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2016-2017学年度第二学期高二英语3月份联考测试卷第一部分 听力（共20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）第一节1. Who found lovely music is good for people?A. some Australians B. some Americans C. some Russians2. What are the speakers talking about? A. the mans brother B. the mans birthday C. the mans Apple Watch 3. What are the speakers probably doing? A. delivering a package B. discussing an online service C. complaining about bad service4. When will the meeting start? A. at 4:10 B. at 4:00 C. at 3:305. What will the woman do next? A. type in her security number B. show the man her ID C. sign the back of her check第二节听第6段材料，回答第6 .7 题6. What is the dogs name? A. Harry B. Yoda C. Luke7. What is the dog like? A. young and fast B. old and loyal C. big and scary听第7段材料，回答第8 ,9题8. How does the beach get its name? A. from a bird that lives there B. from its shape C. from its size9. What is the beach famous for? A. its sands and clever waters B. its numerous sea turtles C. its long coastline听第8段材料，回答第10至12题10. Why is the apartment inexpensive? A. Its far from public transportation B. It doesnt have a good view C. It has limited space11. What is included in the rental fee? A. telephone service B. electricity C. furniture12. What does the woman think of the apartment? A. disappointing B. satisfactory C. annoying听第9段材料，回答第13至16题13. What was the man reading about?A. Cedarville Park B. some artists C. a local market14. Who is Maya? A. Joyces granddaughter B. Joyces mother C. Sydnas daughter15. What will Sydna do during the activities? A. make seed balls B. offer excellent coffee C. read to kids16. Why will the woman spend only the morning there? A. She isnt very interested in the event B. She has other plans for the afternoon C. The event wont last very long听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How long will the offices be closed? A. one day B. two days C. three days18. What is going on in the building? A. construction workB. celebration activitiesC. moving19. What will employees talk about at the meeting on Monday? A. their future plans B. work they did at home C. achievements in the last year20. What is Danielle Wilkins? A. the general manager B. the building manager C. the office manager第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40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。A.Balzac was good at buying things at its lowest price. One day he wanted to buy a vase in a shop window that was much more expensive than he could offer. Not being able to make the shopkeeper cut down its price very much, he left without further talking. Collecting a half dozen of his friends, he explained his wish to them and they worked a plan. The first would enter the shop and make an offer, lower than the marked price. Not getting the vase at his price, he would walk out. Shortly after another would enter and ask for a price lower than the first. In this way, each of the others would offer a price lower than the one before, and the last of his friends made a great effort to attempt to get it at the lowest price. Before long Balzac himself would return, offer more than the last two or three persons made and trust to luck. The plan worked- Balzac got the vase at his price!21. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. A vase in the window was placed much higher than Balzac could reach.B. At first the price of the vase was much higher than Balzac could offer.C. Balzac always wanted to buy a vase that was much more expensive than he could payD. Balzac was very poor. He couldnt buy the vase at a high price.22. How many friends did Balzac gather?A. Six B. Twelve C. Ten D. Five23. Who asked for the lowest price?A. The first one. B. The second one.C. The last of his friends. D. Balzac.B.Compulsive（强迫的）shoppers may have a new psychological excuse to blame for their wild shopping. Psychologists at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand are studying the “shop-till-you-drop” habit as a behavioral disorder similar to compulsive eating. Compulsive shoppers frequently buy more than they can afford or more than they need, and it causes them distress(苦恼).“It becomes a problem when you are out of control,” psychology lecturer Neville Blampied said. “When you are feeling bad and blue, what do you do? Some people eat chocolate cake and ice cream. Some people take the credit card and go out to the shop.” Bank managers understand the problem because they have to deal with people who have to be persuaded to stop using their cards drawing money.Compulsive shopping was first discovered in 1915, although it was then known as monomania. Few studies have been done on the problem.An advertisement in a Christchurch paper, calling for people to take part in an experimental treatment program designed by Mr. Wilson, attracted 10 replies. But the problem, said Mr. Wilson, is “clearly not rare”. He thinks that compulsive shopping should be treated with drugs. “As psychologists we are interested in non-drug treatments for behavioral difficulties,” Mr. Wilson said.Compulsive eaters or shoppers get a kick from their habit. “Both activities provide an immediate kind of kick and you feel a bit better,” he said. “You have long-term problems, but human beings are extremely good at not seeing long-term problems and are very sensitive to short-term benefits,” he said.The aim of the treatment was to help people find better ways of managing their emotions. The program, consisting of 10 one-hour weekly lessons and two follow-up treatments, is loosely based on teaching stress management.