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1、2016-2017学年第二学期第二次调考高一年级英语试题(分值：150分 时间：100分钟 )注意事项：1答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号、座位号等信息2请将答案正确填写在答题卡上，写在本卷上无效3 .考试结束后将答题卡交回第一部分：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）AThere is no doubt that many parents want to mold (塑造)their child to be better, faster, smarter and more skilled. Even though human parents cant
2、do that, a robot that builds its own children can. Scientists at the University of Cambridge in England have created a mother robot that not only creates its own children, but tests out their performance.The mother robot analyzes(分析)the performance of each of the “children” it creates, and passes do
3、wn good characters to the next generation. For example, as the mother creates them and puts them to work, she measures how theyre behaving, and she uses data from this behavior to create the next generation of robots.The mother robot can actually build hundreds of child robots and see the performanc
4、e of these child robots. And if their performance is good, keep their design for the next generation. And if bad, just let it go.“We program the robots based on some functions that define(规定)the reward the robots are going to get, depending on the construction that they make. They cannot change thei
5、r own reward. For the child robot, the longer the distance the robot walks, the better the reward it receives,” said Fumiya Iida, the lead researcher.After several generations, the “children” were running twice as fast.“The mother robot produced 500 robots to see which one is good and which one is b
6、ad,” said Iida.The researchers believe that the machines can be used in a car factory, for example, where robot cameras examine each ear in production line, find out any mistakes, and then design a better car.1What is special about the mother robot?A. It can analyze dataB. It can create child robots
7、C. Its smarter than human mothersD. It can build and improve its own children.2How does the mother robot mold her own children to be better?A. It teachers them how to behave better.B. It reprograms the bad ones after analyzing their performanceC. It copies hundreds of child robots and then chooses t
8、he best ones.D. It keeps the good characters for the next generation to create a better robot.3What is the key point in influencing the child robot to receive a reward?A. Size B. Distance.C. Behavior D. Speed.BThe sharing economy, represented by companies like Airbnb or Uber, is the latest fashion c
9、raze. But many supporters have overlooked the reality that this new business model is largely based on escaping regulations and breaking the law.Airbnb is an Internet-based service that allows people to rent out spare rooms to strangers for short stays. Uber is an Internet taxi service that allows t
10、housands of people to answer ride requests with their own cars. There are hundreds of other such services.The good thing about the sharing economy is that it promotes the use of underused resources. Millions of people have houses or apartments with empty rooms, and Airbnb allows them to profit from
11、these rooms while allowing guests a place to stay at prices that are often far less than those charged by hotels. Uber offers prices that are competitive with standard taxi prices and their drivers are often much quicker and more trustworthy.But the downside of the sharing economy has gotten much le
12、ss attention. Most cities and states both tax and regulate hotels, and the tourists who stay in hotels are usually an important source of tax income. But many of Airbnbs customers are not paying the taxes required under the law.Airbnb can also raise issues of safety for its customers and trouble for
13、 hosts neighbors. Hotels are regularly inspected to ensure that they are not fire traps and that they dont form other risks for visitors. Airbnb hosts face no such inspections.Since Airbnb is allowing people to escape taxes and regulations, the company is simply promoting thefts. Others in the econo
14、my will lose by bearing an additional tax burden or being forced to live next to an apartment unit with a never-ending series of noisy visitors.The same story may apply with Uber. Uber is currently in disputes over whether its cars meet the safety and insurance requirements imposed on standard taxis
15、. Also, if Uber and related services flood the market, they could harm all taxi drivers ability to earn a minimum wage.This downside of the sharing needs to be taken seriously, but that doesnt mean the current tax and regulatory structure is perfect.4What is the positive thing about the sharing econ
16、omy?A. It is a global trend.B. It is beyond regulations.C. It draws on spare resources.D. It brings in modest profits.5What is the problem with Airbnb customers according to the passage?A. They are not regularly inspected.B. They are likely to commit thefts.C. They are allowed not to pay taxes.D. Th
