1、- 1 -河南省八所学评 2017-2018学年高一上学期第二次测评英语试题第 I卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分，略）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。AHumor DictionaryObservational humour is based on comments about everyday life. Comedians who use this type of humour often start by saying, H
2、ave you ever noticed how.? Then, they make funny comments about everyday things such as work, marriage, children, etc. This trend began in the 1970s with US comedians such as Bill Cosby and Jay Leno.Slapstick humour is very physical. It involves characters falling down, hitting people or crashing in
3、to things. This type of comedy is very common in cartoons such as Tom and Jerry, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Typical comedians, such as Laurel, Hardy (from The Three Stooges), Charlie Chaplin, Rowan Atkinson are peoples favorites.Self-deprecating humour involves making jokes about yourself or draw
4、ing attention to your faults. George Costanza from the comedy series Seinfeld uses a lot of self-deprecating humour, often making jokes about his lack of hair, his weight and his shallow personality. Comedians such as Chris Farley, Conan OBrien, David Letterman and Woody Allen also use self-deprecat
5、ing comedy.Toilet humour often focuses on the noises and functions of the body. Its often viewed as rude, impolite and childish, although many people find it very funny. There5s a hilarious scene involving toilet humour in the film Along Came Polly, Reuben (Ben Stiller) is invited back to Pollys apa
6、rtment (Jennifer - 2 -Aniston). After dinner, Reuben accidentally blocks the toilet. In an attempt to unblock it, he uses her hand-embroidered towel (a gift from her grandmother) and an expensive loofah. Eventually, the toilet overflows, leaving Reuben with no option but to leave.1. What kind of hum
7、or is about comments on everyday things?A. Self-deprecating humour B. Slapstick humourC. Observational humour D. Toilet humour2. Which statement about Slapstick humour is correct?A. It can only be seen in cartoons. B. It mainly uses body movements.C. Its the most popular humor. D. It often laughs at
8、 people and things.3. Which of the following belongs to Self-deprecating humour?A. George often teased himself about his bald head.B. Bill Cosby often made funny comments on children.C. Laurel often fell down on stage, and broke the microphone.D. Tom made a thundering noise when he went to the toile
9、t.4. If you are interested in toilet humour, you can go to see .A. Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. B. Tom and JerryC. The Three Stooges D. Along Came Polly【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A 4. D【解析】本文介绍了四种幽默。1. C细节理解题。根据第一段第一句 Observational humour is based on comments about everyday life可知，观察幽默是基于对日常生活的评论。故选 C。2. B推理
10、判断题。根据第二段第二句 Slapstick humour is very physical. It involves characters falling down, hitting people or crashing into things.可知， “它主要运用身体动作”是对 Slapstick humour的正确描述。故选 B。3. A推理判断题。根据第三段第一句 Self-deprecating humour involves making jokes about yourself or drawing attention to your faults.可知， “乔治经常取笑他的秃头
11、”属于- 3 -Self-deprecating humour。故选 A。4. D细节理解题。根据最后一段中 There5s a hilarious scene involving toilet humour in the film Along Came Polly, Reuben (Ben Stiller) is invited back to Pollys apartment (Jennifer Aniston).可知，如果你对厕所幽默感兴趣，你可以去看 Along Came Polly。故选 D。BGreetings - Ways to Say HelloPeople greet eac
12、h other in every country and culture. But they say and do many different things to greet each other. Greetings seem simple, but they are often a complex part of language. In English, people greet each other in different ways depending on the situation. People also use different greetings depending o
13、n how well they know the other person.Greetings may also be different in different countries that speak English, in Australia people often say Gday. In parts of the United States people may greet each other with Howdy! or 4How you doin? In the United Kingdom people more commonly say Hiya.But there i
14、s more to greeting than words. Some greetings also include particular movements. For example, in many places it is common for people to shake each others hands when they meet In some cultures, such as Latin America, the Middle East, Southern Europe, people kiss each other on the side of the face, th
15、e cheek. Some people give hugs by putting their arms around each other and squeezing.So how do people know what to do, especially when traveling between countries and cultures? Jamie Bowlby-Whiting told about a difficult greeting experience on his blog:“I thought they were going for the kiss. But it
16、 was the hug. Now I just wet their face. And then hit them in the nose with my head. It was so embarrassing (窘迫的)!”People can avoid these embarrassing experiences. They can research how to - 4 -greet correctly before connecting with people of other cultures. It is especially important to learn if th
17、ere are any forms of greeting that may not be used in a particular country. For example, in some countries, like Japan, kissing is not considered a good way to greet someone. Sometimes cultures also have different greetings for women and for men.A person may not always know the correct greeting. But
