1、- 1 -辽宁省营口市开发区第一高级中学 2017-2018 学年高一英语下学期第二次月考试题时间：120 满分：150 分本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题） 。第 I 卷第二部分：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。A.Many people take it for granted that black is a color of bad things while white should always mean som
2、ething goodThis may be because, in their opinion, black is related to darkness and white to purityHowever, that is not always the caseDid you know that the same one color may mean differently in different places of the world?In the English-speaking world, black is the color of mourningPeople wear bl
3、ack clothes at the funeralRed is concerned with danger or bloodshed（流血）Yellow is the word for fearIf you are afraid, you are yellowYet none of these sayings is true outside the English-speaking worldIn China and Korea white is the color of mourningIn Russia, China and some other countries, red stand
4、s for beauty, life and excellenceIn Italy and Germany, you are yellow with anger, not with fearEven within the English-speaking area it is not difficult to find color contradictions （矛盾） A redcap in the United States is a porter in a railway stationIn Britain, however, a redcap is a military policem
5、anBoth names are logical because both men wear red capsSimilarly, the British term for an - 2 -American white collar worker is sometimes called a black-coated workerOne does not have to cross an area to find color differencesWould you rather be red-blooded? If we go back to the origin, we find that
6、both terms are logical as both names suggestThe expression “blueblood“ comes from Spain, where some noble families proudly said that they had “blue blood“But then why “blue“ blood? Because they were fairskinned, and it is only natural that their blood vessels（血管）stood out appearing blue21The two mea
7、nings of the term “redcap“ form a difference in _Apronunciation BclimateClogical relationship Dcustom22Both Britain and America would probably agree that _Ablack is the color of mourningBa black-coated worker is employed in an officeCred stands for beauty and excellenceDa redcap is a porter in a sta
8、tion23The best title for this passage is _AThe Origin of Blue BloodBThe Development of the Symbolic Use of ColorsCColors that Carry Bad MeaningsDThe Meaning Concerned With Certain Colors24When some Spanish called themselves “blueblood“, they actually meant _Athey had heart trouble and their faces lo
9、oked blueBthey came from a noble familyCthey had blue blood in their vesselsDthey were fairskinnedBSan Francisco is going to do what many other cities have already doneprovide free bicycles for the public . The mayor of San Francisco supports the - 3 -bicycle program . He wants to improve the terrib
10、le traffic problems in the city .At first , 40 to 60 bikes will be available only to city workers . People will give their old bikes to the city to use in the program . If this program is successful , one day more than 1000 bicycles will be available . Everyone , not just city workers , will be able
11、 to use these bicycles . People in Fresno, California already have a free bicycle program . In fact , this idea began in Amsterdam over 40years ago . These programs encourage citizens to get out of their cars and onto pollution-free bikes .Fresnos Yellow Bike Program puts about forty bicycles around
12、 the city . The bikes are painted bright yellow so people know they can take them . When people take a yellow bike , they can ride to work or to shopping areas ,and then leave the bike for the next rider .Some people worry that the free bikes will be stolen . However , theft hasnt been a problem in
13、free-bike cities by now.While most people think the bike program is a good idea , only a few say they will use it . “I will still drive my car,” says Joanna Greene . “San Francisco has a lot of hills . My office is at the top of Potrero Hill . I dont think Im in good shape . And , wouldnt I have to
14、carry a helmet with me all the time ?”Phil Chung agrees , “ There is too much traffic . Riding a bicycle can be risky . There are not very many bike lanes.” He continues , “Plus , its too cold in the winter . And what if you ride a bike to work , and then there isnt one to ride home ?”Program leader
15、s know there will be problems . But they think its worth trying . “Its not the solution for everyone,” states Sylvia Pass . “But if just one hundred people use it every day , thats one hundred cars that arent on the streets , one hundred parking spaces that arent used . I think its a great beginning
16、 .”25San Francisco provides bicycles to the public because .Athere are many bikes available - 4 -Bmany people dont have cars of their own Cmany other cities have already done so Dthe traffic problems are terrible 26The following statements are the disadvantages of free bike program in Sam Francisco
