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2017-2018学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题 (V)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分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Many animals recognize their food because they see it. So do humans. When you see an apple or a piece of chocolate you know that these are things you can eat. You can also use other senses when you choose your food. You may like it because it smells good or because it tastes good. You may dislike some types of food because they do not look, smell or taste very nice. Different animals use different senses to find and choose their food. A few animals depend on only one of their senses, while most animals use more than one sense.Although there are many different types of food, some animals spend their lives eating only one type. The giant panda eats only one particular type of bamboo. Other animals eat only one type of food even when given the choice. A kind of white butterfly will stay on the leaves of a cabbage, even though there are plenty of other vegetables in the garden. However, most animals have a more varied diet. The bear eats fruits and fish. The fox eats small animals, birds and fruits. The diet of these animals will be different depending on the season.Humans have a very varied diet. We often eat food because we like it and not because it is good for us. In countries such as France and Britain, people eat foods with too much sugar. This makes them overweight, which is bad for their health. Eating too much red meat and animal products, such as butter, can also be bad for the health. Choosing the right food, therefore, has bee an area of study in modern life.1. From the text we can infer(推断) that humans and animals _.A. depend on one sense in choosing foodB. are not satisfied with their foodC. choose food in similar waysD. eat entirely different food2. Which of the following eats only one type of food?A. The white butterfly. B. The small bird. C. The bearD. The fox.3. Certain animals change their choice of food when _.A. the season changesB. the food color changesC. they move to different placesD. they are attracted by different smells4. We can learn from the last paragraph that _.A. food is chosen for a good reasonB. French and British food is goodC. some people have few choices of foodD. some people care little about healthy dietBRice plants normally grow well in still water. But most will die if they are pletely underwater for more than four days. Now, researchers have identified a gene（基因）that helps rice survive longer underwater. They say the discovery will lead to new kinds of rice plants that can survive flooding, and therefore reach their final aim, ensuring more dependable food supplies.Tests are now being done in Laos, Bangladesh and India. The researchers say experimental rice plants with the gene have survived underwater as long as two weeks. When flooding happens, most kinds of rice plants cannot get enough oxygen, carbon dioxide or sunlight. But the scientists say crop loss depends on several conditions. These include soil conditions and plant age. Others include the amount of time the plant is underwater and the amount of fertilizer（肥料）used on the crop.On a genetic（遗传的）map of rice, the scientists became interested in a group of three genes. They experimented with one of them, a gene known as Sub-One-A. They found that when this gene bees very active, it improves the ability of rice to survive longer when rice is covered by water. They believe it succeeds because it affects the reaction to hormones（荷尔蒙）. They control the ability of a flooded plant to survive. Placing the gene into rice plants that are especially good for conditions in India, researchers say the genetically engineered plants not only survived but also produced good crops.The researchers are now trying to identify all the genes governed by the Sub-One-A gene. Being able to leave water on rice plants for an additional week might also help farmers prevent the growth of weeds. Less weed growth around their crops would mean less need for herbicide（除草剂）chemicals.5. Crop loss depends on all the following conditions EXCEPT _.A. soil conditions and plant ageB. the amount of water the plant stands inC. the amount of fertilizer used on the cropD. the amount of time the plant is underwater6. What is the final aim of this research?A. To identify the gene that helps rice survive underwater.B. To increase the ability of rice to fight against floods.C. To help farmers spend less time removing weeds.D. To make sure of enough food supplies.7. What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Genes. B. The experiments. C. Genetically engineered plants. D. Hormones.8. