高二上学期英语周测1.doc

全椒中学2017-2018学年高二第一学期月考英语试题考查时间：19:1020:50第一部分：阅读理解第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共15题，每题2分，满分30分）While some scientists overlook the existence of a sixth sense for danger, a new research from Washington University in St. Louis has discovered a brain area that clearly acts as an early warning system and helps us adjust our behavior to avoid dangerous situations. Our brains are better at picking up not obvious warning signs than we previously thought, said Joshua Brown, a PhD in psychology in the issue of the journal Science. The findings offer exact scientific evidence for a new way to form a concept of the complex control processes taking place in and around the ACC, a brain area located near the top of the frontal lobes(耳垂) and along the walls that divide the left and right hemispheres(大脑半球). In the past, we found activity in the ACC when people had to make a difficult decision, or after they make a mistake, Brown said. But now we find that this brain area can actually learn to recognize when you might make a mistake, even before a difficult decision has to be made. So the ACC appears to act as an early warning system it learns to warn us in advance when our behavior might lead to a negative outcome, so that we can be more careful and avoid making a mistake. By providing a clearer picture by which we self monitor and control our behavior, the study is an important step in efforts to develop more effective treatments for mental illnesses. It also provides a new way of understanding inappropriate behaviors that often accompany mental illnesses. Our results suggest how injury of the ACC can lead to breakdowns in the early warning system, so that the brain fails to stop or control inappropriate behavior ahead of time, said Brown. On the other hand, in those persons with mental disorder, the ACC might warn us of an upcoming problem even when no problem is in the existence.Known to be an important part of the brains control system, the ACC is believed to help adjust between cold, hard, fact-based reasoning and emotional responses, such as love, fear or expectation.21. According to the passage, the ACC_.A. refers to the sixth sense for danger B. deals with obvious warning situationsC. connects the left and right hemispheres D. sends warning messages in advance22. The new research is beneficial because it _ .A. provides a new way of avoiding mistakesB. adjusts emotional responses in time of dangerC. helps find better treatments for mental illnessesD. assists people in predicting and avoiding danger23. The new research helps us understand _.A. why we are likely to make mistakes when the ACC is badly injuredB. why people with illnesses usually have so many strange behaviorsC. how the ACC works when something dangerous happensD. how our brain warns us of failure in advanceBMany people trying to sell homes find that an increase in home prices has turned the market in their favor. But sellers can still get the short end of the deal if they arent careful. Here are a few tips for you:Dont test your luck. Of course you think anyone who moves into your lovely home should be willing to pay top dollars, especially if youve recently invested in some improvements. But listing a home at a price thats too high above the market price could turn away some buyers.Buyers noticing that the home still hasnt sold may begin to assume theres something wrong with the house and use that as a reasonable excuse for offering a lower price. And if a home hasnt received any offers after two weeks, it might be time to reset the price.A price thats too low can bring about an undesired outcome. Listing your home at or slightly below the market price can have the effect of drawing in a large group of buyers and increase the chances that a home will receive multiple (many) offers. But setting the price too low comes with several risks. One possibility is that buyers will get skeptical of the home that is listed for $ 15,000 to $ 20,000 less than similar homes in the area, especially if its not properly marketed. Once again, people might assume there is something wrong with the home and may not bother to look at it.Spy on the competition. Going to other peoples open houses can give you a better sense of how your home compares to others on the market. Check out the finishes in their kitchens, the size of their backyards and use the information to figure out where your home should fit in the range of the price. But dont set your pricing just on what you see elsewhere.24. What does the underline part in paragraph 1 probably mean? A. To be at a disadvantage B. To get the upper hand C. To have control over the situation D. To be unable to fit in25. What should home sellers do according to the passage? A. Price your house on the basis of its geographic location. B. Price your house slightly above the market price after decorating it. C. Change the price if no offer has been received within a week. D. Change your house at a price slightly below the market price.26. If you set the price of your house too low, _. A. buyers might think it not worthwhile to go to have a look B. you are likely to come into conflict with the neighborhood sellers C. your house will be crowded with buyers within a couple of days D. chances of your house being sold at a better price will be greatly increased27. What is the benefit of going to other peoples open house? A. You can pick up some useful lessons on house selling. B. You can get your pricing mainly based on what you see elsewhere. C. You can work out how much money you should ask for your home. D. You