1、柳城中学 2016-2017 学年上学期高三英语月考二试题本试卷分第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题) 两部分。共 150 分。考试时间为 120 分钟。第 I 卷（选择题，共两部分，共 100 分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节 听下面 5 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 is the time now?A: 2:30 p.m. B. 3:00 p.m. C. 3:30 p.m.2. What did the
2、 woman do at the weekend?A. She watched TV B. She went for a drive. C. She climbed a mountain. 3. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a library B. At a store. C. At a hospital.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A book. B. A film. C. A story.5. How will the speakers probably ge
3、t to the cinema?A. By bus. B. By subway. C. By taxi.第二节 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 color do the speakers decide to paint their living room?A. Bright orange. B. Dark brown. C.
4、 Light blue.7. What is the man going to do at the weekend?A. Buy the paint. B. Paint the walls. C. Repair the computer.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What is the party for?A. John s wedding. B. Christmas. C. Johns birthday.9. What do we know about the man?A. Hell go to the party with the woman. B. He looks f
5、orward to visiting the woman. C. He has told Anna to keep the party a secret.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What was the survey about?A. A new shopping centre. B. A newly-built railway station. C. A television program.11. What does the woman think of the plan?A. Great. B. Stupid. C. Just so-so.12. What
6、will the woman do next?A. Work on a test paper. B. Write to a newspaper. C. Go shopping.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. Where are the speakers?A. In Britain. B. In Germany. C. In France.14. What does the woman do most of her working hours?A. She makes coffee. B. She deals with e-mails. C. She handles tel
7、ephones.15. At what time does the woman usually get off work?A. 4:30.p.m. B. 4:35 p.m. C. 5:15p.m.16. What is the woman?A. A secretary. B. A director. C. An engineer.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. When is the talk given?A. During the exams week. B. At the beginning of a term. C. Before the start of a v
8、acation.18. What is the main purpose of lectures?A. To introduce new topics. B. To explore topics in depth. C. To provide information on the textbooks.19. What advice does the speaker give about taking notes?A. Write the exact words. B. Remember the examples. C. Focus on the main points.20. What doe
9、s the speaker remind the listeners to do in the end?A. Take notes on the lecturers advice. B. Borrow recorders from other students. C. Get the lectures permission before recording.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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并写到答题卡上。ABKLYN House HotelThis hotel features
10、works by Brooklyn artists. The 116 rooms are of good valueManhattan is only 20 minutes away by taxi or subway. The immediate surroundings feel urbanthe hotel is by a high-rise public housing project while the nearest commercial street is under elevated subway tracksbut Bushwicks best bars and cafes/
11、restaurants are nearby.Doubles from:$99 , room only. Tel：718 388 4433Archer HotelAs low as $179 a night (such as exposed brick.)Visitors eager to stay in the heart of Manhattan should try one of these bargain-priced rooms at this hotel. Rates vary from great value to expensive; some start from as lo
12、w as $179 a night (if prepaying in full). Rooms are small but tasteful, with nice touches such as exposed brick. Some have close-up views of the Empire State Building.Doubles from $199，room only. Tel: 212 719 4100 Pod 39 HotelIn an elegant brick building in Manhattans Murray Hill，this excellent budg
13、et option opened following the success of its sister hotel，The Pod. The rooms are called pods given their small size and may not suit everyone. But with prices among the most competitive in Manhattan, budgeters will be happy.Doubles from $95，room only. Tel：212 865 5700 CitizenM New York Times Square
14、This is the first US location for a Netherlands-based concept hotel chainCitizenM. The hotel features self check-in at its 230 little but comfortable rooms via touch screen “MoodPads”. Theres a rooftop bar, a 24-hour grab-and-go cafeteria and an area with public iMac workspaces. Although New Yorkers
15、 avoid nearby Times Square，all the lights，cameras and action can make it a fun tourist experience.Doubles from $170, room only. Tel：212 319 7000 21. Who would prefer to stay in Archer Hotel?A. Visitors who prefer large rooms.B. Visitors fond of the night scene of Times Square.C. Visitors who want to
16、 experience the life of central Manhattan.D. Visitors who plan to work in the Empire State Building.22.Which hotel provides the cheapest rooms?A. CitizenM New York Times Square. B. Pod 39 Hotel. C. BKLYN House Hotel. D. Archer Hotel.23. What is unique to CitizenM New York Times Square ?A. It is loca
17、ted in Netherlands. B. It mainly attracts New Yorkers. C. It has the largest rooftop bar. D. It offers self check-in rooms. BCoffee is one of the most popular drinks around the world. There are many different types of coffee and experts think that there are more flavors of coffee than there are of w
18、ine. Coffee contains caffeine, something that raises our awareness, keeps us from failing asleep or simply gives us a kick in the morning or after lunch.Food experts, however, are still undecided on how healthy coffee is. For a long time doctors have told people not to drink too much coffee, because
19、 it may lead to heart problems, high blood pressure, and headaches.Scientists have now found out that it is the quality of coffee and the way it is made that hold the key to our health. Elderly people on the Greek island of Ikaria live longer than normal . Among other things, this is linked to the c
20、onsumption of a strong coffee. Experts also point out that different roasts and types of coffee beans have different effects on our health. Milk and sugar change the different levels of caffeine in a cup of coffee.A new study by a Harvard research group says that there is no link between coffee and
21、health problems. Drinking several cups of strong coffee a day is not connected with early death or other heart diseases.Coffee has many advantages, as the new study suggests. While alcohol makes people sleepy and slow moving, coffee gives them energy. Getting together for a cup of coffee is also a f
