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宜昌金东方高级中学2016年春季学期3月月考高二英语试题本试题卷共8页，六大题72小题。全卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟。祝考试顺利第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节:1. what does the woman mean?a. the rain is expected to last much longer.b. sunny and warm days were forecast for those days.c. the next few days wont be sunny and warm.2. when did the woman have her breakfast?a. at 11:10b. at 11:30c. at 11:503. what does the man say about his grandmother?a. she cant hear well.b. she loves him deeply.c. she has forgotten her children.4. what do we know about the man?a. he wants both pieces of cloth.b. he doesnt like either piece of cloth.c. he cant tell the two pieces of cloth apart.5. which of the following can best describe tony?a. dangerousb. brave. c. rude第二节: 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. what is the documentary about?a. how people raise horses in ancient times.b. how people use horses for various purposes.c. how horse races are held in many countries.7. when will the speakers go riding together?a. tomorrow.b. this weekendc. next weekend听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. what does the woman ask the man to show her?a. his passport.b. his business card.c. his id card9. what is the date today?a. october 21stb. october 24thc. october 27th听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. how does tom feel now?a. annoyedb. sadc. upset11. what has been broken by tom?a. a vaseb. a window c. a basketball12. what does the woman advise tom to do?a. apologize to mr. henryb. give paul a calc. invite mr. henry to tea.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. what does the man want to confirm?a. the womans educational background.b. the womans work experience.c. the womans nationality.14. where does the woman work now?a. in new yorkb. in singaporec. in san francisco.15. how much is the womans present salary?a. $ 2200b. $ 2280c. $ 226016. what are the employees allowed to do for further education?a. attend college night courses at the weekend.b. go abroad to have further education every year.c. take up six hours a week to attend college courses.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. what actually made liz determine to achieve her goal?a. willpower and determination.b. scholarship.c. love and respect for her parents.18. how old was liz when her mother died?a. 25 years oldb. 15 years old.c. 5 years old.19. why did liz leave her school 2 months earlier?a. she graduated with full credits.b. she was sick with cancer.c. her sick father needed to be looked after.20. what is the talk mainly about?a. how liz struggled to change her life.b. how liz loved her drug-addicted parents.c. what a hard time liz had in her childhood.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）a.i vividly remember walking back to my house after collecting the afternoon mails. i saw a credit card statement, another credit card statement and our bank statements. i was in that moment that i felt nervous.i realized that even though i had married a man who i absolutely loved and adored, i really didnt have a clear sense of how he handled money and how the two of us were going to combine our different approaches to handling money in our marriage. i was more organized and detailed, but he was more of a laid-back type. i knew that getting on the same financial page was a key factor in creating a successful marriage and financial future.i asked my husband if he would be willing to set up a time each week to talk about our finances and develop a plan for getting rid of our credit card debt. my husband said he would be willing to do this. admittedly, he was skeptical but willing.we came to refer to our weekly meetings as our financial dates. we didnt really have a clue as to what we were doing. all we knew was that we needed to give our finances serious attention. some dates were filled with tense conversations. other dates were filled with laughter, joy and creativity. however, we kept showing up for our dates and we never gave up. what started out as a means for survival became a powerful connecting thread in our relationship. something shifted within us.instead of our finances becoming a source of divisive tension that pulled us apart, they became the glue that held us together as we became a unified team.i still recall the day that we excitedly crossed off our last credit card payment on the chart we had created. we had finally arrived. we were free. we had been given wings to fly.now, whenever i feel huge stress i ask myself, “how am i contributing to what is happening right now?” this gives me the ultimate power to take action. even though my husband and i dont have any guarantee against future challenges, i am left with something deep within that is unshakable and that can never be taken away the memory of our past successes and the power to integrate (整合) these lessons in my day-to-day life.21. why did the author feel nervous when collecting the afternoon mails?a. she was not sure about her marriage. b. she didnt know how to handle money.c. she could feel the pressure of the huge debt. d. she was reminded of the quarrels in the family.22. which word can replace the underlined word “laid-back” in the second paragraph?a. loose b. skeptical c. generous d. confident23. what can we learn from the financial dates?a. they showed the couple clear direction at first. b. they left the couple nothing but deep sadness.c. they were once interrupted but quickly continued. d. they strengthened the couples relationship at last.24. we can infer from the last paragraph that when faced with stress the author will _.a. try to change the situation aloneb. focus on what contributes to