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1、河南省商水县2016-2017学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题（无答案） 试卷说明：本次考试时间为100分钟，总分为120分。本试卷分为第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。 第一卷第一部分：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）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。AWhile income worry is a rather common problem of the aged, loneliness is another problem that aged parents may face
2、. Of all the reasons that explain their loneliness, a large geographical distance between parents and their children is the major one. This phenomenon is commonly known as “Empty Nest Syndrome”(空巢综合症).In order to seek better chances outside their countries, many young people have gone abroad, leavin
3、g their parents behind with no clear idea of when they will return home. Their parents spend countless lonely days and nights, taking care of themselves, in the hope that someday their children will come back to stay with them. The fact that most of these young people have gone to Europeanized or Am
4、ericanized societies makes it unlikely that they will hold as tightly to the value of duty as they would have if they had not left their countries. Whatever the case, it has been noted that the values they hold do not necessarily match what they actually do. This geographical and cultural distance a
5、lso prevents the grown-up children from providing response in time for their aged parents living by themselves.The situation in which grown-up children live far away from their aged parents has been described as “distant parent phenomenon”, which is common both in developed countries and in developi
6、ng countries. Our society has not yet been well prepared for “Empty Nest Syndrome”. 21. According to the passage, the loneliness of aged parents is mainly caused by _.A. their earlier experience of feeling lonelyB. the unfavorable living conditions in their native countriesC. the common worry about
7、their incomeD. the geographical distance between parents and children22. If young people go abroad, _.A. they do not hold to the value of duty at allB. they can give some help to their parents back homeC. they cannot do what they should for their parentsD. they believe what they actually do is right
8、 23. From the last paragraph, we can infer that _.A. the situations in the developed and developing countries are differentB. “Empty Nest Syndrome” has arrived unexpectedly in our societyC. children will become independent as soon as they go abroadD. the aged parents are not fully prepared for “Empt
9、y Nest Syndrome”BIt was reported last week that developers could take photos from Apple mobile and Google Android devices without the phone owners knowing that the images were being taken. In Apples case, developers can also obtain the location information for each photo.Senator (参议员) Charles Schume
10、r said in a telephone interview that his office had spoken with officials at both Apple and Google on Monday.“We asked them if they could find a way on their own to prevent Apple from having access to private information,” Mr. Schumer said. “They were friendly and open to the idea that this ought to
11、 be changed.”On Sunday, Mr. Schumer said that he planned to send a letter to the Federal Trade Commission asking the agency to investigate Apple and Google after the privacy concerns came to light. Claudia Bourne Farrell, an F.T.C. spokeswoman, said the agency had received the letter but she could n
12、ot comment further.“It worries people to think that ones personal photos, address book, and who knows what else can be obtained and even posted online without permission,” Mr. Schumer wrote in his letter to the F. T.C. “If the technology exists to open the door to this kind of privacy invasion, then
13、 surely technology exists to close it, and thats exactly what must happen.”Mr. Schumer said if Apple and Google could not come to an agreement to fix the problem, then he would be forced to take the issue further.He said other companies had been willing to work with his office to fix issues. “Im opt
14、imistic that we can get this changed without any regulation,” he said. “If its not changed, then well turn to the F.T.C., and if that doesnt work then well consider legislative approach.”The F.T.C. has warned companies to try to be more vigilant (警醒的) in their efforts to protect consumers when it co
15、mes to privacy.24. The senators spoke with officials at both Apple and Google _.A. to urge them not to invade consumers privacy.B. to discuss whether it is illegal to have access to private information.C. to stop them from developing the technology of taking photos.D. to keep them from obtaining the
16、 location information for each photo.25. Which of the following statements is True?A. Privacy invasion from Apple has existed for a long time.B. Mr. Schumer takes the privacy concerns caused by Apple and Google seriously.C. Privacy invasion from Google has existed for a long time.D. Apple and Google