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Rice research is going on in Laos and IndiaB. How to reduce the influence of floods on riceC. Gene researchers work on flood-resistant rice D. A great discovery in the agricultural fieldCBuying insurance is a way in which people can protect themselves against large losses. Protection against fire is one kind of insurance. Large numbers of people pay small sums of money to an insurance pany. Although thousands of people have paid for fire insurance, only a few will lose their homes by fire. The insurance pany will pay for these homes out of the small sums of money it had collected.The first modem fire insurance pany was formed in London in the 1740s. A great fire had just destroyed most of the city and people wanted protection against further losses. The first pany grew rapidly. Some other panies were founded in other areas.Benjamin Franklin helped form the first fire insurance pany in America in 1752, and then a new kind of insurance for farmers was suggested. The new insurance would provide protection against the loss of crops from storms.Later on another new insurance pany was started in America. This pany, which offered life insurance, collected small sums of money regularly from many different men. If a man died, his family was given a large sum of money.Over the years, insurance panies have offered new kinds of insurance protection. The new kinds of insurance cover from such accidents as car and plane crashes. Today, most people have some kind of insurance.9. The first fire insurance pany was founded _.A. in England B. in 1740 C. in America D. in 175210. We can lean from the passage that _.A. the first modem fire insurance pany was founded before a great fire in LondonB. in America, farmers have protection against the loss of crops from storms if they buy insuranceC. fire insurance will prevent peoples homes from burningD. life insurance was started in London, England11. Insurance means protection against _.A. the loss of car and plane crashes B. the loss of fireC. the loss of life D. losses of many kinds of accidents12. The best title for this passage is _.A. Protection for Everyone B. The First Fire Insurance panyC. The Founder of the Insurance pany D. Life InsuranceDAccording to U. S. research，you can add seven and a half years to your life just by being happy!Supporting this claim is Laurie Hayes，Life Strategy Coach from Ontario，Canada，who has been working with people who have recognized this missing element in their lives and want to take corrective action towards a more meaningful，balanced existence.“Some people believe that by earning more money，working longer hours，and taking on more and more responsibility，they will somehow reap big benefits that will in the end guarantee happiness. Unfortunately that just isnt the case，and research has now proven that the more fortable life bees，the more discontented and unfulfilled we bee.”Incredibly，professional men and women polled in a recent study were rated to be unhappiest of all. Most attributed work pressures，the need to achieve，family responsibilities，social pressures，and busy lifestyles. Ms. Hayes says people often wait so long to do anything about these feelings that by the time they e to her they are out of order，overwhelmed，feeling heavy and isolated，and that its only through supportive，strategic life coaching they are able to learn how to live，laugh，and dream again.Coaching used to be intended for toplevel executives，movie stars and large corporations，but is now being sought after by average，everyday people seeking positive life change. Already mainstream in the U. S.，it is still relatively new in Canada.“I know personally what its like to live without real happiness. I experienced it years ago，learned a valuable lesson and now I want to do my bit to help others realize that they too can find happiness.” Thankfully，real happiness is attainable and doesnt have to e at the expense of something else. As a matter of fact，the source might be so close to us that we cant even see it！The secret of extended life might be right under our noses，only waiting to be discovered!13.“The secret of extended life might be right under our noses，only waiting to be discovered！”means _.A. real happiness is attainable and doesnt have to e at the expense of something elseB. real happiness is very important，but we all miss itC. extended life is easy to gain for life strategy coach，such as Ms. HayesD. you can add seven and a half years to your life just by being happy14. The underlined word “existence” can be replaced by _.A. pursuit B. happinessC. life D. coaching15. The passage mainly tells us that _.A. you can add exact seven and a half years to your life just by being happyB. professional men and women were rated to be unhappiest of allC. extended life is easy to gain，just be happyD. extended life es at the expense of something else第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分, 满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How did you learn how to ride your bike? Someone probably gave you a few lessons and then you practiced a lot. _16_ No one is born knowing how to study. You need to learn a few study skills and then practice them.Pay attention: Good studying starts in classWhen you pay attention in class, you are starting the process of learning and studying. Do you have trouble paying attention in class? Are you sitting next to a loud person? Is it