2017-2018学年高二英语6月月考试题 (VII).doc

2017-2018学年高二英语6月月考试题 (VII)第一部分 听力(略)第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第1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。 ADestinationTravels78SohoSt,NewYork, NYDearMsPierce,ThankyoufortrustingDestinationTravelsforyourhoneymoonplans. This letter includes all the information regarding the flights and acmodation arrangements we have already agreed on.DateFlight No.Place/Time DepartPlace/Time ArriveAugust 6UA 674New York, JFK 6:30 AMPuerto Rico Int. Airport 9:00AMAugust 15UA 673Puerto Rico Int. Airport 1:00 PMNew York, JFK 3:30 PMOn arriving at Puerto Rico Int, Airport, a representative of The Caribbean Hotels &Resorts will be waiting for you in order to transfer you to the hotel. The transfer to and from the airport is offered by the hotel as part of your honeymoon package. The reservation has been made for a nine-night stay under your future husbands last name. The price of the newlyweds suite includes breakfast and one more meal at the hotel restaurant. You can also use all of the hotel facilitiespool, gym, sauna, etc. for free as part of your honeymoon package. In addition, you can take scuba diving or snorkeling classes with the hotels trained staff at a reduced price40% off.Thank you for choosing Destination Travels. We guarantee your honeymoon with us will be an unforgettable experience. To aid us in improving our service, please visit our website at . destinationtravels. and plete the questionnaire.Destination Travels wish you all the best.Sincerely.Rebecca SimmsCustomer Service ManagerDestination Travels1After arriving at Puerto Rico Int, Airport, the couple can get directions from _.A. a Destination Travels ManagerB. an official of New York City HallC. a tourist information deskD. a hotel worker2What service is offered by the hotel at no extra cost to the newlywed couple?A. The snorkeling classes.B. The airport express service.C. A one-night stay.D. The air tickets.3What does the customer service manager ask Ms Pierce to do?A. Call the service department.B. plete the order form.C. Scan the website to find information.D. Fill out the customer satisfaction survey.BDutch beachber (海滩拾荒者) Wim Kruiswijk has accumulated a collection of 1,200 messages-in-bottles over the course of nearly 4 decades and has responded to almost all of them.68-year-old Kruiswijk says that his unusual hobby began in 1983 when he found three drift bottles (漂流瓶) on his local beach, each containing letters and return addresses. He wrote to all three addresses and was surprised to receive responses from each one. It was this experience that aroused his interest in hunting and collecting messages in bottles, and he hasnt stopped looking for them since.“I find my messages in bottles on the beach of Zandvoort, where I live, and on the Dutch Islands,” Kruiswijk recently told Great Big Story. “Messages in bottles are slow mail. It takes you days, or weeks, or months to find a bottle. ”In the early years, Kruiswijk would find as many as 50 bottles a year, but since xx that has slowed to around 20-30 finds, mainly due to beach cleaning efforts. He believes that the rise of the Internet has also played a role in the diminishing number of messages in bottles, telling Dutch news site PZC, “I used to get a response at half the bottle messages that I answered. Now thats less; many people want instant satisfaction.”Throwing a message in a bottle out into the sea is a longstanding human tradition dating back to the time of the Greek philosopher Theophrastus, about 310 BC，who used the bottles to study water currents. Scientists still apply the method to this day, as a means to help researchers develop ocean circulation maps, and to crowdsource scientific studies of ocean currents.In the past bottles have also been used to send distress messages from sailors in trouble. They also have been used for memorial tributes, or to send loved ones ashes on a final journey. One of the more mon uses though is just to send invitations out to prospective pen pals, a quaint notion in these modern times, but, as Kruiswijk so clearly shows, an effective one.4What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us?A. Kruiswijk found secrets hidden in drift bottles.B. What made Kruiswijk bee a beachber.C. How Kruiswijk formed the hobby of collecting drift bottles.D. Kruiswijk liked to do some research on bottles thrown into the sea.A. Satisfied. B. Astonished. C. Frightened. D. Disappointed.6Why do Kruiswijk find fewer drift bottles than before?A. People hate to receive messages from strangers.B. Many drift bottles have not been washed up onto the beaches.C. Drift bottles appearing on the beach are cleared up rapidly.D. Fewer people are interested in Kruiswijks message in bottles.7Whats the purpose of Theophrastus using the bottles?A. To ask for rescue.B. To look for a pen pal.C. To study ocean currents.D. To send a message to his loved person.CA Song of Ice and Fire is a seven-part series of fantasy written for adults. George R. R. Martin writes each chapter from the perspective of a specific character, providing a limited point of view for each section. The reader is able to understand the inner workings of the individual, but the reader is