1、- 1 -武威一中 2019 年春季学期第一次考试高二年级英语试卷第一部分 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。AMarch 1, 2019Dear Residents, RE. NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION-SHORELINE EROSION PROTECTIONSheet Pile Wall，Rip Rap Protection（抛石护岸） and Spot Repair on SA SU Road between Church and Jimmy
2、 Road, Tsawout First Nation. Our File: CPMS 6849Beginning April I, 2019, our community, Tsawout First Nation. will be beginning work on the Shoreline Erosion(侵蚀)Protection project along SA SU Road between Church and Jimmy Road Workers employed by Donn Mann Excavating and Tsawout First Nation Public
3、Works Department will be onsite working from 7: 00 am until 5: 00 pm daily Monday to Friday until September 30，2019.PROJECT RELATED INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONSTraffic Delays -In order to safely and efficiently complete this construction item, there will be some lane(车道)restrictions. Car drivers
4、must follow the polices orders, slow down the speed，and pass the construction area extremely cautiously. The construction item may cause traffic delays. We will make every effort to minimize any potential inconvenience and provide you with the latest notice when disruptions( 中断)must occur. Police an
5、d emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times.Truck Traffic -At times you will notice increased truck traffic in the construction area. Please be aware and use extra caution while drivingVibration -You may experience some vibration at home during the construction. The shaky motion happe
6、ns due to the work being done. We recommend that you remove or secure objects on shelves and walls.This construction item is part of the Tsawout First Nation Shoreline Erosion Protection project that will be beginning in April 2019 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2019. Please see upcom
7、ing newsletters and notices for further updates.- 2 -Thank you for your patience and cooperationSincerelyRob MortinTsawout First Nation1. How long will the construction item last?A.About 4 months. B. About 5 months. C. About 6 months. D, About 7 months.2. What do you know about traffic regulations d
8、uring the construction?A. Car drivers shall pass through the construction area with great careB. Only emergency vehicles can pass through the construction areaC. No vehicle will be allowed to pass through the construction areaD. All vehicles shall be checked before entering the construction area.3.
9、It is recommended that nearby residents should_A avoid driving their vehicles in the rush-hoursB. make sure that their walls are in good conditionC. update upcoming newsletters and notices dailyD. have their photo frames taken down from the wallsBShe sat at the picnic table alone. Recess (休息) was in
10、 full swing. She remained awkward around her classmates. She seemed unsure of what to do or say, yet I could see her eyes longing for acceptance. Many students had already decided that her friendship would not be worth the energy required to overcome the awkwardness. Others teased her. Most ignored
11、herexcept for one.Brianna, the class clown, was making the other students laugh, as usual. “Brianna, do you see Molly down there? Would you mind walking down there and inviting her to come up here with the rest of us?”Brianna sighed. I could tell she didnt want to sacrifice precious minutes of her o
12、wn recess to do what I was asking of her, but I also knew her heart. She often thought of others before herself - a rare character for anyone, much less a kid.- 3 -Knowing this choice was hard for her, I pulled out a D-buck, our class currency. Though bribery (行贿 ) was not the ideal way to handle th
13、is situation, I needed her cooperation.“Here, Ill pay you for your time.”She offered an insincere smile, grasped the green paper, and headed down the hill.As the rest of the children screamed and laughed, my eyes locked on Brianna as she neared the picnic table. Molly could be difficult, and I would
14、nt have been surprised if she sent Brianna back alone, refusing her invitation. When she encouraged herself to a standing position, I sighed with relief.A minute later, I felt a lap on my shoulder. “Here, Mrs. D.” She handed me the D-buck.“Why?” I asked.“I shouldnt keep this.” Her eyes fell to her f
15、eet, guilt radiating from her quiet voice. “I dont want Molly to think I only went to get her so I could earn a D-buck. Shes my friend.” A moment later, they were all laughing again, and who should I see among them, laughing for the first time that week? Molly.4. How was Molly in the authors eyes?A.
