1、第 1 页 共 6 页朔城区一中高二年级第二学期开学检测考试朔城区一中高二年级第二学期开学检测考试英语（试题）英语（试题）一、阅读理解一、阅读理解ADowneys mother spent one year studying abroad through an international exchangeprogram with a French school. She often talked about how exciting and interesting the experiencewas. So, even before finishing high school, Downey
2、had decided to follow suit one day.Downey began studying architecture at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvaniain2004. Near the end of her second year, she started to feel unhappy with her school and decidedit was time to study abroad.U. S.colleges and universities commonly have joint programs
3、 with foreign schools thatpermit student exchanges. These programs usually last half a school year or sometimes a wholeschool year. The classes students take abroad usually give them credits toward their degree. In afouryear degree program, the third year is the most common time for American college
4、 studentsto study abroad. Many students think they need a change before what is usually their final andmost difficult year of study.Downey said her school did not want her to go at first. The architecture program atLehigh was very intense, and her professors were worried she might miss learning impo
5、rtantmaterial. However, she was eventually able to get special permission to study internationally for awhole year. During the fall term in2006, she attended a Danish international school inCopenhagen, Denmark,explaining she did so because Danish architects are well known for theirhousing design.You
6、ng adult as she was, she had to deal with travel documents and many other issues (问题) on her own. Overcoming the language barrier is the biggest challenge of studying abroad.However, she had a lot of emotional (情感的) and financial support from her family. She learnedlife lessons and made friendships
7、and memories that have lasted to this day. She said, “The moreyoure out of your comfort zone, the more rewarding the experience is in the end.”（21）What does Downeys mother mean to Downey?AAfriend.BAdreamer.CAn example.DAn expert.（22）What made Downey choose the Danish international school?AThe famous
8、 learned professors.BThe casual learning environment.CThe impressive academic reputation.DThe favorable geographical location.（23）What can we infer according to the last paragraph?AIt was not easy for Downey to study abroad.BThe comfortable life is likely to ruin the future life.CDowney was too youn
9、g to take care of herself.DDowneys parents could hardly afford her education.BIt is a question people have been asking for ages. Is there a way to turn back the agingprocess?For centuries, people have been looking for a fountain of youth. The idea is that if you finda magical fountain, and drink fro
10、m its waters, you will not age.第 2 页 共 6 页Researchers in New York did not find an actual fountain of youth, but they may have found away to turn back the aging process. It appears the answer may be hidden right between your eyes,in an area called the hypothalamus (下丘脑). The hypothalamus is part of y
11、our brain. It controlsimportant activities within the body.Researchers at New Yorks Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that hypothalamusneural (神经的) stem cells also influence how fast aging takes place in the body.What are stem cells? They are simple cells that can develop into specialized ce
12、lls, like bloodor skin cells. Stem cells can also repair damaged tissues and organs.Dongsheng Cai is a professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He was the leadresearcher in a study on aging in mice. He and his team reported their findings in the journalNature, Cai explained when hypotha
13、lamus function is in decline,particularly the loss ofhypothalamus stem cells, and this protection against the aging development is lost. it eventuallyleads to aging.Using this information, the researchers began trying to activate, or energize, thehypothalamus laboratory mice. They did this by inject
14、ing the animals with stem cells, Later, theresearchers examined tissues and tested for changes in behavior. They looked for changes in thestrength and coordination (协调) of the animals muscles. They also studied the social behaviorand cognitive ability of the mice. The researchers say the results sho
15、w that the treatment slowedaging in the animals, Cai says injecting middleaged mice with stem cells from younger micehelped the older animals live longer.But these results were just from studying mice in a laboratory. If the mice can live longer,does that mean people could have longer lives? The nex
16、t step is to see if the antiaging effectsalso work in.(24)In Paragraph 2 a fountain of youth is mentioned to _.Aintroduce the main topicBshow a hidden secret.Cdescribe scientists researchDrecommend a way to stay young(25)Aging takes place in the body when _.Astem cells develop into specialized cells
17、Bthere are important activities within the bodyChypothalamus neural stem cells fail to protect against agingDthe hypothalamus fails to repair damaged tissues and organs(26) What do we know about the researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine from thetext?AThey did experiments to see how stem
