高二英语下学期4月月考 试题

一岗双责落实还不到位。受事务性工作影响，对分管单位一岗双责常常落实在安排部署上、口头要求上，实际督导、检查的少，指导、推进、检查还不到位。贵州省遵义市播州区2016-2017高二英语下学期4月月考试题第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5个小题：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 does thewoman want to know?A.Where thenewice cream store is.B.When thegrocery storeopens.C.Where the police station is.2.What color isMarys hair?A.Red B.Brown C.White3.What does thewoman mean?A.Shell not go to the game.B. She will do everything later.C.She just wants to cut the grass now.4.Why doesnt the man want to go to Chicago?A.It is too far away. B.It isnt as nice as Pittsburgh. C.He hasnt been to Pittsburgh.5.When might the speakers be talking?A.9:00 p.mB.11:00 p.mC.1:00 a.m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、7题。6.Where are the speakers?A.In a park B.At a zoo C.By a lake7.Why does the man prefer the ducks?A.They are pretty. B.They dont bite people. C.They dont eat too much.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.What time does the store closeon Saturday?A.At 6:00 B.At6:30 C.At9:009.What is the woman going to do next?A.Go to the store B.Make dinner C.Watch a movie听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.What month might it be now?A.December B.April C.July11.Where does Simon live?A.In Philadelphia B.In Boston C.In New York12.How long has Fiona been taking vacations in Miami?A.Its her first year. B.For thelast ten years. C.For the past three years.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What did James get from Nancy?A.A piece of jewelry B.Some furniture C.Some clothing14.What does Nancy want James to do?A.Move something B.Sell something C.Buy something15.When is James going to help?A.On Saturday night. B.On Sunday morning. C.On Sunday afternoon.16.How long will it take James to get to Nancys house?A.About two hours B.About one hour C.All day听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Who are the listeners going to meet?A.Mr. Hamilton B.Mr. Gonzale C.Mr. Jones18.Who is the champion right now?A.Tommy B.Carlos C.Joey19.What are thelistenersgoing to do in the gym?A.Pay to watch a boxing match.B.Spend some time with famous people.C.Work out with Tommy.20.How might Tommy be described?A.Quiet and huge B.Friendly and strong C.Small and kind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。AIn recent years advances in medical technology have made it possible for people to live longer than in the past. New medicines and machines are being developed every day to extend life. However, some people,including some doctors, are not in favor of these life extending measures, and they argue that people should have the right to die when they want. They say that the quality of life is as important as life itself, and that people should not be forced to go on living when conditions of life have become unbearable. They say that people should be allowed to die with dignity and to decide when they want to die. Others argue that life under any conditions is better than death and that the duty of doctors is always to extend life as long and possible. And so the battle goes on without a definite answer.21. The best title for this passage is_.A. The Right to live B. The Right to dieC. The Doctors duty D. Life is better than death22. In recent years, people can live longer than in the past. Its because of_.A. the development of medical technology B. big hospitalsC. good doctors D. both B and C23. In the writers opinion_.A. death is better than life B. the surroundingsC. neither death nor life D. none of the above24. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Most of the medical workers join in the argument.B. The argument has ended in favor of the patient.C. The argument hasnt ended yet.D. The quality of life is not as important as life itself, so it is generally thought that people should not be allowed to die under any conditions.BAmerican music legend Bob Dylan on Thursday won the Nobel Literature Prize, the first songwriter to win the greatly respected award and an announcement that surprised prize watchers.Dylan, 75, was honored for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition, the Swedish Academy said. The choice was met with astonishment and a long round of applause from journalists attending the prize announcement. The folk singer has been mentioned in Nobel prediction in past years, but was never seen as a serious competitor.The Academys permanent secretary Sara Danius said Dylans songs were poetry for the ears.The Nobel award is the latest accolade for a singer who has come a long way from his humble(卑微的)beginnings as Robert Allen Zimmerman, born in 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota, who taught himself to play the harmonica, guitar and piano.Last year, the prize went to Belarussian author Svetlana Alexievich, for her documentary-style narratives based on witness testimonies(证言).Dylan will take home the eight million kronor($906,000 or 822,000 euros) prize