高二英语下学期开学调研考试 试题

定远育才学校2017-2018学年下学期开学调研考试高二英语试题考生注意：1.本卷分第I卷和第II卷，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卷上。2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卷上对应题目的答案标题涂黑。3.非选择题的作答:用签字笔直接答在答题卷上对应的答题区内。第I卷第一部分 听力（共20题，每小题1.5分，共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 are the speakers talking about?A. Their community. B. Their exercise plan. C. A new club.2. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Wear warm clothes. B. Stay at home. C. Do exercise.3. Why does the man call the woman?A. To book a table.B. To make an appointment.C. To get a phone number.4. What will the man do first?A. Have some orange juice.B. Do some shopping.C. Go to the bank.5. What is the woman complaining about?A. The mans reports.B. The dirty apartment.C. Her roommate.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秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题 6. What does the man plan to do?A. Read a travel book.B. Go abroad for swimming.C. Travel to some place near the water.7. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Enjoy sightseeingB. Phone the Island of Pearl.C. Read a travel book on pages 54 to 58.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why didnt the woman take part in the mans birthday party?A. Because the man didnt invite her.B. Because she didnt get his e-mail.C. Because she was busy.9. How do the two speakers feel?A. Anxious.B. Upset.C. Sad.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where does the dialogue probably take place?A. At a street.B. In a supermarket.C. In a restaurant.11. When will the two speakers probably have lunch?A. At 2:25 p. m.B. At 2: 00 p. m.C. At noon.12. What do we know about the man?A. He likes to eat cheap food.B. He has a little money with him now.C. He feels very hungry now. 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题 13. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Colleagues.C. Classmates.4. What does the man usually do in his spare time?A. Play foot ball.B. Play the piano.C. Play the violin.15. Whats the woman not good at?A. The theory of music. B. The teaching of music.C. The practice of music.16. What will the woman do?A. Ask the man for advice.B. Study at the Institute of Music.C. Visit the mans uncle. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Why does the speaker call his old roommate?A. To say hello to him. B. To get together.C. To say good-bye.18. Where is the speaker nowA. At the airport.B. In a restaurant.C. In town.19. Where have the two speakers ever been?A. Columbus.B. Italy.C. New York.20. Who is Susan?A. Peters wife.B. Marys daughter.C. Toms wife.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。AA device that stops drivers from falling asleep at the wheel is about to undergo testing at Department of Transport laboratories and could go on sale within 12 months.The system, called Driver Alert, aims to reduce deadly road accidents by 20% 40% that are caused by tiredness. Airline pilots can also use it to reduce the 30% of all pilot-error accidents that are related to fatigue.Driver Alert is based on a computerized wristband (腕带）.The device, worn by drivers or pilots gives out a sound about every four minutes during a car journey. After each sound the driver must respond by squeezing the steering wheel (方向盘). A sensor in the wristband detects this pressing action and measures the time between the sound and the drivers response Tiredness is directly related to a drivers response time. Usually, a watchful driver would use about 400 milliseconds to respond, but once that falls to more than 500 milliseconds, it suggests that the driver is getting sleepy.In such cases the device gives out more regular and louder sounds, showing that the driver should open a window or stop for a rest. If the drivers response continues to slow down, the sounds become more frequent until a nonstop alarm warns that the driver must stop as soon as possible.The device has been delivered to the departments laboratories for testing. If these tests, scheduled for six months time, are successful, the makers will bring the product to market within about a year.21.Driver Alert is a device that can .A. keep drivers asleep.B. change drivers response accuracy.C. reduce the possibility of accidents.D. protect drivers when accidents happen22.What does the underlined word “fatigue” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Illness. B. Tiredness.C. Carelessness, D. Impoliteness,23.How does Driver Alert work?A. By being used as a nonstop alarm all the time.B. By squeezing the steering wheel on the way.C. By reminding or warning drivers if necessary.D. By being worn on drivers* hands every moment.24.What do we know about Driver Alert?A. It must be fixed on the drivers cars.B. It aims to prevent drivers from sleeping.C. It has gone through testing at laboratories.D. It isnt available to drivers at the moment.BThe UK may be small, but its full of amazing tourist attractions. Exciting cities, historic places and stunning countryside, all these attract and delight visitors from around the world. Here are some of the most visited places in the UK.StonehengeStonehenge is prehistoric stone circle and is believed to have been constructed around 3100 BC. No one knows exactly what purpose Stonehenge served. Was it a temple for worship, a burial site or perhaps a huge calendar? How did our ancestors manage to carry the mighty stones from so far away and then, using only the most primitive tools, build this amazing structure? Surrounded by mystery, Stonehenge never fails to impress.Tower of LondonThe Tower of London is located on