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1、河南省南阳市2017-2018学年高二英语上学期第一次月考试题第二部分 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。ADear Friend,The recent success of childrens books has made the general public aware that theres a huge market out there.And theres a growing need for new writers trained to create the $ 3 b

2、illion worth of childrens booksbought each year plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines for children and teenagers.Who are these needed writers? Theyre ordinary folks like you and me.But Am I Good Enough?I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been

3、pushed down by self-doubt, and I didnt know where to turn for help.Then, I accepted a free offer from the Institute to test my writing aptitude(潜能), and it turned out to be the inspiration I needed.The Promise That Paid OffThe Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you

4、show basic writing ability.You will complete at least one manuscript (手稿) suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finishour course.I really didnt expect any publication before I finished the course, but that happened. I sold three stories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the

5、 Institute.Since graduation, I have authored 34 nationally published childrens books and over 300 stories and articles.Free Test and BrochureWe offer a free aptitude test and will send you a copy of our brochure describing our recognized home-study courses on the basis of one-on-one training.Realize

6、 your writing dream today. Theres nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it fades forever.Sincerely,Kristi Holl, InstructorInstitute of Childrens Literature21. From the first three paragraphs, we learn that _.A. childrens books are usually bestsellersB. publishers are making $3 billion each yearC

7、. there is a growing need for writers of childrens booksD. magazines for teenagers have drawn public attention22. When finishing the course, you are promised to _.A. be a successful publisher B. finish one work for publicationC. become a confident editorD. get one story or article published23. Krist

8、i Holl mentions her experience mainly to_.A. prove she is a good instructor B. show she sold more stories than articles C. give her advice on course preparation D. promote the writing programBWhen you are little, the whole world feels like a big playground. I was living in Conyers, Georgia the summe

9、r when it all happened. I was a second grader, but my best friend Stephanie was only in the first grade. Both of our parents were at work and most of the time they let us go our own way.It was a hot afternoon and we decided to have an adventure in Stephanies basement. As I opened the basement door,

10、before us lay the biggest room, full of amazing things like guns, dolls, and old clothes. I ran downstairs, and spotted a red steel can. It was paint. I looked beyond it and there lay even more paint in bright colors like purple, orange, blue and green. “Stephanie, I just found us a project for the

11、day. Get some paintbrushes. We are fixing to paint.” She screamed with excitement as I told her of my secret plans and immediately we got to work. We gathered all the brushes we could find and moved all of our materials to my yard. There on the road in front of my house, we painted big stripes (条纹)

12、of colors across the pavement (人行道). Stripe by stripe, our colors turned into a beautiful rainbow. It was fantastic! The sun was starting to sink. I saw a car in the distance and jumped up as I recognized the car. It was my mother. I couldnt wait to show her my masterpiece. The car pulled slowly int

13、o the driveway and from the look on my mothers face, I could tell that I was in deep trouble. My mother shut the car door and walked towards me. Her eyes glaring, she shouted, “What in the world were you thinking? I understood when you made castles out of leaves, and climbed the neighbors trees, but

14、 this! Come inside right now!” I stood there glaring back at her for a minute, angry because she had insulted (侮辱) my art. “Now go clean it up!” Mother and I began cleaning the road. Tears ran down my cheeks as I saw my beautiful rainbow turn into black cement. Though years have now passed, I still

15、wonder where my rainbow has gone. I wonder if, maybe when I get older, I can find my rainbow and never have to brush it away. I guess we all need some sort of rainbow to brighten our lives from time to time and to keep our hopes and dreams colorful.24. What did the writer want to do when his mother

16、came home? A. To introduce Stephanie to her. B. To prevent her from seeing his painting. C. To put the materials back in the yard. D. To show his artwork to her.25. In his mothers eyes, the writer _ . A. was a born artist B. always caused trouble C. was a problem solver D. worked very hard26. The un

17、derlined word “rainbow” in the last paragraph refers to _ . A. the rainbow in the sky B. the stripes on the pavement C. something imaginative and fun D. important lessons learned in childhood27. It can be learned from the passage that parents should .A. encourage children to paint B. value friendshi

18、p among childrenC. discover the hidden talent in children D. protect rather than destroy childrens dreamsCTo be popular is increasingly becoming the great desire among the young. The desire to be popular can force you into looking and acting like everyone else. You can lose yourself in a sea of iden

19、tical hairstyles and thinking styles.I was forced to think about popularity not too long ago in a talk I had with my daughter. Margy had to change schools when my busy work schedule made it necessary for me to move houses. I suppose that, for a girl in her teens, entering a new school is about as ea