sum.The literature award caps the 2016 Nobel season, following more than a week of announcements for the prizes for medicine, physics, chemistry, economics and peace, with the latter going to Colombias President Juan Manuel Santos for his efforts to end a half-century war with the FARC rebels.The 2016 winners will receive their awards-a gold medal and a diploma - at a formal ceremony in Stockholm as tradition dictates(指定) on December 10, the anniversary of the death of prize creator Alfred Nobel.A separate ceremony is held in Oslo for the peace prize winner on the same day, as the Norwegian Nobel Committee grants that award.25. How did the audience feel when hearing Bob Dylan won the Nobel Literature Prize?A. amazed B. disappointed C. excited D. amused26. What can we know about Bob Dylan?A.He is a pop singer. B. He was taught to play some musical instruments.C. He is a friend of Svetlana Alexievich. D. The songs he has created are in fact like poems.27. What does the underlined word accolade in Paragraph 4 mean ?A. association B. praise C. comprehension D. Congratulation28. Which prize was Juan Manuel Santos awarded ?A. The Nobel Prize for Physics B. The Nobel Prize for ChemistryC. The Nobel Prize for Economics D. The Nobel Prize for PeaceCThe State of Rhode Island has become a popular family seaside destination. In addition to beach activities and water sports, kids can participate in supervised activities at cultural centers and tourist attractions around the state.The Kayak(皮艇) Centre of Rhode IslandThe Kayak Center of Rhode Island offers Oceanplay to kids, a program for children between 9 and 14 years old. The course teaches basic kayak skills and safety protocol(协议) on the waters around historic Wickford Village. The all-day program includes games and skill-building activities at all skill levels. The package includes equipment, instructions and lunch.The Courthouse Center for the ArtsThe Courthouse Center for the Arts offers summer camp educational workshops and fine arts programs to kids who want to learn about theatre, dance, classical music and different art mediums. Kids and families can also enjoy concerts, film screenings and theatre performances.The Providence Childrens MuseumThe Providence Childrens Museum hosts daily drop-in programs for kids between 5 and 11 years of age and museum adventure classes. Kids can learn how water moves in the Water Ways exhibit, listen to music and learn about plants in the Childrens Garden exhibit.The RISD MuseumThe RISD Museum hosts family workshops and activities for kids between 5 and 12 years of age on alternating Sunday afternoons. Kids can learn different types of art techniques and work with different mediums in a supervised setting. Families taking a self-guided tour of the museum can see exhibits.29What can families do at the Kayak Center of Rhode Island?A.Join in skill-building activities. B.Take a self-guided tour.C.Learn theatre performances. D.Take adventure classes.30What will a child interested in plants probably visit?A.The Kayak Center of Rhode Island B.The Courthouse Center for the ArtsC.The Providence Childrens Museum D.The RISD Museum31Where does this text probably come from?A.A science textbook B.A tourist guideC.A museum handbook D.A news reportDTwenty years ago, Olivers back injury ruined her childhood dream of becoming a ballet dancer. But the injury led her to Taichi when Oliver saw a poster for a Taichi class and decided to try the mysterious Chinese sport. I was active and could not bear resting in bed and I thought I had to find some way to recover, she recalls.She was struck by the beautiful movements and the nice, patient instructorNelson, who later became her husband. The couple opened a Taichi school in the UK. But they soon found themselves in a bottleneck. So the couple decided to move to China. They taught English in universities and learned Taichi under various masters. After years of practice, Oliver found her occasional backaches had disappeared.But three years after moving to China to pursue their dream, Nelson died, bringing her much pain. She thought of quitting, but considering the career in which her husband took pride, she stuck to it. She says her Taichi family the masters and students also provided great support, including her then tutor Dong Bing.She speaks of their first meeting: I had been told that his skill was of a very high level and for some reason I had a mental image of a powerful, big man. But my fellow pointed to a small, thin old gentleman, sitting on the ground. Then a sudden feeling of pleasure hit me. Of course this was exactly the kind of person who would be a Taichi master the last person you could imagine. His idea is that one should not pursue wealth and fame but should endeavor to be happy and share ones knowledge and wisdom with others.Following the master, Oliver now learns to live a simple life one perhaps more traditional than many Chinese. She does Taichi in