江西省南昌市第二中学2014-2015学年高二下学期第二次月考英语试题.doc

1、 南昌二中 20142015 学年度下学年第二次考试高二英语试卷本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题） 。满分为 150 分。考试用时 120 分钟。 第卷（共 105 分）第一部分：听力（共 20 小题；满分 30 分)第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分)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 man doing now?A. Watching TV. B. Playing a

2、 game. C. Preparing for an exam.2. Why hasnt Adam come yet?A. He was absorbed in his work. B. He quarreled with the woman.C. He wasnt informed of the meeting time.3. Where does the conversation take place?A. At the mans house. B. At a bank. C. At a university.4. How many students are there in the sp

3、eakers class?A.18 B. 21 C. 205. What are the speakers talking about?A. A workmate. B.A classmate. C. A neighbour.第二节(共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分)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 is

4、 beside the computer center?A. The sports center. B. The classroom building. C. The library.7. Where will the speakers go next?A. To the library. B. To the sports center. C. To the computer center.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. Why doesnt the man want to watch the World Cup Final?A. He isnt good at football.

5、 B. He wont have time. C. His TV doesnt work.9. What does the woman like?A. Football. B. Golf . C. Horse riding.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Why is the man unwilling to go to Florida?A. Its too boring. B. Its too expensive. C. Its too crowded.11. What did the speakers do last year?A. They traveled aro

6、und Sky Balley Resort.B. They attended a New Years Eve party.C. They went skiing.12. How does the woman feel in the end?A. Annoyed. B. Pleased. C. Excited.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbours. B. Workmates. C. Strangers.14. What is the purpo

7、se of the womans visit to the man?A. To borrow his telephone. B. To get information about a theft. C. To ask him to call the police.15. What happened last night?A. The womans house was broken into. B. The window of the womans house was smashed.C. The womans car was broken into.16. What did the woman

8、 do last night?A. She worked late. B. She bought a CD player. C. She went to a party.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What is the speaker mainly talking about?A. Doxeys theory. B. The development of tourism. C. The influence of social factors on tourism. 18. Why do people in the host area welcome the tou

9、rists in the first stage?A. They benefit from them. B. They are curious. C. They learn from them.19. What influences relationships between tourists and host people in the second stage?A. Commercial factors. B. Political factors. C. Social factors.20. What does the government do in the fourth stage?A

10、. They protect the host area. B. They set more restrictions. C. They provide public services.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 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。AAs an American artist and writer of childrens books, Tasha Tudors art and nineteenth-centurylifestyle hav

11、e fascinated adults and children for decades. She received many awards and honors for her contributions to childrens literature. When people talk about her creativity in artwork, she said, “I do it to support my dogs and my four children.” Her great publishing record, the number of magazine stories

12、that have been written about her over the years, and her admirers have no effects on her at all.Much of Tashas artwork and her reading are done in the wintertime. “I love winter. Its delightful,” she says. “I dont have to go anywhere because I work at home. If Im snowed in, I can stay this way for m

13、onths.” She hopes for early, deep snow to protect her garden from the hardship of the New England winter, and when it comes she puts on snowshoes when she needs to get down the mile-long dirt path that leads to the road.Given her enjoyment of winter and her fantasy(梦幻)way of life, its not surprising

14、 that Tashas Christmas is a storybook holiday. She hangs flowers over the front door. Her tree comes from the woods, and it goes up on Christmas Eve, lit by homemade candles and decorated with her great- grandmothers collection that dates from 1850. In a place of honor on the tree are large cookies

15、cut into the shapes of her animals.The grandchildren and friends get presents from Tashas old dolls; so do the animals and they have their own Christmas tree. “Of course, its a known fact that all the animals talk on Christmas Eve,” she has written. Small, handmade gifts fill a big wooden box.At the

16、 end of each year, Tasha can look back and know that her life is perfect, that she has again ignored the twentieth century, and that the magic continues. And for the rest of us，heres a bit of advice, Tasha style: “Nowadays, people are so restless. If they took some tea and spent more time rocking on

17、 the porch(门廊) in the evening listening to light music, they might enjoy life more.”21. Tasha loved winter because it allowed her to _.A. read stories to her grandchildren B. show her DIY snowshoes to kidsC. stay indoors working during reading D. enjoy bicycle tiding along the path22. From the passa

