1、1常州市 2017学年度第二学期期末质量调研高二英语试题 第一卷 (选择题 共 85分)第一部分: 听力(共两节，满分 20 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。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 does Miss Jamison think Ted should do?A. Drive faster. B. Leave sooner. C. Check the weather forecast.2. How often do Janets parents ca
2、ll her? A. About twice a week.B. Around once a month. C. About twice a month.3. Where will the man probably write his paper? A. At home. B. In a computer lab. C. At the library.4. Where does the conversation take place? A. At the gym. B. At a movie theater. C. At school.5. What is the conversation m
3、ainly about? A. Taking math class. B. Borrowing notes. C. Visiting the amusement park.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。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 goes on the second line in the center? A. The senders district.B. The rec
4、eivers address.C. The receivers name.7. What does the woman still need to buy? A. A postage stamp. B. A proper envelope. C. Airmail insurance.听第 7段材料，回答第 8至 10题。8. How long does it take Jenny to write her paper altogether? A. Three weeks. B. Two weeks. C. One week.9. Which part is the most difficult
5、 for Jenny? A. Preparing an outline.B. Writing the paper. C. Doing the research.10. What does Stan think Jenny should do? A. Borrow his outline.B. Use her outline from last semester.注意：本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。两部分答案都做在答题卡上。总分为 120 分。考试时间 120 分钟。2C. Make a plan before writing.听第 8段材料，回答第 11至 13题。11.
6、 What field is the man probably in? A. Finance. B. Engineering. C. Medicine.12. How does the woman travel to New York? A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train.13. What does the woman think about New York? A. She dislikes it a little bit. B. She cant stand it. C. She feels relaxed there.听第 9段材料，回答第 14至 1
7、7题。14. Who did the woman live with in 1940? A. By herself. B. With her husband.C. With her parents and brother.15. Where was the woman in 1945?A. In Minnesota. B. In Washington D.C.C. In California.16. Which job did the woman have for the longest time? A. Politician. B. Secretary. C. News reporter.1
8、7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Teacher and student.C. Grandma and grandson.听第 10段材料，回答第 18至 20题。18. According to the talk, what is more common in the West than in China?A. Using mobile payments.B. Using cash. C. Using credit cards.19. How many people use
9、Alipay or WeChat Pay?A. All people in China.B. Less than those who use PayPal.C. Nearly everyone who has a smart phone in China.20. How are mobile payments described in the talk?A. Easy and convenient.B. Simple and free of charge.C. Popular but awkward to use.第二部分: 英语知识运用(共两节，满分 35 分)第一节: 单项选择 (共 15
10、 小题; 每小题 1分, 满分 15 分)请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸卡上将该项涂黑。21. The business school professor studies teaming, _ people come together quickly (and often temporarily) to solve new or urgent problems.A. which B. where C. that D. how22. -How are you getting along with Jim now?-Well, OK now.
11、 But he _ until I apologized.A. didnt B. hasnt C. hadnt D. wont forgive3forgive forgiven forgiven23. -John has just been promoted to general manager of our company.-_. He is always devoted to his work.A. A little bird told me. B. Mind your own business.C. Good for him. D. Theres no way to tell.24. Y
12、ou _ how angry the boss was had you been here with us.A. would see B. had seenC. would have seen D. saw25. Some people dont show _ in their choice of books, reading whatever they can get.A. discrimination B. combination C. conservation D. reservation26. He found a purse on the seat and decided to re
13、turn it to the owner, _ with the address on the electricity bill.A. started B. starting C. having started D. to start27. If you use too much force, youll _ the key, bending it out of shape.A. break B. seize C. twist D. split28. Sometimes wrong doings will stay covered _ we speak up.A. if B. when C.
