1、- 1 -2018-2019 学年度仲恺中学高二年级 10 月月考英 语 试 题试卷分值:150 分 考试时间:150 分钟第一部分阅读理解(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 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AI-drive360Looking for things to do after you ve visited Disney World? Families should head for I-drive360: an 18-acre entertainment complex centered ar
2、ound a 400-foot tall observation wheel -the Coca-Cola Orlando eye that offers breathtaking views of Central Florida. There are two on-site museums making I-Drive360 stand out. SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology features 500 complete animal skeletons(骨骼)that provide remarkable look into the world of wild
3、life. SeaLife Orlando is an interactive underwater adventure allowing you to observe sea species up close from inside a thrilling 360-degree ocean tunnel.Lake Eola parkLocated in the heart of downtown Orlando, Lake Eola Park is continuously rated one of the best things to do in Orlando by both visit
4、ors and locals. Whether you want a leisurely walk or a heart-pumping jog, you can taste the peaceful scenery along the 1. 5-kilometre pathway that lines the lake. Feeling romantic?Wonder WorksWonder Works was actually built to look as though it was dropped upside-down on an otherwise ordinary Orland
5、o city block! No, your eyes arent playing tricks on you - here everything is upside down! Kids of different ages will find the - 2 -more than 100 hands-on exhibits inside mind-blowing, from the natural disasters-themed displays to a 36-foot-high indoorropes course.College Park NeighborhoodVoted“Orla
6、ndos Best Neighborhood, “ its here that youll find the only public golf course in the city, and some of the best food Orlando has to offer. In the fall, College Park plays host to a popular Jazz Festival, with as many as 10 bands playing on three stages dotted throughout the neighborhood.1. What mak
7、es I-drive360 most famous?A. The Coca-Cola Orlando Eye. B. Its size and ideal location.C. Its two on-site museums D. The 360-degree ocean tunnel.2. If you have a mood for a walk, where would you go?A. I-Drive360. . B. Lake Eola ParkC. Wonder Works. . D. College Park Neighborhood3 What can we know ab
8、out Wonder Works?A. It has earned a lot of money. B. Many hands are working thereC No adult will be admitted into i D. It is entertaining for kidsBId to see Paris, but just the thought of traveling alone made me hesitant. Also, I hadnt spoken my college French for twenty years. But anyway, I made Pa
9、ris one of the stop in Europe, and. Voila! I arrived in Paris, all alone, nervously waiting for what would happen next. It turned out to be a disappointment. On my first metro ride, I came across an incompetent thief. I stared him out, then he stopped his hand from my purse and quickly disappeared i
10、nto the crowd. Somewhere in this confusing city was my hotel hidden, but the directions suddenly werent easy to find. When I finally found the hotel, my heart was beating heavily. The wallpaper looked like it had been through a fire, the bathroom was downstairs, and the window looked out onto the br
11、ick wall of another building. Dropping down - 3 -my luggage, regrets flooded over me and I felt terribly homesick. I had just arrived in the most romantic city in the world, yet feeling deserted. Idecided to refresh myself with a walk outside.It was in the walk that the city slowly unfolded before m
12、e. I walked along a path, listening to birds singing, watching children float toy boats in a huge fountain. Evening in Paris was light and pleasant. No one seemed to be in a hurry.Gradually I calmed down, and slowly my sense of accomplishment overcame my fear and weakness. I was here! In Paris! All
13、alone! Bravo! I wore out two pairs of shoes during my one weeks stay in Paris. I did everything that was recommended in Lonely Planet, and it was the greatest week of my European vacation. I returned home, becoming a believer in the power of traveling alone. Now when I meet difficulties I just say t
14、o myself, “If I can go to Paris, I can goanywhere.4. What happened on my first metro ride?A. I came across a skillful thief. B. I bravely caught a thief trying to steal.C.The thief successfully stole my purse. D. I scared away a thief trying to steal.5. From the passage, we can know that_.A. I was n
15、ot satisfied with Paris at first. B. I was not alone when Hgotto-ParisC. I then felt not lonely for the people around me in Paris.D. I had a lot of walking during my stay in Paris.6. In the authors view, the lifestyle of French people can be considered as_.A. hasty B. relaxed C.anxious D.aggressive7
16、. As to the writer, the power of traveling alone is_.A. the power of being independent B. the power of feeling free- 4 -C. the power of becoming optimistic D. the power of overcoming difficultiesCWang Xuan, a graduate student at Johns Hopkins University, was planning to get Internet and TV service i