can know how to make your house stand out against other houses.CThere is a world of difference between a horror movie and a comedy- the former scares you to half death while the latter leaves you rolling on the floor with laughter. But try watching them without the background music. You just decide theyre not so different after all.Music and movies have been intertwined since the dawn of motion picture, even before the voices of actors were recorded. In movies, music helps to provide a sense of time and place, convey ideas about the characters and, most importantly, draw emotions out of the audience.Studies have long shown that our heart rates and anxiety levels rise and fall depending on the speeds of the music we hear. Film composers armed with this knowledge will use strong changes in music speed to arouse fear among audiences. Slowing the speed of the music will create the opposite effect, bringing about a sense of inner peace.The use of dissonant(不协调的) tones and noises is another technique that heightens tensions. Humans will naturally become uneasy when we hear dissonant sounds because such noises are typically associated with danger, like those that animals make to warn against predators(捕食者). As a result, countless horror movies soundtracks use instrument combinations like double basses and high, screeching(尖刺的) violins.As vital as it is, the best film music is subtle (巧妙的). All that audiences are supposed to feel is a heightened sense of emotion-they shouldnt realize what has caused it. Only when the music is taken out of the film should audiences understand its effects.In keeping with this principle, some film makers are even using whats called “infrasound(次声波)” to bring about fear. While we may not be able to hear it because its frequency is below that range of the human ear, infrasound has been proven to cause anxiety, shivering (颤抖) and even sorrow. For example, infrasound was used in the soundtrack of the 2007 horror movie Paranormal Activity, and audiences reported extremely high fear levels despite the lack of action throughout the movie. “It doesnt affect everyone equally,” said British science writer Philip Ball, but he predicted that “we all see more of it in movies in the future”.28. What is the article mainly about? A. The differences between horror movies and comedies. B. The fearful effect of adding infrasound in movies. C. How filmmakers employ music to affect our emotions. D. Why is it important to use background music in a movie.29. The underlined word in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _? A. well prepared B. partly separated C. changed gradually D. closely linked30. To arouse fear among audiences, film soundtracks _. A. carry odd and loud music inside B. apply inharmonious sounds and noises C. slow down the speed of music D. use instrument combinations like violins and pianos31. According to the article, infrasound _. A. is not easy for the audience to notice. B. makes the audience at peace C. has the same effect on audiences D. is used to make up for the lack of action in moviesDFile Created Page 1 of 1DELAYED BAGGAGE REPORTPRINTED AT ALBANY N.Y. AIRPORT ON JULY 10 2015 11:15 A.M._Dear Valued Customer, We regret that your baggage was not available to claim after your recent flight. Everything possible will be done to locate your property and return it to you promptly(迅速地). For information regarding your delayed baggage, contact the United Airlines Baggage Resolution Center at its 24 hour, seven days a weekNumber:1-800-335-BAGS (2247) (US Toll Free)281-821-3536 (Local Houston Number)Or visit site: http:/www.united/for/bagtracingAs soon as you file your Delayed Baggage Report, United Airlines will begin to trace(搜寻) for your baggage system. Our Baggage Resolution staff will make every effort to call you once a day to keep you updated on our progress. Please refer to the File Reference Number on this receipt (凭证) when corresponding or calling so that we can quickly access your records, Keep this receipt with your claim check and E-Ticket receipt until your baggage is returned to you. In most circumstances, United Airlines will deliver your baggage when it is located. Delivery times vary depending on location. If your baggage has not been returned to you within the initial five-day tracing period, please download a claim form at http:/www.united/web/en-US/content/travel/baggage/delayed.aspx and return it to us with the required documentation included.DELAYED BAGGAGE REPORT_DELAYED BAGGAGE REPORT FILE REFERENCE: ALBUA25876_Name: JOHN JACKSON Contact Number: 802-247-9999Delivery Address: 66 MOONBROOK DR BRANDON Email: minminvtyahoo VERMONT USA 05745 _Bag Tag: 0037387643; 0037387657_Description: Soft-Side Upright suitcase; Non-Zippered, hard side horizontal suitcase_32. Where does the report most probably come from? A. Suitcase Tracing Center B. Baggage Resolution Center C. Delivery Center of United AirlineD. Information Center of the Airport33. To inform the customer of the process, the staff at the center will _. A. file the customers Delayed Baggage report B. access the customers record quickly C. update the process information online daily D. contact the customer on the phone once a day 34. What can we learn about John Jackson from the report? A. He should call 802-247-9999 for the information about his delayed baggage. B. He will get back his delayed baggage in less than five days. C. He must have filed his Delayed Baggage already. D. He may not know anything about his delayed baggage during the first five days.35. The purpose of the passage is _. A. to instruct the customers how to get back their delayed baggage B. to provide information about the location of the delayed baggage C. to inform the customers of the time when the delayed baggage can be found D. to tell the customers the news that their delayed baggage was delayed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。