1、湖南省长郡中学 09-10学年度高一下学期 4月月考 其他 二根据各小题的具体要求，简要回答问题（ 10分） Scientists identify “ Happiness Gene ” If life looks joyful in spite of recession (经济衰退 ) ， job insecurity and expanding waistline, then you should consider thanking your “brightside ” gene. A gene that affects if were cheery or gloomy has been
2、tracked down by British researchers, reports The Guardian. The groundbreaking study claims that individuals who carry the gene dont pay much attention to negative things happening in their lives and, instead, focus on the happier aspects of life. In the process, they end up becoming more sociable an
3、d are generally in better shape psychologically. Elaine Fox, head of psychology at Essex University, said: “ Weve shown for the first time that a genetic variation is linked with a tendency to look on the bright side of life. This is a key mechanism underlying resilience (复原力 ) to general life stres
4、s. ” To reach the conclusion, the research team checked how long it took people to react to good and bad images that flashed up on a computer screen. The study involved more than 100 volunteers. The positive snaps were that of a couple hugging and someone sailing along in a boat. The negative images
5、 included a photo of someone being mugged(抢劫 ). Every individual inherits(继承 ) two versions of the gene, either two short ones, two long ones , or one of each. People who had two long versions were most likely to focus on the positives, according to the study published in Proceedings of the Royal So
6、ciety B(皇家学会学报 B ) . 61. What is the article about 2 ( no more than 2 words ) _. 62. Generally speaking, people have two significantly different attitudes towards life , what are they 2 (no more than 5 words ) _. 63. Which negative snap is mentioned 3 ( no more than 6 words ) _. 64. What kind of peo
7、ple are more likely to be sociable 3 (no more than 9 words ) _. 答案： 61. Brightside Gene./ Happiness Gene. 62. Positive and negative attitudes. 63. A man stealing/mugging. Or Someone is being mugged. 64. People who focus on the happier aspects of life. etc. C. 写作部分 一 阅读短文，按要求填空（每空不超过 3个词）（ 10分） Dolph
8、ins are not fish; theyre mammals. They are warm-blooded like man and give birth to one baby called a calf at a time. At birth a calf is about 90130cm long and grows to about 4m. They live up to 40 years. They are highly sociable animals. Their teeth are interlocking rows of hooks, suitable for holdi
9、ng slippery fish. They eat fish whole starting with head first. When they go wild they keep their mouth open and sometimes keep it nodding to express their aggression. Greater aggression is shown by violent jaw clapping. Dolphins breathe through their blowhole(呼吸孔 ) located at the top of their head.
10、 The dolphins eyes produce a special slippery secretion(分泌物 ) which protects the eyes from foreign objects and water friction. Dolphins use their powerful tail to move through the water. They also use their tail while hunting. They slap their tail rapidly when they get annoyed or when they want to i
11、ndicate the sign of danger to alert other dolphins. The dolphins skin is completely smooth allowing the dolphin to move easily through the water, and also reduce heat loss. Their skin may bear rake marks from other dolphins teeth during play or mating, and can easily become badly sunburned if they s
12、trand(搁浅 ). Their bodies are very streamlined so they may swim at high speed through the water, and an example of this is their ears. Dolphins ears are barely noticeable marked only by a small hole just behind the eyes. While sleeping, it shuts down only half of its brain, as its breathing is under
13、voluntary control. Dolphins take short catnaps, floating just below the surface, and then slowly rising to breathe. Often dolphins are very active during night time, for some this is their main feeding time. Dolphins are able to dive to great depths, and also leap to great heights. They may leap to
14、avoid predators or to show how powerful they are to females at mating time. Title: Dolphins . Characteristics mammals : warm-blooded animals and one baby at a birth length : 51._ lifespan : 40 years highly sociable animals . 52._ teeth holding slippery fish and eating fish whole 53._ opening and nod
15、ding mouth expressing their aggression 54._ jaw expressing greater aggression blowhole at the top of their head 55._ eyes with a special slippery secretion protecting the eyes from foreign objects and water friction 56._ ears swimming at high speed through the water . Tail powerful to move through t
16、he water 57._ and expressing annoyance and danger . 58._ completely smooth to move easily through the water and reduce heat loss full of rake marks to become badly sunburned easily . Body 59._ to swim at high speed through the water . Habitual nature short catnaps with only half of its brain 60._ br
17、eathing activities during night time for feeding 答案： 51 90cm-4m 52 Head 53 from head 54 violently clapping 55 breathing 56 barely noticeable 57 hunting 58 Skin 59 streamlined 60 voluntarily controlled 完型填空（ 30分） 完型填空一： Have you ever had to decide whether to go shopping or stay home and watch TV on a
18、 weekend Now you can do both at the same time. Home shopping television networks have become a _16_ for many people to shop without having to leave their homes. Some shoppers are tired of department stores and supermarkets _17_ the crowds, waiting in long lines, and sometimes having slight _18_ of f