14、unless D. as long as29. -Would you like to go the football game tonight? -Oh, sorry. I _ to see the film So Young.A. arranged B. have arranged C. had arranged D. would arrange30. Looking at old photographs of yourself on social websites can improve your mood, and this finding _ previous researches,
15、which suggested otherwise.A. conducts B. contradicts C. confuses D. condemn31. The international situation is quite _ at present. Any move towards a countrys own interest may cause immediate conflicts.A. stable B. violent C. delicate D. sharp32. They have _ a few newspapers to keep themselves inform
16、ed of the hot issues of the changing time.A. subscribed toB. corresponded toC. responded to D. contributed to33. Never for a second in our life _ the importance of keeping our family company.A. had we forgotten B. we have forgottenC. we should forget D. should we forget34. Just make sure you are _ y
17、our inner voice while making these decisions.A. in tune with B. in parallel withC. in connection with D. in comparison with35. In her talk, Lee focused on joy and _ we can all find and create more of it in life.A. what B. where C. when D. how第二节: 完形填空(共 20 小题; 每小题 1分, 满分 20分)4请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B
18、、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。One morning, I walked down the path to my car and right into a huge spider web that had appeared overnight. I felt 36 for not having seen it or having 37 myself of the web tendrils （须状物）, and went 38 my way. During the meeting with our client, I saw a look of pure 39 cr
19、ossed his face. After I went to the 40 , I figured it out.The next morning, the 41 same scene occurred, and I felt even more foolish. 42 a moment, I thought I should not 43 myself.On the third day, I was 44 to look for the web the spider had rewoven it, 45 this time off the path in the bushes.How su
20、rprising it was to 46 that the spider and I had learned the exact same 47 in the same amount of time.It is 48 for certain things in life to happen to you. There will be heartbreak, 49 , and days where you feel like you arent special or purposeful. You cannot let these 50 you. If you dont 51 yourself
21、 to move past what happened and what was felt, you will 52 your future with that pair of glasses, and nothing will be able to change that 53 .As a saying 54 , “The only mistake in life is the lesson not 55 .” (Albert Einstein)36. A. angry B. frustrated C. impatient D. foolish37. A. removed B. rid C.
22、 reminded D. accused38. A. in B. on C. by D. down39. A. surprise B. excitement C. curiosity D. embarrassment40. A. meeting room B. waiting room C. bathroom D. sitting room41. A. funny B. single C. very D. strange42. A. Within B. Before C. After D. For43. A. forgive B. blame C. annoy D. comfort44. A.
23、 worried B. due C. anxious D. careful45. A. but B. and C. otherwise D. still46. A. prove B. confirm C. admit D. realize47. A. thought B. approach C. lesson D. trick48. A. unhappy B. common C. regular D. heart-breaking49. A. confusion B. conquer C. consensus D. calculation50. A. disappoint B. weaken
24、C. trap D. break51. A. promise B. allow C. deny D. require52. A. look at B. reflect on C. prepare for D. think about 53. A. saying B. occurrence C. future D. judgment54. A. has B. goes C. spreads D. says55. A. given B. taught C. learned D. addressed第三部分: 阅读理解(共 15小题; 每小题 2 分，满分 30分)请认真阅读下列短文, 从短文后各题
25、所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 5并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。ALondon to Brighton Bike RideThe startThe bike ride starts at Clapham Common tube stationRide carefullyWe put together as many facilities as possible to help ensure you have a trouble-free day. But we also rely on you to ride safely and with due consideration
26、for other cyclists and road users. Although many roads are closed to oncoming traffic, this is not always the case and you should be aware of the possibility that there could be vehicles coming in the opposite direction.Please do not attempt reckless overtaking while riding-remember it is NOT a race
27、. _If you have an accident, ask a marshal for help; they are in contact with the support/emergency services. To call for help from our motorcycle marshals, give a thumbs down signal. The marshal will do all he/she can to help, providing he/she is not already going to a more serious accident. If a mo
28、torcycle marshal slows down to help you, but you have just stopped for a rest and dont need help, please give a thumbs up signal and he/she will carry on. Remember-thumbs down means I need help.In case of breakdownRefer to your route map and make your way to a Mechanics Point. Mechanical assistance
29、is free when you show your Rider Identity Card; you just pay for the parts. Refreshment stopsLook out for these along the route. Most are organized by voluntary clubs and their prices give you real value for money. They are also raising money for their local communities and the British Heart Foundat
30、ion, so please give them your support.Rain or shine-be preparedIn the event of very bad weather, watch out for signs to wet weather stations en route. Good waterproofs, like a cycle cape, are essential. Our first aid staff can only supply bin liners and by the time you get one you may be very wet. H
31、owever, the English summer is unpredictable-it may also be hot, so dont forget the sun protection cream as well!If you have to drop outWe will try to pick up your bike for you on the day. Call Bike Events(01225310859) no more than two weeks after the ride to arrange collection. Sorry, we cannot guar
