河南省中牟县第一高级中学2018_2019学年高二英语上学期第六次双周考试题.doc

1、1河南省中牟县第一高级中学 2018-2019 学年高二英语上学期第六次双周考试题第二部分 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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 ARocky Mountain Summer Adventure Camps Bring Learning to Life!The Museum of Idaho Rocky Mountain Adventure Camps are available for students aged 614. Particip

2、ants will have amazing outdoor experiences combined with adventure and fun. Space is limited to 20 participants each session and registration is not complete until payment has been received by the Museum of Idaho. Registration fee is non-returnable.Junior Adventure Camp Children aged 6-9 (must have

3、completed first grade).Well conduct experiments, go on field trips, and discover the fun and excitement of science! This year, we will learn about colonial(殖民主义的) science to go along with our exhibit, Americas Revolution!Instructor: Chloe DoucetteDates: June 27- June 30 Time: 9:00 a.m. - noonCost: $

4、75 per child, $60 per child for MOI members, $50 each additional brother or sister Original CampChildren aged 9-12 (must have completed third grade)Original Camp is for children who are ready for an exciting full-day outdoor camp. Participants visit various habitats and ecosystems as we explore east

5、ern Idaho. Well go bird watching, hiking in the mountains, and lots more!Instructors: Alana Jensen, Jerry PettyDates: July 18- July 21 Time: 9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. (9:00-6:00 on the last day)Cost: $150 per child, $125 per child for MOI members, $100 each additional brother or sisterHigh Adventure CampYo

6、uth aged 11-14 (must have completed fifth grade)2High Adventure Camp is for youth who are looking for an amazing summer adventure! This outdoor camp is full of exciting physical challenges and involves participants in even more in-depth activities than the Original Camp. This year, students will stu

7、dy how rattlesnakes experience the outdoors!Instructors: Chloe Doucette, Mike Winston, Jerry PettyDates: August 8- August 11 Time: 9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. (9:006:00 on the last day)Cost: $150 per child, $125 per child for MOI members, $100 each additional brother or sisterParticipate in both Original and

8、 High Adventure for only $200! Call 522-1400 ext.3002 to take advantage of this great offer. If you have any questions about the Museum of Idahos education programs, contact Chloe Doucette, Education Director at (208) 522-1400 ext. 3002.21. If participants want to register successfully, they need to

9、 . .A. choose their favorite instructors B. make up a team of 20 participantsC. be accompanied by family D. get their payment received22. To make experiments, what will a 9-year-old boy choose?A. Original Camp. B. Junior Adventure Camp. C. High Adventure Camp. D. Three of them.23. How much will a ch

10、ild and his brother spend at least if they sign up for both Original and High Adventure Camp?A. $400. B. $450. C. $500. D. $550.BThe morning had been a disaster. My tooth was aching, and Id been in an argument with a friend. Her words still hurt: “The trouble with you is that you wont put yourself i

11、n my place. Cant you see things from my point of view?” I shook my head stubbornly-and felt the ache in my tooth. Id thought I could hold out till my dentist came back from holiday, but the pain was really unbearable. I started calling the dentists in the phone book, but no one could see me immediat

12、ely. Finally, at about lunchtime, I got lucky.“If you come by right now,” the receptionist said, “the dentist will fit you in.”I took my purse and keys and rushed to my car. But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist.What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short notice?

13、Why wasnt he as busy as the others?3In the dentists office, I sat down and looked around. I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried. The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice-cold one.When I told her my fears, she laughed and said, “Dont worry. T

14、he dentist is very good.”“How long do I have to wait for him?” I asked impatiently.“Come on, he is coming. Just lie down and relax. And enjoy the artwork,” the assistant said.“The artwork?” I was puzzled.The chair went back. Suddenly I smiled. There was a beautiful picture, right where I could enjoy

15、 it: on the ceiling. How considerate the dentist was! At that moment, I began to understand what my friend meant by her words.What a relief!24. Which of the following best describes the authors feeling that morning?A. Cheerful. B. Nervous. C. Satisfied. D. Upset.25. What made the author begin to dou

16、bt about the dentist?A. The dentists agreeing to treat her at very short notice.B. The dentists being as busy as the other dentists.C. The surroundings of the dentists office.D. The laughing assistant of the dentist.26. Why did the author suddenly smile?A. Because the dentist came at last. B. Becaus

