四川省遂宁市射洪县柳树中学2018-2019学年高二（英才班）下学期期末能力素质监测英语试卷

四川省遂宁市射洪县柳树中学2018-2019学年高二（英才班）下学期期末能力素质监测英语试卷

英 语 试 题 本卷分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分。考试时间60分钟，满分100分。考试结束后，第Ⅱ卷和机读卡一并收回。‎ 注意事项：‎ ‎1. 答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。‎ ‎2. 请将选择题答案填涂在机读卡上，请将非选择题答案写在第Ⅱ卷上，否则不予给分。‎ 第I卷（选择题，满分60分）‎ 第一部分 阅读理解 (共10小题；每小题3分，满分30分)‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、和C )中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A One hot August afternoon, Richard Allen dropped off his last passenger, Mrs. Carey. Lifting two grocery bags, he followed her across the yard and stood on the step of her house. Glancing up, he saw a large wasp(黄蜂)nest under the roof. Allen had heard that wasps can become more likely to sting in summer. He mentioned this to Mrs. Carey, who had opened the door.‎ ‎“Oh, they don’t bother me,” she said lightly. “I go in and out all the time.”‎ Anxiously, Allen looked at the nest again—to see the wasps flying straight at him. “Hurry!” he shouted to Mrs. Carey. “Get in!”‎ She stepped quickly inside. Allen ran for his mini-bus. Too late; they were upon him. Just as he jumped aboard, half a dozen red spots showed on his arm, and he felt more on his back and shoulders.‎ As he was driving down the road, Allen felt as if something was burning at the back of his neck, and the “fire” was spreading forward toward his face. An immediate anxiety took hold of him. Allen knew that stings could cause some persons to die. But he had been stung the previous summer and the after-effects soon passed. However, what he didn’t know was that the first sting had turned his body into a time bomb waiting for the ‎ next to set off a deadly explosion.‎ Miles from the nearest medical assistance, Allen began to feel his tongue thick and heavy and his heartbeat louder. Most frightening, he felt his breathing more and more difficult. He reached for the radio microphone, trying to call the mini-bus center, but his words were hardly understandable. Signals were also poor that far out. He knew a rescue team was on 24-hour duty at the Amherst Fire Department’s north station. So his best chance was to make a run for it.‎ Rushing down the mountain, Allen tried not to panic, focusing his mind on each sharp turn. He was almost through the last of them when he felt sure he was going into shock (休克). Just then he reached for the radio microphone again.‎ ‎“Call fire station,” he shouted, concentrating to form the words. “Emergency. Bee sting. Emergency. There in ten minutes.” “Five-ten,” the center replied.‎ Hold on, Allen thought. Keep your eyes open. Breathe. Keep awake.‎ At last he reached the station. Two firemen ran out. Allen felt their hands grasp him before he hit the ground. You made it, he thought.‎ ‎1.Allen didn’t know that if stung by wasps again, he would .‎ A. have no after-effects B. be likely to lose his life C. become more sensitive D. suffer from sharper pain ‎2.Allen’s first attempt to contact the mini-bus center failed because .‎ A. no one was on duty B. he was in a state of shock C. his radio equipment was broken D. he was unable to speak clearly ‎3.Which would be the best title for the passage？‎ A. Wasps, Bloody Killers B. War Against Wasps C. Allen, A Helpless Driver D. A Race Against Death B Lucy，whose skeleton（骨骼） was discovered in Ethiopia in 1974，died shortly after she fell out of a tree， according to a new study published Monday in the British journal Nature．‎ For their research，Kappelman and Dr．Richard Ketcham used a CT scanner to create more than 35，000 "slices" of Lucy's skeleton．Scientists named her Lucy from the Beatles song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"，which was played at the camp the night of her discovery．‎ The following analysis of the slices showed sharp，clean breaks seen at the end of Lucy's right humerus（肱骨）are similar to bone breaks seen in victims of falls．‎ The researchers concluded that these and other breaks in her skeleton show that Lucy，who is believed to have stood about 3 feet 6 inches and weighed about 60 pounds，fell feet first and used her arms to support herself﹣but that the injury was too severe to have been survivable．‎ The researchers estimate that Lucy was going about 35 miles an hour when she hit the ground after falling from a height of roughly 40 feet，according to the statement．‎ That sounds plausible．But other scientists are doubtful．"