第二次月考题(阅读理解完型)

2014-2015学年度明水高三第二次月考英语试题 分值：150分 时间：120分钟第二次月考题 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节， 满分40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。 ( A )These days when someone says a computer has a bug in it, usually they mean that theres a problem with one of its programs.But back in the early days of computers, a woman named Grace Hopper was part of the team that discovered the very first computer bug. As a mathematician, Hopper had been hired by the navy to help program the new Mark II computer, whose job was to quickly solve the math problems ships and airplanes used to find their way.The Mark II worked by reading instructions from a long strip of paper with holes punched(打孔) in it. The computer translated the patterns of holes into the math problems it was supposed to solve.One afternoon in 1947 Hopper and her team were running a program. But the computer wasnt giving them the right results. They finally ended up taking the Mark II apart, looking for problems.It was the dead moth( 蛾) ! The moth was blocking some of the holes on the paper strip-no wonder the computer didnt know what to do.Hopper knew that the term ”bug” had been used before when there were problems with machines. But this was the first time a computer had ever had one,. She thought it was funny that it was a real bug. Some people think Hopper was the first person to use the word “ debug” to mean “ get rid of the problems in a computer “.Grace Hopper worked with computers her whole life and went on to become a rear admiral(海军少将 ) in the U.S. Navy. She was the first person to write a word-based computer language. This makes it easier for people to tell computers what to do. Some people called her “Grandma COBOL “, but to most she was just “Amerazing Grace”.31. According to the text, Grace Hopper _. A. created the term “ bug” B. invented the Mark II computer C. once piloted ships and airplanes D. was the first to “debug” a computer program32. We can learn from the text that _. A. there were few women scientists in the early 19th century. B. Grace Hopper was the first person to use computer language. C. Grace Hopper made great contributions to computer science. D. Grace Hopper had been a teacher before working in the U. S. Navy.33. This text is mainly about _. A. the early life of Grace Hopper B. the origin of the first computer bug C. the history of the Mark II computer D. the function of the Mark II computer ( B )Sam Martin, 24, from BelfastI do all my shopping on Christmas Eve because I prefer to get it done quickly. I certainly dont enjoy shopping. It doesnt matter when I shop-I probably wont buy gifts that people will want anyway. I just look at whats for sale and choose from whatever is there. I am never disappointed because I never have any idea what to buy anyone before I get to the shop, and I dont care about getting it at the best price.Lucy Collins, 34, from LiverpoolIve always finished all my shopping by the middle of August. I buy when things are cheap and when I can afford to . I also enjoy trying to buy as many gifts as possible at less than the full price. This year, Ive spent 230 and saved695 on the prices I think Christmas is a magical time so I like looking for gifts throughout the year.I also like knowing Ive bought presents that people will enjoy, rather than picking through whatever is left in the shops on Christmas Eve.Frankie Bircham, 31, from HertfordshireIve always finished shopping by the end of September. I like the satisfaction of giving people presents they want-I dont like “ Oh, thatll do “. I prefer to buy online so I can compare prices to make sure Im getting the best possible deal. Its cheaper than travelling into London to go shopping and I can easily return anything I dont like when it arrives.Andi Euridge, 40, from LondonI start my shopping in January and have always finished it by November. I dont like online shopping because then you have the craziness of parcel(包裹) not arriving in time.I live on a tight budget(预算 ) and I cannot afford to buy all my gifts with one months pay. So I prefer picking up a present here and there throughout the year.34. We can learn from the text that Sam Martin_. A. is an organized shopper B. hates shopping in a hurry C. always buys presents at a discount D. enjoys doing some last minute shopping35.What do Lucy Collins and Frankie Bircham have in common ? A. They do shopping when the shops are quiet. B. They care about the receivers feelings. C. They choose presents everywhere. D.They like online shopping.36. Why does Andi Euridge dislike online shopping ? A. It makes him run over budget. B. Its not much cheaper than shops. C. Returning the goods troubles him. D. It causes anxiety when parcels dont arrive in time.37. Who gets Christmas presents prepared first ? A. Lucy Collins B. Sam Martin C. Andi Euridge D. Frankie Bircham ( C )Mountaineering is one of the most popular sports. It combines mountain hiking and climbing. Sometimes it includes skiing in snow-covered areas. Maybe this sport is so popular because it can be more extreme(极限的 ) or less extreme depending on the difficulty of the mountain you choose to climb. It is a sport that any physically fit person can do,Mountaineering is often called Alpinism, especially in European languages, which suggests climbing with difficulty such high mountains as the Alps. A mountaineer with such great skill is called an Alkpinist. The word alpinism was born in the 19th century to refer to climbing as a sport.Rappelling, one form of mountaineering, involves(涉及) tying yourself to a rope and going down a step slope(陡坡). Instead of climbing down with your hands and feet, you actually walk down the slope backwards. Its certainly a quick and frightening way to get down a mountain, Or, in many cases, a waterfall!The first time I went rappelling was down a mountain waterfall. It was over 70 feet high, and the water rushed over it violently. My guide tied a safety rope to me and sent me over the side of the rushing water, At first, I was terrified and hung on for dear life. But, after a while, I realize that I wouldnt fall, so I relaxed and began to enjoy it, After all, few people can say they have walked on a waterfall !38. According to the text, mountaineering _. A. involves both hiking and climbing B. became popular in the 19th century C. can be