19、inding anything they want to buy. Theyd rather sit quietly at home in front of the TV set and watch a friendly announcer describe a product _19_ a model shows it. And they can shop _20_ the clock, buying something _21_ by making a phone call. Department stores and even mail-order companies are _22_
20、to join in the success of home shopping. Large department stores are busy setting up their own TV channels to encourage TV shopping in the future. Customers can ask questions about products and place _23_ all through their TV sets. Will shopping by television finally take the place of shopping in st
21、ores Some industry managers think so. _24_ many people find shopping at a _25_ store a great enjoyment. And for many shoppers, it is still important to _26_ or try on dresses they want to buy. Thats why specialists say that in the future, home shopping will _27_ together with store shopping but will
22、 never entirely replace it. 16. A. programme B. way C. reason D. purpose 17. A. fighting B. striking C. treating D. stopping 18. A. sense B. doubt C. hope D. feeling 19. A. until B. since C. if D. while 20. A. by B. around C. about D. to 21. A. suitably B. cheaply C. simply D. hardly 22. A. nervous
23、B. lucky C. equal D. eager 23. A. orders B. goods C. books D. answers 24. A. Then B. Yet C. However D. Therefore 25. A. general B. popular C. real D. true 26. A. design B. make C. wear D. touch 27. A. exist B. practice C. follow D. appear 答案： 16-20 BACDB 21-25 CDABC 26-27 DA 单项选择 * The newly-built p
24、avilion is _ the old one. A three times so big as B 3 times bigger than C as three times big as D 3 times the big of 答案： B As Polly was riding on the train, she sensed that she was _ by a tall man in a dark coat. A being stared B being watched C being attached D glanced 答案： B Over the long process o
25、f evolution, animals have developed their _ senses, which makes it possible for them to _ their environments. A specially; conquer B unique; survive C uniquely; survive D special; exist 答案： B His ability is beyond question; _ has been in doubt is _ he is prepared to work hard A what; that B which; w
26、hether C what; whether D that; that 答案： C Half of the students will have sports, and the rest _ to be here in the classroom studying. A is B was C were D are 答案： D She dedicates herself to her work. She is such a dedicated teacher that her efforts will _. A pay off B be fed on C pay back D be given
27、back 答案： A When she heard that I couldnt help _ the problem, the poor girl couldnt help _. A to solve; crying B solving; to cry C solving; crying D to solve; to cry 答案： A _, President Obama is the most powerful in the world. A Compared to B In a sense C In sight D Definite 答案： B Its fascinating to s
28、ee _ different people approach the problem. A what B which C how D that 答案： C Though having lived abroad for years, many Chinese still _ the traditional customs. A survive B observe C possess D support 答案： B Great changes have taken place in that college. Its no longer _ it was 20 years ago, _ it wa
29、s so poorly equipped. A what; when B that; which C what; which D when; that 答案： A I like _ in the autumn when the weather is clear and bright. A one B that C / D it 答案： D Nobody believed his reason for being absent from his class _ he had to meet his uncle at the airport. A why B was C that D becaus
30、e 答案： C To get the project started, _ they need is some money. A only what B all that C all what D whatever 答案： B It had been half an hour before she found herself _ in the wrong direction of her home. A walking B to walk C walked D walk 答案： A 阅读理解 B阅读理解：（ 30分） Now we can see a man and his wife at t
31、he breakfast table. They are not speaking to each other. They havent spoken to each other at the breakfast table for years. The husband is reading his newspaper. We cant see his face. The wife looks very worried as she gets a cup of tea ready for him. Today she is using a new kind of tea for the fir
32、st time. The husband picks up his cup. He isnt interested. He tastes his tea. Suddenly he puts down his newspaper. Something is different! Can it be the tea He takes another taste. Its wonderful. He smiles. He looks at his wife and says in surprise, “Doris, when did you cut your hair ” Doris is plea
33、sed. She answers, “Two months ago.” Doris asks, “Herbie, when did your hair begin to become white ” He answers, “A long time ago.” Doris says, “We have been together for many years, but we never cared about each other.” Now they arent worried any longer. Breakfast is different. Has a new kind of tea
34、 changed their lives 36. This story happens_. A. before breakfast B. after breakfast C. at home D. in a teahouse 37. In the passage, we can see _. A. Doris is drinking tea B. Herbie likes the new kind of tea C. Doris is reading a newspaper D. Herbie is very young and good-looking 38. Herbie and Dori
35、s lived _ before this day. A. a wonderful B. an unhappy C. an enjoyable D. a friendly 39. Which of the following statements is true A. They are good friends. B. They have just got married. C. They like to talk about their hair. D. They are no longer young. 40. From the passage, we think it may be _.