There are countless explanations for bone breaks，" Dr，Donald C，Johanson，director of the Institute of Human Origins and one of the scientists who discovered Lucy，said，"The suggestion that she fell out of a tree is largely a just﹣so story and therefore unprovable．" Johanson said it was more likely that Lucy's breaks occurred long after she died， saying that "elephant bones appear to have the same kind of breaks，It's unlikely they fell out of a tree．‎ But the new research focused on "a small number of breaks" that are consistent with "high﹣energy bone﹣to﹣bone influences" and which differ from the sorts of breaks commonly seen in other collected bones．Kappelman responded in an email， "These appear to have occurred at or near the time of death．"‎ ‎4. What can we infer about Lucy from Kappelman and Dr．Richard Ketcham's research？‎ A. She got her name from a song．‎ B. She had more than 35，000 slices．‎ C. She couldn't use her arms properly．‎ D. She made an effort to save herself．‎ ‎5. Which of the following would Johanson probably agree？‎ A. Elephants are unlikely to die from falling．‎ B. Other reasons for the breaks should be considered．‎ C. Lucy got breaks at or near the time of death．‎ D. Lucy's bone breaks differ from other bone breaks．‎ ‎6. What conclusion can we draw from the passage？‎ A. The argument on how Lucy died will continue．‎ B. The newly published study was meaningless．‎ C. Lucy didn't die from falling out of a tree.‎ D. Scientists will find another way to solve the problem．‎ C If you've ever been to a social gathering, you might feel awkward and uncomfortable. While social gatherings can be very enjoyable, especially when you are surrounded by people whose company you enjoy, there are social events that you sometimes find yourself wishing you were someplace else. Such occasions can sometimes be the cause of much anxiety and self-consciousness. You may even feel like everyone else is having a good time except for you. Yet the truth is that everyone has felt shy and awkward on occasion. One of the best ways to overcome self-consciousness or get past your feelings of shyness at social gatherings is to focus on the people around you. If you can remember that other people might also be feeling awkward or shy, you might find the thought of speaking to them less over-whelming.‎ The next time there is a social event you feel nervous about attending, you may want to try this exercise: Spend some time with your eyes closed and breathe deeply. When you feel ready, create your own zone of comfort by visualizing yourself surrounded in a warm white light that is protective yet accepting of others. Imagine people at the event being drawn to you because of the open and warm feelings that you are showing. When you arrive at the event, take a moment to spread this same light of loving acceptance to everyone around you.‎ Smile and greet people warmly. Try going up to someone who is standing alone and introduce yourself. When you show acceptance and openness, people can't help but respond to you in kind.‎ Focusing on how we can make other people at a social gathering feel at ease can help us forget about our own insecurities. The next time you attend a social gathering, invite people to join you in your zone of comfort that you have so lovingly and intentionally created. Let yourself enjoy being encircled in the warmth of their friendships.‎ ‎7. In the author's opinion, people feel awkward at a social gathering because A. they may feel they are different from others ‎ B. they don't like the people there C. they are too proud to talk with others D. the atmosphere is unpleasant ‎8. The underlined word "visualizing" in Paragraph 2 probably means A. introducing B. imagining C. persuading D. forcing ‎9.Ifyou feel uncomfortable about attending a social event, the author advises you to A. invite some friends B. arrive ahead of time C. be open and warm to others D. talk with others nonstop ‎ ‎10. What is the text mainly about?‎ A. How to make a good impression on others.‎ B. How to make friends with others. ‎ C. How to feel at ease at a social gathering.‎ D. How to prepare for a social gathering. ‎ 第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ Do you hate to get your hands dirty? When I see my 10-year-old son 11 the dirty plates in the sink or my 8-year-old daughter cringing(畏缩）at the wet sand clinging to her hands, I am reminded of a time when I was 12 to get my hands a little dirty.