16、 She often made fun of others.B. She got on well with other kids.C. She was eager to be accepted.D. She refused to make friends with others.5. On what aspect was Brianna different from other kids?A. Clown talent. B. Cooperation. C. Honesty. D. Kindness.6. How was the author feeling when Brianna walk
17、ed to Molly?A. Worried. B. Regretful. C. Grateful. D. Puzzled.27. Which of the following can be the best tittle for the text?A. A D-buck B. A Strange GirlC. Power of a Smile D. How to Be a Great TeacherC- 4 -Standing on one leg is a simple way to assess someones risk of suffering a stroke （中 风）， sug
18、gests a new study Researchers have found struggling to balance on one leg for 20 seconds or fewer is linked to an increased risk of small blood vessel （血管） damage in the brain and reduced thinking ability in otherwise healthy people with no symptoms “Our study found the ability to balance on one leg
19、 is an important test for brain health Individuals showing poor balance on one leg should receive increased attention， as this may indicate an increased risk of brain diseases and cognitive （认知的） decline，“ said Dr Tabara， associate professor at Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan T
20、he study， published in the journal Stroke， consisted of 841 women and 546 men， with an average age of 67 To measure one leg standing time， they stood with their eyes open and raised one leg The maximum time for keeping the leg raised was 60 seconds The participants performed the examination twice an
21、d the better of the two times was used in the study analysis The researchers found that the inability to balance on one leg for longer than 20 seconds was associated with brain diseases without symptoms Overall， those with brain diseases were older and had high blood pressure than those who did not
22、have such diseases Short one legged standing time was also linked with lower cognitive score Although previous studies have examined the connection between physical abilities and the risk of stroke， this is among the first studies to closely examine how long a person can stand on one leg as an indic
23、ation of their overall brain health Dr.Tabara and his team also found a strong link between struggling to stand on one leg and increased age8. Dr Tabara suggested that one who couldnt stand on one leg for more than 20 seconds _ A. try to improve his physical abilitiesB. be given special attention to
24、 prevent accidentsC. receive medical treatment for brain diseasesD. be examined for other symptoms of brain diseases9. Which of the following factors might decrease one leg standing time according to the text？ _a Heart diseases b Cognitive decline c High blood pressure d The aging process e Brain di
25、seasesA. a， b， d B. a， c， d C. b， d， e D. b， c， e10.What can we learn about the study from the fourth paragraph？ _ - 5 -A. It was led by Dr.TabaraB. It included more than 1，300 peopleC. It examined people of different age groupsD. It required the participants to close their eyes first11.Which of the
26、 following might be the best title for the text？ _ A. Cant Stand on One Leg？ You May Be at Risk of StrokeB. Brain Diseases Without Symptoms Require AttentionC. Overall Brain Health Deserves Close AttentionD. Cant Keep Your Balance？ You May Have Brain DamageDWeve all been there: in a lift, in line at
27、 the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence. Whats the problem? Its possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence. Its more likely that none of us start a conversation
28、 because its awkward and challenging, or we think its annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say its an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.Dismissing（摒弃） small talk as unimportant is e
29、asy, but we cant forget that deep relationships wouldnt even exist if it werent for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease(润滑剂) for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. Almost every great love story and each
30、big business deal begins with small talk, he explains. The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them.In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was aske
31、d to seek out an interaction(互动) with its waiter; the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. Its not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to you
32、r husband, says Dunn. But interactions with peripheral(边缘的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also.- 6 -Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belongi
33、ng starts with small talk. Small talk is the basis of good manners,he says.12. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?A. Addiction to smartphones.B. Inappropriate behaviours in public places.C. Absence of communication between strangers.D. Impatience with slow service.13. What is import
