广东省蕉岭县蕉岭中学2017_2018学年高二英语上学期第一次质量检测试题.doc

1、 1 -蕉岭中学 2018-2019 学年度第一学期高二第一次质检英语试题考试须知:1、试卷用黑色钢笔或黑色水笔作答。2、考试时间 120 分钟，卷面满分 135 分。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。ATop 4 Amusement Parks in the WorldIts summertime! That means parents have extra time to spend with their children, and what is

2、better way to engage in classic fun with family and friends than to visit an amusement park? Take a look at these fun choices perfect summer trip ideas to fit every budget(预算).Cedar PointTickets: $280 for adults, $120 for childrenPraising itself as the roller coaster capital of the world, Cedar Poin

3、ts 18 coasters will ensure youre riding all day. Reader Alicia Goettemoeller describes the park as a “paradise for excited thrillers” while reader Nick Schuyler says it is “built for grown-up kids.”KnoebelsTickets: $120 for adults, $10 for childrenThis old-fashioned amusement park is a must for your

4、 old memory games as well as money saving admittance and parking are free of charge. Reader Tracy Ginsburg Maier says “a family of 4 can enjoy special offer to eat, swim and ride all day for $100” at Knoebels.Kings IslandTickets: $340 for adults, $160 for children- 2 -Kings Island is one of the most

5、 visited theme parks in the US, with more than 3 million visitors per year. The park is especially known for its family-friendly attractions, such as Snoopy Island. Tickets to the main park also include admission to the nearby water park, Boomerang Bay.Dells Water ParksTickets: $140 for adults, $80

6、for childrenWisconsin Dells is a water park with dozens of indoor and outdoor water parks to spread around in. One of them, Noahs Ark, is the largest outdoor water park in the US. Many are open year-round and no charge for children under five.1. Where can a family with 2 children enjoy themselves wi

7、th the least money?A. In Kings Island. B. In Knoebels.C. In Dells Water Parks. D. In Cedar Point.2. What is Kings Island famous for?A. The largest number of visitors.B. The largest outdoor water park.C. Its attractions for all family members.D. Its free admission to the nearby parks.3. What can be l

8、earned from the passage?A. Younger children cannot have fun in Cedar Point.B. The most visited theme park in the US is Kings Island.C. Noahs Ark is the largest indoor water park in the US.D. Visitors can find old time memories in Snoopy Island.BIn 1971 a young man who grew up very poor was travellin

9、g across the country, trying to make a new start for himself. Along the way he had completely run out of money and was forced to spend the night in his car. This continued until one morning, after a week of sleeping in his car, he walked nervously into a restaurant and ordered a big breakfast.After

10、eating his first good meal in weeks, he found himself lying to the - 3 -waiter, telling him he had lost his wallet. The waiter, who was also the owner, walked behind the chair where the young man had been sitting. He bent down, and came up with a $20 bill that looked as if it had fallen on the floor

11、 and said, “Son, you must have dropped this,” the owner said. The young man couldnt believe his luck! He quickly paid for the breakfast, left a tip, bought gas with the change, and headed West.On the way out of town, he began to understand what the owner did. Maybe nobody dropped the money at all. “

12、Maybe that fellow just knew I was in trouble and he helped me in a way that didnt embarrass(使尴尬)me. So I just made a promise to help other people if I can.”Later, he worked very hard and became a rich man. Now he lives near Kansas City. Each year he gives away thousands of dollars. He is known as th

13、e “Secret Santa” because at Christmas time each year, he personally hands money out to those on the street and at restaurants. Last year, he gave more than $50,000 away in Kansas City.4. The young man was travelling across the country in 1971 to_.A. look for a good restaurant B. improve his lifeC. s

14、how his new car to others D. hand out dollars5. The underlined sentence implies(暗示) that the young man got to know that _.A. it was vey lucky of him to get his lost money backB. it was very honest of the owner to return his moneyC. the owner helped him in a way that didnt hurt his feelingsD. another

15、 person who had breakfast in the restaurant lost the money 6. From the end of the passage we can learn that _.A. the man did carry out his promise B. the man was not successful in the endC. the owner was paid back the money D. Santa gives the man money each year7. The message of the story is “_”.- 4

16、 -A. One good turn deserves anotherB. Where there is a will there is a way C. He who travels far knows much D. Give love wings (翅膀) and it may fly higherCOne night I received a Facebook message from Laura, a former classmate. “Hey Steve,” she said, “I know youve always been an animal lover. Ive just