18、 cells work.BThey studied mice to find their connection with humans.CThey have found a possible way to slow the aging progress.DThey have found no changes in mice s behavior during the experiment(27) What will the researchers probably do next?AThey will help some animals live longer.BThey will annou
19、nce the fountain of youth doesnt existCThey will develop products to help people live a longer life immediatelyDThey will do research to see if what they have found in mice will apply to humans.CWhen I was in fourth grade, I worked parttime as a paperboy. Mrs. Stanley was one of mycustomers. Shed wa
20、tch me coming down her street, and by the time Id biked up to her doorstep,第 3 页 共 6 页there would be a cold drink waiting. Id sit and drink while she talked.Mrs.Stanly talked mostly about her dead husband, “Mr. Stanley and I went shopping thismorning.” The first time she said that, soda went up my n
21、ose.I told my father how Mrs. Stanley talked as if Mr. Stanley were still alive. Dad said she wasprobably lonely, and that I ought to sit and listen and nod my head and smile, and maybe shedwork it out of her system. So thats what I did, and it turned out Dad was right. After a while sheseemed conte
22、nt to leave her husband over at the cemetery(墓地).I finally quit delivering newspapers and didnt see Mrs. Stanley for several years. Then wecrossed paths at a church fundraiser(募捐活动). She was spooning mashed potatoes and lookinghappy. Four years before, shed had to offer her paperboy a drink to have
23、someone to talk with.Now she had friends. Her husband was gone, but life went on.I live in the city now, and my paperboy is a lady named Edna with three kids. She asks mehow Im doing. When I dont say “fine,” she sticks around to hear my problems. Shes lived inthe city most of her life, but she knows
24、 about community. Community isnt so much a place as itis a state of mind. You find it whenever people ask how youre doing because they care, and notbecause theyre getting paid to do so. Sometimes its good to just smile, nod your head and listen.( 28)Why did soda go up the authors nose one time?A. He
25、 was talking fast.B. He was shocked.B. He was in a hurry.D. He was absentminded.(29) Why did the author sit and listen to Mrs. Stanley according to paragraph 3?A. He enjoyed the drink.B. He wanted to be helpful.C. He took the chance to rest.D. He tried to please his dad.(30)Which of the following ca
26、n replace the underlined phrase “work it out of her system”?A. recover from her sadnessB. move out of the neighborhoodC. turn to her old friendsD. speak out about her past(31)What does the author think people in a community should do?A.Open up to others.B. Depend on each other.C. Pay for others help
27、.D. Care about one another.DTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is gaining global popularity. According to agovernment white paper, TCM has been introduced in 183 countries and regions around theworld.Westerners understanding of TCM, however, may be limited to acupuncture, cupping andmassage(针灸，拔罐和按摩
28、). For instance, the purple, injurylike marks left on U. S. swimmerMichael Phelps，back from cupping for the purpose of relaxing his muscles and reducing painbecame the center of attention during the Rio Olympics in 2016.As a matter of fact, Chinese herbs play a more important role in getting rid of
29、diseases andkeeping the body in good condition in the TCM treatment system than physical treatment. It istherefore disheartening to know that while 103 World Health Organization member countrieshave given approval to the practice of acupuncture, not many recognize Chinese herbal medicine.TCM falls f
30、ar behind Western medicine owing partly to the slow development of Chinese herbs.Herbs are made into pills, powder and soup, and the kind of herbs used, their quality andquantity, and the processing of the ingredients (原材料) jointly determine the effectiveness of theprescription. Compared with Wester
31、n medicine, which has standardized drug productionprocesses and treatment methods, TCM lacks standardization, with the chemical composition and第 4 页 共 6 页functions of its medicines being unclear and their effects being unstable. Fortunately,standardization has improved in recent decades, with an inc
32、reasing number of factories producingpatented TCM drugs.Another factor that has prevented the development of TCM prescription drugs is the lack ofcreativity. While Western medicinemaking companies come up with new products every year,TCM drug producers tend to make medicines according to prescriptio
33、ns handed down from thepast. Chinese chemist Tu Youyous winning the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine forher research into malaria (疟疾) treatment may drive creativity to some extent in Chinas TCMindustry. However, the current state of affairs cannot be changed within a short time.(32) Why d