“You often have to start to get people to correctly recognize their emotions. Not being able to know what you really feel weakens your ability to solve the problems connected with whats making you feel that way,” Mr. Wilson said.24. What is this article mostly about?A. Signs of compulsive shopping. B. Studies of compulsive shopping.C. comparison of compulsive shopping and compulsive eating.D. An experimental treatment program designed by Mr. Wilson.25. The underlined word “it” in the first paragraph most probably refers to .A. compulsive eating B. a new psychological excuseC. the study done by Blampied D. the behavior of wild shopping26. Which of the following is considered important in treating compulsive shoppers?A. Teaching them to manage their money better.B. Teaching them to understand their emotions.C. Persuading them not to draw money from the bank.D. Treating them with right drugs.27. When the writer says that compulsive shoppers get a kick from their habit, he means that they .A. feel distressed after their wild shopping B. feel better after treatment from psychologistsC. are better able to deal with stress problems D. have a feeling of excitement after shoppingC.Frank Lloyd Wright was the champion of organic architecture, a style of building meant to harmonize with nature. But Im not sure harmonizing with chipmunks - small American animals similar to squirrels with black lines on their fur - was what he had in mind.During my years with the US National Park Service, I spent six months working in a visitor center designed by Wrights firm. Several other employees and I staffed the parks phone and radio system from a room in the basement.I was sitting at my desk when I first heard a sound in the suspended (悬挂) ceiling. Dark shapes moved fast across the light panel (光板) above my head. Moments later, they ran back in the opposite direction, leaving me with an impression of noses and tails, each tail followed by another nose. It was like watching a shadow puppet (皮影) performance, but with real animals.“Baby chipmunks,” a fellow told me. “They live in the ceiling.”After four summers working in the parks, I had grown accustomed to sharing indoor space with wildlife. Chipmunks in the workplace even seemed to be a joy; their behaviors provided a bit of stress relief on difficult days. As summer progressed, the shadows chasing each other across our lights grew bigger. Their movement across the light panels had become more of an athletic running.I had just answered a call one day when I heard a loud sound, and a ceiling panel fell down on my head. I dropped the phone as I fell out of my office chair, looking up just in time to see a brown tail disappear over the gap in the ceiling.I pulled myself off the carpet, laughing with my co-workers, and noticed the phone hanging over the side of the desk. I picked up the phone, preparing to explain the crash, the scream, the dropped phone, and the laughing to the listener who was about to visit the park.“Im sorry, but youre not going to believe what just happened.”I dont think he did.28. What were the chipmunks doing when the author found them for the first time?A. They were chasing each other.B. They were making their home.C. They were jumping onto the lights.D. They were climbing up to the ceiling.29. How did the author feel about seeing chipmunks in his office?A. scared B. curiousC. pleasant D. shocked30. What was the main cause of the accident when the author was making a phone call?A. The chipmunks were competing in a race on the panel.B. The panel couldnt bear the chipmunks weight.C. Something hit the ceiling from high above.D. The suspended ceiling was not firm.31. Who did the author talk to over the phone?A. one of his friendsB. Frank Lloyd WrightC. a future park visitorD. one of his colleaguesD.For the country of Ireland, peat (泥煤) is an abundant natural resource that has been heating stoves and homes since the 8th century. The soft organic material lies in huge bogs (沼泽) across 17 percent of the Irish countryside. When peat is harvested, it can be dried and pressed together to form a solid fuel.Peat remains as indispensable as ever. Ancient people of Ireland relied on this burnable material in areas of the island where there were few trees. Now you can also see piles of freshly dug peat drying in rural Irish villages. In spite of modern coal and natural gas, Ireland still produces 13 percent of its power from peat. Besides, it can be used to improve soil quality.Before the appearance of heavy farming machinery, farmers harvested peat, consisting of about 95 percent water, from an untouched bog. It took several years for the peat to dry fully, which required much patience and effort from users. Today, about three-quarters of the peat is used for energy production; the remainder is processed for agricultural applications.Modern peat harvesting is highly efficient. Large tractors first mill (把磨成粉) a thin layer of peat over a large area of bog. Over the next several days, a harrow (耙) moves over the milled peat, turning the crop several times to speed up drying. During the next step, a special machine moves over the dry peat, channeling it into straight rows ready for collection. Finally, the peat is drawn into a large collection bin. The peat is then taken to factories where it is further dried for fuel production or use in power stations.With its history of abundance and renewability as a fuel and nutrient resource, peat will surely remain a part of Irish culture for generations to come.32. Which can replace the underlined word “indispensable” in Paragraph 2?A. troublesome. B. mysterious.C. impressive. D. necessary.33. What was a disadvantage of peat for farmers in the past?A. Its price were always too high B. Its drying time was too longC. It was deep underground D. It produced little energy34. How is Paragraph 4 mainly developed?A. By following the order of process.B. By following the order of space.C. By making comparisons.D. By providing examples.35. What can be the best title for the text?A. Ireland: abundant in bogs B. Peat: useful in different waysC. Peat: an ancient and modern fuelD. Ireland: a country with rich cultureB) 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。