barred from a whole understanding of the text. The world he has created has magic, but there is much more than that. While magic exists, it exists on the edge, and the inner unrest of the characters is much more important.His work also has a level of realness that is astonishing in a work of fantasy. Characters are imperfect, and many make questionable moral choices. In the end, however, Martin shows that both good and bad happen to both the people of high moral standard and the corrupt. He has made it clear that any character can die at any point, which has led to a lot of heartbreak from readers.In xx, A Song of Ice and Fire became a television series titled Game of Thrones. Martin has been closely involved with the production. It has currently run for seven seasons, and viewers anxiously await the eighth season to answer their questions from the season seven finale.His fans are also waiting for The Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring, the next books in the series, to answer the questions Martin and the television show have not yet addressed. Martin, however, has no plans to rush. He has made it clear that he will continue to write the books while working on the television show and writing other novels.But how will the story continue? What is going to happen in Westeros, and more importantly: when are we going to find out? Martinis skill as a writer has kept readers and viewers spellbound. Many hope he will finish the next book before the next season of the show begins, but no one knows with Martin. He always keeps his readers guessing.8One of the characteristics of A Song of Ice and Fire is _.A. each chapter is written from a limited point of viewB. magic is the center of the storyC. Martin has made imperfect characters die at any pointD. many characters make astonishing choices9What is George R. R. Martins A Song of Ice and Fire considered to be?A. One of his masterworks of fantasy.B. An unsuccessful screen adaptation.C. An artistic creation for the TV.D. One of the best TV programmes.10What does the word “address” in the fourth paragraph mean?A. written B. spoken C. solved D. directed11How will the ending of the story be?A. Interesting. B. Confusing. C. Novel. D. Unknown.DImagine waking up one day and finding that your beautiful local beach is no moregone, its fine white sand swept away by an abnormal storm. You go about your daily business for 12 long years and then suddenly the beach is back, all its glory restored by another storm. This is what happened on the island of Achill, off the coast of Ireland, where people are celebrating the return of the beautiful Ashleam Bay beach that was taken from them in xx.That in itself is unusual enough, but the story gets even better! You see, another beach in Achill did a disappearing act once, but took much longer to return. The beach at Doonagh, located only six miles away from Ashleam Bay, was restored earlier in xx after waves created by spring storms had swept away all the sand in 1984, leaving just rock pools behind.There is local legend that stretches back hundreds of years that says this beach at Ashleam Bay returns for a short every seven years then disappears again. But this time around it took a bit longer than that. It was last seen in xx and it stayed for a few months at that time before it was washed away again.As you can imagine, everyone on the island of Achill is thrilled to have their sandy beach back, and even though no one knows how long its going to be around for, they are making the most of the time theyve got before it disappears again.Some may be quick to believe climate changes cause the phenomenon, but thats not the reason these two beaches in Achill keep disappearing. Dr Kevin Lynch, a geographer at NUT Galway, says that these occurrences are the result of hydrodynamics (流体力学) and sediment(沉积物) supply, rather than climate changes.Regardless of whats causing them, disappearing and reappearing beaches are just part of what makes nature so fascinating.12What is peoples reaction to the return of the Ashleam Bay beach?A. Full of fear. B. Quite delighted. C. Very disappointed. D. Extremely confused.13What can we learn about the beach at Doonagh?A. It is not located in Ireland.B. It disappeared 12 years ago.C. It once disappeared for more than 30 years.D. It is just made up of rocks and pools.14According to the local legend, when should the Ashleam Bay beach have e back?A. In 1982. B. In xx. C. In xx. D. In xx.15What does Dr Kevin Lynch think of the phenomenon?A. Some abnormal storms lead to oceans enlargement.B. It is hard to uncover the mystery of beachs disappearing.C. Climate changes can result in beaches disappearing pletely.D. Hydrodynamics and sediment supply cause two beaches to disappear.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。Why you shouldnt punish your kids for lyingGetting your children to stop lying is challenging. There are many influences (TV, movies, video games and some great books) in which lies are mon. Children see parents lie to others, if only to be polite. Most parents add to that with tales about the lives and activities of Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy, or to lessen fears. 