17、 have decided to make a change.26. Mr. Schumers letter to the F.T.C. mainly shows that the technology to open the door to privacy invasion _.A. causes privacy invasion to happen frequently.B. can be used if permitted.C. causes people to worry about the safety of their personal information.D. causes
18、personal information to be posted online without permission.27. Where can we read about the passage?A. In a newspaper.B. In a magazine.C. In a science report.D. In a textbook.CWhen we hear of dangerous diseases, cancer and heart disease are often what first comes to mind. Recently, a virus called Eb
19、ola has reappeared in Guinea (a country in West Africa), killing 62 people so far. It leads to viral hemorrhagic fever, which is characterized by high fever and internal bleeding etc. Ebola can kill 90% of those infected, especially in underdeveloped societies like those in Africa. Ebola is named af
20、ter the Ebola River, where it was first discovered in 1976. There are five different types of the Ebola virus, each named after where they first happened: Sudan, Ivory Coast, Reston, Bundibugyo, and Zaire. The deadliest of the five, Zaire, was responsible for the 2012 outbreak, and is believed to be
21、 attacking Guinea. Ebola is naturally found in fruit bats (果蝠), which pass on the virus to other animals by biting or sucking on (吮吸) their blood. Humans who are suffering from the Ebola infection might have touched the bodily fluids of the infected animals. Once infected, a human becomes a carrier
22、of the deadly virus. Since we live in an interconnected world, where the situation in one country can affect us all, the influences of Ebola are huge: damaging trade relations, affecting foreign visitors, and weakening entire countries. Already the Guinea virus is spreading fast with a few cases spo
23、tted in Conakry the capital of Guinea, far away from the origin of the virus. It is feared that the disease may have already reached neighboring Liberia and Sierra Leone, too. Unfortunately, there are no disease-specific treatments for Ebola. Healthcare workers only supply the infected people with w
24、ater to keep them in good condition. Since there have been many cases of nurses catching the disease from patients, they are forced to wear strict protective clothes, and in some cases, not even allowed to get close to the affected. The fact that there is no cure for the Ebola virus is what makes th
25、e outbreak a challenging one to control.28. The news of Ebola in Guinea is mentioned to _.A. compare Ebola with cancer B. show the latest study of virusesC. make a brief summary D. introduce the topic of the text 29. What can we learn about Ebola? A. It was named after where it first happened.B. It
26、is the most dangerous virus in the world.C. It could cause immediate death for anyone infected.D. It is a newly discovered virus.30. What is mainly described in Paragraph 3?A. What the Ebola virus is.B. How the Ebola virus spreads.C. The influences of Ebola.D. The treatments for Ebola.31. Which of t
27、he following does the author probably agree with?A. Those with a fever must be infected by Ebola.B. Ebola is now very common in Guinea.C. Females are more easily to be infected by Ebola.D. Ebola is a highly infectious virus.DOn an elementary school playground, hundreds of children run and jump, smil
28、ing and laughing as they play. Watching sea otters (海獭) playing in their own environment is like watching children at play. Sea otters, which are presently on the endangered species list, are a joy to watch and, fortunately, are experiencing an increase in population.Groups of sea otters live on the
29、 shores of the North Pacific Ocean. They are seldom found far from land but spend almost their entire lives at sea. The otter has been known to dive as deep as 180 feet and stay underwater as long as four minutes. Each day the sea otter eats as much as one-fifth of its body weight in fish or shellfi
30、sh.Not only are sea otters playful, they are also amazingly resourceful. Their favorite food, abalone（鲍鱼）, is protected by a thick shell sea otters are unable to break with their teeth. Sea otters use stones from the ocean floor and break the abalone open on their bellies(肚子) as they move slowly acr
31、oss the surface of the water on their backs, a behavior that makes them one of only a few animals on Earth, including human beings, to use tools! Their intelligence is also displayed while sleeping, in order not to move into dangerous waters, sea otters actually cover themselves with plants in the s
32、ea, which keep them in place before falling asleep.Because sea otters have a special means of keeping insulated (隔热的), they can keep their body heat in their cold environment. They have unbelievably fine fur that traps tiny air bubbles, and that keeps them comfortable when warmed by body heat, howev