18、ge, we can learn that Tashas life is _. A. modern and fashionable B. simple and fantasticC. lonely and hard D. adventurous and inspiring23. Which of the following is TRUE about Tasha?A. She cared little about fame. B. She created an animal fund.C. She wrote many stories for magazines. D. She bought

19、presents for her relatives.24. In which section of a paper can you probably read the article?A. Travel. B. Sports. C. Economy. D. People.BIn todays world of cellphones，mini laptops and MP3 players, most people have at least one time-telling tool with them. Since these devices are so common，is time r

20、unning out for the 500-year-old watch？According to some consumers，yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wollman says a watch is “an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function” Many young adults agreeand use their cellphones to tell time. Louis Galie, a senior vice president at Timex，said that fe

21、wer young people wear watches today than five years ago. As a result, some people claim that the watch industry is at a crossroads.However, watchmakers optimistically say that watches regain popularity when consumers reach their 20s and 30s.By then，they are willing to spend money on a quality timepi

22、ece that doesnt just keep good time. Fifty years ago，watchmakers boasted about their products accuracy. But in recent years, the watch industry has transformed itself into an accessory business. And for many today, the image a watch communicates has become more important than the time it tells.“Comp

23、lications”features that go beyond simple timekeepingare an important part of a watchs image. Todays watches offer a lot of features that suit almost any personality. These features include altitude trackers, compasses，lunar calendars, USB drives, and even devices that measure the effectiveness of go

24、lf swings!Creativity is also a key element in todays watches. For example，Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash makes watches that dont even look like watches. The companys popular Shinshoku model uses different color lights to tell time. It looks more like a futuristic(未来主义的)bracelet than a watch. Another

25、 Japanese watchmaker, EleeNo, makes a “handless” watch. Using a ring of circles to keep time, this watch makes an excellent conversation piece.Whether a watch communicates fashion sense, creative talent or a love of sports, consumers want their timepieces to stand out. Nowadays，everyone has the same

26、 kind of gadget (小玩意儿)in their bags，so people want to make a statement with whats on their wrists. Will this interesting wrist fashion last？Only time will tell!25Why arent watches popular with young people as before?ABecause watches cannot keep good time as cellphones, mini laptops and MP3 players.B

27、Because watches are featured by the disadvantages of simple function.CBecause watches are too expensive to afford.DBecause watches dont have beautiful appearance as other modern time-telling tools.26What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 mean?AWatch-making is facing a survival crisis chall

28、enge.BWatch-making is faced with the developing opportunity.CWatch-making becomes the sunrise industry.DWatch-making has a specific development target.27It can be implied that _.Apeople will gradually lose interest in watches as they grow olderBwatchmakers scarcely change the development strategy fo

29、r watchesCtodays watches are better than those in the past in qualityDcustomers used to be more concerned with the quality of a watch than with its image28Whats the best title of the passage?AWatches and Teenagers BThe History of Watches CThe Accuracy of Watches DWatches Tell More than TimeCList of

30、winners of 71st Golden Globe AwardsFLIMBest Drama: “12 Years a Slave“Best Comedy : “American Hustle“Best Actor, Drama: Matthew McConaughey, “Dallas Buyers Club“Best Actress, Drama: Cate Blanchett, “Blue Jasmine“Best Actor, Comedy : Leonardo DiCaprio, “The Wolf of Wall Street“Best Actress, Comedy : A

31、my Adams, “American Hustle“Best Supporting Actor: Jared Leto, “Dallas Buyers Club“Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Lawrence, “American Hustle“Best Director: Alfonso Cuaron, “Gravity“Best Foreign Language Film: “The Great Beauty,“ ItalyBest Original Song: “Ordinary Love,“ “Mandela: Long Walk to Free

32、dom“TELEVISIONBest Drama Series: “Breaking Bad,“ AMCBest Comedy Series: “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,“ FOXBest Actor, Drama: Bryan Cranston, “Breaking Bad“Best Actress, Drama: Robin Wright, “House of Cards“Best Actor, Comedy: Andy Samberg, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine“Best Actress, Comedy: Amy Poehler, “Parks and Rec

33、reation“Best TV Film : “Behind the Candelabra,“ HBOBest Actor,Television Movie: Michael Douglas, “Behind the Candelabra“Best Actress, Television Movie: Elisabeth Moss, “Top of the Lake“Best Supporting Actor, Television Movie: Jon Voight, “Ray Donovan“Best Supporting Actress, Television Movie: Jacque

