高二英语下学期第二次月考试题（实验班无答案）

“讲忠诚、严纪律、立政德”三者相互贯通、相互联系。忠诚是共产党人的底色，纪律是不能触碰的底线，政德是必须修炼的素养。永葆底色、不碰底线辽宁省葫芦岛市2016-2017学年高二英语下学期第二次月考试题（实验班，无答案）答题时间： 100 分钟 总分数：150 分第一部分阅读理解 （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,并在题卡上将该项涂黑。AYour smartphone may seem like the center of your entertainment，but a Kent State University study shows that too much phone use is sucking the fun right out of our spare time.Researchers watched a group of nearly 500 students and measured their dailysmartphoneuse. Those whowere considered in the“ highuse” group experienced more stress and anxiety during their spare time than the other groups.So what can we do in order to really take advantage of our spare time? Weve collected several activities below that also take a few hours to complete, but best part of all, youll improve your health in the process.Whether youre at home or on vacation, its important to disconnect from the WiFi and connect with your surroundings every once in a while. Walking in nature can do good to your health.As a professional traveler Samantha Brown put it in a recent passage，“I put the map in my back pocket，put down the phones and take a good, long walk.Just wander.”Go to bed earlier. Whatcan help improve your mood? Extra sleep，naturally. Getting the right amount of sleep is very important to our health and studies show that we dont get enough of it.Spend some quality time with your loved ones. Spending time with loved ones can reduce stress in the body. Want even more added benefits? Make your spare time part of a shared meal. Research suggests eating together can make you feel good.Putting pen to paper is a good exercise. Try writing down your thoughts. Writing has a lot of health benefits, from increasing your sense of gratitude to helping with the healing process. Besides, writing down your thoughts may even help clear your mind.Read a book. And let yourself get lost in a good story. Research shows that reading can reduce stress, keep your brain sharp and can even help you sleep better.1Whats the result of the research about smartphone use?AThe smartphone is the center of entertainment.BThe more you use your phone，the less fun youll have.CNearly 500 students use their smartphones too much.DThose who are in the “highuse” group feel much happier.2The writer offers us some activities in order to _.Amake good use of our spare timeBuse our phones more effectivelyCfind more fun in our phonesDget a lot closer to nature3If you want to improve your mood，you had better _.Aput the map in your back pocketBget the right amount of sleepCclear your mind by writingDget lost in a good story4Spending time with loved ones can _.Aimprove your sleep levelBkeep your brain sharpCdisconnect from the WiFiDmake you feel happy5What does the underlined word “it” in the fifth paragraph mean?AMood.BHealth.CStudy.DSleep. BOur library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying environment. Zones The library is divided into different zones. The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for silent reading, and places where you can sit and work with your own computer. The reading places consist mostly of tables and chairs. The ground floor is the zone where you can talk. Here you can find sofas and armchairs for group work. Computers You can use your own computer to connect to the wifi specially prepared for notebook computers, you can also use library computers, which contain the most commonly used applications, such as Microsoft Office. They are situated in the area known as the Experimental Field on the ground floor. Group-study places If you want to discuss freely without disturbing others, you can book a study room or sit at a table on the ground floor. Some study rooms are for 2-3 people and others can hold up to 6-8 people. All rooms are marked on the library maps. There are 40 group-study rooms that must be booked via the website. To book, you need an active University account and a valid University card. You can use a room three hours per day, nine hours at most per week.Storage of Study Material The library has lockers for students to store course literature. When you have obtain at least 40 credits, you may rent a locker and pay 400 SEK for a years rental period. Rules to be FollowedMobile phone conversations are not permitted anywhere in the library. Keep your phone on silent as if you were in a lecture and exit the library if you need to receive calls. Please note that food and fruit are forbidden in the library, but you are allowed to have drinks and sweets with