20、sy as spending a season alone in the tropical jungles. At least thats how Margy found it at first. However, as the school year drew to a close, one student after another came to her. They said they would have liked to be friends sooner.I told Margy that I would have been more concerned if she had be

21、en an instant social success in her new school. That, to me, would have been proof that she had betrayed herself in order to become popular. Nobody can please everyone. If you try to do so, you will find values as lasting as soap bubbles blown into the air.Some teenagers claim they want to dress as

22、they please. But they all wear the same clothes. They set off in new directions in music. But somehow they all end up listening to the same record. Their reason for thinking or acting in a certain way is that the crowd is doing it. They have come out of their cocoon(茧)into a larger cocoon.I know tha

23、t it has become harder for a young person to stand up against the popularity wave. Our way of life makes a young nonconformist stand out like a Martian (火星人).These days theres a great barrier for the young person who wants to find his or her own path. But the barrier is worth climbing over. You may

24、want to listen to classical music instead of going to a party. You may want to collect rocks when everyone else is collecting records. Well, go for it. Find yourself. Popularity will come with the people who respect you for who you are. That is the only kind of popularity that really counts.28. Whic

25、h of the following statements is true?A. Some teenagers tend to show their uniqueness but end up behaving the same way.B. Real popularity comes only when you respect others.C. Margy changed schools to find her true self.D. At first, the author thought it hard for Margy to enter new school.29. What d

26、oes the author think of some teenagers?A. They find it hard to gain popularity as expected. B. Theyre afraid of getting lost in life.C. They have difficulty understanding each other. D. They lack the courage to be truly different.30. What is the probable meaning of the underlined word “nonconformist

27、” in paragraph 5?A. Someone who behaves in his own way. B. Someone who wants to please others.C. Someone who cares about others opinion. D. Someone who desires popularity greatly. 31. What is the authors purpose of writing this passage?A. To criticize the present values and beliefs.B. To show people

28、 how to get along with their close friends.C. To persuade readers to pursue valuable popularity.D. To tell parents how to educate and guide their children.DArt museums are places where people can learn about various cultures. The increasingly popular design museums that are opening today, however, p

29、erform quite a different role. Unlike most art museums, the design museum shows objects that are easily found by the general public. These museumssometimes even place things like fridges and washing machines in the center of the hall.People have argued that design museums are often made use of as ad

30、vertisements for new industrial technology. But their role is not simply a matter of sales-it is the honoring of excellently invented products.The difference between the window of a department store and the showcase in a design museum is that the first tries to sell you something, while the second t

31、ells you the success of a sale.One advantage of design museums is that they are places where people feel familiar with the exhibits. Unlike the average art museum visitors, design museum visitors seldom feel frightened or puzzled.This is partly because design museums clearly show how and why mass- p

32、roduced products work and look as they do, and how design has improved the quality of our lives. Art museum exhibits, on the other hand, would most probably fill visitors with a feeling that there is something beyond their understanding.In recent years, several new design museums have opened their d

33、oors. Each of these museums has tried to satisfy the publics growing interest in the field with new ideas. Londons Design Museum, for example,shows a collection of mass-produced objects from Zippo lighters to electric typewriters to a group of Italianfish-tins. The choices open to design museums see

34、m far less strict than those to art museums, and visitors may also sense the humorous part of our society while walking around such exhibits as interesting and unusually attractive toys collected in our everyday life.32. Showcases in design museums are different from store windows because they _.A.

35、show more technologically advanced productsB. help increase the sales of productsC. show why the products have sold wellD. attract more people than store windows do33. The author believes that most design museum visitors _.A. do not admire mass-produced productsB. are puzzled with technological exhi

36、bitsC. dislike exhibits in art museumsD. know the exhibits very well34. The choices open to design museums _.A. are not as strict as those to art museumsB. are not aimed to interest the publicC. may fail to bring some pleasure to visitorsD. often contain precious exhibits35. The best title for this

37、passage is _. A. The Forms of Design MuseumsB. The Exhibits of Design MuseumsC. The Nature of Design MuseumsD. The Choices Open to Design Museums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。Five Ways to Work Smarter, Not HarderNo matter how hard we work, it seems that there is never

38、 enough time to get all the important tasks done. Rather than working longer, consider working smarter, not harder. Here are some ways to work smarter:Make a careful plan. Just like every organization needs a business plan, an efficient worker needs a work plan. 36 Schedule your tasks throughout the

39、 days, weeks, and months, but do it ahead of time.Set your goals. As a part of your work plan, you should set clear and measurable goals. Goals should state which tasks are to be completed and when they get completed. Rather than setting firm deadlines, which can lead to pressure and stress, allow a

40、 period of time to reach goals. 37 38 Develop a consistent daily work schedule and stick to it! If a typical workday consists of some writing tasks (emails, report), one-on-one meetings, and processing data, set aside specific time each day to accomplish each kind of tasks.Delegate（分派工作）effectively.