the Thames River. It is guarded by a special band of Yeomen Warders, known as Beefeaters. The Towers history dates back to the 11th century, and each new monarch(君主) has played a role in its growth and development. It also houses Britains famous crown jewels, a spectacular display of some of the worlds finest gems and workmanship. The Tower is next to Tower Bridge.Tower BridgeTower Bridge is one of Londons most recognizable landmarks and also one of the most famous bridges in the world. Spanning(跨越) the Thames, Tower Bridge was built in 1894 after 50 architects and designers entered a competition to design a new bridge for London. Visitors can view London from the high-level walkways. You can also check the bridge lift schedule which shows times and dates when the bridge will rise for large ships.Chatsworth HouseThe UK is dotted with a huge number of special country houses and castles, but the most beautiful one is Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, home of the Duke & Duchess of Devonshire since 1549. As well as housing one of Europes finest private art collections, the stately home also has a magical 101-acre garden, a farmyard and an adventure playground. The 2005 movie version of Pride and Prejudice was filmed at Chatsworth. It is believed that Jane Austen based Pemberley on this stunning estate.25. How does the author show the mystery of Stonehenge?A. By telling a story. B. By introducing its history.C. By comparing the differences.D. By asking two different questions.26. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?A. The Tower of London is connected with Tower Bridge.B. Tower Bridge has fixed times for large ships to cross.C. Visitors dont have access to Tower Bridge now.D. Tower Bridge was built several years ago.27. What do we know about Chatsworth House?A. It belonged to the Duke & Duchess of Devonshire.B. It exhibits the finest art collections in the world.C. The movie Pride and Prejudice was first shown there.D. Jane Austen had lived there for many years. CAt 13, Hawa Abdulai Yorke left her familys home, in Ghana, Africa, to live with an aunt who promised to send her to school. Instead, the aunt put Yorke to work as her maid(佣人). Determined to go to school, Yorke returned home and began selling water in a nearby city to raise money for her education. However, her father spent the money she had earned on a motorcycle.Yorkers story is familiar to girls growing up in Ghana. There, a girls place is in the home. Educating girls is considered a waste of money.“It happens more than it should, where parents have money to send their girls to school but choose not to,” says Ryan Roach, a volunteer in Ghana, where nearly 55% of girls are not allowed to attend secondary school. Cultural beliefs say education is not a wise investment (投资).The White Houses Let Girls Learn is working to change this view of girls education, in Ghana and in countries worldwide. Former First Lady Michelle Obama says parents have to be persuaded that girls education is a better investment than household labor. A study shows that for every year of secondary-school education, a girls earning power increases by 18%. Today, Let Girls Learn works in 13 countries, and there are plans to expand the program. Recently, Let Girls Learn hosted a 24-hour event to come up with creative solutions for the barriers (障碍) to girls education.Yorke, now 22, is about to finish high school. Thanks to Let Girls Learn, she plans to attend college and study computer science. She says working alongside college students at the Let Girls Learn event strengthened her determination. “Im focused on my books,” says Yorke. “I know if I study hard, I, too, can go to university and live a happy life.”28.What was the attitude of Yorkers aunt towards girls attending school?A. She was against it. B. She had no idea of it.C. She was in favor of it. D. She considered it hard work.29.According to Ryan Roach, the reason for girls not receiving enough education is thatA. they are too busy to go to schoolB. their families are too poor to afford itC. there are few secondary schools for girlsD. cultural beliefs prevent girls from attending school30.What can we learn about Let Girls Learn?A. It has spread all over the world.B. It is a Ghana-based organization.C. It aims to offer free education to girls.D. It has got support from Michelle Obama31.Whats Yorkes next plan?A. To further her studies.B. To join in Let Girls Learn.C. To write some books for girls.D. To get a computer-related job.DIn ancient Egypt, the pharaoh(法老) treated the message runner like a prince when he arrived at the palace, if he brought good news. However, if the exhausted runner had the misfortune to bring the pharaoh unhappy news, his head was cut off.Shades of that spirit spread over todays conversations. Once a friend and I packed up some peanut butter and sandwiches for an outing. As we walked light-heartedly out of the door, picnic basket in hand, a smiling neighbor looked up at the sky and said, “Oh boy, bad day for a picnic. The weatherman says its going to rain.” I wanted to strike him on the face with the peanut butter and sandwiches. Not for his stupid weather report, but for his smile.Several months ago I was racing to catch a bus. As I breathlessly put my handful of cash across the Greyhound counter, the sales agent said with a broad smile, “Oh, that bus left five minutes ago.” Dreams of head cutting!Its not the news that makes someone angry. Its the unsympathetic attitude with which its delivered. Everyone must give bad news from time to time, and winning professionals do it with the proper attitude. A doctor advising a patient that she needs an operation does it in a caring way. A boss informing an employee he didnt get the job takes on a sympathetic tone. Big winners know，when delivering any bad news, they should share the feeling of the receiver.Unfortunately, many people are not aware of this. When youre tired from a long flight, has a hotel clerk cheerfully said that your room isnt ready yet？