河南省2017八市重点髙中质量检测英语试题.doc

河南省八市重点髙中质量检测试题英语试题注意事项： 1.本试题分第I卷(选择題)第II卷(非选择瓸)两部分，共8页2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡相应的位置3.全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试题上无效4.考试结束后，将本试题和答题卡一并交回第I卷第一部分阅读理解（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。AIntroduction Blenheim Palace is one of the Europes largest and greatest palaces. It was built between 1705 and 1722 as a reward of the British government to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, for defeating King Louis XlVs army at Blenheim, a small Bavarian village on the Danube River. The palace was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, which displayed strength and arm glory. It is the largest non-royal building in England and is now listed by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Winston Churchill In 1874，the palace was the birthplace of the dukes most famous descendant. Winston Churchill, who was to become the UKs Prime Minister (some would say Britains greatest 20th-century politician ) and Nobel prize winner for literature. It is also in Blenheim that Winston got married to Clementine Hozier in 1908.A lasting exhibition is devoted to the mans life, work and writings. Winston and his wife are buried in Bladon Church within the palace，Opening Hours & Admission Blenheim is still the home of the . 11th Duke of Marlborough and is therefore not open all year round (although the park is),The palace opens its doors to visitors from 12 February to 11 December. Entry to the palace, park and gardens cost 11,50 during the low season and 13 during the peak season (Easter weekend and from 28 May toll September), or 6/8 for the park and gardens only. The park is open all-year round from 9am to 4:45pm (last entry). Admission is 2,50 for adults and 1.50 for children. Note that numerous discounts exist for seniors, students, children and groups. Please refer to the official website for more details.21. What can be learned about Blenheim Palace?A. It is the Eiiropes largest and greatest palaces.B. It is the largest royal building in England.C. It is now one of the the worlds heritage sites,D. It was built in honor of Prime Minister Winston Churchill22. What does the underlined word in the text mean?A.A house keeper.B.A child or a childs child.C.A family doctor D.A grand parent23. Why can not people visit Blenheim Palace all the year round?A. They are too busy to afford the time.B. Repairs are badly needed for the palace.C. Some seasons are not convenient for visitors.D. The 11th Duke of Marlborough still lives there,24. If a couple and their five-year-old daughter visits the park，how much need they they pay ?A. 6,5 B. 7.5C. ll.5D. 13B A group of Mississippi hunters who shot and killed an alligator (短吻鳄）weighting 910 pounds on Sunday, were amazed when they discovered that the animal already bore injuries caused by musket (步枪)from the Civil War era. A total of 9 bullets was found, and the various tests and analysis have confirmed that they were indeed fired at the animal in the 19th Century. Nine of the wounds on the animal are believed to have been caused by Enfield Pattern 1853 muskets. These old injuries were concentrated around the animals tail and bind legs, suggesting that the alligator could have possibly been used as a target for shooting practice by Confederate troops. The huge animal also bore five other bullet wounds from three different calibers (口径）of hunting guns，as well as many dents and scars, which shows that it survived many firearm injuries in the past. It did not however, survive the six 50-calib$r bullets fired at him by the group of amateur hunters from Jackson, who were finally able to take it down. The bullets were confirmed as true musket from between 1850 and 1870.This incredible animal brings a whole new view on this large animal native to the southeastern United States. American alligators have been known for years to live well over 50 years and were thought capable of possibly living as long as 70 or 80 years，but this one was estimated to have been 185 years old at the time of its death. Others like turtles, have been known to have lifespans of over 150 years, but it is the first of crocodile of such an old age ever found. It is also one of the biggest alligators ever killed in the United States. The heaviest ever recorded, weighing in at an unbelievable 1,011.5 lbs, was pulled out of a river in Alabama in August of this yea.25. Which of the following facts about the nine wounds is amazing ? A. They didnt cause death to the alligator.B. They were concentrated around the animals tail and hind legs C. They left many dents and scars on the alligator.D. They were left by musket from the Civil War era.26. What can be learned about American alligators?A. They have a lifespan of over 150 years.B. They can live as long as 70 or 80 years.C. They weigh as much as 910 pounds on average.D. They are the biggest alligators of all27. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Peoples understanding of American alligators may be changed.B. Rivers in Alabama must be full of such huge alligators C. American alligators are in danger of dying out,D. The six 50-caliber bullet is the most powerful one.C Two sculptures of life-size lions, each weighing about 5 tons in ancient times, have been discovered in what is now Turkey. The discovery of the massive lions, along with other pieces such as a large stone basin about 7 feet in diameter, left the archaeologists with a mystery what were they intended for? A search of the surrounding area revealed no evidence of a Hittite settlement dating back to the time of the statues. Also, the steep size of the sculptures meant that the sculptors likely did not intend to move them very far.Summers assumes that, rather than being meant for a palace or a great city, the lions were being created for a monument to mark something elsewater. “I think its highly likely that that monument was going to be associated with one of the very abundant springs that are quite close/1 he said in the interview. There are good parallels (平行线） for associations, of Hittite sculptural traditions with water sources.” Indeed one well-known monument site, known as Eflatun Pnar, holds a sacred pool that “is fed by a spring beneath the pool itself” write Ylit Erbil and Alice Mouton in an article that was published in the most recent edition of the Journal of Near Eastern Studies，The two researchers were writing about water religions in ancient Anatolia (Turkey). “According to the Hittite cimeifoitn(楔形文字) texts，water was seen as an effective purifying element,” Erbil and Mouton write,” used in the form of cleaning or even full baths during ritual performances, its cleaning power is self-evident.” To the Hittites the natural world, springs included, was a place of great religious importance, one worthy of monuments with giant lions. ”These things (water sources) were sacred, just as their mountains were sacred, ” Summers said. 28. According to the text, how did the two Life-size lions impress archaeologists?A. Very massiveB. Well-constructedC. UnbelievableD. Mysterious29. According to Summers assumption, why were the lions carved?A. They were intended to be moved far away.B. They were used as a monument in honor of their ancestor.C. They were created as a monument to mark water.D. They were built to mark 1heir territory.30. What can be inferred from the text?A. Water was highly valued by the the Hittites,B. There was a serious shortage of water in ancient Anatolia C. Lions were of great religious importance D. The Hittites used to fight over water resources.31. What would be the best title of the text ?A. The Hittite cuneiform B. What were the lions intended for?C. A confusing archaeological find D. Digging up lionsD The term “to extend an olive branch” means to make an offer of peace or reconciliation (和好）. This term has Biblical origins, coming from the section of the Old Testament that deals with the flood; the sign that the flood k over is an olive branch brought back to the ark (方舟)by a dove. Olive branches were also symbols of peace in Ancient Greece and Rome, and they continue to be used in various works of art that are meant to suggest peace. Some people have suggested that the olive was a very deliberate and well-considered choice as a metaphor(比喻）for peace, because olive trees famously take years to mature. War is typically very, hard on the trees because people cannot take the time to nurture them and plant new ones. Therefore, the offer of an olive branch would suggest that someone is tired of war, whether it be an actual war or a falling out between friends. In Ancient Greek and Roman times, people would offer actual olive branches. In Rome, for example, defeated armies traditionally carried olive branches to indicate that they were giving in， and the Greeks used them into weddings and other ceremonies. In the modem era, the branch is usually metaphorical, rather than actual, not least because the plants can be a bit difficult to obtain. Many people agree that peace negotiations (谈判) at all levels of society , are a good idea. Between nations, obviously, it is important to extend an olive branch to ensure mutual safety and to help the world run more smoothly. This act can also be important on a personal level，as resolving conflict and learning to get along with others is viewed as an. important life skill in many cultures. At some point in their lives，many people will be advised to extend an olive branch to settle a dispute or resolve an issue. Some people believe that it takes an immense amount of courage to take this action, as it often comes with an admission of wrongdoing and regret.32. According to the Bible, .A.an olive branch suggests flood is coming.B. the ark is made of olive tree wood.C. an olive branch means flood is over D. a dove loves to settle on the olive branch.33. The olive is considered a good choice as a metaphor for peace for the following reasons EXCEPT .A. olive trees famously take years to mature B. olive branches make people tired of war.C. war is typically very hard on the trees D. people cannot take the time to nurture them while at war,34. Why are actual olive branches seldom used in modem times ?A. Olive trees are being protected now.B. Olive tress are planted only in certain countries.C. Olive tress can be far to seek.D. There is no need to use real olive branches.35. It can be Learned from the text that to extend an olive branch .A. is not important on a personal level B. is only important between nations.C. takes a lot of courage.D.is an important life skill in many cultures.