18、 the most important thing when greeting someone is to show respect. Try your best and apologize if you offend someone.5. What does the author say about greetings?A. They are simple and a part of language.B. They include words and body gestures.C. They are the same in English-speaking countries.D. Th
19、ey wont bring embarrassment in different countries.6. Which of the following people may consider it improper to kiss when greeting?A. the Japanese B. the MexicansC. the Arabs D. the Italians7. According to the author, how should people greet when travelling across cultures?A. Do nothing at all. B. G
20、reet as they like.C. Do as the Romans do when in Rome. D. Greet as they do in their own country.【答案】5. B 6. A 7. C【解析】本文介绍问候的方式。5. B6. A- 5 -推理判断题。根据第六段中 For example, in some countries, like Japan, kissing is not considered a good way to greet someone.可知，日本人认为问候时亲吻是不正确的，故选 A。7. C推理判断题。根据最后一段 A perso
21、n may not always know the correct greeting. But the most important thing when greeting someone is to show respect. Try your best and apologize if you offend someone.可知，当人们跨文化旅行时，我们要入乡随俗。故选 C。CWhen I was a little girl, every Sunday my family of six would put on our best clothes and go to Sunday Schoo
22、l and then church. The kids in elementary school would all meet together to sing songs, and then divide into groups based on their ages.One Easter Sunday, all the kids arrived with big stories about what the Easter Bunny (复活节小兔) had brought. While all of the kids shared their stories happily, one yo
23、ung boy, called Bobby, sat quietly. A teacher, noticing this, said to him, “And what did the Easter Bunny bring you?” He answered, “My mom locked the door by accident so the Easter Bunny couldnt get inside because he hadnt got a key.”This sounded like a reasonable idea to all of us kids, so we kept
24、on going with the stories. But My mom knew the true story. Bobbys mom was a single parent, and she guessed they just couldnt afford the Easter Bunny.After Sunday School was oven everyone went off to church. When my dad came to meet us, my mom said that we were going home instead. At home, she explai
25、ned that to make Bobby feel better, we were going to pretend to be the Easter Bunny, make a basket of our candies for him and leave it at church. We all donated (捐赠) some to the basket, and went back to church. There, mom hung the basket over the hanger (挂钩) and attached a note:Dear Bobby,Im sorry I
26、 missed your house last night. Happy Easter.- 6 -LoveThe Easter Bunny8. The kids divided into groups according to their .A. height B. agesC. grades D. hobby9. Which statement of the following is true?A. Bobbys mother didnt have money to buy him gifts.B. The Easter Bunny didnt have the key to Bobbys
27、house.C. Bobby didnt get gifts because his mother locked the door.D. The Easter Bunny forgot to bring him gifts the night before Easter.10. Which of the following can best describe mom?A. patient B. friendlyC. caring D. honest11. What is the best title for the text?A. The Easter Bunny B. Moms loveC.
28、 Easter stories D. Childrens Friendship【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. A【解析】本文介绍关于 Dear Bobby的一些故事。8. B细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句 The kids in elementary school would all meet together to sing songs, and then divide into groups based on their ages.可知是按年龄分组。故选 B。9. A推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“My mom locked the door by accident so
29、the Easter Bunny couldnt get inside because he hadnt got a key.”可知，Bobby 的妈妈没钱给他买礼物。故选 A。10. C- 7 -11. A主旨大意题。本文介绍关于 Dear Bobby的一些故事。故选 A。DAre you happy? If you arent you need to move near friends who are happy. A new study shows that happiness is infectious (易传染的) and can flow through social groups
30、. And the closer you are to someone happy, the happier youll be.The study was carried out by the Harvard Medical School. The researchers discovered that a persons happiness depends on the happiness of those around them. They collected data on 5,000 adults between 1971 and 2003. Participants were ask
31、ed to identify their relatives, close friends, place of residence and place of work. They were also asked questions about whether they enjoyed life, and whether they felt hopeful about the future.The results were very interesting. The researchers found that those who had happy partners had an 8% hig
32、her chance of being happy too. And for those with happy children, this increases to 14%. And finally, those with a happy friend who lives less than half a kilometre away are 42% more likely to be happy. “Most important from our perspective is the recognition that people are m social networks, and th
33、at the health and well-being of one person affects the health and well-being of others,” one of the researchers explained. “It makes sense that if people around you are happy, that might have an impact on your own happiness.” So, in conclusion, the best thing is to have a happy friend who lives less