36、 A. a radio programme B. a short film C. a computer game D. a beautiful painting 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 2】 B 【小题 3】 B 【小题 4】 D 【小题 5】 B Barack Obama defeated John McCain in the longest and most costly presidential campaign in American history. The election results were widely seen as a strong statement by
37、 voters on economy. A public opinion study reported by the Wall Street Journal found that about sixty percent of voters considered the economy as the top issue. Mr. Obama faces the deepest economic crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s. The Dow Jones Industrial Average of leading stocks has
38、 lost nearly thirty of its value. The government seized the nations two largest home financing companies, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. It also took control of the huge insurance company, A. I. G. The government is now a share holder in nine of the countrys largest banks. That will expand to small ban
39、ks , too. The amount spent on these rescue plans has been close to one trillion dollars. That amount could increase. Another problem the new administration faces is the budget deficit(赤字 ). Some experts predict the deficit for next years budget could be close to one trillion dollars. Some observers
40、predict that the deficit will limit speeding in economic programs. Barack Obama has promised a tax cut for middle income Americans. He is seeking fifty billion dollars in aid for states and job creation programs. Mr. Obama has put forward a health care reform plan that costs fifty to sixty-five bill
41、ion dollars. Obama is also seeking to spend one hundred and fifty billion dollars on new energy technologies over the next ten years. In addition, Mr. Obama has been discussing a program worth one hundred billion dollars. It includes spending in public works projects and aid to American states, citi
42、es and citizens. 41. According to the passage, the election results suggested _. A. how fierce the presidential campaign was B. the significance of the election in American history C. Obama promised to devote himself to economic development D. how much money was spent during the presidential campaig
43、n 42. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is mentioned to show _. A. how serious the economic crisis is B. the value of all Americas stocks C. the economy was considered as the top issue D. what percentage of shares Obama has in leading stocks 43. We know from the passage that _. A. Fannie Mae and Fred
44、die Mac are insurance companies B. the government will become a share holder in small banks C. money spent on the governments rescue plan will be decreased D. the budget deficit will not affect the economic programs 44. Which of the following statements does NOT belong to Obamas rescue plans A. Cutt
45、ing taxes for middle income Americans. B. Seeking money for job creation programs. C. Putting forward a health care reform plan. D. Stopping spending on new energy technologies. 45. The passage mainly tells us _. A. the deepest economic crisis in the 1930s B. the result of the presidential election
46、C. America tries to save the countrys economy D. how Americans think of the newly-elected president 答案： 【小题 1】 C 【小题 2】 A 【小题 3】 B 【小题 4】 D 【小题 5】 C Several years ago, I read a book Your Money or Your Life, written by Joe Domingguez and Vicki Robin. The major theme of the book is the idea that if yo
47、u want to cut your spending, youll have to begin by stopping trying to impress other people. The authors divide people into two groups : people whose opinions you care about, and people whose opinions you dont care about one way or another. Its easy to stop caring about people whose opinions you dont care about. Who cares what they think As long as youre not doing something truly immoral somethin g that might potentially create a negativ