17、except that .Afree bikes will be stolen BSan Francisco is not flat at allCriding a bike is not safe enough Dit will be too cold in the winter 27The program leaders think the program is worth trying NOT because .Athere will be more problems Bthey cant solve problems for everyone Cthere will be less c
18、ars on the streets anyway D. there will be more parking spacesCThe year is 2094. It has been announced that a comet (彗星) is heading towards the Earth. Most of it will miss our planet, but two pieces will probably hit the southern half of the Earth.On 17 July , a piece four kilometers wide enters the
19、 Earths atmosphere with a massive explosion. About half of the piece is destroyed, but the remaining part hits the South Atlantic at 200 times the speed of sound. The sea boils and a huge hole is made in the sea bed. Huge waves are created and spread outwards from the hole. The wall of water, a kilo
20、meter high, rushes towards southern Africa at 800 kilometers an hour. Cities on the African coast are totally destroyed and millions of people are drowned.Before the waves reach South America, the second piece of the comet lands in Argentina. Earthquakes and volcanoes are set off in the Andes Mounta
21、ins. The shock waves move north into California and all around the Pacific Ocean. The cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Tokyo are completely destroyed by earthquakes. Millions of people in the southern half of the earth are already - 5 -dead, but the north wont escape for long. Because of the
22、 explosions, the sun is hidden by clouds of dust, temperatures around the world fall to almost zero .Crops are ruined. The sun wont be seen again for many years. Wars break out as countries fight for food. A year later, no more than 10 million people remain alive.Could it really happen? In fact, it
23、has already happened more than once in the history of the Earth. The dinosaurs were on the Earth for over 160 million years. Then 65 million years ago they suddenly disappeared. Many scientists believe that the Earth was hit by a piece of object in space. The dinosaurs couldnt live through the cold
24、climate that followed and they died out. Will we meet the same end?28What is mainly described in the passage?AA historic discovery. BAn event of imagination. CA research on space. DA scientific adventure.29When the first piece hits the South Atlantic, it causes .Aan earthquake Bdamages to cities Can
25、 Earth explosion Dhuge waves 30Why cant the northern half of the earth escape for long?ABecause the land is covered with water BBecause the light and heat from the sun can not reach the earth.CBecause people there can not live at the temperature of zero.DBecause wars break out among countries .31By
26、giving the example of dinosaurs, the author tries to prove .Aanimals could not live in the cold climate Bwhat happened 65 million years ago was an invented story Cthe human beings will die out in 2094Dthe Earth could be hit by other objects in space DThe coyote (丛林狼), that clever animal of wide-open
27、 spaces, has come to the - 6 -nations capital. In fact, coyotes have spread to every corner of the United States, changing their behaviors to fit new environments and causing researchers to deal with a troublesome new kind of creature: the city coyote.The coyote originally lived in the middle of the
28、 continent. One of its most obvious characters is its smartness, which has made the animal a notorious (臭名昭著的) pest. Hunters trapped, shot and poisoned more than a million coyotes in the 1900s. Its still one of Americas most hunted animals. Yet the coyote has survived. How has the coyote shown this
29、extraordinary ability? “I guess if you wanted to use one word, itd be plasticity,” says Eric Gese, an expert at Utah State University. Coyotes can live alone, in pairs, or in large packs like wolves; hunt at night or during the day; occupy a small region or an area up to 40 square miles; and live on
30、 all sorts of food, from lizards and shoes, to ants and melons.Unbelievably people helped coyotes increase when they killed most of the wolves in the United States. The spreading of coyotes into city areas, though, is recent. They travel at night, crossing sidewalks and bridges, running along roads
31、and ducking into culverts (钻入涵洞) and underpasses. No one knows why coyotes are moving into cities, but experts explain that cleverer, more human-tolerant (不怕人的) coyotes are teaching urban survival skills to new generations.Occasionally, coyotes might attack human beings. There have been about 160 at
32、tacks on people in recent years. Therefore, people have been consistently told not to feed coyotes or leave pet food unsecured. That, plus a large trapping program in the neighborhood, has cut down on the coyote population.32. The underlined word “plasticity” in Paragraph 2 refers to_.A. the ability
33、 to fit the environment B. notorious smartnessC. hunting ability D. being human-tolerant33. The aim of the passage is to_.A. tell people how to fight against coyotesB. tell us why the coyote is the most hunted animal- 7 -C. supply the reason why the coyote is a kind of notorious pestD. explain how t