17、e she saw a picture on the ceiling.B. Because she could relax in the chair. D. Because the assistant kept comforting her.27. What did the author learn from her experience most probably?A. Strike while the iron is hot. B. Have a good word for ones friend.C. Put oneself in others shoes. D. A friend in

18、 need is a friend indeed.CMany Americans think of driverless cars as a technology that will revolutionize travel in cities and along state highways. But recent experiments are proving that autonomous vehicles also have the potential to improve the quality of life for millions of Americans underserve

19、d(服务不周到) by traditional modes of transportation, such as the elderly and disabled, so long as lawmakers make smart policies that pave the way for innovation(创新).A retirement community in San Jose, Calif., which has been transformed by a 4small fleet of driverless taxis, shows the potential of self-d

20、riving cars to transform peoples lives. Built by a tech start-up called Voyage, the modified Ford Fusions are currently limited to a two-mile road, but residents are already having the benefits of these autonomous vehicles, which allow them to participate in social activities they would otherwise be

21、 unable to enjoy simply because they could not get to them.When the trial run finally expands to 15 miles of road, these residentswhose average age is 76will also have a convenient and reliable new way to appointments. As these cars continue to serve residents there, it is easy to understand why Cal

22、ifornia is moving to simplify regulations for the industry.In Michigan, forward-thinking policies have the potential to unlock other hidden benefits of automatic vehicles, especially for those with physical disabilities. The Michigan Disability Rights Coalition has strongly advocated for the develop

23、ment of this technology, saying that it could give people with disabilities greater opportunities in the workforce and enable them to lead more fulfilling, independent lives.Many recognize that autonomous vehicles will be the future of transportation, but it is too often overlooked that this future

24、cannot arrive fast enough for millions of Americans who are forced to depend on others for day-to-day travel. The policymakers should follow the lead of places like California and Michigan, and pass rules and regulations to unlock these hidden benefits of driverless cars.28. Whats the attitude of mo

25、st American people to the future of autonomous vehicles?A. Curious. B. Doubtful. C. Indifferent. D. Optimistic.29. What is the modified Ford Fusion?A. A kind of autonomous vehicle. B. A fleet of driverless taxis.C. A road for driverless cars. D. A retirement community.30. What are examples in Califo

26、rnia and Michigan to prove?A. Driverless cars disadvantages. B. Governments right decisions.C. Benefits to the aged and the disabled. D. The regulations are forward-thinking.31. What does the author attempt to inform us in the last paragraph?A. The benefits of driverless cars have been fully unlocke

27、d.B. Regulations should go hand in hand with driverless technology.C. The concept of autonomous vehicles has been widely recognized.5D. The weak groups are often overlooked despite technology advances.DParents should stop blaming themselves because theres not a lot they can do about it. I mean the t

28、eenager problem. Whatever you do or however you choose to deal with it, at certain time a wonderful, reasonable and helpful child will turn into a terrible animal.Ive seen friends deal with it in all kinds of different ways. One strict mother insisted that her son, right from a child, should stand u

29、p whenever anyone entered the room, open doors and shake hands like a gentleman. I saw him last week when I called round. Sprawling(懒散地躺 ) himself on the sofa in full length, he made no attempt to turn off the loud TV he was watching as I walked in, and his greeting was no more than a quick glance a

30、t me. His mother was ashamed. “I dont know what to do with him these days,” she said. “Hes forgotten all the manners we taught him.”He hasnt forgotten them. Hes just decided that hes not going to use them. She confessed(坦白) that she would like to come up behind him and throw him down from the sofa o

31、nto the floor.Another good friend of mine let her two daughters climb all over the furniture, reach across the table, stare at me and say, “I dont like your dress; its ugly.” One of the daughters has recently been driven out of school. The other has left home.“Where did we go wrong?” her parents are

32、 now very sad. Probably nowhere much. At least, they only belong to the rest of those unfortunate parents.32. This text is most probably written by _.A. A specialist in teenager studies. B. a headmaster of a middle schoolC. a parent with teenage children D. a doctor for mental health problems33. The

