山西省阳高县第一中学2017-2018学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题
山西省大同市阳高一中2017-2018学年高二上学期月考(一)英语试题
大同市阳高一中2017—2018学年第一学期月考（一）高二英语第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共13小题；每小题3分，满分39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。
ACollege is not just about studying, writing essays and burning the midnight oil in the library. Making friends and enjoying yourself is also necessary for the courses. Parties are social events for students to gather and chat with each other.Now let's follow a foreign friend to see what parties in the US are like. Get some inspiration to have fun with your friends in your new life.Drinking and music College parties in the US are always lacking in creativity and full of wine and music. The basic form rarely changes —drink until you cannot anymore and play loud music at an earth-shaking volume. There is plenty of beer involved, and some mixed cocktails.Creativity in dress The creativity comes in how parties are dressed up. Parties often have a specific theme, like a 90s party or a sports party. At a 90s party, guests might show up dressed like once-famous celebrities. At a sports party, guests might wear their favorite team's uniforms.Held in apartments The party is usually held in the apartment of a particular outgoing friend. Everyone will be invited, which means strangers will wander in and out of the apartment where you can get to know and make some new friends.Ugly sweater party On holidays, parties frequently take on a proper theme. A popular theme around Christmas is the ugly sweater party. The goal is to wear the ugliest sweater you can find, creating an atmosphere of fun.Whatever the occasion is, there will be no shortage of booze. If you are smart enough, you won't have so much as to lose your consciousness. Parties are always better when you can remember them the next day.1. This passage introduces .A. what to wear at the US college partiesB. how much to drink at the US college partiesC. how to make friends at the US collegesD. parties of the US colleges2. The passage is probably written for in colleges.A. the freshmenB. the party loversC. the graduatesD. the excellent students3. The author attaches importance to at the parties in colleges.A. creativity arising from inspirationB. drinking to your heart's contentC. communication combined with funD. dressing in a fancy style4. What does the underlined word "booze" in the last paragraph mean?A. Juice.B. Alcohol.C. Food.D. Music.BDrinks Have No WingsYou may have heard that "Red Bull gives you wings". But while most people take the advertising slogan as a metaphor (隐喻) , some Americans seem to have taken it very seriously.Benjamin Careathers had been drinking the drink for 10 years, expecting to at least feel more energetic, but nothing happened. Feeling fooled by the ad, he took the issue to court in January, 2013.In October, the Austria-based company agreed to pay $ 6. 5 million (39.7 million yuan) to customers who have bought the drink since 2002. People in the US can apply for a share through energydrinksettlement. com before March,2015.But is the case really that ridiculous?Red Bull said they had done nothing wrong and they only paid the money to save the cost and trouble of legal action.However, the suit told a different story. Even though there is no evidence that Red Bull energy drinks provide more benefit for consumers than a cup of coffee, the company markets their products as a superior source of energy that costs little.“Such conduct means that Red Bull's advertising and marketing is not just ‘puffery’, but is misleading and therefore actionable （可诉讼的) ,” the suit said.The company said that the drink could promote healthy joints and reduce the risk of eye diseases. However, according to the organization, the product contains a lot of sugar, which could actually lead to many health problems.Coca-Cola agreed to pay $ 1. 2 million in compensation in July. But to fully stop the company from linking the drink to health benefits, Truth in Advertising, another non-profit organization, took the issue to court again in late October.False advertisements have become a common problem around the world. China changed its consumer rights law last year to ban advertising companies and media from making or publishing false advertisements. Celebrities (明星) are also made responsible if they endorse(代言) false or substandard products.5. What benefits can people get, according to the Red Bull company?A. One can really fly like birds, for it offers you wings.B. Drink it, and one can be forever energetic and young.C. As it contains a lot of sugar, it can make one more powerful.D. Healthy joints can be promoted if one takes this drink.6. This article shows clearly that .A. more companies will be taken to court as they fail to live up to their promisesB. both Red Bull and Coca-Cola are now winning the consumers' trust and respectC. Benjamin Careathers has benefited a great deal since he drank Red BullD. no puffery words have ever appeared in both Red Bull and Coca-Cola's advertisements7. Faced with the suit, the Red Bull company decided to .A. apologize to its customers and pay for their losses in healthB. take full responsibility for the bad effects it has caused to its customersC. give no one but its American customers some money as a rewardD. spend some money to save the cost and trouble of legal action8.What is each country as well as the public's attitude towards those false advertisements?A. Tolerant.B. Favorable.C. Unbearable.D. Indifferent.CIt is 7 am and the alarm is going off. You know you have to be out of bed to catch the bus. But the urge to bury yourself in the bed is ever so strong. Sounds familiar? Why is it that teens find it difficult to get themselves out of bed in time every morning or stay sharp and focused during the first couple of hours of school？During adolescence, the body goes through many changes and these include a shift in sleep patterns. Researchers from MIT have been tracking the body's need for sleep in teenagers. They found that though adolescents need as much as 9. 5 hours of sleep a day, they get to bed later and later with each passing year. In fact, the sleep cycle shifts later by as much as 12 to 18 minutes each year between the ages of 10 and 20. So by the time a 10-year-old who sleeps at 8 pm grows to be 17 or 18, his body naturally wants to stay up till 10:30 pm or 11 pm.According to researchers, this is because of a hormone called melatonin (褪黑激素) that is secreted (分泌) by the pineal gland — a tiny structure deep inside the brain. Melatonin regulates the body's natural day-night rhythms. It causes a person to become sleepy by lowering his body's core temperature. In teens, melatonin is secreted much later in the evening and continues to increase throughout the night. This makes it difficult for teens to fall asleep earlier as they did in their younger years. Likewise, the effect of melatonin continues until much later in the morning, making it hard for them to wake up early.A study found that at least one in four teens is tired and falls asleep in school at least once a week. During sleep, important body functions and brain activities happen. So how can teenagers get their sleep enough? The American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP) recommends that middle and high schools should start later —not before 8:30 am. This should give teens some more time to sleep at night.9. From Paragraph 2, we can learn that if you sleep late, the next day you should .A. stay sharpB. skip breakfastC. get up lateD. stay up late10. What do es the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. The students want to stay up.B. The shifts of the sleep cycle.C. The pinea gland secretes melatonin.D. The adolescents sleep late.11. The teens go to sleep later than before because .A. melatonin is secreted much laterB. melatonin regulates the sleep timeC. they sleep a lot in the daytimeD. they need to finish their homework12. According to AAP's recommendation, middle and high schools should .A. let teens sleep in the dayB. let the students be activeC. delay the start timeD. start later at 8 am13.In which place are you likely to read this passage ?A. Science magazineB. NewspaperC. GuideD. Novel第二节 (共5小题；每小题3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。
山西省阳高县第一中学高二英语下学期第一次月考试题
阳高一中2015-2016学年高二年级下学期英语第一次月考试题一、阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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。