the morning , makes kungfu tea for guests and draws ink-wash bamboo paintings. She spends her time outside Taichi attending cultural exchange events.32. Why did Oliver decide to try Taichi?A. She couldnt join in other active sports. B. She had no other choice.C. She wanted to continue her dream. D. She wanted to recover.33. What is the true cause leading the couple to China?A. Being attracted by Chinese culture. B. Desiring to learn more about Taichi.C. Developing their career in China. D. Being invited to teach English in China.34. What made Oliver keep playing Taichi?A. Her love for Taichi B. Her tutor Dong BingC. Her fellows encouragement D. Nelsons pride in Taichi35. Whats Olivers attitude towards Dong Bing?A. Appreciative B. Doubtful C. Dependent D. Satisfied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。Every single human being on this planet has a path and purpose to fulfill, whether they realize it or not.36List what you love and connect the dots.37It may not make sense at first, but all of the things you enjoy doing are part of your path in one form or another, so grab a pen and a piece of paper and start writing. Once you have your list, take a step back and see how all these brilliant pieces might connect to the work you are meant to do.Identify what you do with ease. Often our passion and purpose are staring us right in the face, but its so natural to us that we dont think anything about it.38Just because they are easy for you doesnt mean thats the case for everyone else. By identifying what comes naturally to you, you have the ability to build on your strengths and help others in ways you never thought possible._39Finding your passion is directly related to doing the things that light you up and set your soul on fire. If you love to teach, run, and host live events, then please, do them all! Who says your life purpose has to be just one thing? You are meant to experience life and all that it has offered.Ask others to help. If you are still feeling stuck in finding your passion and purpose in life, it might be time to ask others for help. It can be difficult for you to see where you truly shine because you are simply too close to connecting the dots on your own. Friends, family members and professionals have a view that you dont.40A. Do what makes you happy.B. Find what you do with ease.C. Dont overlook the things that are easy for you.D. They can help you to see things within yourself.E. You cannot count on others to help you completely.F. Here are ways to find your passion and purpose from now on.G. Identifying the things you love is the best way to find your passion and purpose.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第1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。My father sold everything we owned, took all the money and disappeared from our lives. My mother suddenly found herself 41 to care for five boys. I worried about the situation, but my mother stayed 42, and assured us that she would keep us together as a 43 and safe from harm. Although small in size, she could 44 heavy horse-drawn ploughs. Besides, she 45 found time to help us with homework.As Christmas approached, my mother didnt seem to smile as much. I 46 she had no money to buy us presents. Considering myself practically grown, I hid my 47.One day, my mother took a saw into the forest and 48 with some tree branches. She left them in the barn(畜棚)and didnt tell her 49 children what they were for. She worked on her project 50 I was in school, but I looked 51 into the barn when I had a chance. Several days later, I still couldnt 52 her purpose. When later I saw she used nails and paint, I 53 that she must be making presents.By Christmas week, my mother was her 54 happy self again. Her project was apparently 55, and she obviously kept it secret because Id looked everywhere without 56.On Christmas Eve, I lay awake for a long time, 57 Christmas morning. The next morning, my mother handed out the handmade presents happily in front of her delighted kids.Many difficult years would follow that particular Christmas, but I never again doubted my mothers 58 to care for us. We were never hungry, and she made sure we got a(n) 59 in school. She taught us to have faith in our own abilities. That faith 60 me still.41.A. responsibleB. unableC. aloneD. hopeful42.A. positiveB. activeC. devotedD.depressed43.A. familyB. record C. promiseD. team44.A. repairB. controlC. maintainD. handle45.A. everB. evenC. justD. yet46.A. witnessedB. realizedC. rememberedD. complained47.A. excitementB.embarrassmentC. puzzlementD. disappointment48.A. escapedB. injuredC. returnedD. departed49.A. curiousB. naughtyC. nervousD. lovely50.A. because B. beforeC. whileD. after51.A. occasionallyB. anxiouslyC. casuallyD. secretly52.A. point outB. figure out C. bring outD. pick out53.A. suggestedB. admittedC. sworeD. concluded54.A. typicalB. uniqueC. normalD. regular55.A. completeB. awkwardC. creativeD. challengeable56.A. del