赣州中学高二英语月考试卷.doc

2016-2017学年赣州中学高二英语第一次月考试题

第I卷
第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面五段对话。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 will the man do?
A. Go downstairs for a drink. B. Get something for the woman. C. Finish his homework.
2. Who would the woman like to meet?
A. A book seller. B. A writer. C. Her boss.
3. What animal does the man want to see?
A. Tigers. B. Pandas. C. Monkeys.
4. What is the relationship between the speakers probably？
A. Boss and secretary. B. Friends. C. Customer and waitress.
5. When is the best time for the man to go to the show?
A. Before 7:00. B. After 7:00. C. After 9:00.
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. What is true of the thief?
A. He was very thin. B. He was about 6 feet tall. C. He wore a beard.
7. Where will the woman go later?
A. To the hospital. B. Home. C. To the police station.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How will the woman help the man?
A. Wake the man up at 7 o’clock. B. Call a taxi for the man. C. Give the man an address.
9. What will the man do tonight?
A. Have a dinner with some colleagues. B. Attend a meeting. C. Go to a movie.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How did the woman lose weight?
A. She has been working too hard. B. She took diet pills.
C. She has healthy diet and regular exercise.
11. What’s the man’s problem?
A. He loves eating too much. B. There is no gym near his place. C. He has to work overtime.
12. What small changes did the woman make in her life?
A. Taking an elevator to her apartment. B. Taking a walk after dinner.
C. Starting to ride her bike.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When will the woman get the food?
A. This morning. B. This afternoon. C. Tomorrow afternoon.
14. Why does the woman buy so much food?
A. It is very cheap. B. She is saving it. C. It is for her friends.
15. What may break out according to the woman?
A. Wars. B. Earthquakes. C. Floods.
16. What kind of food does the woman want five boxes of?
A. Rice. B. Noodles. C. Tomato sauce.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How many people are attending the meeting?
A. 30. B. 20. C. 10.
18. What do we know about the salesmen at the meeting?
A. They lack experience. B. They do a good job in their position.
C. They come from different companies.
19. What does the speaker suggest?
A. Have a discussion first. B. Hold a competition later. C. Express opinions freely.
20. What will the speaker do next?
A. Give out small gifts. B. Give a speech. C. Introduce an expert.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 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。
A
I was desperately nervous about becoming car-free. But eight months ago our car was hit by a passing vehicle and it was destroyed. No problem, I thought: we’ll buy another. But the insurance payout didn’t even begin to cover the costs of buying a new car—I worked out that, with the loan (贷款) we’d need plus petrol, insurance, parking permits and tax, we would make a payment as much as £600 a month.
And that’s when I had my fancy idea. Why not just give up having a car at all? I live in London. We have a railway station behind our house, a tube station 10 minutes’ walk away, and a bus stop at the end of the street. A new car club had just opened in our area, and one of its shiny little red Peugeots was parked nearby. If any family in Britain could live without a car, I reasoned, then surely we were that family.
But my new car-free idea, sadly, wasn’t shared by my family. My teenage daughters were horrified. What would their friends think about our family being “too poor to afford a car”? (I wasn’t that bothered what they thought, and I suggested the girls should take the same approach.)
My friends, too, were astonished at our plan. What would happen if someone got seriously ill overnight and needed to go to hospital? (an ambulance) How would the children get to and from their many events? (buses and trains) People smiled as though this was another of my mad ideas, before saying they were sure I’d soon realize that a car was a necessity.
Eight months on, I wonder whether we’ll ever own a car again. The idea that you “have to” own a car, especially if you live in a city, is all in the mind. I live—and many other citizens do too—in a place that has never been better served by public transport, and yet car ownership has never been higher. We worry about rising car costs, but we’d be better off asking something much more basic: do I really need a car? Certainly the answer is no, and I’m a lot richer because I dared to ask the question.
21. The author decided to live a car-free life partly because ______.
A. most families chose to go car-free B. the cost of a new car was too much
C. he was hurt in a terrible car accident D. the traffic jam was unbearable for him
22. What is the attitude of the author’s family toward his plan?
A. Supportive. B. Optimistic. C. Disapproving. D. Unconcerned.
23. What did the author suggest his daughters do about their friends’ opinion?
A. Argue against it. B. Take their advice. C. Think it over. D. Leave it alone.
24. What conclusion did the author draw after the eight-month car-free life?
A. Life cannot go without a car. B. Life without a car is a little bit hard.
C. A car-free life does not suit everyone. D. His life gets improved without a car.
B
Here is some must-know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries.
In Brazil
Brazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned. But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hours—there’s no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon. Brazilians are social, preferring face-to-face communication over mails or phone calls.
In Singapore
Singaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. Arriving late is considered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fast-paced. Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority is respected. This determines both people interact in meetings. For example, people avoid disagreeing outright with someone with a higher rank.
In the United Arab Emirates
In the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So, do not pull away the handshake. Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress. Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘部) and down to the knees. People do not avoid entertaining in their homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided. When meetings are one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee should only be accepted if it is always set out or presented.