34、line Bisset, “Dancing on the Edge“29. Who wins the best film comedy actor title at the 71st Golden Globe Awards?A. Matthew McConaughey B. Leonardo DiCaprioC. Amy Adams D. Jared Leto30. If you want to see your favorite star Elisabeth Moss, you should watch_.A. Blue Jasmine B. Breaking Bad C. House of

35、 Cards D. Top of the Lake31. Which of the following is the best TV film at the 71st Golden Globe Awards?A. The Great Beauty B. Mandela：Long Walk to FreedomC. Behind the Candelabra D. Dancing on the EdgeDMany of the worlds famous cities are known by some special names. Paris is known as the “City of

36、Light“. Hong Kong is the “Wall Street of Asia“. One small city in Pennsylvania may be the sweetest place on Earth. That is town of Hershey, which is known as the “Chocolate Town“. It is named after Milton Hershey, the founder of the largest chocolate factory in the world.Milton Hershey built his fir

37、st candy factory in the early 1900s. At the time, Hershey was developing a technique for milk chocolate. Eventually he succeeded. Hershey was also the first to produce individually wrapped chocolate bars. His factory grew and produced more and more types of chocolate. To this day, Hersheys chocolate

38、 factory is the largest in the world. Hershey used his success to give back to the community. He built a town around the factory for his employees. He gave streets fun names like Chocolate Avenue. He built schools, parks and shops. This generous man gave millions of dollars to charity. He built an a

39、musement park with rides, trains for children and a swimming pool. Over the years, the town grew. People from near and far came to visit this special town, whose beauty and fame continue to attract lots of tourists. Every year close to three million tourists visit the Chocolate Town.Today visitors t

40、o the city can enjoy a variety of attractions and activities. The Hershey chocolate factory offers tours. Visitors can learn all about chocolate and how it is made. A gift shop sells all kinds of chocolate and toys made to look like chocolate. Even if you dont buy a souvenir, there is one thing that

41、 is impossible to forget: the wonderful aroma of fresh chocolate everywhere. In this special place even the streetlights are shaped like chocolate.Another attraction is the Hershey Hotel. It has an unusual mineral spring where guests can enjoy a variety of special treatments. The treatments all have

42、 one thing in common: chocolate.32. Whats the best title for the passage?A. Milton Hershey B. Worlds Famous CitiesC. The Chocolate Town D. Pennsylvania Chocolates33. What was Milton Hershey developing when he built his first factory?A. Public structure. B. An amusement park.C. Attractions for the co

43、mmunity. D. A technique for milk chocolate.34. The underlined word “aroma“ in Paragraph 3 probably means “_“.A. smell B. attraction C. type D. fame35. What can we know about Milton Hershey? A. He disliked to cook. B. He cared about his employees.C. He wanted to be famous.D. He didnt pay his employee

44、s very well.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。What is a dream?For centuries，people have wondered about the strange places that they seem to visit in their sleep.36._ However， they have been valued as necessary to a persons health and happiness.Historically people t

45、hought dreams contained messages from God. It was only in the twentieth century that people started to study dreams scientifically believing that they tell about a persons character.37._ He believed that dreams allow a person to express fantasies or fears，which would be socially unacceptable in real

46、 life.The second theory to become popular was Carl Jungs compensation theory. Jung，a former student of Freud， said that the purpose of a dream is not to hide something，but rather to communicate it to the dreamer.38._ Thus，people who think too highly of themselves may dream about failing；those who th

47、ink too little of themselves dream of being heroes.Using more recent research，William Domhoff from the University of California found that dreaming is a mental skill that needs time to develop in humans.39._ Until they reach age five，they can not express very well what their dreams are about. Once p

48、eople become adults，there is little or no change in their dreams. The dreams of men and women differ. For instance，the characters that appear in the dreams of men are often other men，and often involve physical aggression.The meaning of dreams continues to be difficult to understand.40._ If you dream

49、 that a loved one is going to die，do not panic. The dream may have meaning， but it does not mean that your loved one is going to die.ADreams make up for what is lacking in waking life.BHowever，people should not take their dreams as reality.CDreams have been considered as meaningless nighttime journeys.DIt gives scien