you. 6. The librarys upper floor is mainly for students to _.A. have group discussions B. read in a quiet place C. take comfortable seats D. get their computers fixed 7. What condition should be met to book a group-study room? A. Group must consist of 8 people B. Three- hour use per day is the minimum C. One should first register at the university D. Applicants must mark the room on the map 8. A student can rent a locker in the library if he _. A. has earned the required credits B. attends certain coursed C. has nowhere to put his books D. can afford the rental fee 9. What should NOT be brought into the library? A. Mobile phones B. Orange juice C. Candy D. Sandwiches CBritain has a diversity of accents. Some are loved; others can make their speakers feel stigmatized ( 羞耻的 ). Here are some different British accents and the patterns associated with them. ScotlandFamous people: Gordon Brown, UK former Prime Minister Pattern: Scottish people are habitually seen as thrifty ( 节俭的 ) and careful of detail. They are also regularly described as unhealthy because of the perception that they enjoy alcohol and deep-fried food too much. LiverpoolFamous people : The Beatles, pop band Pattern : People from Liverpool are often seen as humorous and high-spirited. But as The Independent newspaper explains, “ They are sometimes characterized as lazy and hard-drinking.”NewcastleFamous people : Alan Shearer, footballer Pattern : They are considered as friendly, if somewhat simple folk, usually passionate football fans, who like beer and cigarettes. Birmingham Famous people: Ozzy Osbourme, rocker Pattern: Birmingham people are viewed as unintelligent and lacking in creativity because of the “whiney (好发牢骚的)”tone of their regional accent.East London Famous people: David Beckham, footballer Pattern: people with a Cockney ( 伦敦腔 ) accent are usually regarded as being cheerful but mostly interested in money. They are seen as city people with no interest in life outside London. 10. According to the article, people from Scotland and Liverpool are both seen as _. A. unintelligent B. showing a strong interest in alcohol C. having a good sense of humor D. lazy11. People who share David Beckhams accent are thought of as _. A. uncaring B. energeticC. generous with their money D. uninterested in life beyond London 12. People from which region are often viewed as lacking in creativity? A. Liverpool B. Newcastle C. Birmingham D. East London DRenowned Chinese author Mo Yan has gained many new admirers after winning the 2012 Nobel Prize for Literature. Several major publishing houses in China said they would include some of Mos short stories in their textbooks for middle and high school students.These announcements have given rise to fierce debate. Some criticize publishers for seeking fame and others wonder if middle school students have enough literary knowledge to truly appreciate Mo s works. Mo Yan has been a well-regarded writer in China for many years. But textbook publishers never showed their interest in his works before. Now they are all rushing to include Mo s short stories, weeks after the author won a Nobel prize. Their timing invites suspicion.In contrast，supporters say that Mo s prose is beautiful and can inspire students love for the Chinese language.By having won a Nobel prize, Mo can have a very positive effect on getting more young people interested in literature. Including Mo s works in textbooks can draw the attention of young students and improve their literary skills. So, what is your opinion? Should Mo Yans works be featured in middle school textbooks?13. From the text, we can learn_A. textbook publishers have been showing their interest in Mos works B. the inclusion of Mos short stories in textbooks causes heated debateC. Mos works have been included to the textbooks for middle and high school studentsD. criticizers think it unnecessary for middle school students to enjoy Mo s short stories.14. What does the underlined word “they” in the second paragraph refer to?A. Announcements. B, Middle school students, C. Textbook publishersD, Mo s works.15. The author writes the text mainly for_A. encouraging students to improve their literary skillsB. introducing Mo Yan s worksC. arguing with the textbook publishersD. collecting the readers opinions第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容从短文所给的七个选项中选出能填入空白的最佳选项。选项中两项为多余选项。 