itc. get power from the memoryd. feel free to do what she likesb.attractions in york york minsterdeangate, york yo1 7hhenjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the largest medieval gothic cathedral in northern europe, a place for worship for over 1,000 years and a treasure house of 800 years of stained glass. open daily subject to services. please check in advance to avoid disappointment.tel: 01904 557216 e-mail: national railway museumleeman road, york yo26 4xjenjoy a fantastic free day out for the whole family at the national railway museum in york. explore our three huge halls full of trains and railway legends including mallard the worlds fastest train and the japanese bullet train.open daily between 10am. - 6pm. tel: 08448 153139 .uk e-mail: .uk york castle museumeye of york, york yo1 9ryget ready to take a trip to the world-famous recreated victorian street, kirkgate. the first street of its kind, visited by 30 million people, is alive with the sights, sounds and colorful characters of york more than 100 years ago. step inside the shops and meet the interesting folk who work there. opening hours: mon - sun 09:30 to 17:00 tel: 01904 687687 .uk e-mail: .ukcliffords towertower street, york yo1 9sabuilt by william the conqueror, it was twice burned to the ground, before being rebuilt by henry iii in the 13th century. with sweeping views of york and the surrounding countryside, it isnt hard to see why cliffords tower played such a key role in the control of northern england.opening hours: mon - sun 10:00 to 16:00 tel: 01904 646940 .uk/cliffordstower e-mail: .uk 25. which of the following attractions is on leeman road? a. york minsterb. cliffords towerc. york castle museumd. national railway museum 26. where can visitors step into the well-known victorian street?a. york castle museumb. national railway museumc. york minsterd. cliffords tower27. while visiting york minster, the visitors can _.a. have sweeping views of york and countryside b. go inside the shops and meet the folk working there c. enjoy a treasure house of 800 years of stained glassd. see the worlds fastest train and the japanese bullet train 28. if you want to know more information about cliffords tower, you can _.a. phone 01904 557216b. write a letter to tower street, york yo1 9sac. visit the website .ukd. email to .ukc.scientists have long believed one way to stop the earths atmosphere from warming is by planting more trees. the idea is that more trees will take in or absorb some of the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. carbon dioxide is a gas from cars, factories and other human activities. the gas holds heat in the earths atmosphere, which warms the planet. however, two new studies have found that trees may not be as helpful in reducing carbon dioxide as thought. the first study was done at duke university in durham, north carolina. researchers gave extra carbon dioxide to a test area where pine trees were growing. the trees grew thirty-four percent faster during the first three years. however, in time, the trees slowed to about their normal growth rate. the scientists say this is because trees need other things, such as nitrogen.in the second study, researchers from duke and bowdoin college in brunswick, maine examined the soil around trees. they discovered that as the leaves broke down into the soil, all the carbon was not trapped in the soil. much of it was released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.the findings of the two studies were published last month in nature magazine. they suggest there is limited value in planting trees to reduce the carbon dioxide pollution in the atmosphere.forest planting has been a part of negotiations on a world agreement to reduce greenhouse gases that scientists believe cause global warming. the united states, canada, japan and some other industrial countries have supported the idea. but this new research suggests the idea is not as effective as environmental activists had thought. scientist ram oren of duke university led the study on tree growth. he says that earlier estimates on the ability of forests to absorb carbon dioxide were overly hopeful.some scientists not involved in the studies say the research provides some of the first evidence on how trees react to carbon dioxide. other scientists say the research disagrees with a belief among some coal and power companies. the companies say that more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will not create harmful global warming. instead, they say it will increase forests and other plants.29. what is the purpose of this passage?a. introduce some new ideas about the relationship between trees and carbon dioxide.b. introduce recent condition of global industrial pollution.c. call on people to plant more trees to reduce greenhouse gases.d. point out that power companies should be responsible for the rising levels of carbon dioxide.30. why did the researchers put trees in extra carbon dioxide in the first study?a. to learn whether trees can still absorb carbon dioxide under extreme conditions.b. to get more oxygen from these trees.c. to evaluate the maximum carbon dioxide that trees can absorb.d. to see the effect of carbon dioxide on the growth rate of these trees.31. what happened to the leaves falling from the trees in the second study?a. they broke down and the main parts turned into oxygen.b. they broke down and the carbon content mainly turned into carbon dioxide.c. they broke down and the carbon content was mainly absorbed in the soil.d. they absorbed more carbon dioxide.32. scientist ram oren thinks that common beliefs of the trees ability to absorb carbon dioxide are _.a. appropriate b. pessimisticc. over-optimisticd. convincingd