17、n the U.S. She went to Verizon, the largest wireless communication service provider of America, only to be told that she couldnt enjoy the service because her credit score wasnt high enough.In most Western countries, a credit score is a number that determines whether you are a reliable person to len
18、d credit to. A higher score means you have better personal credit. Your score is affected by your monthly debts, whether you pay bills on time and other types of information.Wang is hardly alone in dealing with credit score trouble. Many Chinese overseas students lack the necessary knowledge about c
19、redit scores, even though its widely used in their everyday lives. If you want to apply for a credit card, banks will check your score. A good credit score is vital to successfully get a loan. Also, when you rent an apartment or buy a house, a credit score speaks for you. Its influence doesnt end th
20、ere, An increasing number of employers now check. thecredit scores of applicants. You cant ignore that a credit report can be a judge of character.So how can you get a good credit score? Make your repayments on time and pay off your accounts early if you can. If youre using savings to pay off debts,
21、 make sure you keep enough cash in an easy access savings account for emergencies. If you want to improve your credit rating immediately, you should fix any problems on your credit file before you start applying for a loan. Also, cancel any credit cards that you,re not currently using.8.What problem
22、 did Wang Xuan have?A. Her credit score was too low. B. Her credit affected her graduation.- 5 -C. She couldnt enjoy public service. D. She couldnt stay in the U. S. any more9. Why do students like Wang have credit score trouble? A. Credit score is too hard to improve. B. They dont know well of cred
23、it scoreC. Credit score is hardly used in their life. D. They lack access to relevant knowledge.10.What does the underlined word judge in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. The official in control of a court. B. Someone to decide on a competition.C. Fact to prove something true. D. Ability to do something
24、 well.11. What may cause credit score trouble?A. Making your repayments on time. B. Using savings to pay off debtsC. Not having enough cash in a saving account used to pay off debtsD. Paying off your accounts early.DGrown-ups are often surprised by how well they remember something they learned as ch
25、ildren but have never practiced ever since. A man who has not had a chance to go swimming for years can still swim as well as ever when he gets back in the water. He can get on a bicycle after many years and still ride away. He can play catch and hit a ball as well as his son. A mother who has not t
26、hought about the words for years can teach her daughter the poem that begins with“ Twinkle, twinkle, little star“, or remember the story of Cinderella or Goldilocks or the Three bears.One explanation is the law of overlearning, which can be stated as follows: Once we have learned something, addition
27、al learning trials increase the length of time we will remember it.In childhood we usually continue to practice such skills as swimming, bicycle riding, and playing baseball long after we have learned them. We - 6 -continue to listen to and remind ourselves of words such as “ Twinkle, twinkle, littl
28、e star and childhood tales. We not only learn but overlearn. The multiplication tables(乘法口诀表) are an exception to the general rule that we forget rather quickly the things that we learn in school, because they are another of the things we overlearn in childhood.The law of overlearning explains why c
29、ramming(突击学习)for an examination, though it may result in a passing grade, is not a satisfactory way to learn a college course By cramming, a student may learn the subject well enough to get by on the examination, but he is likely soon to forget almost everything he learned. A little overlearning, on
30、 the other hand, is really necessary for ones future development.12. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1?A. People remember well what they learned in childhood.B. Children have a better memory than grown-ups.C. Poem reading is a good way to learn wordsD. Stories for children are easy to remember.13
31、. The author explains the law of overlearning by_.A. presenting research findings B. setting down general rulesC. making a comparison D. using examples14. According to the author. being able to use multiplication tables is _.A. a result of overlearning B. a special case of crammingC. a skill to deal
32、 with math problems D. a basic step towards advanced studies15.What is the authors opinion on cramming?A. It leads to failure in college exams. B. Its helpful only in a limited way.C. Its possible to result in poor memory. D. It increases students learning interest- 7 -第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 10 分根据短文
33、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。Guide for TeenagersThe teenage years can be tough, and its normal to feel sad every now and then. But if these feelings dont go away or become so intense that you cant handle them, you may be suffering from depression. 16. Try not to isolate yourselfWhen youre de
