of the brain tumor.D. The writers father had known about his illness before t

23、he writer discovered it.15. What does the underlined sentence “the odds are long” mean?A. It takes a long time for Father to recover.B. Father needs love and care from his family.C. Theres little possibility for Father to recover.D. They need a proper time to operate on Father.16. The father had nev

24、er said “I love you” to the writer before because _.A. he was not so attached to the writerB. he was not used to openly showing his emotionsC. he believed in strictness and punishmentD. he thought there was no need to tell the writer17. What does the writer attempt to tell us?A. Bravely express your

25、 love for your family.B. Dont wait to see a doctor till it is too late.C. Life is short, so live your life to the fullest.D. We dont often value health until we lose it.CShe was born to wealth and power in an era when money and politics were left to the men. Later, as The Washington Posts publisher,

26、 Katharine Graham became one of Americas most powerful women.  Despite a privileged background, Katharine had to deal, while growing up, with the high demands her mother placed on her children. Katharines love of journalism, which she shared with her father, led to her career after college at T

27、he Washington Post, the newspaper her father bought in 1933. At the Post, Katharine met Phil Graham, a young, charming lawyer who became her husband. When, in 1945, Katharines father chose Phil over her to take over his struggling paper, she didnt object and stayed at home as a wife and mother of fo

28、ur.  While Phils successful efforts to restore the Post to prominence(顯著)made the Grahams popular members of the Washington social scene, Katharine privately suffered tremendous pain from her husbands increasingly abusive behavior and wild mood swings caused by severe depression. When Phil comm

29、itted suicide(自殺), the 46-year-old Katharine found herself thrown into a new job, that of newspaper publisher. But determined to save the family paper for her children, Katharine rose to the challenge of running the Post, attending meetings in every department, working endlessly to prove herself to

30、her critics, and becoming the toast of Washington. In 1971, Katharine ordered the Post to print a copy of the Pentagon Papers, the top-secret documents disclosing the truth about the United States involvement in the Vietnam War. Whats more, her courageous decision and support for her journalists pre

31、pared the Post to break the most important political story in modern history: Watergate, one of the greatest scandals(丑聞)in American political history. Katharine managed to keep control over the most disorder of situations when it was reported, all the time insisting the news stories be accurate and

32、 fair. Watergate made the Washington Post an internationally known Paper and Katharine was considered as the most powerful woman in America.18. Katharine Graham was born in a time when women were not _.A. given the chance to receive educationB. considered as intelligent as menC. permitted to achieve

33、 their goalsD. allowed to enter every field19. When her husband was chosen to take charge of the newspaper, Katharine Graham _.A. was strongly against the ideaB. was not happy to be rejectedC. was willing to take her share of responsibilityD. didnt believe her husband would do a good job20. Which of

34、 the following statements is true?A. It was Katharine Grahams husband who made the greatest contributions to the Post.B. When Katharine Graham first took over the Post, her critics doubted her ability.C. Katharine Graham was successful in her career but suffered severe depression.D. Katharine Graham

35、 was free to do whatever she liked in her early life.21. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Ups and downs of The Washington Post.B. Katharine Grahams family life and career.C. Katharine Graham: from housewife to successful publisher.D. Katharine Graham: a woman who sha

36、ped American journalism.DThe trouble of having to charge your smart phone for hours a day could become a thing of the past.British scientists have created a material that replaces the screen glass for phones, i-pad and smartwatches, but uses no powermeaning that they could be charged weekly. The dis

37、covery is important because more than 90 percent of a devices battery power illuminates (照亮)the screen.Technology firms have focused on improving battery life. But the British experts say dealing with the main power-using may give better results. Oxford University engineer Dr Peiman Hosseini, father

38、 of the material, told the Sunday Telegraph, “You have to charge smartwatches each night. But if you had smart glass, you could recharge it just once a week.”The invention uses electrical pulses to create displays that require no power and can be viewed even in direct sunlight. Dr Hosseinis company,

39、 Bodle Technologies, hopes to have a prototype(樣機)in a year.Battery life is seen as a major obstruction for modern computing and technology. While the power of technology and lifestyle gadgets has improved rapidly in recent years, batteries have not kept pace. The success of smart watches, including