the other day i heard a few local musicians talking: “i hate all the terrible pianos in this town. i hate that rubbish they play on the radio. they cant even understand a bit of music.” “im never playing in that club again. too many drunks and nobody listens to us.” but, one younger musician said, “there are a few clubs that book my band a few nights a month, and im trying to find other places to play. im also looking to book a few summer festivals this year.” ive heard that you are the average of the five people whom you spend the most time with, or to put it another way, you are who your friends are.attitudes are important. whether theyre positive or negative, theyre rubbing off on you. if youre around people who complain about lack of work and about other musicians, or blame others, and you play the role of victim , chances are you will start to as well. so its time to take a look at the people you call “friends”. this is an easy exercise: make a list of the people who you hang out with, and simply stop spending time with the negative people on your list. set a new standard for yourself and dont become friends with people who fall below that standard. keep successful people around you and your own chances for success will be much better. ask them how they do it. ask if they will help you get the work youre looking for, or maybe give you some advice to help you on your career path.33. the passage is mainly written for _. a. musiciansb. managersc. negative peopled. people wanting to succeed 34. the musicians words at the beginning are written mainly to show _.a. the musicians living conditions are quite poor b. people have poor taste in music c. people have different attitudes towards the same thing d. young people have greater chances of succeeding35. the underlined sentence “theyre rubbing off on you” in paragraph 2 means _. a. theyll push you aheadb. theyll help you achieve your goalc. theyll cover your shortcomingsd. theyll influence you 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.guide for teenagersthe teenage years can be tough, and its normal to feel sad every now and then. but if these feelings dont go away or become so intense that you cant handle them, you may be suffering from depression. help is available and you have more power than you think.try not to isolate yourselfwhen youre depressed, you may not feel like seeing anybody or doing anything. just getting out of bed in the morning can be difficult, but isolating yourself only makes depression worse. 36 . go travelling. get close to nature. spend time with friends, especially those who are active. 37 making healthy lifestyle choices can do wonders for your mood. ever heard of a runners high? physical activity can be as effective as medications for depression, so get involved in sports, ride your bike, or take a dance class. any activity helps! 38 as for food, make sure youre feeding your mind with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. avoid alcohol and drugsyou maybe try drinking or use drugs in an effort to escape from your feelings and get a mood boost, even if just for a short time. however, substance use can not only make depression worse, but can cause you to become more depressed. 39 . you will need special treatment for your substance problem.ask for help if you are stressedstress and worry can lead to depression. talk to a teacher if exams or classes seem overwhelming. in addition, if you have a health concern you feel you cant talk to your parents about, see a doctor. 40 . if youre dealing with relationship, friendship, or family problems, talk to an adult you trust. a. keep your body healthy b. even a short walk can be beneficial.c. turn to your parents for help.d. as you get out into the world, you may find yourself feeling better.e. in short, drinking and taking drugs will make you feel worse-not better-in the long run.f. the more exercise you do, the healthier you will be.g. a health professional can help you approach your parents and guide you toward appropriate treatment.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20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）today i went to my daughters school and spoke about kindness to 60 kids plus teachers and assistant teachers. after a small talk about the 41 of kindness. i gave a challenge to the 42 i told them to write a small 43 about an act of kindness that they had done and how that made them feel. or if they had 44 an act of kindness, how did that make them feel? in what way had that 45 changed them? then the deputy head and the head-teacher and i would choose the ones, the 46 ones that will stand out for their 47of compassion and love towards others.when i was waiting for my daughter i 48 some teachers that were at the meeting passing by and i was 49 that they would tell me whether they liked the talk or not, but they didnt 50 anything.then this little 51 came to me and said,” you know, i enjoyed the meeting.” “okay, then are you going to 52 a lovely story?” i asked. “im not 53 at writing,” the boy responded. so i explained that i would be 54 if he could just write a phrase or two about an act of kindness.i didnt have 55 to talk to him because he was in a hurry to 56 his friends who were waiting for him, but in my 57, that was a beautiful act of kindness. the fact that he was able to 58 to talk to me for two minutes, to let me know that he had 59 the meeting was worth all the effort i had 60 preparing the talk for them41.a. newsb. dignity c. meaning d. conduct42.a. teachersb. children c. fellows d. parents43.a.sceneb. step c. fortune d. story44.a. receivedb. passedc. desiredd. envied45.a. affairb. actc. accidentd. event46.a. cleverestb. longestc. bestd. saddest47.a. asses