AAsia has many wild places. The following national parks are among the most famous in Asia. People come to visit them from near and far in order to appreciate the unique qualities of the land and everything on it. Have you ever visited any of these Asian national parks?Jiuzhai Valley National Park, ChinaThe extraordinarily beautiful park is famous for its fascinating blue-green lakes, waterfalls and its unique wildlife. Located in the Minshan Mountain, Sichuan Province, it is a breathtaking park because of its scenery and it is also home to nine Tibetan villages, over 220 bird species as well as a number of endangered animals and plants, such as giant pandas, Sichuan golden monkeys and numerous orchids. This park was also declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.Khao Sok(考索)National Park, ThailandThis extraordinary park is several miles away from Phuket(普吉岛), yet its remoteness(遥远)prevents it from being visited. Even so, it is well worth a visit as scientists have noted that is rainforest stretches are not only longer than those of the Amazon, but also more divers(多样化的). Animals like tigers, Asian elephants, and macaaues make their home here. Everyone who visits the park, however, seems to want to have a look at the amazing Rafflesia, one of the strangest flowering plants on earth; it smells like smelly meat when it blooms.Nikko(日高)National Park, JapanIt is lovely to visit this park all the year round with its waterfalls and picturesque Lake Chuzenji. And it is especially worth visiting in autumn when the leaves change from green to deep red and orange. Set with UNESCO protected shrines(神坛)and temples,the park is a unique mixture of natural and man-made attractions. With various routes perfect for adventurous hikers, a visit to the Nikko National Park is not to be missed.If you want to know more information about Asian famous national parks, you can log in . If you want to enjoy all the abov e, welcome to call 050-24689120, and we can give a reasonable price.1. What does the underlined word “orchids” probably refer to?A. Wild animals.B. Endangered flowers.C. Rare monkeys.D. Tibetan buildings.2. Compared with Amazon, Khao Sok National Park has______.A. stranger flower plantsB. More animalsC. more varieties of rain-forestsD. more visitors3. If you’re an adventurous hiker, which park would you probably choose to visit?A. Jiuzhai Valley National park.B. Khao Sok National Park.C. Nikko National Park.D. Zhangjiajie National Park.BYou may have experienced the frustration(挫败感)of being slapped with a parking fine(罚款)or finding your car held firmly in the place after leaving it parked precariously(不安全的) for a couple of minutes. But now a high-tech car sticker that's designed to be stuc k to a car’s windscreen, could help motorists avoid such a situation by allowing a traffic warden（管理员）to get in touch with them.The TowStop sticker sends a text message to a driver when it is touched by a traffic warden, to allow motorists to send a reply and give them time to move their car immediately. It’s designed to save drivers time and money by giving them a chance to move their car instead of having it towed(拖) away but relies on the good will of traffic wardens. Frankfurt-based IT consultant(顾问), Daniel Kalliontzis, came up with the idea and is raising funds on Indiegogo to put his €54 (£43) sticker into production.Car owners can buy the sticker and place it inside their car's windscreen, having set it up with important information, such as their phone number. The messagewill ask them to move their car immediately .The driver could then type a reply for the warden using their smartphone, which will appear on the sticker's screen. They may choose to write something along the lines of back in two minutes in a bid to avoid a fine.The smart sticker system will rely on the good will of traffic wardens and critically, a German law. The law states: An officer has to choose the most efficient and inexpensive way for the car owner to remove the vehicle. It could be cheaper for the authorities to contact the driver than to tow his car.4. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A. To arouse readers’ interest in the new invention.B. To tell readers some ways of parking cars.C. To show drivers how to avoid parking fine.D. To disclose(揭示)how traffic wardens fine drivers.5. Daniel Kalliontzis came up with the idea of the slicker so that______.A. traffic can be smoothB. drivers can avoid being finedC. cars can be put in safe placesD. laws can be carried out6. If traffic warden wants to send a text message to the driver, he should_______.A. slap the windscreenB. strike the wheelC. use a smartphoneD. touch the sticker7. From the passage we know that________.A. a German traffic warden is required to remind car owners to move their carsB. the TowStop sticker will cost drivers much time and moneyC. not many drivers will mind being finedD. car owners must buy the stickers by lawCPeople who are worried about bad breath often reach for a toothbrush or a gun. But in the future, personal breath monitoring may include far more than fresh breath.In face, breath is so rich in chemical compounds that fully understanding it has proved challenging. Each breath contains gases like carbon dioxide, the volatile(挥发性的)remains of recent snacks, medicines and even compounds taken infrom things like carpeting or various kinds of air pollution. But breath detectors(检测器) can sort out these substances with increasing sensitivity(敏感性)。
山西省阳高县第一中学高二英语下学期第一次月考试题(无答案)
山西省阳高县第一中学2016-2017学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题（无答案）第I卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AAt thirteen, I was diagnosed（诊所） with kind of attention disorder. It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.In my first literature class, Mrs. Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within 45 minutes. I raised my hand right away and said, “Mrs. Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might n ot be able to do it.”She glanced down at me through her glasses, “you are no different from your classmates, young man.”I tried, but I didn’t finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to take it home.In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time when the blind couldn’t get much education. But Louis didn’t give up. Instead, h invented a reading system of raised dots（点）, which opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.Wasn’t I the “blind” in my class, being made to learn like the “sighted” students My thoughts spilled out and my pen started to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed, I was no different from others; I just needed a quieter place. If Louis could find his way out of his problems, why should I ever give upI didn’t expect anything when I handled in my paper to Mrs. Smith, so it was quite a surprise when it came back to me the next day- with an “A” on it. A t the bottom of the paper were these words:“ See what you can do when you keep trying”1.The author didn’t finish the reading in class because.A. He was new to the classB. He was tried of literatureC. He had an attention disorder D .He wanted to take the task home2.What do we know about Louis Braille from the passageA. He had good sightB. He made a great invention.C. He gave up readingD. He learned a lot from school3.What was Mrs. Smith’ s attitude to the author at the end o f the storyA. AngryB. ImpatientC. SympatheticD. Encouraging4.What is the main idea of the passageA. The disabled should be treated with respect.B.A teacher can open up a new world to students.C. One can find his way out of difficulties with efforts.D. Everyone needs a hand when faced with challenges.BPassenger pigeons（旅鸽）once flew over much of the United States in unbelievable numbers. Written accounts from the 18th and 19th centuries described flocks（群）so large that they darkened the sky for hours.It was calculated that when its population reach its highest point, there were more than 3 billion passenger pigeons – a number equal to 24 to 40 percent of the total bird population in the United States, making it perhaps the most abundant birds in the world. Even as late as 1870 when their numbers had already become smaller, a flock believed to be 1 mile wide and 320 miles (about 515 kilometers) long was seen near Cincinnati.Sadly, the abundance of passenger pigeons may have been their undoing. Where the birds were abundant, people believed there was an ever-lasting supply and killed them by the thousands. Commercial hunters attracted them to small clearings with grain, waited until pigeons had settled to feed, then threw large nets over them, taking hundreds at a time. The birds were shipped to large cities and sold in restaurants. By the closing decades of the 19th century, the hardwood forests where passenger pigeons nested had been damaged by Americans’ need for wood, which scattered（驱散）the flocks and forced the birds to go farther north, where cold temperatures andspring storms contributed to their decline. Soon the great flocks were gone, neverto be seen again.In 1897, the state of Michigan passed a law prohibiting the killing of passengerpigeons, but by then, no sizable flocks had been seen in the state for 10 years. Thelast confirmed wild pigeon in the United States was shot by a boy in Pike County,Ohio, in 1900. For a time, a few birds survived under human care. The last of them,known affectionately as Martha, died at the Cincinnati Zoological Garden in September1, 1914.5. In the 18th and early 19th centuries, passenger pigeons _______.A．were the biggest bird in the worldB．lived mainly in the south of AmericaC．