34、oes the author mention the example of Michael Phelps?A. Because he was injured in his swimming.B. Because cupping is a kind of important TCM treatment.C. Because westerners know a little about TCM.D. Because westerners attach great importance to TCM.(33) Why dont some member countries of WHO recogni
35、ze Chinese herbal medicine?A. Because Chinese herbs can get rid of diseases.B. Because they only approve the practice of acupuncture.C. Because Western medicine is more effective.D. Because medicine made out of Chinese herbs develops slowly.(34) Compared with Western medicine, what is the weak point
36、 of TCM in Paragraph 4?A. The methods of planting herbs.B. The effectiveness of prescription.C. Lacking in standardization.D. Its stable functions.(35) The lack of creativity in TCM refers to the fact that _.A. medicinemaking companies lack creativityB. prescriptions are got from the pastC. Western
37、companies are more experiencedD. medicinemaking companies lack driving force二、任务型阅读二、任务型阅读How to Improve Your EnglishLearning English is a continuous process. For tips on how to improve your English, read on.Read English newspapers, books, and magazines. Reading is an active process that requiresyou
38、r brain to work. When learning a language, much is achieved by speaking, listening andwriting._36_When you read, you learn new words and will be able to use them._37_After reading the daily papers, choose one or two articles that stood out among allthose that you read, and write down your reactions
39、to them. Read what you wrote afterwards, andcheck if you made any grammatical errors or would like to improve your work.Read the book version of a movie that you have already seen._38_Reading the bookversion means you will find it easier to understand and guess vocabulary, and you can rememberit eas
40、ily since the story is already familiar to you.Teach English to children or friends._39_This also holds true for the Englishlanguage.When you share and teach English to others, you are able to practice. At the same time,you become more aware of your weak areas.Use English every day. Whatever you are
41、 doing, from washing the dishes or taking out thegarbage to going to work or to the gym, use English. Take out those new words that you learnedand use them. Bring out those new idioms you came across and use them._40_Learn how to第 5 页 共 6 页use it in your daily life.As you try to improve your English
42、 day by day, you will surely see improvements that aregoing to make your day.A. Open your mouth.B. Keep a news diary.C. But reading is also a great help.D. Listening to songs can help you improve your English.E. The best way to improve something is by teaching it to others.F. If the new knowledge st
43、ays inside your head and in your notebooks, it wont come to life.G. If you are not a serious book reader, reading a story that you are already familiar with willhelp you move along page by page.三、完形填空三、完形填空One fall in the mid1950s, I took some time off and got a train ticket to visit relatives inCle
44、veland. I was_41_out of school and had begun working as an office clerk. On my returntrip, I noticed a couple across the aisle a(n) _42_ and a young woman having aconversation._43_, I realized the two of them werent traveling together after all, but had just met onthe train. The woman finally got of
45、f at Rochester, New York, leaving the soldier_44_. Icouldnt help noticing his good looks out of the corner of my _45_.He asked_46_he could look at the train timetable I was holding, and then if he could_47_ next to me so we could chat. Hes a fast mover, I thought. Ill have to_48_for this one.I invit
46、ed him to_49_ the toolarge lunch my aunt had_50_for my trip, and we _51_ all theway to my stop in Oneida, and we_52_addresses and he said he would be in_53_.After a week, I still hadnt heard from him and had begun to think hed forgotten about me.Then, on Saturday, the phone rang and a_54_voice asked
47、 if I would like to see a movie withhim that evening. Hed come to Oneida, and we _55_seeing On the Waterfront at the KalletTheatre.We had a few more_56_during his Army leave, and then he was_57_ overseas. For thenext few years, we_58_and he visited me on other holidays. Today weve been together more
48、than 55 years, raising three daughters who now have daughters of their own.Before taking my trip to Cleveland all those years ago, I was warned never to speak to_59_ on a train. Im certainly_60_ I didnt listen.41.A. absentB. freshC. expertD. anxious42.A. armymanB. businessmanC. policemanD. salesman4
49、3.A. ImmediatelyB. EventuallyC. HurriedlyD. Imaginarily44.A. asideB. annoyedC. amazedD. alone45.A. eyeB. earC. shoulderD. seat46.A. whenB. whereC. ifD. how47.A. sitB. waitC. leanD. bend48.A. set outB. make outC. hang outD. watch out49.A. prepareB. shareC. deliverD. order50.A. carriedB. packedC. allo
50、catedD. stored51.A. arguedB. weptC. talkedD. ate52.A. foundB. announcedC. exchangedD. described53.A. needB. despairC. painD. touch第 6 页 共 6 页54.A. familiarB. matureC. strangeD. particular55.A. gave upB. added upC. ended upD. got up56.A. discussionsB. datesC. lessonsD. deals57.A. injuredB. attractedC