22、orm of socializing and has a positive effect on relationships.Although a lot still needs to be uncovered about coffee, it seems to reduce the risk of cancer and diabetes (糖尿病 ). Reports show that people who drink coffee may develop Parkinsons disease later in life, or maybe not at all. Doctors think
23、 that coffee may have a positive effect on our brain.24. The underlined phrase “gives us a kick” in Paragraph 1 probably means _.A. makes us refreshed B. hits us with the footC. breaks our legs D. lets us feel painful25. According to Paragraph 5, coffee has many advantages except that _.A. it gives
24、us energy B. it helps us run fasterC. it is a form of socializing D. it has a good effect on relationships26. What can we learn from the passage?A. Coffee does harm to our brain. B. Caffeine cannot keep us awake.C. Drinking coffee is the key to our health. D. Coffee may not be connected with health
25、problems. 27. Which can be the best title of this passage?A. Coffee and Energy B. Coffee and WineC. Coffee and Health D. Coffee and BrainCI 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: well buy
26、 another. But the insurance payout didnt even begin to cover the costs of buying a new carI worked out that, with the loan (贷款) wed need plus petrol, insurance, parking permits and tax, we would make a payment as much as 600 a month.And thats when I had my fancy idea. Why not just give up having a c
27、ar 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
28、 car, I reasoned, then surely we were that family.But my new car-free idea, sadly, wasnt 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 wasnt that bothered what they thought, and I suggested the girls sho
29、uld 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
30、mad ideas, before saying they were sure Id soon realize that a car was a necessity.Eight months on, I wonder whether well 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 liveand many other citizens do tooin a place that has never b
31、een better served by public transport, and yet car ownership has never been higher. We worry about rising car costs, but wed be better off asking something much more basic: do I really need a car? Certainly the answer is no, and Im a lot richer because I dared to ask the question.x28. The author dec
32、ided to live a car-free life partly because _.A. most families chose to go car-free B. he was hurt in a terrible car accidentC. the cost of a new car was too much D. the traffic jam was unbearable for him来29. What is the attitude of the authors family toward his plan?A. Supportive. B. Disapproving.
33、C. Optimistic. D. Unconcerned.30. 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.31. What conclusion did the author draw after the eight-month car-free life?A. Life cannot go without a car. B. Lif
34、e without a car is a little bit hard. C. His life gets improved without a car. D. A car-free life does not suit everyone. CWhen a 91,000-acre piece of vacant land came up for sale in Southwest Florida about ten years ago, it attracted builders from across the country. After all, the chance to develo
35、p an area almost five times the size of Manhattan does not come frequently. But to everyone a surprise, the owners did not sell the land that lies just 20 minutes from Fort Myers to the highest bidder. Instead, they sold it to Kitson & Partners who not only promised to preserve part of the land，but
36、also use the remaining area to build an environmentally friendly town.True to their word, as soon as the sale closed, the developers sold 73,000 acres to the government of Florida as part of the largest single land preservation agreement in the states history. Over the last decade，the state and coun
37、try officials have worked hard at restoring the wetlands and other waterways in what is now known as the Babcock Nature Preserve. Their efforts have resulted in the return of many native birds and plants that had disappeared from the region. However, for some reason, it was not until Earth Day 2016
38、(April 22) that the developers finally revealed their plans for Americas first “green” community.On the surface, Babcock Ranch, which will be home to about 50,000 residents when completed, appears to be just like a typical small American town. It will have a downtown hiking trails, a wellness center
39、, and even a man-made lake that residents can use for recreational activities like kayaking(单人划船). However, this is where the similarities end.Unlike most American cities, the homes in Babcock Ranch will not be powered by polluting fossil fuels like coal or oil. Instead, the residents will get their
40、 energy from a solar farm. On cloudy days or at night, the grid(电网）powered by clean natural gas will take over. According to Kitson， “The combination of energy will be the greenest in the country. 28. What made Kitson & Partners succeed in buying the large vacant land?A. They offered the highest pri
41、ce.B. They had good relationship with the owners.C. Their plans for the land were good for the environment.D. They promised to change the land into a modern city.29. What can we know about the Babcock Nature Preserve?A. It is 73,000 miles from Fort Myers. B. It is the largest reserve in the world.C.
42、 It is five times the size of Manhattan. D. It is developed by the government.30. What will make Babcock Ranch different from a typical American town?A. Its combination of energy. B. Its friendly residents.C. Its wellness (j 健康)center. D. Its appearance.31. Which of the following shows the developme
43、nt of ideas in the passage?(：Paragraph 1；= Paragraph2； = Pamgraph3； =Paragraph 4；=Paragraph 5 )D 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: well buy another. But the insurance payout didnt
44、even begin to cover the costs of buying a new carI worked out that, with the loan (贷款) wed need plus petrol, insurance, parking permits and tax, we would make a payment as much as 600 a month.And thats when I had my fancy idea. Why not just give up having a car at all? I live in London. We have a ra
45、ilway 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 tha
46、t family.But my new car-free idea, sadly, wasnt 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 wasnt that bothered what they thought, and I suggested the girls should take the same approach.)My friends, t
47、oo, 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 Id soon realize that a car was a necessity.Eight months on, I wonder whether well 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 liveand many other citizens do to