done only by Alpinists D. is the most extreme sport39. When he tried rappelling in the beginning, the author felt_. A. excited B. nervous C. proud D. annoyed40. The underlined word “ it” in the last paragraph refers to “ _ A. the waterfall B. the rappelling C. the rope D. the mountain41. The text would probably be found in a _. A. history textbook B. travel guide C. sports magazine D. news report ( D ) Bad news if youve got a sweet tooth-eating too many sweets could make you forgetful. Researchers have found that keeping low sugar levels in the blood is good for the brain, The study , published in the journal Neurology, showed people with too much sugar in their blood were more likely to have memory problems. Researchers looked at 141 people with an average age of 63 who did not have diabetes( 糖尿病) or pre-diabetes, Those with less sugar in their blood were more likely to score well on memory tests. The researchers found that people with high levels of sugar in their blood were less able to recall a list of 15 words 30 minutes after hearing them. An increase of about seven mmol/mol of a long-term marker of glucose(葡萄糖 ) control called HbA1c( 糖化血红蛋白) went along with remembering two fewer words.Dr Agnes Floel, of Charite University Hospital in Berlin, said,” These results suggest even for people within the normal range of blood sugar lowering their blood sugar level could be a promising method for preventing memory problems and cognitive decline(认知减退 ) as they age. Methods such as taking in fewer calories and increasing physical activity should be tested.” Volunteers who were overweight, who drank more than three and a half servings of alcohol per day and who had memory and thinking problems were ruled out before the study started.The participants memory skills were then tested along with their blood glucose levels . Participants also had brain scans to measure the size of their hippocampus(海马体 ). Dr Clare Walton, research communications manager for the Alzheimers Society, said, “We already know that type 2 diabetes is a risk factor for developing Alzheimers disease, but this new study suggests that higher blood sugar levels may also be linked to poor memory in people without diabetes.”The research suggests that adjusting blood sugar levels might be a way to improve peoples memory, even if they dont have diabetes. However, before people without diabetes consider changing their diets or taking medicine, more research is needed to test this theory. One in three people over 65 will develop dementia(痴呆 ) so investing in research like this is vital.42, What does the passage mainly tell us ?A. Eating too many sweets makes you fat. B. Eating sweets makes your teeth bad.C. Eating sweets makes your blood glucose high D. Eating too many sweets makes you forgetful.43.What will cause people to score badly on memory tests ? A. Diabetes B. Pre-diabetes C. High blood sugar D. Low blood sugar44.What can we learn from the passage ? A. Scientists are very strict with the people who are researched in this study. B. With age advancing , peoples cognitive ability declines quickly. C. Reducing the amount of blood sugar can improve peoples memory. D. Memory might be lowered by drinking too much alcohol.45.Why is it important to test the theory on improving peoples memory by adjusting blood sugar levels ? A. Because memory loss happened at an early age. B. Because more than half people suffer from memory loss. C. Because it is important for people to study the cause of Alzheimers disease. D. because more than 30% of seniors suffer from memory loss.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。 Four great study habits It is never too late to develop great study habits. Take a look at this list of good habits and start making some changes,Communicate with your teacher 46 A student-teacher relationship is no different. Miscommunication is another one of those factors that can cause bad grades, although you have made good efforts on your part.Set up a study zone at homeTake the time to know your real needs and plan for the perfect study place, After all, if you cant concentrate, you certainly cant expect to learn very well. 47 Then stock your study space with school supplies that will help you avoid last- minute sudden events, 48 You know that its important to study for test days, right ? but there are other things you should consider besides that actual material that the test will cover. What if you show up for the test day and room is freezing cold ? For many students, this would cause them to break their concentration. 49 Plan ahead for heat or cold by putting on or taking off your clothing,Know your learning style 50 Sometimes this is because students dont understand how to study in a way that matches their brain style, Every student should examine and know about their habits and decide how thy might be able to improve their study habits by using their personal strengths.A. Draw up study rulesB. Prepare yourself for test daysC. That leads to bad choices and bad answersD. Find a place to study that fits your learning styleE. Explain if you are certain that you can study with music onF. Every successful relationship is build upon clear communicationG. Many students will have difficulty doing a subject without understanding why第三部分 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。 My family runs a beach hotel along the coastline of Uhawatuna, Sri Lanka. On December 26, 2004, our hotel manager noticed something 51 was coming up onto our house. He warned us about it, 52 my family climbed up a nearby small hill. By the time wed reached the 53 , we looked back to see buildings, furniture and vehicles being washed away. It was a 54 sight.We relaxed we needed to find a 55 place, so we decided to head to my brothers home 3 km away. Along the way, we 56 two Italian tourists, Tziano and Silvia, Like us, they 57 a safe place, but were headed in the 58 direction- towards the sea. We invited them to 59 us and took turns carrying their suitcases. We later discovered that the tsunami( 海啸) had caused widespread 60 and death,The couple stayed with us for two days 61 my husband managed to arrange a car to get them to the airport,After the tsunami, we 62 difficulties repairing our home but got by 63 our family and friends. We had almost forgotten about Tziano and Silvia until th