16The most mon reactions to children who lie are explaining why it is wrong and punishment. 17 Here are three better tools supported by research to use instead.PRAISE: You could ask your child to say something that happened at school that is true. When your child obeys, praise him enthusiastically. Be specific: 18 and give your child a hug or a high five. Aim for one or two interactions (互动) like this a day. If you happen to “catch” your child in a lie, say something like, “That is not true and could get you in trouble outside of the home.”MODEL: Explicitly tell the truth. This could be about something that happened when you were a child or something that happened during the day. It need not be dramatic. Another option is to play a game at dinner. Each person tells one thing that was true that day. Again, give a little praise to the child who normally lies if she plays along.DECREASE PUNISHMENT AND MORALIZING: They are unlikely to change behavior or develop the conduct you want. 19 Rather, use very mild punishment (light scolding, short loss of privilege, a brief time-out). More severe punishments (shouting, taking away something for a week, hitting) are not more effective in actually changing the frequency of lying.20 Usually they can be dropped by then. It is unlikely that lying will be pletely removed, but with the right encouragement, lying can be dramatically lessened.A. It is not what that is, but about practice.B. As ways of changing behavior, these are ineffective.C. That does not mean ignoring, lying or letting it go.D. “That was great! You told me what happened just like I asked. Wow!”E. Try these procedures for two to three weeks and see where you are.F. “You did a good job, but what you said was not what Id like to know!”G. Parents do this out of love, but for some children, lying can bee a problem.第二部分：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）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。How can I forget the day? On 14 July 1974 I travelled in an overcrowded bus to an unheard town called Shendurni. The next day, I was to join the faculty of a junior college there._21_ about my new job, but anxious and fearful too, I was out of my _22_ zone. Around 7 p.m. it started pouring with rain. Wondering about my new career in an unknown land, I had _23_ in my seat. I woke up with a(n)_24_ to the sound of the conductor announcing the name of my bus stop. I looked out. It was pitch-dark. Ah, a power cut._25_ unusual during heavy rains. “Conductor Sahab, can I get a _26_ for myself here? Im new to the place,” I heard myself ask _27_. “Arre bhai, get off my bus and let us go. We _28_ to reach the next station on time. Where will you get a place to stay in this goddamned town?” he shouted back. Amid mounting panic, I felt a _29_ tap on my shoulder. As I looked back, a warm smile _30_ me. “Im Sawant, from the next town. The bus _31_ there for the night and returns tomorrow morning. Why dont you buy a ticket for the next stop? You can spend the night at my place, and join work tomorrow.” I thanked him from my heart and accepted his _32_. By the time the bus reached the final stop, it was 8:30 p.m. The kind soul led me to his house. He and his wife took great _33_ to make my stay fortable. I was _34_ with warm water for a bath, followed by a hot _35_ and a fortable bed. All this took place in semi-darkness. No lights yet. I was up early the next morning and my benefactor (恩人) came to _36_ me off. I could not see his face clearly, as it was _37_ dark. I made it _38_ the college in time and taught there for almost 11 years. All this while I _39_ him, even asking my new friends and students to help find the kind soul. But Mr Sawant remained _40_. Perhaps I had got his name wrong. My only regret: I could not thank him again.21A. Excited B. Interested C. Worried D. Annoyed22A. home B. school C. fort D. dilemma23A. knocked off B. dropped off C. turned off D. nodded off24A. start B. jump C. ear D. eye25A. Something B. Anything C. Everything D. Nothing26A. seat B. room C. ticket D. map27A. sadly B. quickly C. nervously D. surprisingly28A. e B. get C. need D. ask29A. sudden B. soft C. real D. warm30A. waved B. weled C. greeted D. shook31A. stops B. arrives C. leaves D. drives32A. family B. solution C. invitation D. request33A. pleasure B. energy C. minds D. pains34A. provided B. armed C. impressed D. blessed35A. chat B. discussion C. meal D. tea36A. allow B. keep C. show D. see37A. yet B. still C. already D. also38A. to B. in C. from D. for39A. sent for B. searched for C. cared for D. waited for40A. silent B. strange C. unbelievable D. untraceable第II卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Famous British physicist Stephen Hawking, 41 mental genius and physical disability made him a household name and inspiration across the globe, has died at age 76.Propelled(推动) to superstar by his 1988 book A Brief History of Time, which became 42 unlikely worldwide bestseller, Hawking devoted 43 (he) to unlocking the secrets of the Universe. His genius and wit 44 (win) over fans from far beyond the world of astrophysics, earning parisons with Albert Einstein and Sir Isaac Newton.Hawking died 45 (peaceful) at his home in the British university city of Cambridge in the early