did great harm to the natural environmentD．were the largest population in the US6.The underlined word “undoing” probably refers to the pigeons’ _______.A．escape B．ruin C．liberation D．evolution7. What was the main reason for people to kill passenger pigeons?A．To seek pleasure. B．To save other birds.C．To make money. D．To protect crops.8. What can we infer about the law passed in Michigan? A．It was ignored by the public. B．It was declared too late.C．It was unfair. D．It was strict.CYour house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design yourhome could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. you canmake your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious(难为情) when they’re in poorly lit places –and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us less hungry. So when it’s time to repaint, go blue.D on’t forget the clock – or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at 30 minutes. And while you’re at it, a ctually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turning on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plants can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake(摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.9. The text is especially helpful for those who care about ____.A. their home comfortsB. their body shapeC. house buyingD. healthy diets10. A home environment in blue can help people ____.A. digest food betterB. reduce food intakeC. burn more caloriesD. regain their appetites11. What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A. Eat quickly.B. Play fast musicC. Use smaller spoonsD. Turn down the lights12.What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Is Your House Making You Fat?B. Ways of Serving DinnerC. Effects of Self-ConsciousnessD. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?DWisconsin Historical Museum30 N. Carroll Street on Madison's Capitol SquareDiscover Wisconsin's history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for publicprograms.Admission is free.Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 am -- 4:00 pm.(608) 264-6555 /museumSwiss Historical Village612 Seventh Ave., New GlarusThe Swiss Historical Village offers a beautiful look at pioneer life in America's heartland.14 buildings in the village give a full picture of everyday life in the nineteenth-century Midwest.Tue.—Fri., May 1st –October 31st , 10:00 am—4:00 pm. Admission is $20.(608) 527-2317 Artisan Gall ery & Creamery Café6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli, WIOne of the largest collections of fine arts in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sp. ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery. While visiting enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our café overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!Gallery open Tue. –Sun., 10:00 am—5:00 pm.Café open Wed. –Sat., 11:00 am –3:00 pm.Sun. brunch with wine, 10:00—3:00 pm.(608) 845-6600 Christopher Columbus Museum239 Whitney St., ColumbusWorld-class exhibit –2000 quality souvenirs (纪念品) marking Chicago's 1893 World Columbian Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.Open daily, 8:15 am – 4:00 pm.(920) 623-1992 13. Where can you go for a visit on Monday?A. Wisconsin Historical Museum.B. Swiss Historical Village.C. Christopher Columbus Museum.D. Artisan Gallery & Creamery café.14. Where can visitors have lunch?A. At Wisconsin Historical Museum.B. At Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café.C. At Swiss Historical Village.D. At Christopher Columbus Museum.15. We learn from the text that ________.A. Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café are open daily for 4 hours.B. Christopher Columbus Museum overlooks a river.C. Tickets are needed for Wisconsin Historical Museum.D. Swiss Historical Village is open for half a year.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。
山西省阳高县第一中学2017-2018学年高一英语下学期第一次月考试题
山西省阳高县第一中学2017-2018学年高一英语下学期第一次月考试题（本试卷满分：150分考试时间：120分钟）第I卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分60分)第一节(共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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。
ADuring the cold winter days, there are some interesting festivals in the world. Look at the following ones.Harbin Ice and Snow FestivalPlace: ChinaTime: January 5 to February 5People build incredible things out of ice and snow, decorating them with lights.The Carnival of VenicePlace: ItalyTime: between February and MarchOne of the most beautiful festivals in the world, people wear masks and elaborate costumes to hide differences among classes, and there are contests for the best costumes.Holi FestivalPlace: IndiaTime: late February/March, on the last full moon dayHindus and Sikhs, in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka celebrate the main day of this incredibly fun 16day festival by throwing colored powder and water at each other.Sundance Film FestivalPlace: Utah, the USTime: end of FebruaryThe largest independent film festival in the US. Watch both feature films and shorts. You need to buy a ticket.1．Which of the following festivals can't be celebrated at the end of February?A．Sundance Film Festival.B．Harbin Ice and Snow Festival.C．Holi Festival.D．The Carnival of Venice.2．If you want to watch wonderful films, you may go to ________.A．India B．ChinaC．America D．Italy3．If you go to Europe, which festival can you celebrate?A．Sundance Film Festival.B．Holi Festival.C．The Carnival of Venice.D．Harbin Ice and Snow Festival.BTwo men were sitting together in a plane. They were on a long journey. One of the men was a businessman. The other was a farmer. They sat without talking for a while, then the farmer said, “Let’s do something to pass the time.”“What do you want to do?” the businessman asked. “We can ask each other riddles.” The farmer said, “You start.” “Let’s make the rules first,” the businessman said. “That’s not fair. You are a businessman with much knowledge. You know more things than I do. I am just a farmer.”“That’s true.” The businessman said. “What do you want we should do?” “If you don’t know the answer to a riddle, you pay me $100. And if I don’t know the answer, I’ll pay you $50.” The farmer said. The businessman thought about this, then he said, “OK. That’s fair. Who will go first?”“I will,” The farmer said. “Here is my riddle. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” The business man repeated the riddle, “What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies? Mm, that’s a good one. I’m afraid I don’t know the answer.” He gave the farmer $100, then said, “Tell me the answer. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?” “I don’t know.” The farmer said and gave him $50.4．The story happened ____________.A. on a farmB. in a shopC. before a long plane journeyD. between two passengers5．What does the word “riddle” mean in this story?A. A difficult question to find the answer to.B. Something to help to make rules.C. Something to win money.D. a kind of game in doing business.6．Why did the businessman agree to give more money if he lost?A. He made much more money than the farmer.B. He thought he knew more than the farmer.C. He was interested in making riddles.D. He was better at playing riddle games.7．The farmer _________.A. enjoyed himself on his long journey.B. didn’t want to pay even one dollarC. spent all his money on the plane ticket.D. won fifty dollars by playing the riddle gameCDoing homework not only can help children master the knowledge they have learned, but also can train their abilities of finishing the work alone, planning the time and doing the duties. But some children don’t like to complete the work. Why? There are some reasons.Some children f eel it is very difficult to do their homework, because they can’t understand their teacher clearly, and can’t follow their teacher’s teaching process. Maybe there is something wrong with their intelligence.But some children’s intelligence is normal. They are even cleverer, but they don’t listen to the teacher carefully. It is hard for them to sit well and pay attention to anything. It needs to carry on the attention centralized（集中注意力） training to help the children.Some children love their teacher and then they like the subject. Their interest depends on the teacher who teaches them. So every teacher should be helpful and kind. It can make children love you and the subject you teach. So they can do their homeworkhappily.8． Doing homework can help children ___________.A. master the knowledgeB. train their abilitiesC. lean new lessonsD. Both A and B9．Some children find the homework difficult. Which reason is NOT right?A. They can’t understand their teacher clearly.B. They can’t follow their teacher’s teaching process.C. The intelligence of all the students isn’t normal.D. They don’t listen to the teacher carefully.10．What’s the Chinese meaning of the underlined word “intelligence”?A. 作业B. 智商C. 思想D. 方式11．