34、 than a kilometer away from you. Do you have one?12. How did researchers get their findings?A. By comparing results. B. By asking questions.C. By listing figures. D. By giving examples.- 8 -13. According to the study, who may have the greatest effect on your happiness?A. Your partner. B. Your childr
35、en.C. Your close friends. D. Your parents.14. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph Three refer to .A. the interesting result. B. the happy life.C. the health of the family. D. the chance of happiness.15. What is the passage mainly about?A. Happiness and family. B. Happiness and health.C
36、. Friendship and happiness. D. Friendship and health.【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. C【解析】本文谈的是友谊和幸福。你最亲密的朋友对你的幸福有最大的影响。12. A推理判断题。根据第二段第二句 The researchers discovered that a persons happiness depends on the happiness of those around them.可知，研究者通过比较结果来得到调查结果。故选 A。13. C推理判断题。根据第三段中 finally, those with a hap
37、py friend who lives less than half a kilometre away are 42% more likely to be happy.可知你最亲密的朋友对你的幸福有最大的影响。故选 C。14. D词义猜测题。根据第三段第二句 The researchers found that those who had happy partners had an 8% higher chance of being happy too.可知下句 for those with happy children, this increases to 14%.中的 this指的就是上句
38、中的 chance of being happy，故选 D。15. C主旨大意题。根据最后一段最后三句“It makes sense that if people around you are happy, that might have an impact on your own happiness.” So, in conclusion, the best thing is to have a happy friend who lives less than a kilometer away from you. Do you have one?可知本文谈的是友谊和幸福。故选 C。第二节(共
39、 5小题;每小题 2分，满分 10分)）- 9 -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。_16_ I say this a lot because its important: you need to walk more. There are a few main reasons why Im so fond of walking, also known as moving frequently at a slow pace._17_Walking might not be as effective as other forms of exercis
40、e, but frequent walking will help anyone with two functioning legs that allow movement who would otherwise meld into the couch lose some body fat.Its good for your brain.Walking does much more than work the area underneath your neck. The farther an older person can walk in six minutes, the better he
41、 or she performs on memory and logic tests. Folks who perform poorly on the walking test tend to have reduced grey matter volume in certain sections of their brains.It reduces stress._18_ Go for a walk, preferably in a natural setting. For me, its the beach or the Malibu hills. For others, it might
42、be the woods or even a park.It prevents falls in the elderly.Walking on uneven, natural ground like hiking trails, improves balance and reduces falls in the elderly._19_ The earlier you start habitually walking, the better your ability to navigate the laud without failing will be.It gives you a chan
43、ce to think.When we walk, we think. And because walking is a low-difficulty effort, we can direct our executive functioning to more internal matters. We work through problems, come up with ideas, replay conversations, scheme, and discover solutions._20_A. It modestly reduces body fat.B. It lowers bl
44、ood pressure, especially after meals.C. Dont wait until youre already at risk of falling, though.D. What do I do when I need to get away from a particularly stressful day?- 10 -E. Try to keep the walk as close to the meal as possible to aid in weight loss.F. Even though some of you may be tired of m
45、e saying this, it needs saying.G. Or maybe we just think about that funny dog we saw on the way to work the other day.【答案】16. F 17. A 18. D 19. C 20. G【解析】本文在介绍我们散步的主要理由。16. F根据下文：我这么说是因为它很重要：你需要多走路。可知，即使你们对我说这有点厌烦，但是它需要说。下文的 this与 F项中的 this相呼应；important 与 needs saying相匹配，故选 F。17. A此空是小标题。根据下文的小标题都是
46、以 It开头，所以此空也应以 It开头，故在 A/B中。再根据下文 lose some body fat.可知 A为最佳选项。18. D根据本段小标题 It reduces stress.和空格下句：去散步，最好是在自然环境中散步。可知，上文应该是在问为什么去散步，故 D.项，What do I do when I need to get away from a particularly stressful day?（当我需要远离特别紧张的一天时，我该怎么办？）符合题意。19. C根据下文：越早开始习惯性走路，没有失败地驾驭赞美的能力会越好。可知，不要等到你已经跌倒到危险的状态时。故选 C。2
47、0. G根据上文：我们走路的时候，我们会思考。因为走路是一项低难度的工作，我们可以把我们的行政职能转到更多的内部事务中去。我们解决问题，想出点子，重播会话、方案和发现解决方案。由此可知，或许我们只是在想那天我们在上班路上看到的那只有趣的狗。故选 G。关键词：think/think about。第三部分 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）- 11 -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。As a boy I was always small for
48、my age. I was five years junior to one of my brothers and seven years junior to the other._21_, I often felt left out when their friends came over to _22_. I was too _23_ for whatever they were doing and they didnt want me to listen to their conversations either Usually I found myself outside playin
49、g alone and feeling _24_.I remember one spring afternoon I felt especially _25_ as I sat in the yard behind our house. We lived miles from town and I _26_ saw my own friends outside of school I _27_ my brothers laughing from _28_ the house and felt a single tear coming down my face. At that moment I saw a large brown dog _29_ me. He was wagging (摇) his tail _30_. He greeted me like a long lost _31_, licking (舔) my hand and sitting beside me on
