1、高中英语测试卷第二部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。APacific Science Center GuideVisit Pacific Science CentersStoreDont forget to stop by Pacific Science Centers Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or remember your visit. The store is locat
2、ed(位于) upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laster Dome.Hungry Our exhibits will feed your mind but what about your body? Our caf offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. The caf is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before
3、 Pacific Science Center closes.Rental InformationLockers are available to store any belongings during your visit. The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance. ID req
4、uired.Support Pacific Science Center Since 1962 Pacific Science Center has been inspiring a passion(热情) for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology. Today Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 million people a year and beings inquiry-based science education to classroom
5、s and community events all over Washington State. Its an amazing accomplishment and one we connot achive without generous support from individuals, corporations, and other social organizations. visit pacificorganzier.org to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.21.Where can you bu
6、y a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?A.In Building 1.B. In Building 3.C.At the last Dome.D.At the Denny Way entrance.22.What does PacificScience Center do for schools?A.Train Science teachers.B.Disncie scicnce books.C. Inspire scientific research.D.Take science to the classroom.23.What is the purp
7、ose of the last part of the text?A.To encourage donations.B.To advertise coming events.C.To introduce special exhibits.D.To tell about the Centers history.BGood Morning Britains Susanna Reid is used to grilling guests on the sofa every morning, but she is cooking up a storm in her latest role showin
8、g families how to prepare delicious and nutritious meals on a tight budget.In Save Money: Good Food, she visits a different home each week and with the help of chef Matt Tebbutt offers top tips on how to reduce food waste, while preparing recipes for under 5 per family a day. And the Good Morning Br
9、itain presenter says shes been able to put a lot of what shes leant into practice in her own home, preparing meals for sons, Sam,14, Finn,13, and Jack, 11.We love Mexican churros, so I buy them on my phone from my local Mexican takeaway restaurant, she explains. I pay 5 for a portion(一份), but Matt m
10、akes them for 26p a portion, because they are flour, water, sugar and oil. Everybody can buy takeaway food, but sometimes were not aware how cheaply we can make this food ourselves. The eight-part series(系列节自), Save Money: Good Food, follows in the footsteps of ITVs Save Money: Good Health, which ga
11、ve viewers advice on how to get value from the vast range of health products on the market.With food our biggest weekly household expense, Susanna and Matt spend time with a different family each week. In tonights Easter special they come to the aid of a family in need of some delicious inspiration
12、on a budget. The team transforms the familys long weekend of celebration with less expensive but still tasty recipes.24. What do we know about Susanna Reid? A. She enjoys embarrassing her guests.B. She has started a new programme.C. She dislikes working early in the morning. D. She has had a light b
13、udget for her family.25. How does Matt Tebbutt help Susanna?A. He buys cooking materials for her.B. He prepares food for her kids.C. He assists her in cooking matters.D. He invites guest families for her.26. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 4? A. Summarize the previous paragraphs.B. Pr
14、ovide some advice for the readers.C. Add some background information.D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Keeping Fit by Eating SmartB. Balancing Our Daily DietC. Making yourself a Perfect ChefD. Cooking Well for LessCTeens and younger children ar
15、e reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday. While the decline over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many childrens lives, and indicates how parents might help encourage more readin
16、g. According to the reports key findings, “the proportion (比例) who say they hardly ever read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children,
17、 ages 28, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session. When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to counsel(建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-rea
18、ders and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time. The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to rea
19、ding. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, more books purchased for them, parents who read more often, and parents who set aside time for them to read. As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists lo
20、om(逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore. 28. What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?A. Childrens reading habits.B. Quality of childrens books.C. Childrens after-class activities.D.
21、 Parent-child relationships.29. Where can you find the data that best supports children are reading a lot less for fun?A. In paragraph 2.B. In paragraph 3.C. In paragraph 4.D. In paragraph 5.30. Why do many parents limit electronic reading?A. E-books are of poor quality.B. It could be a waste of tim
22、e.C. It may harm childrens health.D. E-readers are expensive.31. How should parents encourage their children to read more?A. Act as role models for them.B. Ask then to write book reports.C. Set up reading groups for them.DYou probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Ca
23、rson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams (1860-1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区) b
24、y creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need In 1931,Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson (1907-1964)If it werent for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raise
25、d awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans.Sandra Day OConnor (1930-present)When Sandra Day OConnor finished third in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woma
26、n. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and ,in 1981, the first woman to join the U. S. Supreme Court. OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks (1913-2005)On December 1,1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rasa Parks would not give up her se
27、at on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movement. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in,” said Parks.32. What is jane Addams noted for in history?A. Her
28、social work.B. Her lack of proper training in law.C. Her efforts to win a prize.D. Her community background.33. What is the reason for OConnors being rejected by the law firm?A. Her lack of proper training in law.B. Her little work experience in court.C. The discrimination against women.D. The poor
29、financial conditions.34. Who made a great contribution to the civil-rights movement in the US?A. Jane Addams.B. Rachel Carson.C. Sandra Day OConnor.D. Ross Parks.35. What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?A. They are highly educated.B. They are truly creative.C. They are pioneers.D.