32、antee this service nor can we accept liability for any loss or damage to your bike. Bike Events will hold your bike for three months, after which it may be disposed of. You will be charged for all costs incurred in returning your cycle.56. Which of the following subtitles might be suitable for the b
33、lank?6A. Emergency service B. Attracting assistance C. Marshals job D. Contacting the marshal57. Which of the following is WRONG about the Bike Ride?A. The weather at the time of the Bike Ride is quite changeableB. The drinks or waters along the way may be cheaper than usualC. You dont need to pay t
34、o replace a broken part of the bikeD. If you give up halfway and abandon your bike, it may be lost.BIn mid-January, Cape Town officials announced that the world-class South African city of four million residents would run out of water on April 12. The date, nicknamed “Day Zero,” has since been postp
35、oned multiple times, thanks to the intense conservation efforts by locals, a sharp reduction in agricultural water usage, and a 10 billion-liter donation from the private reservoirs(水库) of the Groenland Farmers Association.The city now has enough water to sustain the current level of usage until Jul
36、y 9, giving residents hope that the rainy season, which begins in June, will be more regular than has been the case lately.Four years ago, Cape Towns water disaster would have seemed impossible given that the citys six dam, which can hold 230 billion liters of water, were filled to the brim. However
37、, three years of low rainfall a third of normal levels and the ever-increasing population, have reduced the dams to puddles.In an attempt to avoid Day Zero, the government has imposed a strict 50-liter daily limit for all households. Residents are being urged to reduce their water usage by making sm
38、all changes like taking shorter showers and reusing bathing water to flush toilets. Those that use more have to pay heavy fines.When Day Zero strikes, a million homes or about 75 percent of the city will lose access to running water. Residents will instead have to wait in line at the over 200 water
39、distribution centers established around the city to obtain 25 liters a day.Though conservation measures will help in the short run, only nature can solve the problem. If the city gets enough rainfall during its winter season from June to August, it will provide much-needed relief. However, the local
40、 officials are not sure it will happen.58. What does the underlined word “brim” in the second paragraph probably mean?A. bottom B. top edge C. extended part D. central part59. What effort is being made now to avoid Day Zero?A. Limiting the daily usage of water to 25 liters.B. Establishing 200 water
41、distribution centers in the city.C. Reducing the city population as much as possible D. Restricting water usage in agriculture significantly60. What does the last paragraph mainly want to convey?7A. Tomorrow is still unknown. B. Current efforts will pay off.C. Man is at the mercy of nature. D. Its t
42、ime to make joint efforts. 61. What is the authors purpose in writing this passage?A. To inform us of the severe situation of water shortage in Cape Town.B. To appeal to the world to come together to help people Cape Town.C. To explain the cause of the severe water shortage in Cape Town.D. To applau
43、d the efforts by people in Cape Town to address water shortage. CUniversity graduates Mallorie Brodie and Lauren Hasegawa, who invented a smartphone app that tracks construction defects（缺陷）for commercial builders, had a tiger by the tail.Bridgit, which they founded in 2012, launched a cloud-based co
44、mmunications platform that helped manage defects on construction sites, which can delay projects and result in costly repairs if left unchecked. The smartphone application lets site supervisors take photos of cracks or damaged paint, share them with employees and track the problems to solution.More
45、than 600 subcontractors used the pilot version in many building sites before the commercial version, called Closeout, officially launched.Feedback(反馈)was so good that they began to wonder: Why limit their invention to a specific industry? Why not turn it into some kind of a handy tool for consumers
46、too? This became their dilemma. In other words, should they stay the course or look for wider applications of their app?The experts polled all agreed Bridgit should stay focused on its original goal. Ms. Hasegawa and Ms. Brodie took that advice. As more business customers signed on, it became clear
47、that they made the right decision. Since then, the companys growth has been rapid.Earlier this year, Bridgit launched Closeout ,which is designed so that even the least tech-savvy can use it easily. Today, the app is being used on sites across Canada and the United States and even by top general con
48、tractors(承包商).In October, Bridgit was named to the Canadian Innovation Exchanges top 20 list of Canadas most innovative companies working in digital media and information and communication technology .But Ms. Hasegawa and Ms. Brodie are not resting on their glories. They have also been collecting fe
49、edback on Closeout from customers, and theyll launch a new version in the spring. It will target not only general contractors but developers and building owners, too.62. The two graduates invented the smartphone application to _.A. track construction sites and commercial builders B. provide a communication platform to share photos