17、 had a baby and I cant keep my mini pig.”Being fond of animals, I knew I wanted the pig. I just had to figure out how to make it happen. I lived in a two-bedroom single-level house in Georgetown, Ontario. Its tough to bring a pig back to the house I share with two dogs, two cats, and my lifelong par

18、tner. But I was not letting that pig go. So I told Laura Id take the animal. When I got home with the pig, I hid her in the bedroom, and began to prepare a dinner for Alisha her favourite bacon cheeseburgers. Its better to make her happy before introducing the new member to her. When I led her to th

19、e bedroom and showed her the surprise, Alisha stood in the doorway like a statue. It took her a few seconds to know what I had done. She complained about my unreasonable action. She insisted there was no more room in the house.I knew I was wrong, but I hoped I could smooth things over. Soon enough,

20、the lovely pig did the smoothing for me. Never had we felt such joy as she brought to us. We got her a name “Esther”. Esthers arrival changed our lives. A few weeks later, we decided to stop eating bacon. We figured it was our turn to try to change the world for other animals. A few months later, we

21、 moved to a farm where we cared for abandoned animals so far, six rabbits, six goats, two sheep, one horse, three cows and three chickens. 8. Who does the underlined phrase “my lifelong partner” in Paragraph 2 refer - 5 -to?A. Laura. B. Steve. C. Alisha. D. Esther.9. Why did the author cook Alisha a

22、 meal?A. To please her to accept the pig.B. To make an apology to her.C. To celebrate Esthers arrival.D. To show off his cooking skills.10. What was Alishas reaction the moment she saw Esther?A. She burst into tears.B. She showed interest in her.C. She quarreled with Steve.D. She was frozen for a wh

23、ile.11. What is the best title for the text?A. A Small Pig Making a Big DifferenceB. An Abandoned Pig Finding a Warm HomeC. A Little Pig Bringing Happiness to a FamilyD. A Lovely Pig Removing a Couples DisagreementDAccording to a recent study, a new genetically modified (转基因) rice can prevent infect

24、ions of HIV, the virus responsible for the disease AIDS.The study reports the newly-developed rice produces proteins that attach directly to the HIV virus. This process prevents the virus from mixing with human cells. The scientists say it can remove the effect of the virus and block its spreading.T

25、he Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS reports that worldwide, nearly 37 million people were living with HIV in 2017. The organization says the largest numbers of those are in developing countries. Nearly two-thirds of HIV cases are in Africa. Now there is no cure for HIV/AIDS though there have

26、 been developments in oral drug treatments to slow the progression of the disease.The new study predicts the rice-based method will lead to long-term use of - 6 -the anti-HIV treatment across the developing world. Researchers said the “groundbreaking” discovery is “realistically the only way” that a

27、nti-HIV combination treatments can be produced at a cost low enough for the developing world.They say the easiest and most cost-effective way to use the rice will be to make it into a cream to be put on the skin. The HIV-fighting proteins can then enter the body through the skin. People all over the

28、 world could grow the rice and make the cream themselves. This would prevent the cost and travel required for many patients to receive treatments and medicine.The process of changing the genetic structure of food crops has been debated for some time. Critics (批评家) of genetically engineered crops bel

29、ieve they can harm people. The scientific team says further testing is needed to ensure that the genetic engineering process does not produce any additional chemicals that could be dangerous to people. 12. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3? A. Introduce HIV to the public. B. Provide s

30、ome data about HIV. C. Remind readers of HIV prevention.D. Stress the urgency of HIV treatments.13. In which way will the rice be used at the lowest cost? A. By transforming it into proteins. B. By adding it to an oral drug.C. By processing it into a cream. D. By attaching it to the HIV virus.14. Wh

31、at can we infer about the genetic engineering process? A. It still requires perfecting. B. It can produce dangerous chemicals.C. It can prevent infections of HIV. D. It applies to the developing world.15. From which is the text probably taken?A. A biology textbook. B. A health magazine.C. A social w

32、eb page. D. A first aid brochure.- 7 -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。How to Respect Other CulturesSometimes it is easy to be trapped in our own beliefs and habits. 16 However, close mindedness and intolerance are not constructive for anyone, especially when there

33、 is so much we can learn about other cultures. Here are some tips for you to learn to accept other cultures and have new experiences.Read a book In order to respect other cultures, it is important to understand something about them. You can start by reading about the culture you are interested in. F