34、he coyote has spread to and survived in cities34. According to the passage, coyotes_.A. originally lived in the west of the continentB. sleep during the day but look for food at nightC. are teaching survival skills to their younger generationsD. suffered a population decrease because people killed w
35、olves35. According to the passage, to cut down on the coyote population, people are advised to_.A. leave pet food secured B. keep coyotes in small regionsC. force coyotes to live alone D. avoid using trapping programs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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。A h
36、obby is an investment of time. It also can be an investment of money and commitment. Many people choose to develop more than one type of hobby. _36_ When it comes to choosing the hobby, consider the following factors. Hobbies are usually an activity of some sort that brings out a certain skill that
37、you have. When you have a talent like painting or woodworking, it can be easy to determine which hobby suits your skill. _37_ Skill can be developed and challenged as you go along. It is not a necessary requirement. A hobby is fitting because you love it, not because youre a professional at it. Some
38、 people particularly enjoy taking part in hobbies that they can do in a group with others. It can be a lot more fun to become a member of a hobby group than to sit alone in your basement. _38_ Its important to share interests and network with other hobby enthusiasts that do what you do. Hobbies are
39、generally an activity that you undertake because of the joy it brings you. Of course many people have discovered the joy that also comes with a hobby that earns you a living. _39_ Just make sure you make the choice that - 8 -fits your lifestyle and personal preference. _40_ But most of the skilled h
40、obbies like art, building or writing have a series of lessons or tutorials that you can take to further your skills. In some cases its a really good idea to take lessons, especially if you are clueless as to where or how to begin. Step by step books for most hobbies can often be found in bookstores
41、as well. A. However, hobbies dont have to be skill related.B. Most hobbies can easily be done within your own home, at your leisure.C. Look one up or start your own.D. Read hobby books to learn more about your chosen hobby!E. Make a list of things that you enjoy or dont know about.F. It can be a nec
42、essary part of selecting the hobby that is right for you.G. Whether its full time, part time or not at all, you must decide whether your hobby applies to you. 第三部分：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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Whenever we hear about
43、 the “homeless”, most of us think of the Developing World. But the _41_ is that homelessness is everywhere. For example, how many of us would expect to see people on the streets of a _42_ country like Germany?Kurt Muller and his wife Rita have spent eleven years making _43_ for the homeless of Berli
44、n, Germanys capital. They first _44_ one long hot summer when most Germans were _45_ on holiday. Kurt and his wife stayed at home, made sandwiches, _46_ a table in the street and gave food to the homeless.The Mullers soon realized that food and clothing werent _47_. “What those people also need is w
45、armth and _48_,” says Rita. The Mullers didnt _49_ to give their phone number to the street people and told them to phone anytime. - 9 -Rita _50_ there was somebody at home to answer the phone and their home was always _51_ to anyone who couldnt face another night on the street.The couple were soon
46、_52_ all their time and money, so Kurt visited food and clothing companies to _53_ donations. Today, over thirty companies _54_ donate food and other goods to the cause and volunteers help to _55_ them to the homeless. The public also give clothes and money and a shoe producer _56_ new shoes.Kurt an
47、d Rita receive no _57_ for their hard work, “we feel like parents,” says Rita, “and parents shouldnt_58_ money for helping their children. The love we get on the streets is our salary.” Though Rita admits she often gets _59_, she says she will continue with her work because she likes the feeling of
48、having made a _60_ in the world.41. A. result B. idea C. truth D. reason 42. A. traditional B. wealthy C. developing D. typical43. A. preparations B. suggestions C. houses D. meals 44. A. began B. met C. called D. left45. A. away B. alone C. asleep D. across46. A. brought up B. set up C. set aside D. gave away47. A. necessary B. enough C. helpful D. expensive48. A. fame B. freedom C. courage D. caring49. A. pretend B. agree C. hesitate D. intend50. A. made sense B. found out C. made sure D. worked out51. A. open B. crowded C. noisy D. near- 10 -52. A. spending B. wasting C. costing D. taking
