1、12018 年河北省石家庄市第二中学高二上学期开学考试英语试题第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 15 小题：每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）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。AChanukah FestivalActivities for kids of all agesSunday, December 17 9:00 am-4:00 pmJoin us on December 17th, 2017(2nd day of Hanukkah) for our annual Hanukkah Family Fun F
2、est for an exciting day of fun activities for the whole family. The Hazimir Choir will provide holiday musical entertainment. Drum Tales will present “The Hearty Story of Hanukkah” show. There will be ceramic（陶瓷）painting of dreidels. menorahs（烛台）, and other Hanukkah items for the kids. And fun foods
3、, crafts and activities will be happening throughout the day. Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun -filled day！11：30-Jolly Follies puppet show Ages 2-12A fun Muppet（提线木偶) style musical holiday story followed by a Hanukkah sing a song featuring the “Chipmunks” and other favorite characters. Adult:
4、$7 Child $51:30-Hazamir Teen ChoirSponsored by the Berman and Lerner families in memory of Cantor Moses L.Snyder3:15-Drum Tales presents The Hearty Story of HanukkahDrum Tales is fun, interactive percussive（打击乐）and musical. It is much like the traditional drum circle concept. It combines story telli
5、ng, musical instrumentation and song. Each participant is given a percussive instrument which becomes their media of transportation to far away lands and exotic（异国2情调的）places, to ride the waves of mystery of an unfolding plot, and into the deep realm of imagination and the colorful beyond. Drumming,
6、 rhyming, rapping, clinking, shaking and clapping, this performance will leave you feeling refreshed after having returned from a journey through these stories! Adult $7 Child $5Plus food and fun for the entire familyCrafts with BBYO and Young JudeaCeramic painting with Jack and JillT-Shirt fun with
7、 Computer AdventuresFun with Cyber - ConnectionVendorsSpecial visit by “Chanukah Bubby”1. How much does a family of three (a kid and parents) have to pay if they attend Jolly Follies puppet show?A. $21 B. $19.C. $17 D. $15.2. What feeling will you not experience if you attend the Drum Tales?A. Myste
8、ry. B. ImaginationC. Horror D. Exoticism.3. What is NOT included in the Chanukah Festival?A. Fashion show. B. Fun foods.C. Computer adventures D. Ceramic painting.【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A【解析】本文是一篇广告布告类短文阅读。文章主要介绍了光明节（Chanukah Festival）的一些活动。【1 题详解】推理判断题。根据文章中 A fun Muppet (提线木偶) style musical holiday stor
9、y followed by a Hanukkah sing a song featuring the “Chipmunks” and other favorite characters. Adult: $7 Child $ 5 可知，父母两人为 7*2=14 美元，孩子为35 美元，故一共 19 美元。故选 B。【2 题详解】细节理解题。根据文章最后一段 Each participant is given a percussive instrument which becomes their media of transportation to faraway lands and exotic
10、 (异国情调的) places, to ride the waves of mystery of an unfolding plot, and into the deep realm of imagination and the colorful beyond.可知，这里提及到exotic、mystery 和 imagination，没有提及到 horror。故选 C。【3 题详解】细节理解题。根据文章最后提及到 Plus food and fun for the entire family、Ceramic painting with Jack and Jill 和 T-Shirt fun w
11、ith Computer Adventures，没有提及到Fashion show。故选 A。【点睛】文章内容较为简单，集中考查细节题，对此类题型，考生可以首先从问题中找到关键词然后以此为线索，运用略读及查阅的技巧在文中迅速寻找这一细节找到后再把这一部分内容仔细阅读一遍，仔细比较所给选项与文中细节的细微区别。如小题 3 选择项中的Fashion show，考生容易错认为文中 T-Shirt fun 就是 Fashion show，要记住后面还带有with Computer Adventures。所以我们考生要通过比较这些细微区别，仔细辨别才能得出答案。BTeaching PoetryNo po
12、em should ever be discussed or “analyzed”, until it has been read aloud by someone, teacher or student. Better still, perhaps, is the practice of reading it twice, once at the beginning of the discussion and once at the end, so the sound of the poem is the last thing one hears of it.All discussions
