中学16—17学年上学期高二第二次月考英语试题(附答案)

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2016-2017学年高二第一学期第二次月考英语试卷满分150分时间100分钟第I卷第一题听力理解。

(略)注意:答题卡1—20不填涂。

第二题:阅读理解(共两节,每小题2分,满分40分)第一节(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、D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AExaminations have a longer history in China than in any other country, yet it is today an issue around in which controversy flourishes(活跃). At each stage of their school lives children are faced with exams: exams to enter junior middle school, senior middle school, vocational school (职业学校), colleges and universities. As a result of having constantly to think of these hurdles(障碍) facing them children find themselves under constant pressure, unable to take time off from studying exam-oriented subjects to relax with friends or to develop other interests. Within school the concentration on exam success leads to the neglect(疏忽)of courses which are not central to the examinations and a method of teaching and learning which emphasizes training the ability to do well in tests but neglects developing the ability to think creatively.Despite such criticisms the examination system still has its defenders. Without it, they argue, how can we test students’ abilities and evaluate the effectiveness of teachers and schools? They believe that they provide the only objective way of selecting students and reduce the exercise of unfair back-door practices to gain advantage for children on the basis of influence or corruption (贪污). Examinations are also felt to offer the impetus(动力)to students to master their subject in a way in which they otherwise might not. "While too much anxiety can be a bad thing, a little anxiety can stimulate students to learn better than if left without any test to pass," says Li Jie, a leading advocate(提倡者)of the value of testing. "I can remember things now which give me great pleasure which I doubt I would have learned at the time if I had not had to do so for the examinations."21. Which of the following statements about examinations in China is correct?A. People can make money out of examinations.B. Only students of today have to take examinations.C. Students have to learn more about history than about any other subjects.D. People have different opinions concerning the value of examinations.22. What is a possible result if students pay too much attention to examinations?A. Students neglect those exam-oriented subjects.B. Students are unable to relax with friends or to develop other interests.C. Teachers neglect the training of the students’ ability to do well in tests.D. Students only pay attention to the development of their ability to think creatively.23. According to the passage, why are some people against exams?A. They are meaningless.B. They will make students learn something useless.C. They are believed to cause stress for the students.D. They are not related to the reality of life.24. Which of the following is an acceptable summary of the organization of this passage?A. Discussing a problem in education.B. Persuading people to believe an idea.C. Criticizing a long held opinion.D. Presenting a controversial issue and arguments from both sides.BTEDx is a global program that is brought to life by thousands of individuals all over the world. By organizing a TEDx event, you can create a unique gathering in your community that will unleash(释放)new ideas, inspire and inform.Here, you’ll find the complete set of rules for organizing a TEDx event, fr om start to finish. The rules are non-negotiable(无商量余地的)and mandatory(强制的)for all TEDx event organizers because it’s both our job and yours to maintain the integrity of the TEDx vision.Spirit/purpose: Your event must maintain the spirit of TED itself: focused on the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately(最终地), the world. TEDx events are not single-topic driven.Length: Your event may not exceed one day in length.Location: TED allocates(分配)one location-based license series per applicant; you must live inthe city for which you are applying for a license. Your TEDx event must happen in the city for which you received the license.Funds: You may not use your event to make money. You may not use your event to raise funds for charities or other organizations.Admission: Based on approval from TED, you can charge an attendance fee for a TEDx event featuring live speakers. In order to charge an admission fee, you must first submit(提交)your proposed ticket price for approval from TED.Attendance: Up to 100 individuals may attend your event. Only individuals who have attended an official TED conference may organize an event with more than 100 attendees(参与者). Having attended one of multiple TEDx events or TEDWomen does qualify you to host an event for more than 100 guests.Naming: TEDx events are named after locations, such as cities, neighborhoods, streets etc, and aim to serve that named community. Event names must comply with(遵守)the guidelines laid out in Naming your event.25. According to the rules, a TEDx event organizer is supposed to ______.A. extend the event to one dayB. name the event after locationsC. focus on one TED topicD. host the event in different cities.26. Who is qualified to host a TEDx event for over 100 guests?A. A person who has attended an official TED conference.B. A woman who has attended numerous TEDx events.C. An individual who has submitted his proposed ticket price.D. An organization which intends to make some money for chaities27. Which