1、1甘肃省会宁县第一中学 2017-2018 学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题第一部分阅读理解（百强校英语解析团队专供） （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。AThis Holidays Resolution: Visit More GalleriesSounds easy enough, right? It should be, as the bay area is loaded with galleries. Here are a few suggestions to hel
2、p expand your cultural brain.Craftsman House shows fine American craft from more than 300 local and national artists in a restored 1920s bungalow in St. Petes Grand Central District. In addition to the showroom, the carriage house out back is a fully operational pottery studio. They also have a fres
3、h cafe in the house that offers coffee, tea, lunch and baked goods. Normal hours are from 10 am to 7 pm from Monday to Saturday and from 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday. www.craftsmanhouse-.Ocean Blue Gallery on downtown St .Petes Beach Drive is brand new and only open for a month. They feature paintings, g
4、lass, wood sculptures and metal art, and as the name implies, theyre heavy on beach and sea life themes. Theyre located at 284 Beach Drive NE and open from 10:30 am to 5 pm from Sunday to Thursday and from 10:30 am to 4 pm from Friday to Saturday. .Tempus Project in Tampas Seminole Heights is a gall
5、ery that represents established and developing local, national and international artists through inspiring exhibitions. The exhibition on display is Boys on Film, an exhibit of new sculptures and drawings by Noelle Mason that researches the fiction and fantasy. The gallery is only open by appointmen
6、t, but they will be open from 7 am to 9 pm on July 6th for Seminole Heights First Friday, which is also the last day for the exhibition. .21. What can people enjoy in Craftsman House?A. Visiting some beautiful bungalows.B. A fresh breakfast.C. Talking with national artists.D. Some food.2. What is sp
7、ecial about Ocean Blue Gallery?A. It has a long history.B. Its themes are about beach and sea life.C. The opening time is the longest.D. Its works come from many foreign countries.3. What should people do to visit Tempus Project?A. Make appointments before July 6th.B. Collect some information online
8、.C. Know something about the fiction.D. Research famous drawings.【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A【解析】本文是一则广告。这个节日的决议是参观更多的画廊。听起来很简单，因为海湾地区到处都是画廊。这里有一些建议可以帮助你扩展你的文化大脑。【1 题详解】细节理解题。根据 Craftsman House 中 They also have a fresh cafe in the house that offers coffee, tea, lunch and baked goods.可知，在 Craftsman House 人们可以享
9、受到一些食物。故选 D。【2 题详解】细节理解题。根据 Ocean Blue Gallery 中 They feature paintings, glass, wood sculptures and metal art, and as the name implies, theyre heavy on beach and sea life themes.可知，Ocean Blue Gallery 的特殊之处是“它的主题是关于海滩和海洋生物的。 ”故选 B。【3 题详解】细节理解题。根据 Tempus Project 中 The gallery is only open by appointme
10、nt, but 3they will be open from 7 am to 9 pm on July 6th for Seminole Heights First Friday 可知，访问 Tempus Project 的人们在 7 月 6 日之前预约。故选 A。BHe told me what a wonderful job I was doing. He kept me motivated with crazy stories of what he did when he was a kid or just by smiling. His smile would light a rom
11、 and pass to everyone around him. He was like a full animal, easy to hug and keep my secrets safe. He was the first man I loved and the one I always looked up to. He did everything for me, but the one he did best was being my dad.My dad made me a believer in myself. I would always give up too soon,
12、right before l got the answer. Some nights he would sit with me to help me believe myself with examples that he had gone through. Those nights were the worst! I struggled so hard and tried not to get upset at myself.He loved to tell jokes and had one for every occasion. He loved to make people laugh
13、. He acted as if it were his goal in life to make people laugh. There was never a dull moment when he was in the room. To everyone he was the jokester, but to me, a sensitive girl, he was something more than words could describe. My dad knew everything. He excelled at everything he did; raising two
14、beautiful and smart children was only one.To my brother and me, he was in a way our hero, always picking us up after our knees were injured. Any tear was wiped away by a large warm, comforting hand. He influenced us with his knowledge. My dad, as well as my mother, influenced us to achieve everythin
15、g we try in life. He made everything he did look like it required no effort at all. His words of encouragement still ring in my head to this day even after his passing. I still know today that he will always encourage me just not in the same way.4. Whats the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To
16、 honor her father.B. To follow her fathers examples.C. To show how to be a good father.4D. To show her fathers training to her.5. The author compares her father to a full animal to show his _.A. life habit B. great loveC. eating way D. good ability6. How did the authors father do to make her believe
17、 in herself?A. By teaching her to study lessons.B. By sharing her different stories.C. By helping her finish her tasks.D. By telling his own experiences.7. Why did the author consider her father as a hero?A. Because her father saved her life.B. Because her father made her have a strong body.C. Becau