17、ey can be noisy to hosts neighbours.6What is the argument over Uber according to the passage?A. Whether it guarantees customers safety.B. Whether it provides reliable services.C. Whether it lowers customers expenses.D. Whether it can compete with standard taxis.7What will be talked about in the foll
18、owing paragraphs?A. Existing regulations and laws.B. Necessary improvements of current laws.C. Further development of Airbnb and Uber.D. More downsides of Airbnb and Uber.CIn late summer or early fall the large, yellow seed heads of sunflowers will be ripening. If gardeners can keep off the birds an
19、d other wildlife trying to eat the seeds, they can have a large harvest. The bright yellow blooms will make a rainbow garden, brightening up any space.However, planting the sunflower seeds is a skilled job. Plant seeds no deeper than the full length of itself. Smaller sized sunflowers can be spaced
20、a foot apart. Larger varieties will need to be spaced as far apart as three feet. This allows ripe plants enough space for the seed heads to ripen without knocking the ripe seeds off before gardeners have a chance to harvest them.Most sunflower seeds, especially those with eatable seeds, are large e
21、nough to handle without the need for seed sorters. This is why sunflowers make an excellent choice for a childrens garden as well. Gardeners will want to mix plenty of soil fertilizers into the ground as sunflowers tend to be heavy feeders.Sunflowers can be slow starters and the tiny new plants dont
22、 seem to grow very rapidly. Gardeners should protect the new plants as they begin to grow. Once they get going, sunflowers are able to out-grow many weeds, making them easier to grow in the home vegetable garden than many other plants.Most pests and diseases are not a bother to the sunflower, howeve
23、r, more than one gardener has said that their lovely looking plants were destroyed overnight by hungry squirrels, mice or birds. To preserve their harvest, gardeners can cover the ripening seed head with stockings or net cloth to help keep the destroyers off the seeds.Planting sunflower seeds is eas
24、y and can help even the smallest gardener feel successful in their gardening attempts.8What is the passage mainly about?A. How to plant sunflowers.B. Different kinds of sunflowers.C. Ways to preserve sunflowers.D. Tips on making your garden bright.9Why should enough space be left between sunflowers?
25、A. To prevent birds from eating sunflower seeds.B. To offer the sunflowers enough sunlight.C. To protect the ripe seed heads before harvest.D. To help the sunflowers grow stronger.10Why do children love to grow sunflowers in their garden?A. They want to decorate their garden with sunflowers.B. The s
26、eeds are easy to plant and unnecessary to sort.C. They want to share their own harvest with their parents.D. Sunflowers dont need too much soil fertilizer.DTo whom it may concern,My husband Jim and I got married in 1965. For the first ten years of our marriage, I was very happy to stay home and rais
27、e our three children. Then about four years ago, our youngest child went to school, and I thought I might go back to work.Jim was very supportive and helped me to make my decision. He started to do all the things I used to do around the house, and said he thought I could be a great success in busine
28、ss.After several weeks of job hunting, I found my present job, which is working for a small public relation firm. At first, my husband was proud of me and would tell his friends, “My clever little wife can run that company shes working for.”But, as his joking words were becoming reality, Jim stopped
29、 talking to me about my job. I have received several promotions and pay increases, and I am now making more money than he is. I can buy my own clothes and a new car. Because of our combined incomes, Jim can do things that we had always dreamed of doing, but we dont do these things because he is unha
30、ppy.We fought about little things, and Jim is very critical of me in front of our friends. For the first time in our marriage, I think there is a possibility that our marriage may come to an end.I love Jim very much, and I dont want him to feel inferior(较差的), but I also love my job. I think I can be
31、 a good wife and a working woman, but I dont know how. Can you give me some advice? Will I have to choose one or the other or can I keep both my husband and my new career?Please help.Yours, Mary11When was the letter most probably written?A. In 1975. B. Around 1980.C. Four years ago. D. In 1965.12Wha
32、t shows her husband was supportive?A. He helped look after babies.B. He told her his experience.C. He worked much harder.D. He encouraged her a lot.13How did her husband feel when she first found her job?A. Nervous. B. Disappointed.C. Proud. D. Curious.14Jim stopped talking about her job when _.A. J