When you had your heart set on the toast beef, has your waiter merrily told you that he just served the last piece? It makes you as a traveler or diner want to land your fist right on their unsympathetic faces.Had my neighbor told me of the upcoming rainstorm with sympathy, I would have appreciated his warning. Had the Greyhound salesclerk sympathetically informed me that my bus had already left, I probably would have said, “Oh, thats all right. Ill catch the next one.” Big winners, when they bear bad news, deliver bombs with the emotion the bombarded(被轰炸的)person is sure to have.32.In Paragraph 1, the writer tells the story of the pharaoh to_.A. make a comparison B. describe a sceneC. introduce a topic D. offer an argument33.In the writers opinion, his neighbor was_.A. not helpful B. not considerateC. friendly D. warm-hearted34.From “Dreams of head-cutting!” (Paragraph 3), we learn that the writer_.A. was reminded of the cruel pharaohB. was mad at the sales agentC. wished that the sales agent would have bad dreamsD. dreamed of cutting the sales agents head that night35.What is the main idea of the text?A. Delivering bad news with sympathy is important in communication.B. Helping others sincerely is the key to business success.C. Receiving bad news requires great courage.D. Learning ancient traditions can be useful.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。There are three things that will get you ahead in life: good looks, smarts, and being considered as being smart. 36. And unluckily most of us are not good-looking. Lets explore some different ways to become smarter.37. College doesnt necessarily mean youll be smarter, just educated. It means youll be exposed to many different ideas and hopefully youll learn how to think. Being able to think outside the box and for yourself are features smart people possess.Read books and educational magazines.38. Educational magazines are a wealth of knowledge you can share with others, thus making you sound very smart. If you do watch television, try watching something that you can learn.Expand your vocabulary. Try to learn one new word a week. It doesnt seem like much, but adding 52 new words to your vocabulary will really make you appear much smarter. Subscribing (订阅) to is a good start.39. This way youre actually getting 365 words a year, but that is usually more than most people can absorb.Dont repeat everything people tell you until you know that its true.40. They hear a strange claim and they repeat it to the nearest ear. You can do much harm to your seek for being smart if you are known for giving bad information.A. Go to college and get an education.B. The first is God-given.C. Get educated inside or outside college.D. You will have a new word sent to your email address daily.E. The programs actually provide you with information you can use.F. Uneducated people and people not considered as being smart tend to do this.G. Reading books works the brain out more than viewing television.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）One day, a teacher was speaking to a group of students about how to manage time. He gave such an interesting example that his students would never _41_.He put a wide-mouth jar on the table. Then he _42_ some rocks and carefully placed them into the jar, one at a time. When _43_ rocks would fit inside, he _44_, “Is this jar full?”Everyone in class shouted, “Yes.” “Really?” The teacher pulled out a bag of small stones. He put _45_ small stones in and shook the jar. The small stones went _46_ into the spaces between the big rocks. He then asked the group _47_, “Is this jar full?”“Probably not,” one of them answered. “Good!” the teacher replied. He brought out a box of sand and _48_ some sand on the jar and it went between the rocks and small stones. Again he asked the _49_ question, “Is this jar full?“No,” the class shouted. Once more the teacher said, “Good.” He poured a cup of water into the jar _50_ it was full. Then he asked, “What is the point here?” One student _51_ his hand and said, “The point is that if you try really hard, you can _52_ put more things in.”“No,” the teacher replied, “thats not the _53_. What I want to tell you is that if you dont put the big rocks in first, you will never get others in at all. _54_ are the big rocks in your life? Time with your friends, your education or your dreams? Remember to put the _55_ in first, or youll never get others in at all.”41.A. remember B. like C. forget D. think42.A. handed outB. took outC. carried away D. put away43.A. no moreB. not moreC. no manyD. not many44.A. answered B. read C. askedD. said45.A. noB. fewC. anyD. some46.A. upB. outC. down D. away47.A. no moreB. once again C. a third timeD. a fourth time48.A. sentB. putC. boughtD. collected49.A. sameB. different C. difficultD. common50.A. sinceB. till C. whileD. because51.A. offeredB. placedC. raisedD. shook52.A. alwaysB. alreadyC. never D. hardly53.A. pointB. exampleC. promiseD. story54.A. WhenB. What C. WhoD. Why55.A. sandB. small stones C. big rocksD. water第二节（共10小题；每小题15分，满分15分） My online friend Steve 56 (frequent) comments on how fathers are often not included in the conversation when 57 comes to parenting. When someone