What is the best title of the passage?A. Some children don’t like their teacher.B. Children’s homework is very difficultC. Why don’t some children like to do homework?D. Why can’t some children study the subjects well?DSince the first Earth Day in 1970, Americans have gotten a lot "greener" toward the environment(环境). "We didn't know at that time that there even was an environment, let alone that there was a problem with it," says Bruce Anderson, president of Earth Day USA.But what began as nothing important in public affairs has grown into a social movement. Business people, political leaders, university professors, and especially millions of grass-roots Americans are taking part in the movement. "The understanding has increased many, many times," says Gaylord Nelson, the former governor from Wisconsin, who thought up the first Earth Day.According to US government reports, emissions(排放) from cars and trucks have dropped from 10.3 million tons a year to 5.5 million tons. The number of cities producing CO beyond the standard has been reduced from 40 to 9. Although serious problems still remain and need to be dealt with, the world is a safer and healthier place. A kind of "green thinking" has become part of practices.Great improvement has been achieved. In 1988 there were only 600 recycling(回收利用) programs; today in 1995 there are about 6,600. Advanced lights, motors, and building designs have helped save a lot of energy and therefore prevented pollution.Twenty-five years ago, there were hardly any education programs for environment. Today, it's hard to find a public school, university, or law school that does not have such a kind of program. "Until we do that, nothing else will change!" says Bruce Anderson.12. According to Anderson, before 1970, Americans had little idea about _____.A. the social movementB. recycling techniquesC. environmental problemsD.the importance of the Earth Day13. Where does the support for environmental protection mainly come from?A.The grass roots level.B. The business circle.C. Government officials.D. University professors.14. What have Americans achieved in environmental protection?A.They have cut car emissions to the lowest.B.They have settled their environmental problems.C. They have lowered their CO levels in forty cities.D. They have reduced pollution through effective measures.15.What is especially important for environmental protection accordingto the last paragraph?A. Education.B. Planning.C.Green living.D. CO reduction.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。
山西省阳高县第一中学2017-2018学年高中语文选修外国小说欣赏4《安东诺夫卡苹果》学案三
《安东诺夫卡苹果》学案三编者：审核人：［写法·借鉴]1.写作特色融描写、叙事、抒情、议论为一体作者描写四幅生活场景是有深意的，每一幅都经过精心剪裁，把中等贵族阶级的日趋没落揭示出来，也流露出了对以往生活的回忆。
以第3部分为例:作者描写从九月杪起天气的变化，“在沉甸甸的铅灰色的乌云上方，水汪汪的浅蓝色的天空冷冰冰地、明亮地闪着光,乌云则慢慢地凝聚成为连绵不绝的含雪的云峰”,这段描写形象地刻画出当时的天气状况，而“果园显得荒凉、沉闷”一句议论则使景物带有了败落之感，“然而一进十月，就雨霁日出，此时的果园又是多么美丽啊！”这样的抒情句子穿插其中，让人感受到生活的美好。
对打猎过程作者详细叙述:集合、狩猎、借宿。
叙述过程中穿插对打猎场景的描写，比如追赶野兽而闯入另一座孤林、借宿时评论猎获的巨狼等等。
作者巧妙地融合描写、叙事、抒情、议论等多种表达方式，使读者置身于一幅幅生活画卷之中。
2.迁移应用综合运用三种或三种以上的表达方式，写一个不少于150字的文段.［佳作·领悟]静（节选)蒲宁初阳已透过雾霭，照暖了阒无一人的堤岸，眼前的一切无不光莹四射。
然而山谷、日内瓦湖和远处的萨瓦山脉依旧在吐着料峭的寒气。
我们走到湖堤上,不由得惊喜交集地停住了脚,每当人们突然看到无涯无际的海洋、湖泊，或者从高山之巅俯视山谷时，都会情不自禁地产生这种又惊又喜的感觉。
萨瓦山消融在亮晃晃的晨岚之中，在阳光下难以辨清，只有定睛望去,方能看到山脊好似一条细细的金线，迤逦于半空之中，这时你才会感觉到那边绵亘着重峦叠嶂。
近处，在宽广的山谷内，在凉丝丝的、润湿而又清新的雾气中，横着蔚蓝、清澈、深邃的日内瓦湖.湖还在沉睡,簇拥在市口的斜帆小艇也还在沉睡。
它们就像张开了灰色羽翼的巨鸟,但是在清晨的寂静中还无力振翅高飞。
两三只海鸥紧贴着湖水悠闲地翱翔着，冷不丁其中的一只，忽地从我们身旁掠过，朝街上飞去。
我们立即转过身去望着它，只见它猛地又转过身子。
山西省大同市第一中学2017-2018学年高二12月月考英语试题 扫描版含答案
2017-2018-1高二年级12月考试卷英语答案阅读:( 每小题3分,共60分)1-3BCA 4-7 DCBA 8-11 BCAA 12-15 CACD 16-20 GACEF完型: ( 每小题2分,共40分)21-40 CBDAB CDABC DBCDC DABAD语法填空: ( 每小题1分,共10分)41. Observing 42.are expected 43.that 44.with 45.because46.what 47.to encourage 48.but 49.the 50.everyone单句改错: ( 每小题1分,共15分)51. a people 52.would have been 53.by coincidence 54.that ---those 55.those who 56.even---as 57.of---by 58. that—what 59.Others 60. Children’s 61.choose from 62.not appropriate / inappropriate 63. and that the ends 64. Give it up 65. a life完成句子：( 每小题1分,共5分)66.runs out 67.well worth 68. accustomed to having 69. let out 70.is likely to写作20分Dear John，I’m sorry to hear that you’re suffering from Internet addiction. I understand how you feel. You want to work hard, but can’t concentrate on your study . I’d like to offer you some advice.First of all, start some other hobbies, such as reading, listening to music , or playing chess, etc, which will take your mind off the Internet. Secondly, make more friends.Friends will help you when you can’t resist the temptation of the Internet. Thirdly, do more sports. Apart from keeping you healthy, sports can also enrich your life and help you forget the Internet.I hope these ideas can help you get rid of your Internet addiction as soon as possible.Best wishes !Yours,Li Hua。
山西省阳高县第一中学_2017学年高二英语下学期第二次月考试题
山西省阳高县第一中学学年高二英语下学期第二次月考试题第卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分分）第一节（共小题；每小题分，满分分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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山西省阳高县第一中学2016-2017学年高一英语下学期第一次月考试题(无答案)
山西省阳高县第一中学2016-2017学年高一英语下学期第一次月考试题（无答案）第I卷（共150分）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节：（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AJust a couple of hours ago, I was on the plane, ready to fly home from London. The flight had been delayed by a few hours so it felt good to be so close to take-off.I had my iPod in place and a new book to read. Then, over the loudspeaker came the pilot’s voice: “The ground crew has found a metal instrument in one tire. We regret that we must cancel this fli ght.”The passengers’ reactions that announcement led to were interesting. One man close to me began to argue with a flight attendant. A couple in another row complained loudly. A businessman in a black suit actually kicked the seat in front of him. Yet some passengers responded differently. An elderly gentleman smiled as he helped others take their bags down from the overhead compartments. A teenager, rather than trying to rush off the plane like most of the other passengers, stopped to help a woman with a disability. The lady sitting next to me laughed and said: “Hey, it’s not the end of the world,” before she made a call to her kids and shared her adventure with them, the wisest among us who has a remarkable ability to maintain grounded(稳定的) when times get tough.No life is perfect; mine certainly isn’t. We all must face challenges, both large and small. You and I have the power to choose to rise above the external circumstances(外部环境). We always have the choice to be strong and kind when things fall apart.That’s grace under pressure. My seatmate was right — things could have been so much worse. Anyway, I am safe. I have my health. I have two wonderful children.I have work I love and so much to be grateful for. Sure I now have to wait a few hours to catch the next flight home.1. What caused the passengers’ different reactions?A. The loudspeaker.B. The delay of the flight.C. The ground crew’s fault.D. The pilot’s announcement.2. Who turned his anger on the seat?A. A teenager helping the disabled.B. An old man taking bags down.C. A man in a black suit.D. A man close to the author.3. What did the woman sitting next to the author do?A. She assisted a disabled woman.B. She made a phone call to her family.C. She helped others carry their luggage.D. She told moving stories to her children.4. What can we learn from the story?A. Our life is full of ups and downs.B. It is natural to be scared under pressure.C. We should help each other in times of difficulty.D. We should be positive and calm when life is hard.BA warm smile on the street, a happy “hello” in a public park or the cheery sound of your name at the neighborhood bar —it doesn’t take much to feel at home in a busy city. And in the following cities, these gestures are second nature, with locals who are quick to welcome visitors and neighbors alike.Dublin, IrelandDublin is home to some of the warmest people on the planet. One of Europe’s smaller capital cities, Dublin also benefits from a low crime rate and a widespread feeling of security(安全), so residents are more likely to lend a stranger a helping hand. Locals speak in hushed tones in public. Talking too loudly in public gives theimpression of being careless at best, and rude at worst.Auckland, New ZealandNew Zealand’s biggest city is also the country’s friendliest, perhaps because many of its residents are immigrants(移民). People have come from all over the world and understand what it is like to have moved to a different place, so it is welcoming for tourists and new residents. Also, the city is surrounded by amazing scenery and things. That’s got to make people a bit happier, and therefore friendlier.Charleston, United StatesThis city has a quiet outdoor environment that helps keep residents in good spirits. Even when you go to the department of motor vehicles, you get a smile. Like many southern US cities, Charleston moves at a slower pace. People take time to sit outside, talk to neighbors and walk to dinner.Victoria, CanadaA popular tourist destination with a busy cruise port, the capital of British Columbia is known for first-rate customer service and kind hosts. Even the post men and women are super friendly and often say “good morning”. It’s got a small town and big city feel all at the same time.5. What can be inferred from the underlined part?A. The behavior of locals does not represent their true nature.B. It is likely that locals would hesitate to welcome visitors.C. Locals perform the acts naturally and without thinking.D. Locals do not feel at home in these busy cities.6. In which city are locals more likely to understand tourists and new residents?A. Dublin.B. Auckland.C. Charleston.D. Victoria.7. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To introduce the tourism in some cities.B. To show the friendliness of different cities.C. To make a comparison between some cities.D. To analyze the nature of people from different countries.CReading to dogs is an unusual way to help children improve their literacy skills(读写能力) . With their shining brown eyes, wagging tails, and unconditional love, dogs can provide the nonjudgmental listeners needed for a beginning reader to gain confidence, according to Intermountain Therapy Animals (ITA) in Salt Lake City. The group says it is the first program in the country to use dogs to help develop literacy in children, with the introduction of Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ).The Salt Lake City Public Library is sold on the idea. “Literacy specialists admit that children who read below the level of their fellow pupils are often afraid of reading aloud in a group, often have lower self-respect, and regard reading as a headache.” said Lisa Myton, manager of the children’s department.Last November the two groups started “Dog Day Afternoon” in the children’s department of the main library. About 25 children attended each of the four Saturday-afternoon classes, reading for half an hour. Those who attended three or four of the classes received a “paw graphed” book at the last class.The program was so successful that the library plans to repeat it in April, according to Dana Thumpowsky, public relations manager.8. What is mainly discussed in the text?A. Children’s reading difficulties.B. Advantages of raising dogs.C. Service in a public library.D. A special reading program.9. Specialists use dogs to listen to children reading because they think ______.A. dogs are young children’s best friendsB. children can play with dogs while readingC. dogs can provide encouragement for shy childrenD. children and dogs understand each other10. By saying “The Salt Lake City Public Library is sold on the idea,” the writermeans the library______.A. uses dogs to amuse childrenB. accepts the idea put forward by ITAC. has opened a children’s departmentD. has decided to train somedogs11. The underlined part “a ‘paw graphed’ book” is most probably ______.A. a book used in Saturday classesB. a book written by the childrenC. a prize for the childrenD. a gift from parentsDThe poaching(偷猎), or illegal killing, of rhinos in South Africa is growing worse each year. The government recently reported that a record number of rhinos were poached in 2014, a year which had more rhino killings in South Africa than ever before.The World Wildlife Fund, or WWF, says about 20, 000 rhinos live in South Africa. That is more than 80 percent of the rhinos in the world. Edna Molewa, South Africa’s Environment Minister, says, “During 2014, we are sad to say this, 1, 215 rhinos were killed. This is a rise in the number of poached rhinos from 1, 004 in 2013 and indeed very worrying.”The animals are hunted for their horns. Many people in Asia believe the horn has curing power, which drives poachers, at all costs, mad for more horns. But there is no scientific evidence for this belief. The horn is made of keratin. That is the same thing as human hair, fingernails and toenails.Ms. Mo1ewa said 386 suspected poachers were arrested last year, an increase from the year before. But rhino protection workers say poachers often go unpunished after arrest. South Africa’s legal system is ineffective. Ms. Mo1ewa said more needs to be done and South Africa is taking strong measures to protect rhinos. The efforts include moving some of the animals to secret p laces in neighboring countries. “Now approximately 100 rhinos have been moved to neighboring states in the SADC region during 2014 and 200 more rhinos will be moved this year,” Molewa said.Jo Shaw, the rhino program manager at the WWF, said, “We’re talki ng about a loss of a hundred rhinos a month, or more than three a day. We really need to see effective action not just at a national level but internationally.” She says officials should find the criminal groups responsible for the poaching and punish them. Government officials are to meet in Botswana in March at the IntergovernmentalConference on Illegal Wildlife Trade.12. According to paragraph 2, we know ______.A. half of the rhinos live in South Africa.B. less than 1,000 rhinos were killed in 2013.C. the killing in 2014 was more than that in 2013.D. there are only 20,000 rhinos left in the world.13. What is the main reason for people to hunt rhinos?A. To get more keratin.B. To protect the farmland.C. To use them for decoration.D. To make money from horns.14. Jo Shaw thinks that ______.A. many criminal groups are well organizedB. new laws are needed to punish the killersC. rhino protection needs international cooperationD. conferences about protecting rhinos are to be held every year15. What can we infer from the text?A. Rhino protection has a long way to go.B. No one would like to buy horns in the future.C. The illegal killing of rhinos will soon disappear.D. Rhinos living in South Africa will move to other countries.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。
山西省阳高县第一中学2016-2017学年高一下学期第二次月考英语试题 Word版含答案
阳高一中高一年级下学期第三次模块结业考试英语试题I 阅读理解（3*20=60分）AThe human athlete has a special trick that no other animal has. It is called self-talk. Athletes talk to themselves to warm up, to focus and to help themselves believe they will win. A few simple words like “I can do it!” and “It is now or never!” can make the difference between winning gold or not.Self-talk is also used by speakers, actors and other performers. Before a speech, politicians believe that their words will win votes. And, self-talk helps students stay calm even when stumped by hard exam questions. Self-talk is a life skill you can use wherever you are, whenever you need it.The whole idea of talking to themselves seems strange to many people. Imagine your teacher saying, “For homework, talk to yourself for half an hour tonight.” You might think he is playing a joke on your class. Instead, adults teach kids all about talking to other people. There are many books on why, when, what and how to communicate with the rest of the world. Thus, you can grow up knowing a lot more about people around you than about yourself.It is good to speak and listen to others. But there is great value in making time to listen to yourself. When you do, you get to know yourself better. Along the way, you may discover the power you have for using words well.Such ideas are so exciting to psychologists that they have been trying to learn more about self-talk. In the study, people found certain lost items at home more easily when they talked to themselves while searching for the things.1. By saying “It is now or never!”, the athlete means that “________”.A. the time is valuableB. it is possible to win goldC. I must try my best to winD. it is never too late to learn2. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?A. Self-talk makes a speech wonderful.B. Self-talk is helpful for different people.C. Self-talk helps the students pass the exam.D. Self-talk is especially important for performers.3. Why do many of us learn less about ourselves?A. We don’t like doing the ho mework.B. We don’t know how to talk to ourselves.C. There are no books about ourselves.D. We spend too much time in learning other people.BAmericans drove more miles in 2015 than any year since the U.S. government started keeping records 45 years ago. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDT) recently reported that Americans drove a record of 3.148 trillion miles last year. In case you are wondering, that is enough to take 337 round trips from Earth to Pluto.There are a number of reasons why Americans are driving more miles. The social experts agree that the first is the price of gas, which has dropped to the level of the year 2004 in the past year. The American Automobile Association (AAA) said that the average price of gas was just $1.71 a gallon. That could be the lowest price since 2004.P.J. Sriraj, a director of the Urban Transportation Center at the University of Chicago, notes that the lower cost to fill up a car is just one reason. Another reason is that more Americans are back to work after the 2008 economic recession, and they drive to their jobs.Besides, more Americans have to travel a long distance every day between home and the office. There are a lot of Americans who must travel more than 45 miles per day for their jobs. And as for many, there is not enough public transportation. Because of the heavy traffic, roads are becoming more and more crowded. While modern cars are more fuel-efficient, the improvement is not enough to offset more cars on the road. “There is no doubt that driving more will make the air dirtier,” said P.J. Sriraj. And many Americans showed a great concern in a recent survey.4. The USDT report shows that in 2015 ________.A. Americans drove record-breaking milesB. Americans drove 3.148 trillion miles a dayC. Travel to Pluto was popular with AmericansD. The government began to record driving miles5. P.J. Sriraj thinks the reason why Americans drove more miles is ________.A. the low prices of gas and carsB. the 2008 economic depressionC. the Urban Transportation CenterD. more people’s coming back to work6. What makes many Americans worried?A. Having to drive far to work.B. Having no public transportation.C. Too many cars’ pollution of the air.D. Small improvement of modern cars.7. How is the whole passage developed?A. By explaining causes.B. By giving examples.C. By following time order.D. By making comparison.CLiving among trees, plants and flowers can fill your life with beauty. And if you are a woman, it can also help you live longer. Researchers found that women who live in homes surrounded by plants appear to have lower death rates than women who live in areas with fewer plants.Researchers at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health reported the finding. They looked at the information from one of the largest and oldest investigations of the women’s health: the Nurse’s Health Study. It began 40 years ago. It now has information on nearly 200,000 women.For the new study, the team looked at the death rates of more than 100,000 women between the years 2000 and 2008. Then the researchers compared the death rates of these women to the plants around their homes. The researchers also considered other things, such as the age of the women, money they earn and race. They also looked at whether or not the women smoked.The study found that the death rate among women who lived in the greenest spaces was 12% lower than those from the least green areas. The researchers were surprised to find such a strong connection between high vegetation levels and low death rates.The study suggested that living among trees, flowers and other plants lowered levels of depression. Researchers said women in greener areas spent more time with other people and exercised more. It is common knowledge that plants can help the environment in many ways. The new finding also suggested ways to the government and the city planners to grow even healthier living areas.8. How did the researchers divide the women in the study?A. By their money.B. By their different ages.C. By their habit of smoking.D. By the number of plants around them.9. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ________.A. more and more women will plant treesB. it will be a must to build houses with trees aroundC. the new finding may influence future living conditionsD. the government will take action to make women healthier10. What is the best title of this passage?A. Women should grow flowers at homeB. Plants may help women live longerC. Women must exercise more to keep healthyD. The bad environment causes high death rates11 What can we learn from the text?A. People are unlikely to develop cancer because of living with green plants.B. People die from cancer more than from other diseases.C. Living with green plants can help lower depression.D. This finding is specially made for city planners.DI was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled (贴标签 ) everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me.I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled (爬) under her covers, sobbing. Obviously, that was something she should not go through alone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didn’t notice Kate had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief.Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me. “Thanks.”Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn’t alway s agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on.12. What made Kate angry one evening?A. She couldn’t find her books.B. She got the news that her grandma was ill.C. She heard the author shouting loud.D. She saw the author’s shoes beneath her bed.13. The author tidied up the room most probably because_______.A. she was scared by Kate’s anger.B. she wanted to show her careC. she hated herself for being so messyD. she was asked by Kate to do so14. How is Paragraph1 mainly developed?A. By analyzing causes.B. By describing a process.C. By showing differences.D. By following time order.15. What might be the best title for the story?A. Learning to Be RoommatesB. Hard Work Pays OffC. How to Be OrganizedD. My Friend Kate七选五：（5*3=15分)How to use speed reading to go through newspaper or magazines? 16______ You will not only save time, but also your focus will increase and you will have fun reading even the uninteresting reports.17________ This plays to the advantage of the tired reader who wants to stay current but has very little time to read. Often all you need to understand a news piece is the first paragraph. Here the reporter will tell you what’s happening, who it’s happening to and where it’s happening. Sometimes you don’t even need to read the entire paragraph because the first sentence or the first couple of the sentences give you all the information. If you still have more time you can move on to step two. 18______.Read the last paragraph. Some news pieces are followups of events that were earlier reported. In such a situation, the first paragraph may not give you all the information you need. 19_______ It’s usually in the last paragraph that the user is given the background information that leads to the story.Read the “quotes” after you’ve read the first and last paragraphs and you still feel you need more information or have more time to play with, you can come into middle of the piece by reading the direct speech of the sources of the news item. In all forms of writing where quotations are used, the writer leads the reader into quotes and then leads the reader out. This takes too much space and therefore, robs the reader of some precious time.20________A.Read the first paragraph.B.But the last paragraph will do the job.C.The first paragraph may be not important at all.D.Otherwise, you can stop reading.E.Here are three techniques you can use.F.So glide directly to the quotation marks and read what’s within them.G.If you follow these steps, it’s possible to get about 80 percent of a news piece.II 完型填空（20*2=40分）No man can change the weather. Nobody can control the weather. But if we21______ correctly the signs around us, we can 22______ what the more changes in the weather will be. This way of telling what the weather will be like the following day or two is called weather forecasting.For many centuries and in all countries people have 23_____ the weather and tried to 24______ weather forecasting..Sometimes25______ objects such as hills and tall trees seem to be very clear and near. This is a 26______ of much water vapor in the 27______ and therefore rain will probably come.Rings round the sun are a sing of coming rain. Many people feel in their28______ the coming of wet weather. Their joints ache. Some birds fly 29_____ as fine weather is coming but they fly near the ground if 30_____ or stormy weather is 31_____ the way. It is probably because of the insects which they are hunting 32_____ they fly 33______.If you see a rainbow during rainy weather, this is a sign that the weather will become clear and fine. Such 34______ always come in the evening. If the stars 35_____ clearly at night, then fair weather will 36______. If a fog appears in the morning just about sunrise, then the day will be warm. Instead, if a fog appears in the evening the next day will be wet 37____.If the sunset is mostly red in 38______, then the following day will be fine. If a rainbow appears in the morning, rainy weather will probably come.Most of the 39_____ sayings have been made by people who have used their 40_____ and brains to make weather forecasting.21.A see B look C read D take22.A tell B speak C talk D point23.A studied B learned C searched D researched24.A do B make C carry D send25.A small B away C near D distant26.A sight B sign C mark D shape27.A air B sky C heaven D earth28.A legs B arms C skins D bones29.A high B low C near D far30.A wet B dry C rainy D sunny31.A by B in C for D on32.A that B which C where D when33.A high B low C fast D slow34.A as B rainbows C weather D day35.A twinkle B appear C bright D seem36.A begin B stop C continue D be37.A day B weather C hour D time38.A edge B surface C center D color39.A above B below C important D interesting40.A bodies B hands C eyes D legsIII语法填空 (每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容 (1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。
山西省阳高县第一中学2017-2018学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题