33、 underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refers to _.A. the change from good to bad thats seen in a childB. the way that parents often blame themselvesC. the opinion that a child has of his parentsD. the advice that parents want their children to follow34. The boy on the sofa would most probabl

34、y be described as _.A. lazy B. quiet C. unusual D. rude35. From the second example we can infer that the parents of the two daughters _.A. pay no attention to them B. are too busy to look after them6C. have come to hate them D. feel helpless to do much about them笫二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从选项

35、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。Five Steps to Better HandwritingSome kids love handwriting, but others hate when its time to put their pen to paper. Maybe they are worried about their handwriting. Are you one of them? _36_ Here are five steps that really work!Get a great graspTry thishold your pencil at

36、the top and try to write your name. Pretty hard？But when you hold your pencil the correct way, writing is much easier. _37_ Hold it in place with your thumb, and your index(食指) and middle fingers.Let the lines be your guideLined paper is your friend！Those lines can help you create letters that are t

37、he right size and proportion(均衡). _38_ Also be sure to fill up the lined space completely. Those capital letters should be from the bottom line to the top one.Slow downIf your writing is hard to read, try slowing down a little. If you rush, its hard to control where you stop and start your letters.L

38、ower the pressure_39_ That makes it harder to make the smooth lines. Try easing up and dont hold the pencil too tightly._40_Lots of games require you to write or draw pictures. So even though its not schoolwork, youre still using the skills you need to control your pen better.A. Play games.B. Ask fo

39、r more advice.C. So “a“ should be half the height of a capital “A“.D. Youve been writing since you were a little kid.E. Some kids press down really hard when they write.F. The good news is that just about everyone can improve their handwriting.G. The best way to hold a pen or pencil is to let it res

40、t next to the base of your thumb. 笫三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）7第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每题 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。This year has been a busy year of travel for me, and the end of the year is no exception. I 41 an early morning flight that had me up at 4:30 am to

41、 get to the airport. The thought of such an early flight made me 42 , but then I started to think about the chain of people who would make that early journey 43 for me: my Lyft driver, check-in agent, security staff, gate agents, flight crew, etc. They all do their jobs at an early hour 44 I can get

42、 to my destination safely.When the trip 45 , I realized I had a(n) 46 : I could be annoyed about having to take an early flight and hold this 47 with me. Or, I could choose to be 8 for this modern machine of safe air travel and the people who made it possible. Just thinking about the 49 choice got m

43、y mind working about 50 I could show my gratitude: what if I got a little gift for every 51 I encountered(偶遇) on my journey?Then I started to think about what kind of gift would be 52 . Because it was a trip, they had to be 53 enough to fit in my luggage. 54 , I decided a Starbucks gift card would b

44、e portable and a universally appreciated item that would 55 them to get a coffee/tea or snack.For the first time in years I actually 56 getting up at 4:30am! I ended up giving gift cards to my Lyft driver, airport security agent, two gate agents, and four flight attendants, 57 of whom said thank you

45、 and smiled while 58 their duties. And, 59 arriving tired and upset, after only four hours of sleep and a long 60 , I was energetic and happy to share my story.41. A.missed B.caught C.booked D.boarded42. A.upset B.excited C.delighted D.shocked43. A.difficult B.possible C.comfortable D.impressive44.

46、A.while B.until C.unless D.so45. A.came B.ended C.passed D.delayed46. A.mistake B.choice C.passport D.appointment47. A.activity B.creativity C.negativity D.priority48. A.grateful B.responsible C.punctual D.anxious49. A.either B.neither C.former D.latter50. A.why B.how C.where D.when51. A.child B.per

47、son C.worker D.passenger852. A.expensive B.delicate C.fashionable D.appropriate53. A.small B.heavy C.flexible D.cheap54. A.Fortunately B.Obviously C.Gradually D.Eventually55. A.remind B.enable C.force D.persuade56. A.got used to B.got fired of C.looked forward to D.suffered from57. A.one B.few C.all

48、 D.none58. A.paying B.performing C.ignoring D.considering59. A.in spite of B.as a result of C.regardless of D.instead of60. A.flight B.wait C.rest D.thought第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。China, which takes pride in inventions in ancient times, has once again shown its 61._(able) to change the world with its “new four great inventions”: high-speed railways, electronic payments, shared bicycles and online shopping. The “new four gr