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1、上海市金山中学2017-2018学年高二英语10月月考试题第I卷I. Listening Comprehension(25%)Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.

2、After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Teacher and studentB. Husband and wife C. Doctor and patientD. Boss and employee2. A. Go to a library.B. Finish her repo

3、rt. C. Go shopping.D. Stay at home.3. A. By ship.B. By air.C. By train.D. By land.4. A. In the bank.B. In the post office. C. In the hospital.D. In the school.5. A. Mrs. Butler.B. A telephone operator. C. A manager.D. A technician.6. A. Paper plates are cheaper than dishes. B. The womans roommate wi

4、ll return soon. C. There is no need to wash the dishes now. D. Dishes break more easily than paper plates.7. A. Go to the restaurant.B. Dine at home. C. Go on a diet.D. Cook for the man.8. A. Walk ahead for 300 meters or so. B. Turn right and walk ahead. C. Turn left and walk back 300 meters. D. Sta

5、y where she is and call a taxi.9. A. The woman worked in the office last night. B. The woman didnt see the film last night. C. The woman sold her ticket off. D. The woman forgot to bring her ticket.10. A. He doesnt know the manager well. B. He knows the building very well. C. He cant understand what

6、 the woman said. D. He doesnt know where to find the manager.Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked questions on each of them. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once

7、. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Its long history.B. What it is made of. C. The guests that stay there.D. The price

8、of the rooms.12. A. The salt deserts.B. The nearby ground/ C. A salt factory.D. The salt lake.13. A. It was under a lake many years ago. B. It is bright white all day and night. C. There are several roads to the hotel. D. The rooms stay warm after the sun sets.Questions 14 through 16 are based on th

9、e following passage.14. A. Because Teddys seat was in the front now. B. Because Teddy often told lies when he needed a bath. C. Because Teddy didnt get along well with the other children. D. Because Teddy didnt give Mrs. Thompson a present on the first day.15. A. She was pleased with what she had do

10、ne. B. She was happy with the present Teddy gave her. C. She was surprised that Teddys mother used perfume. D. She felt sorry because she didnt care about Teddy before.16. A. Teddy was a clever and diligent student. B. Care and love can make a difference. C. Friendship is quite important for student

11、s. D. Mrs. Thompson was not a really good teacher.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following passage.17. A. Its interesting but dangerous.B. Its not as exciting as he thought. C. Its boring but has lots of action.D. Its exciting and worth watching.18. A. The two speakers.B. L.A. Lakers and 7

12、6ers. C. The best womens teams.D. The boys friends.19. A. 14 ponds. B. 40 ponds.C. 35 ponds.D. 53 ponds.20. A. Play basketball with the man.B. Buy two tickets from the man. C. Go to see some friends.D. Watch the basketball match.II. Grammar and VocabularySection A (10%)Directions: After reading the

13、passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Many governments are promoting above and underground tra

14、nsit systems to fight such congestion (拥堵).Urban trains are appearing even in the wide expanses of the Western United States, in places like Dallas, a city (21) _ (know) for oil riches and big cars.People are not very used to (22) _ (ride) a train around the city. But actually, Dallas and Houston ha

15、ve both started light rail systems. Its very popular in both cities.What is happening in Dallas(23) _ (reflect) a growing trend elsewhere in the United States, says William Millar, president of the American Public Transportation Association. “In the last several years, public transportation in Ameri

16、ca has undergone a renaissance (复兴),” Voters across the United States are supporting public transit systems.In 1900, many US cities had extensive urban rail systems. (24) _ with the arrival of the automobile, most of them disappeared by the 1950s. Now many cities are returning to (25) _ they had 100

17、 years ago.In other countries, riding buses, trains or subways are part of everyday life.“Many countries support public transportation to a much (26) _ (great) degree than what happens in the United States, particularly in Europe. In other places in the world, there is a tremendous growth of investm

18、ent in public transit.Throughout Southeast Asia, certainly in the capital cities, major rail systems (27) _ (build) over the last two or three decades. In South Americawe see not only rail systems being built, but we see some of the most innovative use of public transit buses as anywhere in the worl

19、d.Rising levels of pollution from cars is leading to more investment in public transportation. Public transport can help cities develop (28) _ spoiling the environment with excessive greenhouse gas emissions.Many analysts say the growth of public transportation does not challenge the automobile but

20、rather provides (29) _ choice to commuters. As a rising number of people want to go to (30) _ infinite number of places at any time, public transportation maybe the answer.Section B(20%)Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note th

21、at there is one word more than you need.A. includedB. promising C. achievementsD. provedE. transferF. outstandingG. signH. appearances I. scoringJ. captureK. referredRonaldo Luiz Nazario de Limal was born on 22 September 1976 in a poor suburb of Rio de Janeiro. Like most of his childhood friends, Ro