of the following statement is TRUE?A. TEDx events can be profitable.B. The admission fee is determined by the organizer of the particular event.C. TEDx events may cover different topics.D. Rules can be changed under certain circumstances.CTo be successful in any aspect of life, you need to know when to use the carrot or the stick. Here are a few tips to help you decide whether it's better to use the carrot or the stick.With the kidsThe carrotWhen it comes to raising a kid, the carrot or the stick dilemma is quickly disappearing as too many parents take the carrot approach to the extreme. In child raising, the carrot should never be materialistic things. If you want to ask for good behavior with a reward, it should be with something that can't be bought, say, trust.The slick Nowadays, no one likes to use the stick any more, or in my father's case, the belt. I'm not overlooking child abuse(虐待儿童), if you ever want to call it that, but I am encouraging parents to toughen up a bit. You don't want your kid to test your limits only to find out he can get away with it. If you want to raise a kid, raise the hand and let him know it comes down on the second offense(过错).At the officeThe carrotPeople need encouragement and motivation to perform well. However, the carrot only really works well with employees who have already proved themselves. If you've got someone who can't show up at the office before noon, the promise of a raise isn't going to do much. On the contrary, if there's a guy with a good work moral, he'll thrive(grow stronger)when you add a promotion to the picture.The slick When considering the carrot or the stick in the office, remember that, overall(总的来说), the stick is the more practical method in the office. A wise man, who just happened to be an Italian once said "It's best to be both loved and feared." It's nice to have everyone love you, but running a business isn't like running a family. You need to have the stick constantly raised.With the wifeThe carrotWhen it comes to marriage, always use the carrot. I've had a lovely marriage for many years, and I've always stuck to the carrot approach. Sometimes you catch more flies with honey, and sometimes it's the crack(噼啪声)of a whip(鞭子) that gets the horse moving. Try not to use too many sticks at home; the carrot is much more fun.28. What is the best title of this passage?A. The Carrot or the Stick?B. The Introduction to the Carrot and the StickC. Tips in the Daily LifeD. The Advantages of the Carrot and the Stick29. In kids raising, the author prefers_________.A. the carrot approachB. the stick approachC. both the carrot approach and the stick approachD. neither the carrot approach nor the stick approach30. Which do you think is the best to be a good boss at the office?A. Always using carrots.B. Eating a lot of carrots.C. Being both loved and feared.D. Using too many sticks.31. Which is NOT true according to the passage?A. The author often gives more carrots to his wife to eat at home.B. The carrot is much more fun when it comes to marriage.C. On different occasions, the carrot or the stick is effective.D. You need the stick to get your horses to move faster occasionally.DA new study shows students who write notes by hand during lectures perform better on exams than those who use laptops.Students are increasingly using laptops for note -taking because of speed and legibility(清晰度).But the research has found laptop users are less able to remember and apply the concepts they have been taught.Researchers performed experiments that aimed to find out whether using a laptop increased the tendency to make notes "mindlessly" by talking down word which the professors said.In the first experiment, students were given either a laptop or pen and paper. They listened to the same lectures and were told to use their usual note-taking skills. Thirty minutes after the talk, they were examined on their ability to remember facts and on how well they understood concepts.The researchers found that laptop users took twice as many notes as those who wrote by hand.However, the typists performed worse at remembering and applying the concepts. Both groups scored similarly when it came to memorizing facts.The researchers' report said, "While more notes are beneficial, if the notes are taken mindlessly, as is more likely the case on a laptop, the benefit disappears. "In another experiment aimed at testing long-term memory, students took notes as before but were tested a week after the lecture. This time, the students who wrote notes by hand performed significantly better on the exam.These two experiments suggest that handwritten notes are not only better for immediate learning and understanding, but that they also lead to superior revision in the future.32. More and more students favor laptops for note-taking because they can______.A. write more notesB. digest concepts betterC. get higher scoresD. understand lecture better33. While taking notes, laptop users tend to be______.A. skillfulB. tirelessC. thoughtfulD. mindless34. The author of the passage aims to______.A. examine the importance of long-term memoryB. stress the benefit of taking notes by handC. explain the process of taking notesD. promote the use of laptops35. The passage is likely to appear in_______.A. a finance reportB. a computer textbookC. a science magazineD. a newspaper advertisement第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分.请按照题号答题)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。