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从键龙后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有有两项为多余选项。 What is a fair wage? 36 These are some of the questions the United NationsInternational Labour Orgaxiisation (ILO) has recently investigated. With a global population of over seven billion, is it actually possible to measure an average amount? 37 Using the total wage bill &om over seventy countries，they have multiplied the amounts by the number of earner in each country. The economists then tallied up the results and divided them by the total number across the world. The result was a world average wage equivalent to $ 1,490 a month， 38 This figure might seem very high because they calculated the amount using purchasing power parity dollars, which takes into account the fact that it is cheaper to live in some countries than others.39 Calculating an average sum like this might not be a completely fair representation, but these figures do help us to understand how the world is developing, both economically, in the quality of life people are experiencing and their standard of living. But the result shows that the average wage is still relatively low and there remains a huge difference in levels of affluence around the world. 40Isthisfair?For many, pay equality still seems very far out of reach.A. The ILO has now tried to work out the sums.B. The ILO used statistics from over 70 different countries.C. Why arent more people in the world offered pay equality?D. That is approximately $75 a day for a 20-day working month.E. Some people live on just two dollars a day, while others are earning more than a million dollars a year.F. When someone works for themselves, what are they called? G. The： data also did not include the huge number of people who appear in poverty statistics or who are self-employed.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45)第一节完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分3p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。 Mondays are generally pretty busy for me. On one of these 41 Mondays. I get ready to go to work thinking about all the things I have to 42 on that day and walk down to get to my car scolding myself for being late to work, but 43 the car was nowhere to be found. I 44 right across my apartment the previous night but it wasnt there that morning. This was at S.00am in the morning. I made45to all the towing places, police stations all the time thinking that it was towed by 46, By around 10.00am, I couldnt find it anywhere and the cops decided that it was 47 stolen. Alter filing a report with them, I finally get to work thinking how my day was completely 48 . Later in the day I went to pick up a rental car at Enterprise 49 to realize that my license was missing too along with my car. I told the enterprise guy the whole 50 and he was so sorry for me that he 51 to take me to the nearest DMV(革管局) and get a duplicate (副本句) 52 , I was totally dumbstruck. I didnt know why this complete stranger would want to _53 some time off his day to help me. He actually took me to DMV, got a duplicate and then. 54 me a car. I was _55 the whole day because of the sequence of events that happened to me but somehow this simple act of kindness from a complete stranger made it all 56 it. It cheered me up and made me forget all the misfortunes of the day, I was so 57 by this kind act that the next day I made sure someone else got a similar 58. I took some smiley shaped chocolates and 59them cm some of my colleagues desks. There is still a lot of goodness out there in the world. We just need to take the time to 60 it.41. A. typical B. ordinary C. strange D. pleasant.42. A. make B. explain C. accomplish. D. arrange43. A. excitedlyB. surprisingly C. interestingly D. hurriedly44. A. stayed B. looked C. walked D. parked45. A. calls B. trips C. surveys D. contributions46, A. cops B. doctors C. thieves D. officials47, A. normallyB. eventually C. actually D. finally48. A, made upB. took up C. put up D. messed up49. A. still B. even C. quite D. only50, A. messageB. secret C. story D. process51. A. declinedB. offered C. hesitated D. approved52, A. license B. card C. paper D. ticket53. A. spend B. leave C. take D. get54. A. lent B. presented C. purchased D. rented55. A，delightedB. annoyed C. disappointed D. amused56. A. worth B. worthy C. personal D. special57. A. moved B. changed C. turned D. appealed58. A. honour B. respect C. alarm D. surprise59, A. forgot B. threw C. left D. exposed60. A. make B. achieve C. live D. realize第卷第三部分英语知识运用第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分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。 The reality is not beautiful as we thought. If you choose only to complain and escape, it will always follow you wherever you go. But if you decide to be strong, the 61. （hard) will turn out to be a fortune on 62. newhopeswill arise. For me, small dose of hope is enough. When I was in my first year in my high school, I hit a stretch where： every area of my life was a disaster. I felt hopeless and alone, and more 63. ( depress) than I knew was possible. I have no idea about my future. One day, I 64. (walk) from class across campus to catch my bus home head down, fighting tears of total despair, when an old man came down the sidewalk toward me. Embarrassed at65. (see) such an emotional m