22、naldo began his soccer career playing barefoot in the streets of his neighborhood. At the age of 14, he joined Saint Cristov soccer club and only two years later became the star of Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte (31) _ a total of 58 goals in 60 matches and earning himself a reputation for his explosive pac

23、e and (32) _ finishing skills. His goal-scoring record and unusual ability led him to be (33) _ in the Brazilian World Cup winning team the following year. After the World Cup, many top European football clubs were trying to (34) _ him. Many people, including Brazilian football legend Pel, considere

24、d him as the most (35) _ footballer of his generation.Since his (36) _ to Dutch team PSV Eindhoven, Ronaldos biography is one of success after success. Two Copa Amricas, a UEFA Cup, a Dutch Cup, a Spanish League Cup, and two awards as best player in the world, all in the space of two years, are some

25、 of Ronaldos impressive (37) _. On arrival to Inter-Milan in 1997, Ronaldo became the idol (偶像) of the local fans who refer to him as “il Fenomeno.” (奇才)Since the 98 World Cup he has suffered two serious knee injuries that have severely limited his (38) _. Just when people began to wonder whether Ro

26、naldo would be able to continue with his football career, he (39) _ to the world that he still could play. In the World Cup held in Korea and Japan, the magical striker won the Golden Shoe award and tied Pels Brazilian record for career World Cup goals with 12. He helped Brazil (40) _ its fifth Worl

27、d Cup championship on June 30 with a 2-0 win over Germany. It was the third time that Ronaldo has ever played in the World Cup.III. Grammar and VocabularySection A(15%)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with th

28、e word or phrase that best fits the context.Welcome to the Bourton-on-the-Water Website. The content of the site has been produced by local people _41_ you, as a visitor, can enjoy at your leisure some of the delightful _42_ of our lovely village and the countryside around it.The Cotswolds have alwa

29、ys been looked upon as the Heart of England. It is one of the few regions with an _43_ style all of its own and the steeply pitched roofs, stone mullions(竖框) and dormerwindows are typical. Built almost exclusively(仅仅) in warm yellow Cotswold stone, this delightful village has such a unique _44_ to v

30、isitors and residents alike.Regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England, Bourton-on-the-Water has _45_ its share of Cotswold houses and cottages, many of them 300 years old, some _46_ to Elizabethan times 400 years ago. There is plenty to see and do here and we hope this _47_ and also o

31、ur Visitor Information Centre can help to make your _48_ as enjoyable as possible.Bourton-on-the-Water Visitor Information Centre is independently owned, and _49_next to the Cotswold Perfumery in Victoria Street. Bed and breakfast accommodation and hotels can be _50_ before you arrive by using our t

32、elephone booking service (01451 822583). As agents for National Express Coaches, we are_51_ to book tickets both in Britain and Europe.For locals and visitors alike we hold a wide range of information and leaflets for _52_ and events throughout the area. We also sell discounted entry tickets to Blen

33、heim Palace. Theatre tokens can be purchased here _53_. Locally produced rapeseed oil, honey, lavender products and maps, guide books, postcards, souvenirs are amongst our range of saleable goods.We look forward to _54_ you when you come to Bourton-on-the-Water and answering any question that you ma

34、y have. We are here to help you make the most of your time in _55_.41. A. because of B. now that C. so that D. as well as42. A. leaflets B. features C. service D. hobbies43. A. architectural B. artificial C. available D. appropriate44. A. building B. material C. appeal D. roof45. A. more than B. les

35、s than C. other than D. rather than46. A. looking backB. adding up C. dating back D. standing up47. A. house B. site C. cottage D. region48. A. study B. play C. life D. stay49. A. located B. based C. closed D. existed50. A. shownB. called C. bought D. arranged51. A. eager B. anxious C. able D. lucky

36、52. A. websites B. residents C. visitors D. attractions53. A. and so on B. so far C. as well D. as usual54. A. telling B. meeting C. answering D. showing55. A. Britain B. Europe C. Blenheim Palace D. the CotswoldsSection B(30%)Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed b

37、y several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Perhaps you wouldnt want to live over 100, but certainly you would like to live a long and

38、 healthy life. We all want to know the trick for extending our lives, and physicians and researchers have written thousands of pages on the topic. Most of them write about the ways of taking care of our body; Cut your cholesterol (胆固醇), lose weight, exercise, stop smoking, and watch our blood pressu

39、re. While these are important, there is more to consider. Just as critical are how much you like your job, whether you have a good relationship with your parents and children, whether youre depressed or happy.We would all agree that these factors count in quality of life. The fact is that they count