41、 39 The person who tries to do everything himself or herself not only is overloaded and over-stressed, but is bad for their colleagues, by not allowing them to be challenged and grow by taking on important duties.Dont make work harder than it actually is. Much of the pressure is produced by ourselve

42、s. 40 We feel like we should do more. Remember that tasks should be completed step by step. Focus on each step rather than on the entire project, which can help us cut down on feelings that we are overwhelmed.A. Stick to your plan.B. We set unrealistic goals or standards for ourselves.C. Also, take

43、time to reward yourself for achieving a goal.D. Organize your workday.E. We cannot expect to complete the tasks quickly.F. Learn which tasks can be delegated and which need personal attention.G. It is a well-thought-out plan to help guide and direct work activities.第三部分 英语知识运用第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分

44、20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。A boy was walking home from school when he saw a large, tempting(诱人的)apple on one of the branches of an apple tree hanging out over a tall fence. The boy wasnt much of a fruit-eater, 41 abar of chocolate if given the choice, 42 , as they say, the for

45、bidden fruit can be tempting. Seeing the apple, the boy wanted it. The more he looked at it, the 43 he felt and the more he wanted that apple.He stood on tiptoe(脚尖), 44 as high as he could , but even at his tallest 45 he was unable to touch it. He began to 46 up and down, as high as he could, at the

46、 47 of each jump stretching his arms to get the apple. Still it remained out of 48 .Not giving up, he thought, if only he had something to 49 on. His school bag wouldnt give enough height and he didnt want to 50 the things inside, like his lunch box, pencil case, and Gameboy. Looking 51 , he hoped h

47、e might find an old box, a rock, or, 52 luck, even a ladder, but it was a tidy neighborhood and there was nothing he could use.He had tried everything he could think to do. 53 seeing any other choices, he gave up and started to walk54 . At first he felt angry and disappointed thinking about how hung

48、ry he had become from his 55 , and how he really wanted that apple. The more he 56 like this, the more unhappy he became. 57 , the boy of our story was a pretty smart guy, even if he couldnt always get what he wanted. He started to say to himself: this isnt 58 , Idont have the apple and Im feeling m

49、iserable as well. Theres 59 more I can do to get the apple that is unchangeable but we are supposed to be able to 60 our feelings. If thats the case, what can I do to feel better?41.A. preferring B. referring C. receiving D. allowing42.A. but B. then C. so D. or43.A. sadder B. angrier C. tastier D.

50、hungrier 44. A. expanding B. swinging C. stretching D. pulling45.A. height B. length C. range D. strength46.A. look B. jump C. walk D. glance47. A. tip B. stage C. top D. level48. A. hope B. hand C. sightD. reach 49. A. put B. standC. get D. hold50.A. takeB. shakeC. breakD. strike51.A. upB. forwardC

51、. aroundD. down52.A. forB. withC. onD. of53.A. AfterB. ThroughC.WithoutD. Upon54.A. awayB. backC. upD. down55.A. wishesB. goalsC. beliefsD. efforts 56.A. thoughtB. imaginedC. triedD. claimed57.A. ThereforeB. HoweverC. MoreoverD. Otherwise58.A. skilfulB. cheerfulC. harmfulD. helpful59.A. somethingB.

52、nothingC. everythingD. anything60. A. describeB. expressC. forgetD. change第二节 完成句子（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面句子，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。61. My true gratitude for your generous help is beyond _(describe). I wish I could repay it one day.62. Faced with the precious opportunity, all of them _ (anxi

53、ety) grasped it and had a try.63. _(devote) to the research, the scientist gives up his spare time.64. Without any equipment, the man can tell us _(精确地) how weighty something is.65. Is there any _(possible) that we can promote our mental health and physical health at the same time?66. Much to my _(宽

54、慰), her injuries were only slight.67. Knowing your s_ and weaknesses will help you get promoted easily.68. With his crime_(证实), we were all shocked.69. The student _(accuse) of cheating in the exam turned out to be innocent.70. _(doubt), health is the most important thing in ones life.第三节 语法填空（共10小题

55、；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Is “sorry” the hardest word? Not for the British Education Secretary Michael Gove,71 has apologized recently to his former French teacher72 his bad behaviors in class. It took him 30 years to express regret. In a letter73 (publish) in a magazine, Mr. Gove says: “It may be too late to say Im sorry. But, as my mom told me, its never too late to set the record straight.”Researchers argue that people have too highexpectations of the power of saying sorry. Some psychologists s