33、er, their fur loses this insulating quality if it becomes dirty.Sea otters have faced dangers from hunters in the past and from oil spills more recently. Fortunately, due to a 1911 agreement and to rescue and habitat protection efforts, the sea otter population has nearly recovered.32. Paragraph 2 m
34、ainly talks about sea otters .A. appearance B. living habits C. economic value D. living environment33. The underlined word “resourceful” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .A. beautiful B. energetic C. careful D. smart34. What can be inferred about sea otters fur?A. It consists of tiny air bub
35、bles.B. It has a layer of insulating water bubbles.C. It keeps sea otters warm only when its clean.D. It becomes dirty easily in the cold environment.35. We learn from the text that sea otters .A. mostly stay on the landB. like sleeping among stonesC. are increasing in population again D. usually hi
36、de themselves under plants in the sea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。Why should we get an education? Education is the process of learning and knowing, which is not limited to our school textbooks. It is a process that continues through our life. Even the regular happen
37、ings and events around us educate us, in one way or another. 36 Education makes better citizens. Education makes a worthy contribution to our lives, by making us responsible citizens. We get to know our history and culture through education. Education opens our minds. 37 There is no doubt that an ed
38、ucated person is a better citizen. Education ensures a productive (富有成效的) future. Education ensures that the one who receives good education gets a safe future. 38 We find ourselves in the most competitive jobs. The importance of education is obvious by the heights we achieve in life. Education help
39、s in decision-making. 39 We have to take decisions throughout our lives and sometimes, decision-making can be a very challenging process. Education is important, because it enables us to take the right decisions and prevent losses. 40 An educated person is a confident person. Education allows us to
40、believe in ourselves. Self-belief is the most wanted quality in a human being and education leads us towards relying on ourselves, making us believe that we are ready to take on the world.A. Education increases confidence.B. Decision-making is an essential part of our life.C. Education spreads aware
41、ness.D. An educated person will find it easier to understand a different point of view.E. This article discusses the importance of education in our lives. F. It enables us to understand our duties as citizens and encourages us to follow them.G. Our productivity is increased by acquiring new skills a
42、nd talents through education.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I am a movie lover, but I dont want to go out to the movies. The 41 in getting to the theater, the theater itself, and the behavior of some 42 are all reasons why I often wai
43、t for a movie to show up on TV.First of all, just getting to the 43 presents difficulties. Leaving a comfortable home isnt a(n) 44 idea on a cold or rainy night. Even if the weather is fine, there is still a thirty-minute 45 to the theater, 46 by the trouble of looking for a parking space. And then
44、there are the lines. After waiting in a rather long 47 , you worry about whether there will be enough 48 for you and your friends, and whether you will be able to get seats together.Once you have gotten your tickets, you are 49 with the problems of the theater itself. If you are in one of the old th
45、eaters, you must 50 the musty(发霉的) smell of seldom-cleaned carpets. 51 you are sitting in a newer theater, you often have to 52 the sound of the movie next door. This is especially 53 when the other movie involves racing cars or a violent fight and you are trying to enjoy a(n) 54 love story. Some of
46、 the customers are even more of a problem than the theater itself. Little kids race up and down the aisles(过道) . Teenagers try to 55 their friends by talking back to the screen. Adults 56 on the ages of the stars or why 57 arent as good anymore.After arriving home from the movies one night, I 58 tha
47、t I was not going to be a moviegoer anymore. The next day I 59 to have cable TV service installed(安装) in my home. I may now see movies a bit later than other people, but Ill be more 60 watching box office hits in the comfort of my own living room.41. A. skills B. problems C. abilities D. mistakes42. A. students B. colleagues C. sellers D. customers43. A. theater B. home C. office D. bar44. A. bad B. original C. attractive D. crazy45. A. walk B. run C. flight D. drive46. A. caused B. followed C. brought D. developed47. A. queue B. journey C. way