18、se her father always appeared when she was in trouble.D. Because her father always comforted her to make her feel better.【答案】4. A 5. B 6. D 7. C【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。作者追忆她的父亲，向她父亲致敬。作者认为她的父亲是一个英雄是因为她的父亲总是在她遇到麻烦的时候出现。【4 题详解】主旨大意题。纵观全文，特别是第一段中 He was the first man I loved and the one I always looked up to. He
19、did everything for me, but the one he did best was being my dad.和最后一段中 His words of encouragement still ring in my head to this day even after his passing. I still know today that he will always encourage me just not in the same way.可知，本文作者目的是向她父亲致敬。故选A。【5 题详解】推理判断题。根据第一段中 He was like a full animal,
20、 easy to hug and keep my secrets safe.可知，作者把她的父亲比作一只完整的动物，以表达他的爱。故选 B。【6 题详解】推理判断题。根据第二段中 Some nights he would sit with me to help me believe 5myself with examples that he had gone through.可知，作者的父亲通过讲述他自己的经历让她相信自己的。故选 D。【7 题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段中 To my brother and me, he was in a way our hero, always pick
21、ing us up after our knees were injured. Any tear was wiped away by a large warm, comforting hand. He influenced us with his knowledge.可知，作者认为她的父亲是一个英雄是因为她的父亲总是在她遇到麻烦的时候出现。故选 C。CA new study shows the worlds fastest land animal could be running towards extinction.The Zoological Society of London (ZSL)
22、, Panthera, and Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) led the study. It estimates that only 7,100 cheetahs（猎豹）remain worldwide, mainly found in Africa. But according to the study, cheetahs have been forced out of 91% of their native range. Cheetahs found in Asia are among the hardest hit. Fewer than 5
23、0 are left in a small part of Iran.Many factors are to blame for the decline in cheetah numbers, including habitat loss and the illegal trade. Prey（猎物）loss is also a problem. Humans cause it by overhunting animals that cheetahs prey on. Cheetahs are carnivores and prey mainly on smaller mammals, for
24、 example gazelles.Because cheetahs usually roam over large areas in search of food, 77% of their habitat remains outside of government-protected areas. This means cheetahs are in constant danger of hunters and traders. In Zimbabwe, Africa, alone, the cheetah population has dropped from 1,200 to only
25、 about 170 in 16 years. This decline represents a loss of 85% of the countrys cheetahs.Dr. Kim YoungOverton, Pantheras Cheetah Program Director, thinks protected habitats alone are not enough to save cheetahs. Cheetahs in reserves also face dangers such as loss of prey and illegal trade.Dr. Sarah Du
26、rant, the studys lead author, believes that the information it contains will lead to a better understanding of cheetahs as well as a better approach to helping them survive. Durant says local and national officials must 6team up in order to save cheetahs. But first, the International Union for Conse
27、rvation of Nature must classify the animals as endangered. Currently, cheetahs are classified as weak on the IUCNs Red List of Threatened Species. The change would focus more attention on cheetahs and help protect them for extinction. After all, in the fight to save cheetahs, its a race against time
28、.8. What is the present situation of cheetahs according to the study?A. They are in danger.B. They live freely worldwide.C. They are protected well in Africa.D. They mainly live in their native range.9. What does the underlined word “carnivores” refer to?A. Animals kept at home.B. Animals living in
29、zoos.C. Animals feeding on meat.D. Animals killed in the wild.10. What results in the decline of the cheetah population according to the text?A. The loss of their reserves.B. Their appearance in unpreserved areas.C. The decreasing government protection.D. Their increasing natural enemies.11. What do
30、es Dr. Sarah Durant think of the study of cheetahs?A. It shows ways of wildlife protection.B. It implies peoples role in saving animals.C. It stresses the importance of cheetahs in our life.D. It informs people of cheetahs existing state.【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B 11. D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文。一项新的研究表明，世界上最快的陆地动物猎
31、豹可能正在走向灭绝。7Dr. Sarah Durant 对印度豹的研究告诉人们印度豹的存在状态。【8 题详解】细节理解题。根据第四段中 This means cheetahs are in constant danger of hunters and traders.可知，根据这项研究，猎豹现在处于危险状态。故选 A。【9 题详解】词义猜测题。根据第三段中 Prey（猎物）loss is also a problem. Humans cause it by overhunting animals that cheetahs prey on. Cheetahs are carnivores an
32、d prey mainly on smaller mammals, for example gazelles. 猎物的损失也是一个问题。人类是通过过度捕猎动物来捕食的，而这正是猎豹所捕食的动物。猎豹是食肉动物，主要捕食小型哺乳动物，例如瞪羚。由此可知，划线词的意思是“食肉动物” ，故选 C。【10 题详解】细节理解题。根据第四段第一句 ecause cheetahs usually roam over large areas in search of food, 77% of their habitat remains outside of government-protected areas
33、.可知，根据文本，猎豹数量的下降主要是他们出现在未被保护的地区。故选 B。【11 题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段中 Currently, cheetahs are classified as weak on the IUCNs Red List of Threatened Species. The change would focus more attention on cheetahs and help protect them for extinction. After all, in the fight to save cheetahs, its a race against time
