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1、甘肃省武威市2017-2018学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题第一部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分40分) 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30）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。ARevolutionary TV EarsTV Ears has helped thousands of people with various degrees of hearing loss hear the television clearly without turning up the volume(音量) and now its better and more affo
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9、entsBWinters are long and unforgiving in North Dakota.The winter of 1996 was especiallybrutal. It was a hard time in my own life too. A neck injury had kept me flatin bed for nearly a year. “Just in time for Easter,” my husband, Dick, said. Buthow couldI feel thejoy when the snow was four feetdeep a
10、nd I hadmonths of painful physical treatment ahead? I was doing the dishes one day, feeling hopeless when therewas atap againstthe glass.Itwas a branchof the troublesome cottonwood (棉白杨).Back in the fall of 1979, it was a new subdivision (分支）then, an eight-foot stick. The people whod brieflyoccupied
11、 the house before us had placed thepipe from the pump next to it. Theearthwas so wet that the poor thing had fallen down, most of its bare root system pointing skyward, and blowing hopelessly backand forth in the cold wind. Dick decided to pull it outone day, butI protested. “Look at how hard its tr
12、ying!” I said, pointing to the way itstrongly kept hold of the earth. “It deserves a chance.”Dick borrowed some tools. We packed drysoil around the tree and put up some stakes (桩) into the ground, making it stand upright. That winter was still terrible.Surprisingly, inthespringmy“rescuestick”putfort
13、hafewleaves,then with lots of branches. The year after that, we were able to remove the stakes. By the 1990s that little stick was a giant, towering over the house. Now the tapping at the window continued, louder as the wind picked up, almost as though to tell me tolook up. At last, I did. I caught
14、my breath. In the window against the icy blue sky, thousands and thousands of freshred buds were waving in the wind. Thetreewas bursting with life and I had a wonderful Easter.4. What is the meaning of the underlined word brutal in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. busy B. hardC. longD. warm5. How did Di
15、ck rescue the new subdivision?A. By supporting the stick firmly. B. By watering the stick regularly.C. By distributing chemical fertilizer. D. By gathering sticks day and night.6. What is the authors purpose in writing the last paragraph?A. To inform us of the current condition of her cottonwood.B.
16、To imply that shed spent the hardest time and felt hopeful.C. To tell us that the tree had survived from the awful winter.D. To suggest what she was going to do for the coming festival.7. Which of the following can serve as the main idea of the passage?A. A friend in need is a friend indeed. B. Ther
17、e is no garden without its weeds.C. Success is the accumulation of sweat. D. Where there is life, there is hope.CPeople arent walking any moreif they can figure out a way to avoid it.I felt superior about this matter until the other day I took my car to mail a small parcel. The journey is a matter o
18、f 281 steps. But I used the car. And I wasnt in any hurry, either, I had merely become one more victim of a national sickness: motorosis. It is an illness to which I had thought myself immune（免疫的）, for I was bored in the tradition of going to places on my own two legs. At that time, we regarded 25 m
19、iles as good days walk and the ability to cover such a distance in ten hours as sign of strength and skill. It did not occur to us that walking was a hardship. And the effect was lasting. When I was 45 years old I racedand beata teenage football player the 168 steps up the Stature of Liberty. Such e
20、nterprises today are regarded by many middle-aged persons as bad for the heart. But a well-known British physician, Sir Adolphe Abrhams, pointed out recently that hearts and bodies need proper exercises. A person who avoids exercise is more likely to have illnesses than one who exercises regularly.
21、And walking is an ideal form of exercisethe most familiar and natural of all. It was Henry Thoreau who showed mankind the richness of going on foot. The man walking can learn the trees, flower, insects, birds and animals, the significance of seasons, the very feel of himself as a living creature in
22、a living world, He cannot learn in a car. The car is a convenient means of transport, but we have made it our way of life. Many people dont dare to approach Nature any more; to them the world they were born to enjoy is all threat. To them security isa steel river thundering on a concrete road. And m
23、uch of their thinking takes place while waiting for the traffic light to turn green. I say that the green of forests is the minds best light. And none but the man on foot can evaluate what is basic and everlasting.8. What is the national sickness?A. Walking too much. B. Travelling too much.C. Drivin
24、g cars too much. D. Climbing stairs too much.9. What was life like when the author was young?A. People usually went around on foot.B. People often walked 25 miles a day.C. People used to climb the Statue of Liberty.D. People considered a ten-hour walk as a hardship.10. The author mentions Henry Thor
25、eau to prove that _.A. middle-aged people like getting back to natureB. walking in nature helps enrich ones mindC. people need regular exercise to keep fitD. going on foot prevents heart disease11. Whats the authors intention of writing this passage?A. To tell people to reflect more on life.B. To re
26、commend people to give up driving.C. To advice people to do outdoor activities.D. To encourage people to return to walking.DMusicOpera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership
27、discounts. Phone: 241-2742. hltp:/.Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June. Call 723-1182 for more information. http:/www. .Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 381-3300. Regu
28、lar season runs September through May at Music Hall in summer at Riverbend. http:/www.symphony.org/home.asp.College Conservatory of Music (CCM): Performances are on the main campus of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by th
29、e well-known LaSalle Quartet, CCMs Philharmonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modem music. Students with I.D. cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of eventsfor each term is available by calling the box office at 556-4183. http:/www.ccm.uc.edu/
30、events/calendar.Riverbend Music Theater: 6295 Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference). Big name shows all summer long! Phone: 232-6220. http:/ .12. Which number should you call if you want to see an opera? A. 723-1182.B. 241-2742. C. 381-3300.D. 232-6
31、220. 13. When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra? A. February.B. August. C. May.D. November. 14. Where can students go for free performances with their I.D. cards? A. Patricia Cobbett Theater.B. Memorial Hall. C. Music Hall.D. Riverbend Music Theater. 15. How is Riverbend Music Theater dif
32、ferent from the other places? A. It gives shows all year round.B. It has seats in the open air. C. It offers membership discounts.D. It presents famous musical works.第二节 任务型阅读(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项。We all face quantities of stresses in day-to-day living, whether a
33、t work, in the home, or anywhere in between. 16 Heres how stress can help us on an everyday basis. Sharpen your memory. Did you ever notice that sometimes when you are stressed, your memory seems to improve? Remember that test you passed where the answers seemed to come out of nowhere? 17Its because
34、 of stress hormones（荷尔蒙）that increase your alertness(机敏) when its most needed. 18 Successful employees turn stress into motivation. Have you ever noticed that you get the least amount of work done when you have the fewest deadlines? Too little stress can affect how much you actually get done. When y
35、ou take risks and choose to get over the difficulty, it improves your mental toughness and self-confidence. Helping you resist the attack of illness. 19Believe it or not, the right kind of stress can help your bodys defenses against illness. When you get sick, stress causes you to make hormones that
36、 battle threats to your health. That burst of stress is helpful to your immune system when your body faces athreat. Making your life more interesting. Think about some stressful situations that we consciously put ourselves into make life more interesting and enjoyable, like asking someone out on a f
37、irst date, conquering a known fear, or learning something new. These may not immediately come to mind when you think of stress because of the positive outcomes. 20A. Helpingyougetanadvantageatwork.B. Helpingyougetthroughdifficulttimes.C. Thiswillhappenwheneveryouarestressed.D. Thatsonewayyourbrainre
38、spondstostress.E. Youneedahealthyimmunesystemtohelpfightoffdiseases.F. Buttheyrethetypesthatcanhelpyouachievefulfillmentandhappiness.G.Buthandledproperly,stresscanhavemanybenefitsforthebodyandmind.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分60分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上
39、将该项涂黑。 I still remember the day when I was driving to the supermarket I own. When I came out, I found a boy 21 my car with a brush. I went over and patted(轻拍) him 22 the shoulder, which surprised him very much. In no time he began to 23 at me. So I was sure he 24 some money. From the shoes he was we
40、aring I could hardly imagine how 25 he was. So I offered him a $1,000 bill. To my great surprise, he 26 to take it. When I was wondering what he was doing, he said, “ I was waiting here for 4 hours, waiting for you. Your 27 is so beautiful and I like it, but I dont need that. ” I knew he was mention
41、ing the 28 . As he had refused the money, I offered to drive him around the town. The boy became so 29 that he got into the car at once, “Would you please drive me 30 ? It is only about 3 miles.” I thought maybe the boy wanted to show off to his friends and his family. 31 I stopped; he jumped out an
42、d ran into an old building, telling me to wait there for some time. Very soon he came out, saying to a little girl on his back, “Look at this beautiful car. I will buy you 32 someday.” I noticed his sister had a pale face. 33 , her legs were too thin, and she was unable to 34 .After that day I went
43、to his home several times. And I got to know more about him and his 35 . Poor as they were, the boy 36 refused my money, and said, “I can 37 money by myself, thank you.” Soon I 38 my manager of the supermarket that a boy would go to 39 here the next day. No matter how poor we are, we would 40 give i
44、n to ourselves. 21. A. repairing B. cleaning C. fixing D. hitting22. A. over B. off C. in D. on23. A. shout B. cry C. smile D. throw24. A. lost B. got C. received D. needed25. A. rich B. poor C. handsome D. brave26. A. begged B. agreed C. allowed D. refused27. A. car B. shoes C. suitcase D. clothes2
45、8. A. box B. wheel C. paper D. bill29. A. unhappy B. scared C. excited D. unfriendly30. A. yard B. office C. school D. home31. A. As soon as B. As long as C. As well as D. So far as32. A. one B. it C. this D. that33. A. Whats more B. In addition C. Whats worse D. In general34. A. run B. jump C. climb D. walk35. A. brother B. family C. friend D. boss36. A. no longer B. at last C. at first D.once again37. A. spend B. save C. make D. borrow38. A. told B. asked C. answered D. warned39. A. shop