hard to see the board? _17_Good notes = Easier studying _18_ Try your best to use good handwriting so you can read your notes later. Its also a good idea to keep your notes and papers organized by subject._19_Waiting until Thursday night to study for Fridays test will make a homework night no fun! It also makes it hard to do your best. Were all guilty about putting things off sometimes. One of the best ways to make sure that doesnt happen is to make a schedule of what to do.Sleep tightSo the test is tomorrow and youve followed your study plan, but suddenly you cant remember anything! Dont panic. _20_ Try to get a good nights sleep and youll be surprised by what es back to you in the morning.A. Plan aheadB. Break it upC. You can learn how to study in the same way.D. Your brain needs time to digest all the information youve given it.E. Be sure to ask your teacher for help if youre confused about something.F. Start by writing down facts that your teacher writes on the board during the class.G. Tell your teacher about any problems that are preventing you from paying attention.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。September 4 was my first day at Phillips Academy, my new school. It was also my 18th birthday.I received a warm 21 from my host family- the Steins. Gina was my host mum, and her daughter Lily would also be a new 22 at Phillips. They took me to the school and 23 me around the campus.On our way to my dorm, we saw a huge truck delivering a students 24 to her room. Many students at the school were very rich, and they would fill their dorms with decorations. But I was 25 not to because I thought it was a 26 of time and money.I had a single room, which was about the 27 of a Chinese college dorm - the ones which usually hold six people. 28 she helped carry my bags, Lily asked me, “Whats your favorite 29 ，Teresa?”I thought for a moment before answering, “Orange.”I didnt know why she had asked the question.We 30 an introduction meeting after dinner. 31 of the students were native English speakers, so I felt a little 32 .I returned to my room after the 33 , tired and wanted to go to bed after a (n) 34 day.When I opened my door, I found a big 35 .The bed was perfectly made with blankets and an orange sunflower pillow. On the 36 was a sunflower-pattern mat（垫子）while a colorful lamp 37 beside the bed.I opened my mouth, 38 . How beautiful!There was also a 39 card. I touched the little pillow on the bed as I read the card. A warm current (暖流) rushed through my 40 .21. A. heart B. card C. service D. wele22. A. student B. teacher C. citizen D. visitor23. A. walked B. introduced C. showed D. invited24. A. bag B. newspaper C. letters D. furniture25. A. warned B. forced C. determined D. supposed26. A. matter B. waste C. show D. use27. A. design B. size C. pattern D. example28. A. As B. Though C. Because D. While29. A. fruit B. weather C. food D. color 30. A. organized B. planned C. attended D. opened31. A. All B. Most C. Some D. Few32. A. pleased B. nervous C. angry D. afraid33. A. dinner B. class C. meeting D. party34. A. exciting B. surprising C. tiring D. interesting35. A. secret B. joke C. warmth D. surprise36. A. wall B. desk C. floor D. ground37. A. stood B. lay C. appeared D. hung38. A. frightened B. moved C. satisfied D. understood39. A. post B. birthday C. name D. festival40. A. mind B. head C. face D. body第卷注意: 将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45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。Body language is 41 quiet, secret and most powerful language of all! It speaks 42 （loud）than words. According to specialists, our bodies send out more messages than we realize. In fact, non-verbal(非言语) munication _43_(take) up about 50% of what we really mean. And body language is particularly important when we attempt 44 ( municate ) across cultures（文化）. Indeed, what is called body language is so much a part of us 45 its actually often unnoticed. And misunderstandings occur as a result of it. For example, different societies treat the distance between people 46 (different). Northern Europeans usually do not like having bodily contact even with friends, certainly not with 47 (strange). People from Latin American countries，on the other hand, touch each other quite a lot. _48_, its possible that in conversation，it may look like a Latino is following a Norwegian all over the room. The Latino, 49 (try) to express friendship, will keep moving closer. The Norwegian, very probably seeing this as pushiness, will keep backing away, 50 the Latino will in return regard as coldness.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分) 第一节 短文改错(共10小题:每小题1分，满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处.每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号() 并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。In the past my hometown was the most beautiful place. Thick trees and green grass could be seen anywhere. In order to build more house and grow more crops, people cut down much more trees. As time went on, the whole forest was almost destroyed. Gradually, the green hills turn wasteland