In Switzerland
The Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They also are respectful of private lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守时) is vital, something that comes from a deep respect for others’ time. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. They also have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups make the final decisions, even if others might disagree. Neat, clean dress is expected. The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.
25. The passage is mainly about ________.
A. communication types B. the workplace atmosphere
C. customs and social manners D. living conditions and standards
26. Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?
A. They put efficiency in the first place. B. They dislike face-to-face communication.
C. They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible.
D. They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.
27. In the UAE, when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered?
A. When meeting the host alone. B. When greeting seniors.
C. When attending a presentation. D. When dining with business partners.
C
They like using the Internet．They have lots of pocket money to spend．And they spend a higher proportion of it online than the rest of us．Teenagers are just the sort of people an online seller is interested in, and the things they want to buy－games, CDs and clothing－are easily sold on the Web.
But paying online is a tricky business for consumers who are too young to own credit cards．Most have to use a parent’s card．They want a facility that allows them to spend money.
That may come sooner than they think: new ways to take pocket money into cyber (网络的) space are coming out rapidly on both sides of the Atlantic．If successful, these products can stimulate online sales.
In general, teenagers spend huge amounts: $153bn (billion) in the US last year and ￡20bn annually in the UK．Most teenagers have access to the Internet at home or at school－88 percent in the US, 69 percent in the UK．According to the Jupiter Research, one in eight of those with Internet access has bought something online－mainly CDs and books.
In most cases, parents pay for these purchases with credit cards, an arrangement that is often unsatisfactory for them and their children．Pressing parents to spend online is less productive than pressing on the high street．They are more likely to ask “Why?” if you ask to spend some money online.
One way to help teenagers change notes and coins into cyber cash is through prepaid cards such as Internet Cash in the US and Smart cards in the UK．Similar to those for pay-as-you-go mobile telephones, they are sold in amounts such as￡20 or $50 with a concealed (隐蔽的) 14-digit number that can be used to load the cash into an online account.
28．What does the word “They” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A．Sellers. B．Buyers. C．Teenagers. D．Parents.
29．According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A．More than half of the teenagers in the US and the UK have Internet access．
B．Teenagers pay for goods online with their own credit cards.
C．Most teenagers in the US and the UK have bought something online.
D．Teenagers found it easier to persuade parents to buy online than in a shop.
30．A new way to help teenagers shop online is to use ______.
A．a new machine B．special coins and notes
C．pay-as-you-go mobile phones D．prepaid cards
31．What is the passage mainly about?
A．Online shopping traps. B．Internet users in the US and the UK.
C．The arrival of cyber pocket money. D．New credit cards for parents.
D
Acting is such an over-crowded profession that the only advice that should be given to a young person thinking of going on the stage is “Don’t!”. But it is useless to try to discourage someone who feels that he must act, though the chances of his becoming famous are slim. The normal way to begin is to go to a drama school. Usually only students who show promise and talent are accepted, and the course lasts two years. Then the young actor or actress takes up work with a repertory company, usually as an assistant stage manager. This means doing everything that there is to do in the theatre: painting scenery, looking after the furniture, taking care of the costumes, and even acting in very small parts. It is very hard work indeed. The hours are long and the salary is tiny. But young actors with the stage in their blood are happy, waiting for the chances of working with a better company, or perhaps in films or television.
Of course, some people have unusual chances which lead to fame and success without this long and dull training. Connie Pratt, for example, was just an ordinary girl working in a bicycle factory. A film producer happened to catch sight of her one morning waiting at a bus stop, as he drove past in his big car. He told the driver to stop, and he got out to speak to the girl. He asked her if she would like to go to the film studio to do a test, and at first she thought he was joking. Then she got angry and said she would call the police. It took the producer twenty minutes to tell Connie that he was serious. Then an appointment was made for her to go to the studio the next day. The test was successful. They gave her some necessary lessons and within a few weeks she was playing the leading part opposite one of the most famous actors of the day. Of Course, she was given a more dramatic name, which is now world-famous. But chances like this happen once in a blue moon!
32. According to the passage, the main reason why young people should be discouraged from becoming actors is ______.
A. actors are very unusual people B. the course at the drama school lasts two years
C. there are already too many actors D. acting is really a hard job
33. According to the context, the sentence “But young actors with the stage in their blood are happy” at the end of the first paragraph means ______.
　 A. they like the stage naturally B. they don’t care if their job is hard
C. they are born happy D. they are easily satisfied
34. Connie Pratt soon became a famous actress after ______.
　 A. learning some lessons about the art of speaking
B. playing her part in the “Blue Colored Moon”
C. successfully matching the most famous actors
D. acting a leading part with a most famous actor at that time
35. The phrase “once in a blue moon” in last line means ______.
　 A. all at once B. once for a long time C. once in a while D. once and for all
第二节 七选五（共5小题每小题2分，满分10分）
Kids with Special Needs
Kids with special needs refer to any kid who might need extra help because of medical, emotional, or learning problems. For example, disabled kids need wheelchairs. They not only need the equipment that helps them get around, but they might need to have ramps (斜坡) or elevators available. 36
Kids with an illness would have special needs, too. 37 Kids with sight problems might need Braille books to read. Kids with hearing problems might need hearing aids.
38 It might