About 85 percent of the world are right-handed. Of the remaining 15 percent, most are left-handed with a small number, about one in 100, being able to use either hand. Why? 36 来源:学,科,网 Old Theories 37 Even in the early mid-20th century, natural left-handers were taught to use their right hand anyway. Such theories have been denied by the scientific community. Genetics The leading theories regarding why some people are right-handed or left-handed have something to do with genetics. Geneticists believe that natural selection and human activities over time have favored the gene for right handedness. They attribute the difference to two different genes. The D gene produces right-handed people with the C gene are right-handers, some are left-handers and some are either.Biology The biological theory relies on the different abilities of different areas of the brain. _38 Others argue that some people do use the right side for language but this theory wouldnt explain why there are so few left-handers.The ShieldSome have put forward the idea that left-handedness relates to where a soldier holds his shield. Because the heart is on the left side of the body, a soldier who held his shield with his left hand would be better protected. _39_CreativitySome have claimed that left-handers are more creative than right-handers, pointing to a long list of famous left-handers including Leonardo Da Vinci and Albert Einstein as examples. _40_ Critics, however, point out that there are also many right-handed creative people and that there are many photos showing Einstein drawing with his right hand.A. There is not enough evidence yet to answer the question.B. Because the left side of the brain handles language in most people, most people would be right-handed.C. If this is true, it might help lead to answers.D. Others point out that according to cave paintings, most were right-handers before humans started using shields.E. Left-handedness used to be seen as a sign of brain damage.F. However, people who suffer some type of injury or have a disability in one hand frequently learn to use the other.G. Left-handed people tend to be better at problem-solving skills and have larger vocabularies than the average.第二部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）When I was a little girl, I spent memorable school vacations with my grandmother, Mama Lenn Yaho. My Mama Lenn Yaho was a farmer with a _41_ back that made it seem like she was always leaning forward to examine something. Early in the morning, she set out to the farm. I would skip _42_ alongside trying to keep up. On our way, along the muddy footpaths that wound through the village, Mama Lenn Yaho would _43_ everyone we passed.There were the _44_ greetings. “Did you wake up on the right foot this morning? Did you sleep well?” Then, the more personalized greetings. “Are the grandchildren in good health? And what about their parents?” If she passed the _45_ person upon our return later, she would greet him/her again.The people that Mama Lenn Yaho greeted would _46_ similarly. “I see you have your granddaughter with you today. How is her father?” As a _47_ girl, I found these greeting habits humorously meaningless and _48_ time-consuming. What I now realize is that the greetings strengthened the _49_ that bound the people in my grandmothers village. They promoted a sense of _50_.I believe in the gift（意外所得）of a _51_ greeting. I believe it is more than mere good _52_. It is like pressing the _53_ button among the noise of our daily lives, as we _54_ from home to work, from one meeting to another, to _55_ and drop off the children. It is stopping to _56_ the person in front of you as if to _57_ say, “I see you.”My Mama Lenn Yaho _58_ me that there is always time to greet someone before getting down to _59_. I believe you can always take a few extra seconds to exchange greetings with a person. I believe we enrich our society when we acknowledge the unique _60_ of one another.41.A. bentB. roughC. flatD. slim42.A. aimlessly B. randomlyC. carelesslyD. breathlessly43.A. respectB. consultC. greetD. appreciate44.A. responsibleB. usualC. beneficialD. meaningful45.A. sameB. fortunateC. considerateD. gentle46.A. complainB. respondC. announceD. explain47.A. patientB. immatureC. talentedD. unique48.A. unexpectedlyB. unnaturallyC. unconsciouslyD. unnecessarily49.A. protectionB. managementC. connectionsD. boundaries50.A. belongingB. directionC. achievementD. responsibility51.A. professionalB. deliberateC. temporaryD. compulsory52.A. suggestionsB. measuresC. decisionsD. manners53.A. playB. cancelC. startD. pause54.A. benefitB. rushC. changeD. return55.A. pick upB. bring upC. take upD. pull up56.A. shapeB. recognizeC. admireD. memorize57.A. firmlyB. honestlyC. purposelyD. simply58.A. offeredB. broughtC. taughtD. awarded59.A. businessB. travelC. researchD. study60.A. featureB. meaningC. statusD. presence第卷第三部分： 语法填空（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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The film Goodbye Mr Loser(夏洛特烦恼)has neither a team of shining stars nor a money-consuming publicity campaign to appeal to numerous moviegoers. But _61_ it does have is a bunch of middle-aged actors and actresses _62_ (pretend) to be high school students. Yet _63_ is amazing that the film is