How to Choose a Dog for childrenIf you are thinking about getting a dog and you have children, you need to take several things into consideration._16_ Step 1. Consider the age(s) of your children._17_ However, with proper monitoring and education, pet ownership with younger children is possible. Most children over the age of 10 can handle the responsibilities of dog ownership.Step2._18_Make sure your child understand the basic care a pet requires. Discuss feeding and grooming (梳刷), as well as cleaning up after your pet. Explain to your child that a dog should be treated with respect and kindness so it will be happy. _19_Step3 Choose a breed (品种) that is good with children.Make sure that the breed is tolerant of physical contact and matches the temperament of your child. Assess the activity level and personality of breed that does not require several walks a day._20_ If your family lives a less active lifestyle, consider a breed that does not require several walks a day.Step 4.Meet the dog before adoption.Whether you go through a breeder, animal shelter, arrange a meeting with your family and the dog before you take the dog home. Make sure the dog will get used to your family.AIf your family is physically active, explore energetic breeds that enjoy a lot of exercise.BExperts recommend getting a dog once children reach 10 years of age.CIf your family does not have time or energy for a younger dog, find a dog that is over 2 years old.DDiscuss the responsibilities of owning a dog with your children. EParents still choose to bring dogs into their families with little instruction or research.FFinding the best dog for children and choosing a dog breed that will match your familys needs is important.GDid your neighbor tell you they have free puppies, all you have to do is come over and choose one?.第二部分完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂When I was a little boy, I would play outside for hours on sunny summer days and then have a deep and peaceful sleep at night. Sometimes, Id have some vivid dreams, making me21 for a moment. I stare out into the darkness to see if anything was there and then22 over and go back to sleep. I can still remember a few times when I woke up,23 out into the darkness, and actually24 someone there. It was Mom 25 over me as I slept. Each time she26 told me to go back to sleep and I closed my eyes again, feeling27and loved. I28 asked Mom why she watched me sleep from time to time, but29 seeing 30 my own children so fast, I think I know why. She wanted to catch a moment in time and31 it in her heart forever. I just32 that she carried a lot of those moments with her into Heaven when she33 at only 55. Last night I was sleeping lightly 34 I suddenly felt someone near me. I opened my eyes and saw Moms 35 standing in the room, smiling at me. And then she was gone. Now 36 may say that this was just a dream, a wish or part of an old37 . To me, though, it was 38 that Moms loving spirit was still watching over me. To me, it was evidence enough to know that day I would be39 with her and everyone I have ever loved. Trust in their love. Know that your own life can be full of40 , too. Then joyfully go out and live it with a brave heart and a smiling soul.21. A. awake B. afraidC. worried D. excited22. A. takeB. roll C. look D. climb23. A. went B. burst C. looked D. found24. A. met B. saw C. expected D. dream25. A. sitting B. treating C. helping D. watching26. A. angrily B. gently C. silently D. gladly 27. A. quietB. nervous C. safe D. anxious28. A. never B. often C. sometimes D. seldom29. A. before B. after C. sinceD. for30. A. bring up B. raise up C. grow up D. lift up31. A. hold B. remove C. find D. cover32. A. decide B. hope C. wonder D. remember33. A. ran away B. put away C. took awayD. passed away 34. A. whileB. whenC. after D. before35. A. figureB. bodyC. shape D. shadow36. A. all B. none C. some D. any37. A. dream B. wish C. Story D. memory38. A. timeB. proof C. chance D. belief39. A. reunited B. buried C. connected D. joined40. A. hope B. loveC. joyD. Surprise语法填空(每小题1.5分，满分15分)People have been traveling for pleasure since ancient time. In ancient Egypt, religious festivals_1_(attract) people from the whole Nile Valley. Ancient Greek traveled _2_(regular) to the site their gods. Wealthy Roman had second homes near the sea_3_they spent the summer.In the 19th century the steam engine made_4_ possible for people to travel by boat and train. Regular passenger service from Europe to America started in the 20th century. The _5_(invent) of the automobile helped people to travel larger distances.In the 1960s going on holiday by plane became affordable for many. Larger lanes of the 1970s were able _6_(carry