A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teens work. 36. What they look for is your presence - to talk, to cry, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears, but dont let them focus on those fears.Help them get organized. 37. Together, you and your teen can work out a time-table in which she can study for what she knows will be on the test.Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give them a nutritious diet. Its important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best. 38. If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress. 39. Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and/or do something active when she needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all important in reducing stress. Help your teen balance her time so that she will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.Show a positive attitude. 40. Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teens pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her efforts. Most importantly, reassure your teen that things will be all right, no matter what the results are.A. A parents attitude will dictate their teens emotions.B. Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite.C. They will only make the situation worse.D. Encourage your teen to relax.E. The best thing is simply to listen.F. Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly.G. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves.第三部分 语言知识运用 （共两节 满分45分）第一节 完形填空 (每题1.5分，共30分)Learning experiences happen to us throughout our lives. Not long ago, I had one that I would like to 41 .I was going to Marblehead with my sailboat team. The team was racing down the highway at 85 mph 42 we realized we were 43 . Luckily, we saw a rest area ahead. I had a brand new $20 bill. I was so 44 because I had never had that kind of cash before. But spending it on 45 seemed like throwing it away. We all rushed into the pizza line. 46 I got a pizza and a drink, and walked to my table. About halfway through the meal, I 47 I had not actually handed any money to the cashier. I had just 48 out, and nobody had noticed. I felt terrible.My conscience（良心） opened its mouth and swallowed me in one big bite. I couldnt 49 over it. I just couldnt go back to the cashier and 50 for my stolen pizza. I was so upset that I 51 to give myself the pleasure of an ice cream in 52 that someone would say,“ Hey, Jeff, why dont you use the change 53 the pizza instead of that nice, new $20 bill?” I was not so 54_ of my cash now.For the next two years, whenever I was 55 of the “pizza incident”, I would say to myself, “Dont think about it.”I have learned two things from this 56 .Maybe I was a fool for 57 in to my conscience, and being too stupid to appreciate a 58 pizza. But the real lesson is that even if you get away from what you have done, your conscience will 59 up with you.This reflects the saying, “A coward（懦夫） dies a thousand deaths; a hero dies once.” I was a coward and have felt terrible about that incident at least a thousand times. If I had been a “ 60 ” and gone back to pay for the pizza, I would have felt a little uncomfortable about it only once, or maybe twice.41. A. say B. talk C. share D. explain42. A. as B. while C. thenD. when43. A. lost B. tired C. hungryD. anxious44. A. excited B. eager C. satisfied D. encouraged45. A. rest B. food C. travelD. drink46. A. Luckily B. Finally C. ImmediatelyD. Actually47. A. thought B. recognized C. noticedD. realized48. A. walked B. left C. workedD. found49. A. look B. get C. turn D. think50. A. ask B. pay C. apologizeD. send 51. A. refused B. wanted C. hopedD. meant52. A. hope B. surprise C. angerD. fear53. A. into B. with C. forD. from54. A. sure B. upset C. proudD. pleased55. A. warned B. reminded C. thoughtD. told56. A. experience B. experiment C. storyD. mistake57. A. turning B. taking C. handingD. giving58. A. free B. cheap C. plainD. delicious59. A. make B. wake C. catchD. put60. A. coward B. fool C. loserD. hero第二节 (每题1.5分，共15分)Face changing is used 61._ (express) the changing emotions of characters in Sichuan Opera.China has an abundance of 1,300 local operas. Sichuan Opera is one of the 62._ (old) local operas and is the most important and most interesting opera form from Southwestern China.The opera is characterized by its 63._ (fun) comedians and unique skills: face changing, spitting fire and rolling light.Face changing is an important intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in China. So far, only a few masters 64._(grasp) this skill. They knew 65._to change Sichuan Opera masks in a flash. As they wave their arms and twist their heads, their painted masks change again and again.Face chan