34、or example, if you are interested in Japanese culture, look for a book on the history of Japan. 17 You can also try fiction. Reading a fictional account of a new culture can give you a more clear understanding of what life is like in that culture. Study religion Learning more about a different relig

35、ion can help you understand cultures other than your own. If you are Catholic, you might have only experienced a traditional Catholic mass (弥撒). Visit a different type of worship service. 18 Also take care to ask about any guidelines for dress or behavior. Correct misunderstandings 19 For example, i

36、f you are traveling in India, you might start to think that people are not honest. It can be really difficult to get a thorough answer to a direct question. However, in India, it is common and polite to not always directly answer questions.Learn some new words If you can speak the language, you will

37、 be better able to communicate with people from other cultures. Learn new greetings. Your new neighbor will feel very welcome if you make an effort to greet them with a friendly “Bonjour!” - 8 -instead of hello. Take a class. Many community centers give affordable or free language courses. 20 You ca

38、n also take online courses or download a translator app for your phone.A. Take advantage of their offerings.B. We can find it challenging to accept other ways of life.C. Background knowledge can help you comprehend the culture.D. Also, learning some key phrases can help you feel more at ease.E. Make

39、 sure to inquire as to whether visitors are allowed at services.F. You might have some assumptions about other cultures beforehand.G. Take time to observe other people interacting to understand cultural differences.第二部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分 45 分）第一节 （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

40、中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A father and son living in my community are two of the most unfriendly people I have ever met in my life. They are totally separated(孤僻的), mixing with 21 . As they drive past 22 they keep their eyes locking away and make no sign of gratitude（感谢） . The only fame they hav

41、e is making themselves unwelcome persons to the local police station by _23 music played too loud, dogs barking more than once a day and any other pretty 24 gripe （把柄）.On moving into this neighborhood, I was 25 of these two but decided I would make up my own mind. This proved quite a 26 to me as mor

42、e than once either the father or the son would knock on my door for some 27 .I 28 answered politely and made sure I 29 as they went past my place and also made the effort now and then to give a kind comment on their garden or pets.Time passed and in October, as part of the Kindness Give (送爱心活动), my

43、wife and I 30 to place a kindness flower in their garden. Their 31 remained unchanged, however, and I continued to be as friendly as possible. During the - 9 -Easter, we decided once again to 32 these two unhappy gentlemen to our list and left a packet of cookies on their 33 . Imagine my 34 when two

44、 days later they 35 at my gate and jokingly said they are considering hanging their Christmas stocking on their gate, and they 36 me a bunch of flowers!So, my fellow gifters, do not 37 gifts of kindness. You may never know just what this 38 to others, nor how many broken or 39 people you may just ch

45、ange with a simple act of 40 .21. A. nobody B. someone C. anyone D. nothing22. A. ladies B. neighbors C. friends D. relatives23. A. composing B. requesting C. reporting D. explaining24. A. important B. easy C. interesting D. little25. A. accused B. warned C. reminded D. convinced26. A. challenge B.

46、job C. task D. matter27. A. jokes B. advice C. explanation D. complaint28. A. rarely B. never C. always D. sometimes29. A. waved B. stared C. noticed D. laughed30. A. started B. continued C. mentioned D. decided31. A. smile B. attitude C. decision D. anger32. A. add B. suggest C. reduced D. drove33.

47、 A. place B. roof C. gate D. fence34. A. interest B. smile C. surprise D. face- 10 -35. A. whispered B. stopped C. shouted D. wandered36. A. brought B. wished C. threw D. expected37. A. take in B take off C. give in D. give up38. A. refers B. means C. relates D. devotes39. A. kind-hearted B. light-h

48、earted C. hard-hearted D. warm-hearted40. A. sorrow B. hope C. imagination D. kindness第二节 语法填空(共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分)在空白处填入适当的的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式 John Snow was a famous doctor in London. So expert was he 41 he attended Queen Victoria as her personal physician. But he became 42 (inspire) when he

49、thought about 43 (help) ordinary people exposed to cholera. This was the deadly disease of its day. Neither its cause nor its cure44 (understand). So many thousands of 45 (terrify) people died every time there was an outbreak. John Snow wanted to face the challenge and solve this problem. He knew that cholera would never be controlled 46 its cause was found. In 1854 when cholera broke 47 , he began to gather information and found the 48 (evident). It seemed that the polluted water was 49 (blame). John