13、of poetry are, in fact, preparations for reading it aloud, and the reading of the poem is, finally, the most telling “interpretation” of it, suggesting tone, rhythm, and meaning all at once. Hearing a poet read the work in his or her own voice, on records or on film, is obviously a special reward. B
14、ut even those aids to teaching can not replace the student and teacher reading it or, best of all, reciting it.I have come to think, in fact, that time spent reading a poem aloud is much 4more important than “analysing” it, if there isnt time for both. I think one of our goals as teachers of English
15、 is to have students love poetry. Poetry is “a criticism of life”, and “a heightening of lief”. It is “an approach to the truth of feeling”, and it “can save your life”. It also deserves a place in the teaching of language and literature more central than it presently occupies.I am not saying that e
16、very English teacher must teach poetry. Those who dont like it should not be forced to communicate this to anyone else. But those who do teach poetry must keep in mind a few thins about its essential nature, about its sound as well as its sense, and they must make room in the classroom for hearing p
17、oetry as well as thinking about it.4. To have a better understanding of a poem, one should _.A. analyze it by oneself B. discuss it with othersC. practise reading it aloud D. copy it down in a notebook5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a function of poetry?A. Extending your life. B. Savin
18、g your life.C. Criticizing life. D. Heightening life.6. The last sentence in the third paragraph imply _.A. The teaching of poetry is more important than any other subject.B. More importance should be given to the teaching of poetry.C. Poetry is the foundation of all language and literature courses.
19、D. One cannot enjoy life fully without an understanding of poetry.7. The underlined phrase “make room” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by_.A. provide equipment B. build a schoolC. set up a house D. leave a certain amount of time【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D【解析】本文是一篇议论文，作者认为诗歌在教学里应该占据更大的比重，只有当
20、老师学生大声朗读诗歌的时候，诗歌才会被人们理解。作者建议在课堂教学中要留更多的时间进行诗歌教5学。【4 题详解】推理判断题。根据第二段第一句“All discussions of poetry are, in fact, preparations for reading it aloud, and the reading of the poem is, finally, the most telling “interpretation” of it, suggesting tone, rhythm, and meaning all at once.”可知只有在学生大声朗读诗歌的时候，诗歌的韵律
21、和意义才会被理解，这才是对阅读所做出的准备。说明作者认为如果我们要更好的理解诗歌，就要大声朗诵诗歌。故C 项正确。【5 题详解】细节理解题。根据第三段第三句“Poetry is “a criticism of life”, and “a heightening of lief”. It is “an approach to the truth of feeling”, and it “can save your life”可知文章中提出诗歌的作用包括了 BCD 三项，没有涉及 A 项。故现在 A 项 。【6 题详解】推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句“ It also deserves a pla
22、ce in the teaching of language and literature more central than it presently occupies.”可知作者认为诗歌在语言和文学教学里应该占据比现在更重要的位置。也就是说我们要更加重视诗歌教学。故 B 项正确。【7 题详解】猜测词义题。根据第三段可知我们要更加重视诗歌教学，本句“they must make room in the classroom for hearing poetry as well as thinking about it”认为他们要在教室里给诗歌教学更多的空间，在课堂教学中要留更多的时间进行诗歌教
23、学。故 D 项正确。CScientists have been studying how people use money for long. Now theyre finding some theories may apply to one group of monkeys.Researchers recently taught six monkeys hos to use money. They gave the monkeys small metal disks (圆片) that could be used like cash and showed them some yummy ap
24、ple pieces. The monkeys soon figured out that if tyey gave one of the disks to a scientist, theyd receive a piece of apple in return.If you think that is all the monkeys can figure out, you are wrong. Two 6researchers, Jake and Allison, acted as apple sellers in the experiments. The monkeys were tes
25、ted one at a time and had 12 disks to spend in each experiment. Jake always showed the monkeys on apple piece, while Allison always showed two pieces. But thats not necessarily what they gave the monkeys. The number of apple pieces given for a disk was determined at random.Experiment One: Allison sh