34、pressed, you may not feel like seeing anybody or doing anything. Just getting out of bed in the morning can be difficult, but isolating yourself only makes depression worse. 17. . Spend time with friends, especially those who are active.Keep your body healthyMaking healthy lifestyle choices can do w
35、onders for your mood. Ever heard of a “runners high“? Physical activity can be as effective as medications for depression, so get involved in sports, ride your bike, or take a dance class. Any activity helps! 18. .As for food, make sure youre feeding your mind with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and
36、whole grains.Avoid alcohol and drugs.You maybe try drinking or use drugs in an effort to escape from your feelings and get a “mood boost,“ even if just for a short time. However, substance use can not only make depression worse, but can cause you to become more depressed. 19. You will need special t
37、reatment for your substance problem.20. .Stress and worry can lead to depression. Talk to a teacher if exams or classes seem overwhelming. In addition, if you have a health concern you feel you cant talk to your parents about, see a doctor. A health professional can help you approach your parents an
38、d guide you toward appropriate treatment. If - 8 -youre dealing with relationship, friendship, or family problems, talk to an adult you trust.A. Ask for help if you are stressed.B. Even a short walk can be beneficial.C. Turn to your parents for help.D. As you get out into the world, you may find you
39、rself feeling better.E. In short, drinking and taking drugs will make you feel worse-not better-in the long run.F. The more exercise you do, the healthier you will be.G. Help is available and you have more power than you think第二部分语言知识运用(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)阅读下面的短文,从短文后各题所给的
40、 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,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。In January 2014，when Luigi Quintos，54，held his newborn grandson，Ayden，for the first time，the baby weighed just over a pound.Ayden had been born two months premature(早产的)，and doctors thought he might not 21._it. Upset，Luigi turned to art to 22._himself . He
41、 had been drawing portraits(肖像) of people now and then since grade school.This time，Luigi drew a portrait of Ayden with his 23._Luigis 24._and daughter-in-law 25._their gaze on him.“It was my way of making sure theyd always be 26._.”he says.After fivemonth 27._，Ayden pulled through.28._by the good n
42、ews，Luigi set up a Facebook page，Priceless Images，29._he offered to draw portraits of other kids who were 30._or had died.“I thought my work might offer 31._，”he says.Within days，32._filled his inbox(收件箱).Often，parents e-mail Luigi a photo of their child along with a 33._of his or her illness or how
43、 the child 34._.Sometimes they request that the artist 35._oxygen tubes and wires - 9 -that appear in the 36._，and one family asked for their childs eyes to be drawn open，an image they never got to see in real life.Each drawing 37._Luigi，who works as a driver in Salem，Oregon，a few hours.When hes don
44、e.he 38._an ll-by-14-inch portrait to the parents and posts a version of the drawing on his Facebook page.To 39._，Luigi has completed 450 portraits，with another 350 on the waiting list.But Luigi doesnt mind the backlog(积压).“The 40，_give families something they can hold on to，“he says.21.A.put B.hit
45、C.make D.get22.A.enjoy B.calm C.help D.express23.A.parents B.mother C.father D.grandparents24.A.family B.dad C.brother D.son25.A.avoiding B.focusing C.catching D.turning26.A.joyful B.perfect C.around D.together27.A.education B.holiday C.care D.development28.A.Persuaded B.Caused C.Affected D.Encourag
46、ed29.A.where B.why C.what D.how30.A.luck B. nice C.sick D.clever31.A.shelter B.comfort C.opportunity D.convenience32.A.requests B.ideas C.positions D.news33.A.definition B.description C.translation D.imagination34.A.developed B.grew C.died D.raised35.A.choose B.provide C.remove D.find36.A.screen B.p
47、hoto C.wall D.system37.A.pays B.spends C.1ightens D.takes38.A.produces B.mails C.draws D.shows39.A.conclude B.sum C.date D.taste40.A.drawings B.stories C.businesses D.feelings- 10 -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。The long history of the Chinese knot(中国结) dates back to
48、 ancient times when people first used knots for hunting and fishing. A recent 41 (discover) finds ancient bone needles, 42 were used to untie knots. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the materials, few examples of ancient Chinese knot exist today. During the Tang and Song dynasties the knot was developed into 43 art form. It became more popular later and were 44 (wide) used in peoples daily life.One major feature of decorative knot work is that all the knots are tied using one thr