34、.可知，Dr. Sarah Durant 对印度豹的研究告诉人们印度豹的存在状态。故选 D。【点睛】利用上下文提供的情景和线索，进行合乎逻辑的综合分析进而推测词义，特别注意上下文的语境，千万不能脱离开语境，尤其要注意划线词两边的内容。根据第三段中Prey（猎物）loss is also a problem. Humans cause it by overhunting animals that cheetahs prey on. Cheetahs are carnivores and prey mainly on smaller mammals, for example gazelles. 猎
35、物的损失也是一个问题。人类是通过过度捕猎动物来捕食的，而这正是猎豹所捕食的动物。猎豹是食肉动物，主要捕食小型哺乳动物，例如瞪羚。由此可知，划线词的意思是“食肉动物” ，故选 C。DLets be honest, kids are strange. And when you hear your three- year-old son arguing over who gets to be the mom while playing “house” alone in the 8other room, you might question if youve done something wrong
36、as a parent. But dont worry, its perfectly normal for your child to have an imaginary friend, and it even has some benefits. While your kids are benefiting from playing with their imaginary friend, try out these other ways to raise an intelligent child!One of the biggest profits is that it promotes
37、creativity. Just think about it-you have to be a special kind of creative to carry on a conversation with an imaginary figure that doesnt respond. Developmental psychologist Marjorie Taylor told PureWow that your childs creativity will remain with them as they get older, even when they stop hanging
38、out with their “friend”.Along with being more creative, they will also have a better developed and more different vocabulary as well as stronger social skills. Talking to “Sally” or “Bob” all day will allow them to practice their speech and conversation skills. Researchers at La Trobe University in
39、Australia found that children who engage with their imaginary friends on a regular basis use more complex sentences and are more confident in everyday social situations.There are also some benefits for the parents. If your childs brothers or sisters arent around or theyre an only child, they have so
40、meone to entertain them while you spend the time on you never-ending to-do list. So even though it might get odd when your kids constantly ask you to set an extra plate at the table for their imaginary friends, theyll benefit in the future from keeping them around. Having an extra member of the fami
41、ly cant be that bad, the more the merrier, right?12. Who is the three-year-old boy talking to while playing “house” alone?A. His toy. B. His mother.C. His brothers and sisters D. His imaginary friend.13. How does Marjorie Taylor feel about children playing with heir “friend”?A. It helps children dev
42、elop better.B. It relieves busy parents pressure.C. It shows childrens loneliness.9D. It makes the family get closer.14. What does the author suggest to parents?A. Sparing time with children.B. Taking children to play outside.C. Adopting an extra member of family.D. Letting children play with imagin
43、ary friends.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Ways to play creativelyB. Ways to raise an intelligent childC. Benefits of childrens having imaginary friendsD. Benefits of letting your child play【答案】12. D 13. A 14. D 15. C【解析】本文是一篇议论文。主要讲述的是孩子有想象中的朋友的好处。【12 题详解】细节理解题。根据第一段中 dont worry, its pe
44、rfectly normal for your child to have an imaginary friend, and it even has some benefits.可知，一个三岁的小男孩在独自玩“房子”的时候和他想象的朋友说话。故选 D。【13 题详解】推理判断题。根据第二段中 Developmental psychologist Marjorie Taylor told PureWow that your childs creativity will remain with them as they get older, even when they stop hanging
45、out with their “friend”.可知，Marjorie Taylor 对孩子们和他的“朋友”玩的感觉是帮助孩子们发展得更好。故选 A。【14 题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句 Having an extra member of the family cant be that bad, the more the merrier, right?可知，作者建议父母让孩子们和想象中的朋友一起玩耍。故选 D。【15 题详解】主旨大意题。根据最后一段中 So even though it might get odd when your kids constantly ask you
46、 to set an extra plate at the table for their imaginary 10friends, theyll benefit in the future from keeping them around. Having an extra member of the family cant be that bad, the more the merrier, right?可知，本文主要讲述的是孩子有想象中的朋友的好处。故选 C。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。选项中有两项为多余选
47、项。Types of Family StructuresFamily structure has changed noticeably over the last 50 years. _16_Nuclear FamilyThe nuclear family is the traditional type of family structure, consisting of two parents and children. _17_ Children in nuclear families receive strength and stability from the two-parent s
48、tructure and generally have more opportunities due o the financial ease of two adults In America, almost 70 percent of children live in a nuclear family unit.Extended FamilyThe extended family structure consists of two or more adults who are related, either by blood or marriage, living in the same h
49、ome. This family includes many relatives living together and working toward common goals. _18_ Extended families are becoming increasingly common all over the world.StepfamilyMany marriages end in divorce, and many of these individuals choose to get remarried. This creates the stepfamily which involves two separate families merging into one new unit. _19_ Stepfamilies are as common as the nuclear family, though they tend to have more problems. Stepfamil