26、owed two pieces of apples but gave both piece only half the time. The other half, she took one piece away and gave the monkey just the remaining piece. Jake, on the other hand, always gave exactly what he showed: one piece for each disk. The monkeys chose to trade more with Allison.Experiment Two: A
27、llison continued to sometimes gave two pieces and sometimes one piece. But now, half the time, Jake gave the one apple piece he was showing, and half the time he added a bonus. Guess what? The monkeys chose to trade more with Jake.In the first experiment, the monkeys correctly figured out that if th
28、ey traded with Allison, theyd end up with more treats. In the second one, when a monkey received two pieces from Jake, it seemed like a gain. When Allison gave the monkey only one piece instead of the two she showed, it seemed like a loss. The monkeys preferred trading with Jake because theyd rather
29、 take a chance of seeming to win than seeming to lose.We also sometimes make silly business decisions just to avoid the feeling that were getting less, even when were not. Would you have made the same choices?8. What conclusion might experts draw from the first experiment?A. People are smarter in te
30、rms of finance.B. Its easy to teach monkeys how to trade.C. Business theories can apply to all monkeys.D. The monkeys show certain business sense.9. What does “a bonus” in paragraph 5 refer to?A. A coin. B. A chance.C. A metal disk. D. An apple piece.710. Why did the monkeys choose to trade more wit
31、h Jake in the second experiment?A. Because they didnt like the feeling of losing.B. Because they get more apple pieces from Jake.C. Because Jake always gave them two apple pieces.D. Because the apple pieces from Jake were yummy.11. What could be the best title for the passage?A. Disk for Apple: Who
32、to Trade with?B. Shopping for Bargain: Same of different?C. Monekys Business Sense: Smart or Silly?D. Peoples Business Decision: Lose or Gain?【答案】8. D 9. D 10. A 11. C【解析】本文是一篇科普短文，科学家对猴子花钱的行为进行了研究，研究结果告诉我们猴子比非常聪明，可以清楚地搞清何种交易能够得到最多的食物。【8 题详解】推理判断题。根据文章第六段第一句 In the first experiment, the monkeys corr
33、ectly figured out that if they traded with Allison, theyd end up with more treats.可知在第一个实验中，猴子清楚地知道和 Allison 交易，它们可以获得更多的食物。说明他们已经有了一定的生意观念。故 D 项正确。【9 题详解】推理判断题。根据第五段最后两句 Guess what? The monkeys chose to trade more with Jake.可知猴子愿意和 Jake 交易是因为可以从他那里得到更多的食物，所以“bonus”在本文指他们在实验中使用的食物“an apple piece” 。故
34、 D 项正确。【10 题详解】推理判断题。根据倒数第二段最后一句 The monkeys preferred trading with Jake because theyd rather take a chance of seeming to win than seeming to lose.可知在第二个实验中猴子在和 Jake 交易的时候，一定可以得到一一块苹果，有时候还会有额外的分红；但是和 Allison 的交易并不能稳定地得到相同的食物。所以他们选择和 Jake 交易，是因为它们不喜欢失败的感觉。故 A 项正确。8【11 题详解】主旨大意题。本文是一篇科普短文，科学家对猴子花钱的行为进
35、行了研究，研究结果告诉我们猴子比非常聪明，可以清楚地搞清何种交易能够得到最多的食物。故 C 项符合文章中心思想一致。DJapanese researchers made a botanical announcement on Monday that quickly circled the world. They had developed a banana with an eatable peel （皮）the Mongee banana.The technique used by scientists at D&T Farm is called “freeze thaw awakening”
36、. The process involves starling banana trees out in an environment thats nearly minus-80 degrees Fahrenheit, then moving the trees with their still-ripening bananas to a climate of around 80 degrees - an environment banana trees typically grow in the entire time. The extreme temperature change puts
37、the bananas growth into a superfast-speed mode. In this case, the fruit ripens before the skin can catch up. The result is soft and thin skin that hasnt fully developed.The banana has been produced only in small amount so far, so customers face a steep bill to save themselves the bother of peeling t