‎ My parents owned a 500-acre ‎13 in Montana when I was young. I’d often come home from school to find a(n) 14 lamb or a calf being bottle-fed in the basement. ‎ One exceptionally cold day, I was 15 the sheep with my mother on the ranch when she spied an ewe 16 .The poor thing was trying to 17 her baby lamb and she needed our help. My mother calmly held the ewe’s head and 18 me to grab hold of the two protruding(突出的）legs. ‎ I hesitated, and must have had quite a look of 19 on my young face. The slimy little things were 20 not something I wanted to touch. But I worked up my 21 and wrapped my fingers around them. I can still recall the feel of the 22 delicate legs and their sharp little hooves as if it happened yesterday.‎ My heart beat in fear and excitement as I 23 with all my strength. The lamb was delivered with an outpouring, and I’d never seen 24 so beautiful. I was no 25 to see ranch animals being born, but to have a hand 26 it was something I cherished then and will cherish forever.‎ Looking back, I’m so glad that I didn’t 27 to get my hands dirty. 28 I had, the miraculous moment and the precious memory would have been lost. These days I try to instill that life lesson into my own 29 . Sometimes you need to get your hands a little dirty to experience something 30 and pure. ‎ ‎11. A. throwing B. wasting C. washing D. avoiding ‎12. A. unwilling B. willing C. thrilled D. content ‎13. A. garden B. ranch C. yard D. field ‎14. A. newborn B. energetic C. strong D. fierce ‎15. A. watching over B. spying on C. checking on D. picking out ‎16. A. in peace B. in silence C. in operation D. in trouble ‎17. A. raise B. bear C. feed D. hug ‎18. A. requested B. commanded C. instructed D. guided ‎19. A. panic B. anxiety C. delight D. excitement ‎20. A. almost B. possibly C. definitely D. approximately ‎21. A. affection B. patience C. confidence D. courage ‎22. A. unbearable B. unexpected C. unfortunate D. uncomfortable ‎23. A. dragged B. rolled C. pushed D. pulled ‎24. A. nothing B. anything C. something D. everything ‎25. A. stranger B. specialist C. reporter D. acquaintance ‎26. A. in B. on C. over D. at ‎27. A. hesitate B. tend C. refuse D. bother ‎28. A. Even if B. When C. Unless D. If ‎29. A. relatives B. children C. friends D. colleagues ‎30. A. embarrassing B. confusing C. entertaining D. amazing ‎ 第Ⅱ卷（非选择题 共40分）‎ 第二节 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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。(请将答案填写在答题卷相应的位置）‎ Australia‎ scientists want to build what they describe as a “downward looking telescope” 31 (look) for mineral wealth under the Earth’s surface. The “telescope” is really a project aimed at increasing understanding of 32 geology, or physical ‎ structure, of Australia.They intend to combine different kinds of geological information and create a 3-D map of the Earth’s interior (内部), showing details of rocks and minerals to a 33 (deep) of at least 300 kilometers underneath.‎ The Australian‎ ‎Academy of Sciences 34 (release) details of the project earlier this month. It is part of a 10-year plan for increasing geological science research.‎ The plan recognizes the importance of mobile technology, 35 (renew) energy and other technologies, like those 36 (need) for electric vehicles. Researchers say development of these technologies will lead to a huge increase in demand 37 some minerals. They include copper, cobalt, gold and 38 are called rare-earth elements. Sue O’Reilly, a member of Australian‎ ‎Academy of Sciences, described the mapping project this way. “We are able to map the geology of the interior of the Earth just like we currently map 39 (it) surface by walking over it and 40 (physical) looking at the rocks that we see.”‎ ‎31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 1‎ ‎36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 1‎ 第三部份 书面表达(满分25分)‎ ‎ 假如你是红星中学高三（一）班学生李华。你的笔友Christ中文学得很好，对中国历史文化很感兴趣，他来信让你推荐适合的中国读物。请根据下面的要求给他写一封回信，内容包括：‎ ‎1. 推荐读物的名称及内容；‎ ‎2. 推荐理由；‎ ‎3. 邀请他来中国体验文化。‎ 注意：1.词数100左右；‎ ‎ 2.开头和结尾己给出，不计入总词数。‎ Dear Christ, ‎ ‎ ‎ 英语试题参考答案 阅读：A: BDD B: DBA C:ABCC ‎ 完型：11-15 DABAC 16-20 DBCAC 21-25 DBDBA 26-30 ACDBD 语法填空：‎ ‎31. to look ‎32. the ‎33. depth ‎34. released ‎35. renewable ‎36. needed ‎37. for ‎38. what ‎39. its ‎40. physically One possible version:‎ Dear Christ, ‎ I’m glad to hear from you and I feel proud knowing your interest in Chinese history and culture.Now I’d like to recommend my favorite book A Dream of Red Mansions to you.‎ The book was written by Cao Xueqin in the middle of the 18th century,which mainly describes the rise and decline of a famous royal family and reflects the complicated relationship between people from different classes of life in ancient China. It is regarded as one of the Four Great classical Novels of Chinese culture.‎ By the way, don’t you come to China and experience its culture in person?Looking forward to your arrival!‎ ‎ ‎