40、 Apples version, is thought to depend on solving this problem because few users are willing to charge a watch every day.Gadget firms are also desperate to solve the problem.Apple, for example, is investigating using fuel cells to power its phones and laptops, and this year had gained a patent for a

41、system that it claimed could power its gadget for weeks.In 2012 US energy secretary Steven Chu called for a big push to improve batteries, challenging scientists to produce a battery with five times the capacity within five years.Aside from mobile gadgets, improving battery technology is seen as key

42、 to the success of electric cars, which currently have a limited journey before they must stop to be recharged.22. Who invented the new material?A. Energy secretary.B. Apple Corps.C. Oxford University engineer.D. Technology firms.23. What can we know about the invention? A. It is a kind of glass.B.

43、It is popular with customers.C. It has gained a patent.D. It uses power to charge the phones.24. The author uses the example of Apple in Paragraph 7 to show _. A. what the key to success is B. why Apple products are popular C. how often batteries must be recharged D. how gadget firms are making effo

44、rts to improve batteries 25. What can be inferred from the passage? A. 90% of batteries will be replaced with smart glass. B. It is likely that mobile phones will be recharged once a week. C. Scientists are focusing on increasing the number of batteries. D. Many users are willing to pay more for wat

45、ches of Apple version.第二節（共5小題，每小題2分，滿分10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，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。選項中有兩項為多余選項。With the summer holiday just around the corner, it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations. Here are some tips that can help you enjoy your holiday without emptying your pocket.Travel off-se

46、asonGo to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts. During the peak season, the hotel and flight prices increase quickly, and youll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists. 26 27 Websites can help you find disc

47、ount hotel rooms. Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding. Stay with the locals. If you and your family are going to stay for a longer period, its a good choice to rent a small apartment.Eat like a localWhy eat at big chain restaurants when you can expe

48、rience something new? Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs. During your family trip, try new food where the locals eat. 28 For smaller meals and snacks, avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout. Dont hesitate to bargainTourist- heavy places are known for overc

49、harging for just about everything.Clothes, travel goodies, souvenirs, etc. are very expensive at these places. For this reason, you shouldnt feel ashamed to ask for bargains. 29 Choose local transportationAs a tourist, avoid taking taxis whenever possible, since they are expensive. 30 If you are pla

50、nning to stay for a while, you can consider renting a car. Hiring a car is much easier than carrying your bags everywhere if you are moving around a lot.A. You can also take along your own food.B. Keep online while traveling.C. Avoid buying anything expensive there.D. So its best to find out when th

51、e best time for travel starts.E. This will not only save money, but offer you a new and different experience. F. Bargain hard to get the best price.G. Instead, take public transports, which are always cheaper.第三部分 英語知識運用（共兩節，滿分45）第一節 完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的

52、最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。I always walk to my husbands office after work, wait for him and then we drive home together every day.One day, while I was waiting for him, a beautiful Cadillac pulled up near me. I was busy 31 the car when I noticed the driver. 32 , she was probably the most 33 woman I had ever se

53、en outside of a movie screen. Her eyes were as blue as the sea, and she had 34 like pearls. Minutes later, a man walked over and they drove off. Sitting there, dressed in jeans and a T-shirt, I wanted to 35 . “Why is it so 36 that some people have it all?” I thought.The next week I saw her again, an

54、d after that it almost became my 37 to see her. I would 38 if she and her husband ate out a lot and where they went. I wanted her to get out of the car 39 I could see her in full length.A few weeks later, this question was 40 for me. I was waiting at my usual spot and the ladys husband came over to

55、their car. He opened the door. The pretty lady 41 walked around to the passenger sideleaning on a walking stick. She 42 one leg with her hands and then the other. She had an artificial limb(假肢)on her left leg and a brace on her right one.As they drove away, I began to cry. When my husband arrived, I

56、 told him about what had 43 . He said that he knew her husband and that, when the lady was twelve years old, she had been 44 in a car that got stuck on the railroad tracks. 45 , both her parents were killed. The rail company made a large settlement with her because the crossing had no 46 . Thats 47 she owns such a nice car now.For weeks I have 48 this woman and her way of life, but now I realize how 49 I am. When you meet a person who seems to be much better off than you, dont be fooled by 50 .31. A. cleaningB. takingC. expectingD. admiring32. A. HonestlyB. SincerelyC. SurprisinglyD.