40、 in length of life, too. The truth is that being well does not simply mean being in great physical shape. Overall good health is composed of five unique circles of wellness: the physical, the mental, the family and the social, the spiritual, and the material. The five circles of wellness interlock a

41、nd interact. Most of us have experienced the way the circles affect one another. Perhaps mental stress caused a headache, which hurt so much that you stayed home from a party, which meant you spent Saturday night alone, which made you so depressed that you ate a quart of ice cream. Or perhaps the ci

42、rcles of wellness interacted in a positive way: A peaceful walk on the beach calmed your mind, relaxed your body, gave you physical exercise, helped you sleep better, and made you more pleasant to be around, and so on.In order to live a life that is not only long, but happy, satisfying, ad fulfillin

43、g what I call a “sweet” life you must have good health in all five circles. Knowing which areas need the most improvement and which are already healthy is the key to increasing your life span.56. What can be concluded from paragraph 1? A. We are more concerned about our body than physicians. B. Rese

44、arches havent agreed on what benefits our health. C. Living over 100 is something that we are all eager for. D. Our mental state is as important as physical condition for a long life.57. Which of the following is an example given in the passage to show the positive interaction of the circles of well

45、ness? A. A headache prevented you from attending a party and that hurt so much. B. You spent Saturday night alone, which caused a headache and hurt so much. C. A peaceful walk on the beach relaxed your body and helped you sleep better. D. You were so depressed that you ate an ice cream, which relaxe

46、d your body.58. Which of the following pictures best illustrates the relationship between the five circles of the wellness? A.B.C.D.59. We can conclude from the passage that the best way to live a long and healthy life is to _. A. be happy and favor your job. B. have a good relationship with others

47、C. take great care of your body and shape D. maintain good health in all five aspects.(B)What is Blackmores Fish Oil 1000?Fish oil is taken from cold water fish and is a natural source of sea omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are important for health. Fish oil provides an anti-inflammatory ac

48、tion within the body which may reduce inflammation (炎症). Blackmores Fish Oil 1000 is an ideal supplement to take if you cant manage the recommended 2-3 serves of fish a week. It is also high in DHA which is necessarily for the normal function of the brain and nervous system. To ensure you can take B

49、lackmores Fish Oil 1000 with confidence, Blackmores regularly tests its fish oil for safety and only uses high quality fish oil without added artificial preservatives.Blackmores Fish Oil 1000 helps to: Reduce inflammation. Support heart health. Assist in the maintenance of normal eye and brain funct

50、ion. Decrease fat in the blood of healthy people.How to use?As an omega-3 supplement:Adults - Take 2 capsules (胶囊) a day with a meal.Children 2 - 12 years - Take 1 capsule a day (squeeze into milk, juice or cereal)For joint inflammation:Adults -Take up to 4 capsules 3 times a day with meals.If sympt

51、oms persist see your healthcare professional.Store below 30 in a dry place away from direct sunlight.DO NOT USE IF CAP SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING.Active ingredient per capsule:Fish Oil (natural) 1gcontaining omega-3 fatty acid 300 mg as: Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) 180mg Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 12

52、0mg No added wheat, preservatives, artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners.60. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Blackmores Fish Oil 1000? A. To maintain normal brain function.B. To decrease fat in the blood of healthy people.C. To cure brain system disorders.D. To provide Omega-3 fatty a

53、cids.61. Which ingredient of Blackmores Fish Oil 1000 is essential to proper function of the brain?A. DNAB. PreservativesC. EPAD. Artificial colors62. Which of the following statement is true?A. Squeeze the oil into milk, juice, or cereal if cap seal is broken.B. If symptoms disappear, see your heal

54、thcare professional.C. It is recommended that people should have 2-3 serves of fish per day.D. Blackmore Fish Oil 1000 should avoid direct sunlight.(C)Around 1886 Albert Einstein began his school career in Munich. As well as his violin lessons, which he had from age six to age thirteen. Two years la

55、ter he entered the Luitpold Gymnasium and after this his religious education was given at school. He studied mathematics, beginning around 1891. In 1894 Einsteins family moved to Milan but Einstein remained in Munich. In 1895 Einstein failed an examination that would have allowed him to study for a

56、diploma as an electrical engineer at the Eidgenssische Technische Hochschule in Zurich. Einstein game up German citizenship in 1896 and was to be stateless for a number of years. He did not even apply for Swiss citizenship until 1899, citizenship being granted in 1901. By 1909, Einstein was recognized as a leading scientific thinker. He was appointed a full professor at the Karl-Ferdinand University in Prague in 1911. In fact, 1911 was a very significant year for Einstein since he was able to make predictions abou