阳高一中2017-2018学年度高二第二学期期中试卷英语试卷（二）（本试卷满分：150 分考试时间：120 分钟）第I卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AAn organization, Eye Care 4 Kids, is bringing much-needed eye care to poor kids. It provides free eye examinations for kids from poor families. Founded by Joseph Carbone in 2001, the organization has helped around 100,000 children in Utah and Nevada.Now, Cecil Swyers, a biomedical engineer who was once a poor child himself, is bringing the charit y’s services to poor students in Arizona, so that vision impairment（视力受损）doesn’t stand in the way of their education.“Eye Care 4 Kids is bringing eye care and glasses to families that wouldn’t have the means to pay for them,” said Mario Ventura from Isaac Elementary School District, the first school district in Arizona to receive its services.Good vision is important to a child’s learning experience. According to a study, up to 80 percent of learning happens through sight for children between 6 and 18 years old. Without proper eye care, it’s difficult for students to learn better and succeed.Swyers is hoping that by bringing the organization to Arizona he’ll help a lot more students. He teamed up with two other organizations to get doctors to volunteer their time with the group. Using Eye Care 4 Kids mobile clinic, Swyers visited Alta E. Butler Elementary School and has already helped 40 students.The school was grateful to receive the eye care, especially since the services came to them. “It’s is great for us,” said Assistant Pricipal Cindy Alonso.Swyers is hoping to bring Eye Care 4 Kids’ services to other schools in the state. He said that hopefully his work will have a positive effect on students’ futures.“If we can help students while they’re young, we can make a difference in their futures,” he said.1. Eye Care 4 Kids helps students by __________.A. giving them sunglasses for freeB. offering money to their familiesC. examining their eyes for freeD. solving their problems in study2. Who i s in charge of the organization’s services in Arizona?A. Joseph Carbone.B. Cecil Swyers.C Mario Ventura. D. Cindy Alonso.3. Where do students take an eye examination?A. In the classroom.B. In the mobile clinic.C. In the nearby hospital.D. In the places where students live.4. What would be the best title for the text?A. Eye Care 4 Kids Was Founded by the PoorB. Eye Care 4 Kids Develops at a Fast SpeedC. Eye Care 4 Kids Poor Kids SucceedD. Eye Care 4 Kids Fights for Better EducationBA heated debate is currently going on in our town. Should we allow the cinema to be constructed in the Havenswood Shopping Center? There is just one large lot left to build on, and the theater would use up all of that space. Some people are excited at the idea of finally having our own movie theater. Others would rather travel ten miles to the nearest theater to keep our quiet town the way it is. They say it is enough to have Marvin’s Movie Video Rentals. After all, Marvin’s store keeps thousands of the latest videos.There are certainly benefits to renting videos. For one thing, you can plan your own schedule when it is convenient for you. You can relax on your sofa, and take a break whenever you need one. You can also talk to others without bothering any strangers seated nearby. In additional, it is a less expensive way to view a movie compared to going to a theater.On the other hand, seeing a movie in a theater is an experience all its own. First,you can see the movie on wide screen as the filmmaker intended. To be viewed on a television screen, a film must be changed in some way to make it smaller. One is the “pan-and-scan” method, which involves removing some of the details in the picture. The other way, called “letterboxing”, keeps the image the way it is on the big screen, with one annoying exception; because the big-screen version is wide, the same picture on a television screen must be long and narrow.Another problem is sound. The sound from a television cannot compare to the sound system in a theater. Your experience of a movie improves when you can clearly hear all of the sounds. Furthermore, at home, viewing companions often talk during a movie, which makes you miss out on what’s happening in the film.Besides, having a movie theater will not m ean that you can’t still go to Marvin’s! You will just have a choice that you didn’t have before. Isn’t it time for Havenswood residents to enjoy a little progress?5. The underlined word “lot” in Paragraph 1 means “__________”.A. a great numberB. a complete groupC. an area of landD. a result of chance6. How does the author mainly state his point?A. By using examples.B. By making a comparison.C. By carrying out a surveyD. By presenting different people’s view.7. Why do some people think it is enough to have Marvin’s Movie Video Rentals?A. Marvin’s store stocks lots of recent videos.B. It’ very convenient to go to Marvin’s store.C. the owner of the store is friendly and helpful.D. It is more comfortable to see films at home than in the theater.8. What is the author’s attitude towards building a new cinema?A. Cautious.B. Approving.C. Doubtful.D. Worried.CWinter is coming. It's time for the arctic ground squirrel（地松鼠) to get her underground home ready. She chooses a quiet spot, hidden from wolves and foxes. She gathers grass and fur to keep her home warm.Winter is long and cold in northern Canada. Many days, the air is colder than the air in your freezer. Plants can't grow, so there are no leaves or grass for animals to eat. They must find other ways to live. The arctic ground squirrel "sleeps" the winter away.For months the ground squirrel has been eating lots of seeds, mushrooms, and berries. Now she is fat. The extra fat will keep her alive through the winter.At last she crawls through a tunnel into the nest she has made. She curls up, wraps her tail around herself, and goes to "sleep". Only she won't really be sleeping. She will be hibernating(冬眠).The ground squirrel's body is usually as warm as yours. When she hibernates, her body becomes just colder than ice, but she doesn't freeze. In the warm season, when the ground squirrel is active, she uses most of the food she eats to make heat to stay warm. When she hibernates, she doesn't need much food.Her heart beats just one or two times each minute. She will take only about three breaths each minute. She won't move, even if someone touches her or shines a light into her eyes. These changes in the ground squirrel's body let her live through the winter.The ground squirrel will not stay in hibernation all winter. Her body warms up and becomes active for a few hours once every few weeks. Over the winter, these active times use up more than half of the energy that she worked so hard to store. Why does she do this? Scientists aren't sure. Some think arctic ground squirrels must warm up in case their bodies need to fight off any germs(病菌) that would make them sick.In April or May the arctic ground squirrel will stop hibernating. She will be skinny because she did not eat anything during the winter. Now she will have justa few months to have babies and fatten up before winter comes again.9. The Arctic ground squirrel must hibernate in winter because she .A. needs to have a comfortable restB. can keep warm while hibernatingC. must hide from wolves and foxesD. doesn't have enough food in winter10. While hibernating, the Arctic ground squirrel's body _ .A. freezes up completelyB. is as warm as usualC. drops just below 0℃D. makes heat to stay warm11. In winter, the Arctic ground squirrel .A. doesn't breathe at allB. becomes active sometimesC. stays in hibernation all the timeD. won't move unless touched12. The Arctic ground squirrel is very thin usually when _ .A. winter comes to an endB. she starts to hibernateC. autumn is approachingD. she has young babiesDThere is a serious problem to our earth. That's global warming. No doubt the tons of carbon dioxide being thrown up into the air are dangerously warming the earth. It is clear that average temperature has risen during the last century. Not everyone can believe that carbon dioxide is responsible. A new study shows us it is not all the fault of carbon dioxide.Some scientists studied the sun and found that when the sun becomes more active，the earth warms up. When the sun quiets, as it did in the 1950s and 1960s，temperature takes a dip (下降)．So some scientists said the sun's changeable moods may be more important than carbon dioxide in warming the earth. You might think that “global warming” means nothing more than a rise in the world's temperature. But rising sea levels caused by it have affected our environment and living standard in many ways.We can't change the sun's moods .So in order not to make the earth warming up, what we can do is to control the amount of giving off carbon dioxide. Studies have shown that humanrelated emissions (排放物) of carbon into the atmosphere is causing，and will in the future cause seriously global warming. Many countries have already made some laws to stop sending carbon dioxide into the air directly. As an ordinary person，we use fewer cars when we go out. We can ride a bike or walk. It is not onlygood for environment, but also good for our health.Are you ready？It is the time that we do something for the global warming. Let us go for it.13．What makes the earth become warmer and warmer?A．Carbon dioxide B．The sun C．The air D．A and B 14．The scientists also said that the sun's changeable moods may be________than carbon dioxide in warming the earth.A．more serious B．more difficult C．more important D．more terrible 15．What should we do in order not to make the global warming?A．We should control sending carbon dioxide into the air directly.B．We should try to change the sun's changeable moods.C．We should make some laws to prevent people from driving.D．We should make the sun become more active.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。
