四川省遂宁市射洪县柳树中学2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期末能力素质监测试题（英才班）.doc

1、四川省遂宁市射洪县柳树中学2018-2019学年高二英语下学期期末能力素质监测试题（英才班）本卷分为第卷和第卷两部分。考试时间60分钟，满分100分。考试结束后，第卷和机读卡一并收回。注意事项：1. 答第卷前，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。AOne hot August afternoon, Richard

2、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. Car

3、ey, who had opened the door.“Oh, they dont bother me,” she said lightly. “I go in and out all the time.”Anxiously, Allen looked at the nest againto 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

4、 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 t

5、ook 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 didnt 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 fro

6、m 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

7、also poor that far out. He knew a rescue team was on 24-hour duty at the Amherst Fire Departments 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

8、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

9、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 didnt know that if stung by wasps again, he would.A. have no after-effects B. be likely to lose his lifeC. become more sensitiveD. suffer from sharper

10、 pain2.Allens first attempt to contact the mini-bus center failed because .A. no one was on dutyB. he was in a state of shockC. his radio equipment was brokenD. he was unable to speak clearly3.Which would be the best title for the passage？A. Wasps, Bloody KillersB. War Against WaspsC. Allen, A Helpl

11、ess DriverD. A Race Against DeathBLucy，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 NatureFor their research，Kappelman and DrRichard Ketcham used a CT scanner to create more than 35，0

12、00 slices of Lucys skeletonScientists named her Lucy from the Beatles song Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds，which was played at the camp the night of her discoveryThe following analysis of the slices showed sharp，clean breaks seen at the end of Lucys right humerus（肱骨）are similar to bone breaks seen in

13、victims of fallsThe 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 herselfbut that the injury was too severe to have been survivableThe resea

14、rchers 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 statementThat sounds plausibleBut other scientists are doubtfulThere are countless explanations for bone breaks， Dr，Donald C，Johanson，director of the Ins

15、titute of Human Origins and one of the scientists who discovered Lucy，said，The suggestion that she fell out of a tree is largely a justso story and therefore unprovable Johanson said it was more likely that Lucys breaks occurred long after she died， saying that elephant bones appear to have the same

16、 kind of breaks，Its unlikely they fell out of a treeBut the new research focused on a small number of breaks that are consistent with highenergy bonetobone influences and which differ from the sorts of breaks commonly seen in other collected bonesKappelman responded in an email， These appear to have

17、 occurred at or near the time of death4. What can we infer about Lucy from Kappelman and DrRichard Ketchams research？A. She got her name from a songB. She had more than 35，000 slicesC. She couldnt use her arms properlyD. She made an effort to save herself5. Which of the following would Johanson prob

18、ably agree？A. Elephants are unlikely to die from fallingB. Other reasons for the breaks should be consideredC. Lucy got breaks at or near the time of deathD. Lucys bone breaks differ from other bone breaks6. What conclusion can we draw from the passage？A. The argument on how Lucy died will continueB

19、. The newly published study was meaninglessC. Lucy didnt die from falling out of a tree.D. Scientists will find another way to solve the problemCIf youve ever been to a social gathering, you might feel awkward and uncomfortable. While social gatherings can be very enjoyable, especially when you are

20、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

21、 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

22、 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 surrou

23、nded 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 an

24、d greet people warmly. Try going up to someone who is standing alone and introduce yourself. When you show acceptance and openness, people cant 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. T

25、he 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 authors opinion, people feel awkward at a social gathering becauseA. they

26、 may feel they are different from others B. they dont like the people thereC. they are too proud to talk with othersD. the atmosphere is unpleasant8. The underlined word visualizing in Paragraph 2 probably meansA. introducingB. imaginingC. persuadingD. forcing9.Ifyou feel uncomfortable about attendi

27、ng a social event, the author advises you toA. invite some friendsB. arrive ahead of timeC. be open and warm to others D. talk with others nonstop10. 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 gather

28、ing.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 w

29、as 12 to get my hands a little dirty.My parents owned a 500-acre 13 in Montana when I was young. Id 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 po

30、or thing was trying to 17 her baby lamb and she needed our help. My mother calmly held the ewes 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 worke

31、d 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 Id never seen 24 so beautiful

32、. 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, Im so glad that I didnt 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 th

33、at 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. avoiding12. A. unwilling B. willing C. thrilled D. content13. A. garden B. ranch C. yard D. field14. A. newborn B. energetic C. strong D.

34、fierce15. A. watching over B. spying on C. checking on D. picking out16. A. in peace B. in silence C. in operation D. in trouble17. A. raise B. bear C. feed D. hug18. A. requested B. commanded C. instructed D. guided19. A. panic B. anxiety C. delight D. excitement20. A. almost B. possibly C. definit

35、ely D. approximately21. A. affection B. patience C. confidence D. courage22. A. unbearable B. unexpected C. unfortunate D. uncomfortable23. A. dragged B. rolled C. pushed D. pulled24. A. nothing B. anything C. something D. everything25. A. stranger B. specialist C. reporter D. acquaintance26. A. in

36、B. on C. over D. at27. A. hesitate B. tend C. refuse D. bother28. A. Even if B. When C. Unless D. If29. A. relatives B. children C. friends D. colleagues30. A. embarrassing B. confusing C. entertaining D. amazing 第卷（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

37、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 Earths surface. The “telescope” is really a project aimed at increasing understanding of 32 geology, or physical structure, of Australia.They intend to combine diffe

38、rent kinds of geological information and create a 3-D map of the Earths 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 fo

39、r 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 incl

40、ude copper, cobalt, gold and 38 are called rare-earth elements. Sue OReilly, 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

41、) looking at the rocks that we see.”31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 136. 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

42、DABAC 16-20 DBCAC 21-25 DBDBA 26-30 ACDBD语法填空：31. to look32. the33. depth34. released35. renewable36. needed37. for38. what39. its40. physicallyOne possible version:Dear Christ,Im glad to hear from you and I feel proud knowing your interest in Chinese history and culture.Now Id like to recommend my

43、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, dont you come to China and experience its culture in person?Looking forward to your arrival!