34、ant for successful small talk according to Carducci?A. Showing good manners. B. Relating to other people.C. Focusing on a topic. D. Making business deals.14. What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?A. It improves family relationships. B. It raises peoples confidence.C. It matters as
35、 much as a formal talk. D. It makes people feel good.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Conversation Counts B. Ways of Making Small TalkC. Benefits of Small Talk D. Uncomfortable Silence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。What Is Fear?Fear is a basic feeling a
36、rising when we feel threatened, and can have physical symptoms such as sweaty hands and an increased heart rate. 16 On the upside.Fear means growth.Fear tells us we are moving towards the edge of our comfort zone. We are doing something unfamiliar and learning new skills. This means we are growing,
37、and growth means that once we go beyond the uncomfortable bit, we will be stronger, better and brighter than before! 17 Things are never as bad as they seem.- 7 -In most cases, the thing we fear is never as bad as we think it will be. When we are trying to make a decision to do something new, we lac
38、k the perspective to sec further than the familiar range. 18 No. If you look back on some of the scary things youve had to do in the past, you would now say, “What was so scary about this?!”We are always stronger than we think!Fear can teach us so much about our personal powers. There is no other fe
39、eling like the victory you feel that makes you realize you won. 19 Who cares? You made the leap! This will build your confidence! Think of your yoga practice. We CAN stand on our hands, even though we sometimes doubted it. And it will make us realize that we are so strong!Fear is part of life, and d
40、oesnt need to be eliminated.20 We can welcome it; we can cope with it and proceed in spite of it. The best decisions in life are rarely the easiest ones. Or rather, they may seem easy, but often come with fear. To quit your job is not easy, but if you know its the right thing to do, you know what yo
41、u need to do. Following your heart will not come without fear, but it will come with big rewards.A. Face the feeling of fear bravely.B. And everything unfamiliar is scary?C. Catch every opportunity to be successful.D. We dont need to remove fear from our lives.E. So when you feel fear approaching, s
42、ay thank you!F. You succeeded, even though not every try is perfect.G. But it can be a useful feeling when it comes to keeping us safe.第二部分 语言知识运用（共三节节，满分 50 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）My 18-year-old daughter was admitted to hospital after a serious car accident. Her 21 was badly injured a
43、nd she had to have an operation. The hospital was full of patients with brain injuries or 22 problems. Some even had difficulty recognizing people. I 23 my daughter once a day. She was the only patient who had 24 visitors; some were lucky to have a visitor once a 25 .Christmas was coming, and one da
44、y when I visited her, I was 26 by - 8 -the patients to prepare Christmas 27 for them to give to the nurses. I was given enough 28 to make a(n) beautiful basket. My colleague Oliver came into my 29 when I was trying to make the basket while my students were out. She could see I was not good at doing
45、this as I 30 to put the materials together. Oliver 31 the task and made a great job of the basket and then carried it to my car.When I brought the basket to the patients, they were 32 delighted. I was there when they gave it to the 33 . Theyd never been given anything like this before and they were
46、so 34 , It was a wonderful moment, as those in hospital knew clearly who was 35 them.A few days later, I received a thank-you card and a box of chocolates from the patients for helping them with their basket. How touching it was! Oliver also bought me a beautiful Christmas gift, 36 that she would al
47、ways be there, encouraging me and supporting me.This is a great 37 of the importance of love and support. 38 their own health problems, the patients showed their 39 to the nurses and to me as well. We are all here to love and serve each other, and no matter what our 40 situation is, loving and servi
48、ng others is still possible.21. A. head B. leg C. arm D. back22. A. unsolved B. related C. financial D. social23. A. called B. missed C. visited D. watched24. A. consistent B. particular C. normal D. frequent25. A. week B. decade C. year D. hour26. A. allowed B. stopped C. asked D. promised27. A. tr
49、ee B. song C. socks D. basket28. A. money B. time C. space D. energy29. A. office B. classroom C. store D. hospital30. A. wanted B. preferred C. began D. struggled31. A. gave up B. took over C. called off D. set aside32.A. rather than B. less than C. more than D. other than- 9 -33. A. nurses B. doctors C. visitors D. patients34. A. respected B. confused C. disappointed D. touched35. A. looking forB. caring for C. paying for D. catering for36. A. admi