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山西省阳高县第一中学2017-2018学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题(考查范围：选修七unit 1~2)第I卷客观卷 (100分)第一部分：听力（略）第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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。
ASan Francisco Fire Engine ToursSan Francisco Winery TourRunning: February 1st through April 30thThis delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer.(Included in ticket price)Departing from the Cannery: Tour times upon requestDuration(时长)：2 hoursPrice：$90Back to the Fifties TourRunning: August 16th through August 31stThis tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco's most fantastic periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through San Francisco for a free taste of ice cream.Departing from the Cannery: 5：00 pm and 7：30 pmDuration：2 hoursPrice：$90Spooky Halloween TourRunning: October 10th through October 31stJoin us for a ride through the historical Presidio district. Authentic fire gear(服装) is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the most thrilling parts of San Francisco.Departing from the Cannery：6：30 pm and 8：30 pmDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutesPrice: Available upon requestHoliday Lights TourRunning: December 6th through December 23rdThis attractive tour takes you to some of San Francisco's most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holiday spirit.Departing from the Cannery: 7：00 pm and 9：00 pmDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutesAdvance reservations required.1．Which of the tours is available in March?A．San Francisco Winery Tour. B．Back to the Fifties Tour.C．Spooky Halloween Tour. D．Holiday Lights Tour.2．What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tour?A．Go to Treasure Island. B．Enjoy the holiday scenes.C．Have free ice cream. D．Visit the Presidio district.3．What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?A．Take some drinks. B．Set off early in the morning.C．Wear warm clothes. D．Make reservations in advance.BWhen I was in primary school,sometimes I would meet a girl of the same age as me.Lisa was never active,but she was always very sweet and nice.In the 5th grade she came to my class.She was absent a lot,and one day I had the courage to ask why.She told me she was sick,and she explained she wore a wig(假发) because her medicine made her lose her hair.We left it at that.Anytime Lisa came to class—seldom—I would hang withher on the playground.I received much ridicule(嘲弄) from my friends for this because they thought I was ignoring them because of Lisa.My family education taught me to be nice,and I felt Lisa’s needs were much more important than others’ I knew.It had been months since Lisa was in our class,and one day our teacher was crying.She explained Lisa died the day before and would no longer be our classmate.She told us Lisa had fought a battle(斗争) with cancer for years.I was shocked.Lisa never spoke of her illness as if it could kill her.Well,all these years I have kept Lisa in my mind and heart.When I go through the important events in my life,I think of Lisa.I’ve had a strong wish recently to find her mother and father.I’d like to tell them that though they never met me,their daughter had a sweet effect on my life.I have no idea what her parents’ first names are.I write to your column(栏目) and hope you can point me in the right direction.Lisa was such a lovely girl.Maybe her parents would be comforted by the fact that after all these years they are not the only ones who remember her.4.The underlined sentence in Para.2 probably means .A.we kept on talking about her illness laterB.we discussed the topic and then left togetherC.we just stopped talking about her illnessD.we went away after talking about her illness5.What can we know about the author from the passage?A.She had known Lisa since they were born.B.She has been to Lisa’s house.C.She has a good family education.D.She was the first one to know about Lisa’s death.6.What did the author learn from Lisa?A.To keep one’s illness a secret.B.To be nice to everyone everywhere.C.To face challenges in life bravely.D.To put others’ needsabove yours.7.The author wrote this passage mainly to .A.remember a true friendB.ask for help to find a friend’s parentsC.show her concern for a friendD.tell her experience of fighting cancerCYour house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. you can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious(难为情) when they’re in poorly lit places – and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us less hungry. So when it’s time to repaint, go blue.Don’t forget the clock – or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at 30 minutes. And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turning on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plants can easily makes us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake(摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.8. The text is especially helpful for those who care about ____.A.their home comfortsB.their body shapeC.house buyingD.healthy diets9. A home environment in blue can help people ____.A.digest food betterB.reduce food intakeC.burn more caloriesD.regain their appetites10. What are people advised to do at mealtimes?A.Eat quickly.B.Play fast musice smaller spoonsD.Turn down the lights11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Is Your House Making You Fat?B.Ways of Serving DinnerC.Effects of Self-ConsciousnessD.Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?DMillions of Americans return from longdistance trips by air，but their luggage doesn’t always come home with them.Airline identification tags(标签) can come loose，and the bags go whoknowswhere.And passengers leave all kinds of things on planes.The airlines collect the items and，for 90 days，attempt to find their owners.They don’t keep them，since they’re not in the warehouse business.And by law，they cannot sell the bags，because the airlines might be tempted to deliberately misplace luggage.So once insurance companies have paid for lost bags and their contents，and they no longer belong to passengers，a unique store in the little town of Scottsboro，Alabama，buys them.The “Unclaimed Baggage Center”，is so popular that the building，which is set up like a department store，is the numberone tourist attraction in all of Alabama.More than one million visitors stop in each year and take one of the store’s shopping carts on a hunt for treasures.Each day，clerks bring out 7,000 new items，and veteran(老练的)shoppers rush to paw over them.You can find everything from precious jewels to hockey sticks，bestselling novels，leather jackets，tape recorders，surfboards，even halfused tubes of toothpaste.The store’s own laundry washes or cleans all the clothes found in luggage，then sells them.The Unclaimed Baggage Center has found guns，illegal drugs and evena live rattlesnake.The store has a little museum where some of its most unusual acquisitions(获得物) have been preserved.They include highland bagpipes，a burial mask from an Egyptian pharaoh’s tomb，and a medieval suit of armor.Statistics indicate that less than onehalf of one percent of luggage checked on U．S.carriers is permanently lost and available to the store.12．Paragraph 1 shows that many passengers lose their luggage because .A．they are forgetfulB．they are in a hurryC．there is no lost and found office in many airportsD．the owners of some luggage can’t be identified13．The reason why the airlines cannot sell the bags is that .A．they have to find the ownersB．they are likely to make a profit on the bags on purposeC．some bags are expensiveD．they have to keep the bags as long as possible14．The Unclaimed Baggage Center is very popular because .A．there’s a large variety of goodsB．all the things there are very cheapC．visitors may purchase something undervaluedD．visitors will enjoy some amusing activities there15．What can we infer from the passage?A．A little museum will keep all the precious unclaimed baggage.B．The percentage of passengers who lose their baggage for ever is small.C．The things in the Unclaimed Baggage Center are articles for daily use.D．People are not allowed to buy the illegal things in the store.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。