38、heir banana: it is currently priced at 648 yen ($6) a piece.Theres also the question of whether a banana peel is actually worth eating and whether regular banana peels had, rather suddenly, become too big a problem for people who slip on them to bear anymore.And what about shipping? For most of the
39、fruits history, the peel has provided protection, allowing it to travel long distances from where its grown to nearly every country on Earth. A softer banana would be a step back from regular banana varieties that travel thousands of miles.But the banana in the news is arguably good, particularly fo
40、r a fruit that rarely receives its share of attention. Bananas are the most consumed fruit in Japan, and also in the U.S. So even if eatable-peel bananas dont ensure plentiful bananas, or even necessarily nutritious bananas, they still look 9great on Instagram, which probably ensures them a future i
41、n Japans famous luxury （奢侈） fruit markets.12. What do we know about “freeze thaw awakening”?A. It allows the banana skin to be as ripe as the fruit.B. It leaves the banana skin thin and partially-developed.C. It forces banana trees to grow more slowly than usual.D. It provides an environment banana
42、trees typically grow in.13. What might be the major problem for the export of the Mongee banana?A. Its weak market. B. Its unreasonable price.C. Its small amount D. Its inconvenient transport.14. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. There is potential market for the Mongee banana.B. Japanese
43、 have become fans of eatable-peel bananas.C. Eatable-peel bananas are healthier than regular ones.D. The Mongee banana doesnt receive enough attention.15. What is the authors attitude towards the eatable-peel bananas?A. Positive. B. Cautious.C. Doubtful. D. Objective.【答案】12. B 13. D 14. A 15. D【解析】本
44、文是一篇说明文，日本研究人员研究出一种带有可食果皮的香蕉Mongee 香蕉。文章客观地介绍了这种香蕉的特点以及运输等方面可能遇见的问题。【12 题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“The result is soft and thin skin that hasnt fully developed.”可知这种新技术让生产出来的香蕉皮更薄，没有完全发展成熟。故 B项正确。【13 题详解】推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句“A softer banana would be a step back from regular banana varieties that travel thousands
45、 of miles.”可知这种新生产出来的更柔软的香蕉难以运输。故 D 项正确。10【14 题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一句“So even if eatable-peel bananas dont ensure plentiful bananas, or even necessarily nutritious bananas, they still look great on Instagram, which probably ensures them a future in Japans famous luxury fruit markets.”可知即使这种香蕉的产量不足，由于人们消费的香
46、蕉很多，可以保证为了这种香蕉还有一定市场的，例如在奢侈水果市场。故 A 项正确。【15 题详解】观点态度题。本文是一篇说明文，日本研究人员研究出一种新型的香蕉，文章客观介绍了这种香蕉的特点以及运输等方面可能遇见的问题。并没有加入个人意见，作者的态度是很客观的。故 D 项正确。第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 15 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。Life is full of surprises and events that sometimes change ones daily routine. Some of them mi
47、ght be good and pleasant. _16_ The unexpected events may cause you anxiety and stress. So you need to find some ways to be less affected by them._17_ Even if you live the same kind of life, doing the same things day after day, there could be unexpected events. So you need to realize that such events
48、 cant be avoided and you need to be prepared for them. In this way, youll find it easier to deal with whatever happens in your life.Have a positive attitude. Not all unexpected events are bad. _18_ For example, even getting fired for work could finally turn out well, as you might find a more satisfy
49、ing job.Always focus on the present moment, learning from it and making use of new changes that come your way. In other words, make the most of the present moment, instead of thinking about what you lost, or how bad the situation is. _19_Introduce small changes into your life. _20_ You can try eating a different breakfast or drink tea in the morning instead of coffee, or do things 11that you usually do, but in a different way.A. This is useless and is a waste of time.B. Admit the fact that unex