30、 They are peace-lovers.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。If you are already making the time to exercise, it is good indeed! With such busy lives, it can be hard to try and find the time to work out. 36 Working out in the morning provides additional benefits beyond being
31、 physically fit.l Your productivity is improved. Exercising makes you more awake and ready to handle whatever is ahead of you for the day. 37 l Your metabolism(新陈代谢) gets a head start. 38 If you work out in the mornings, then you will be getting the calorie(卡路里)burning benefits for the whole day, no
32、t in your sleep.l 39 Studies found that people who woke up early for exercise slept better than those who exercised in the evening. Exercise energizes you, so it is more difficult to relax and have a peaceful sleep when you are very excited.l 40 If you work out bright and early in the morning, you w
33、ill be more likely to stick to healthy food choices throughout the day. Who would want to ruin their good workout by eating junk food? You will want to continue to focus on positive choices.第三部分语言知识运用(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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。During my second
34、 year at the city college，I was told that the education department was offering a freecourse, called Thinking Chess, for three credits.I 41 the idea of taking the class because ，after all ,who doesnt want to 42 a few dollars?More than that, Id always wanted to learn chess. And,even if I werent 43 en
35、ough about free credits,news about our 44 was appealing enough to me. He was an international grandmaster,which 45 I would be learning from one of the games 46 .I could hardly wait to 47 him.Maurice Ashley was kind and smart, a former graduate returning to teach, and this 48 was no game for him: he
36、meant business. In his introduction, he made it 49 that our credits would be hard-earned. In order to 50 the class ,among other criteria, we had to write a paper on how we plan to 51 what we would learn in class to our future professions and, 52 ,to our lives. I managed to get an A in that 53 and le
37、arned life lessons that have served me well beyond the 54 .Ten years after my chess class with Ashley, Im still putting to use what he 55 me:“The absolute most important 56 that you learn when you play chess is how to make good 57 .On every single move you have to 58 a situation ,process what your o
38、pponent(对手）is doing and 59 the best move from among all your options.”These words still ring true today in my 60 as a journalist.41. A. put forward B. jumped at C. tried out D. turned down42. A. waste B. earn C. save D. pay43. A. excited B. worried C. movedD. tired44. A. titleB. competitor C. textbo
39、ok D. instructor45. A. urged B. demanded C. heldD. meant46. A. fastest B. easiest C. bestD. rarest47.A. interview B. meet C. challenge D. beat48. A. chance B. qualification C. honor D. job50. A. attendB. pass C. skipD. observe51. A. add B. expose C. apply D. compare52. A. eventually B. naturally C.
40、directly D. normally53. A. gameB. presentation C. courseD. experiment 54. A. criterion B. classroom C. department D. situation 55. A. taughtB. wroteC. questioned D. promised 56. A. factB. stepC. mannerD. skill57. A. gradesB. decisionsC. impressions D. comments58. A. analyzeB. describeC. rebuildD. co
41、ntrol 59. A. announce B. signal C. blockD. evaluate60. A. role B. desire C. concernD. behavior 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。According to a review of evidence in a medical journal, runners live three years 61 (long) than non-runners. You dont have to run fast or for long 62
42、 (see)the benefit. You may drink, smoke,be overweight and still reduce your risk of 63 (die) early by running.While running regatesalstly cannt make you live forever, the review says it 64 (be) more effective at lengthening life 65 walking, cycling or swimming. Two of the authors of the review also
43、made a study published in 2014 66 showed a mere five to 10 minutes A day of running reduced the risk of heart disease and early deaths from all 67 (cause).The best exercise is one that you enjoy and will do. But otherwise its probably running. To avoid knee pain,you can run on soft surfaces,do exerc
44、ises to 68 (strength)your leg muscles(肌肉),avoid hills and get good running shoes. Running is cheap,easy and its always 69 (energy).If you are time poor, you need run for only half the time to get the same benefits as other sports, so perhaps we should all give 70 a try.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）书面表达（满分25分）你
45、受学生会委托为校宣传栏“英语天地”写一则通知，请大家观看一部英语短片Growing Together，内容包括：1.短片内容：学校的发展；2.放映时间、地点；3.欢迎对短片提出意见。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考答案;21. B 22. D 23. A24. B 25.C26.C 27.D28. A29. B30. C 31. A32. A 33.C 34.D 35.C36. G37. E38. F39. B40. A41-45BCADD46-50CBDCB51-55CACBA56-60DBADA61. has grown62. the63. actually64. to improve65. than66. pollution67. global68. started69. that/which70. feeding