33、im failed to do what he likedB. she made more money than heC. she received her boss praiseD. Jim had to do housework15What happened as her income increased?A. She found a gap(分歧) between Jim and her.B. She did what she had dreamed of.C. She felt proud of herself.D. She bought a house.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，
34、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 are the advantages and disadvantages of eating fast food?Many people do not have time to eat home-cooked food. 16 Therere more than 13,000 McDonalds restaurants in the United States itself, and over 8,000 KFCs in 80 countries. In most cities, it is
35、 not difficult to find hamburgers and pizza.Advantages of fast food17 Eating fast food helps working people and students to get back to work as quickly as possible. Besides, many love the look, smell and taste of it. Perhaps the greatest advantage is the price. 18 If one lives alone, then it is chea
36、per to buy a meal at the supermarket than cook it at home.Disadvantages of fast foodThe greatest disadvantage of fast food is the bad effect that it has on ones health. Many people feel that fast food is unhealthy because it contains a lot of artificial ingredients (人造成分). Some even think that it is
37、 addictive (上瘾的) because of these ingredients. 19 Fast food may lead to obesity in the American population.20 I believe that it can be a good thing, as long as people do not eat it too often, eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, and also do plenty of exercise to keep in shape.A. Fast food does raise
38、health concerns.B. It is often cheaper than other kinds of restaurant food.C. In short, fast food has both advantages and disadvantages.D. Fast food probably makes people much fatter than before.E. More and more fruit and vegetables are offered in fast food.F. The most evident advantage of fast food
39、 is that it saves time.G. Because of our non-stop modern lifestyle, fast food is popular almost everywhere.第二部分：英语知识运用（本大题共两节，满分45分）第一节：完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Last August, I flew to Columbia, Missouri to continue my education at the University of Missouri. At first I thought I was brave to deal wi
40、th any 21 in a foreign country. 22 during my first semester here, I always felt so 23 . Being silent was my 24 to interact with Americans. Although I wanted to make 25 , I didnt know how to approach them. I was afraid that they wouldnt understand my English and I 26 to be careful not to make anyone
41、angry. Therefore, I always 27 others to talk to me.In fact, I found that a lot of American students are 28 me. They also dont know how to interact with international students, so they choose not to be 29 . Obviously, two passive persons 30 have a chance to communicate with each other. And thats why
42、people from the same country like to 31 themselves from others. They feel more 32 with their own people and they are used to their own ways of behaving. 33 , they build barriers (障碍) for themselves.However, I 34 to approach Americans gradually. Since I had the 35 to come to this country, I told myse
43、lf, there was no reason for me to be 36 of approaching and communicating with Americans. When I showed kindness to them, most of them 37 my kindness. I found Americans are actually fun and 38 . Now I am glad that Ive made some good American friends here. I try hard to 39 my attitudes and my world ha
44、s become brighter. Being an open-minded and brave person makes my life more joyful. I was 40 , but I found my way.21A. fight B. challenge C. decisionD. mistake22A. For B. So C. ButD. Or23A. anxious B. happy C. lonelyD. lazy24A. duty B. way C. taskD. advice25A. plans B. achievements C. jokesD. friend
45、s26A. forgot B. refused C. rememberedD. wanted27A. sent for B. waited for C. called on D. depended on28A. like B. against C. besideD. behind29A. active B. polite C. friendlyD. kind30A. always B. usually C. neverD. sometimes31A. protect B. free C. separateD. save32A. special B. comfortable C. success
46、fulD. busy33A. At first B. At present C. By the wayD. In the end34A. feared B. helped C. pretendedD. started35A. time B. moneyC. courageD. power36A. afraid B. proudC. gladD. fond37A. hated B. wastedC. spreadD. repaid38A. hard-working B. easy-going C. self-centered D. broken-hearted39A. hold B. take
47、C. explain D. change40A. lost B. hurt C. born D. late第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The bank worker told me my check had run out. It 41 (take) me some minutes to understand her words. This year had brought me so much paina divorce, losing my house and the loss 42 my iob. After 43 (leave) the bank, I wondered what I would do. 44 it was only 5:30 pm, it was already dark and cold outside. At one point, I stopped and cried out to God. With a 45 (break) spirit, I said aloud, Lord, I really need h