1、12015-2016 第一学期高二质检英语试卷第一部分 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、 B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上该项涂黑。（A）Eating too much fatty food, exercising too little and smoking can raise your future risk of heart disease. But there is another factor that can cause your heart problems more i
2、mmediately: the air you breathe.Previous studies have linked high exposure (暴露）to environmental pollution to an increased risk of heart problem, but two analyses now show that poor air quality can lead to heart attack or stroke (中风）within as little as a few hours after exposure. In one review of the
3、 research, scientists found that people exposed to high levels of pollutants (污染物） were up to 5% more likely to suffer a heart attack within days of exposure than those with lower exposure. A separate study of stroke patients showed that even air that the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
4、considers to be of “moderate” (良好）quality and relatively safe for our health can raise the risk of stroke as much as 34% within 12 to 14 hours of exposure.The authors of both studies stress that these risks are relatively small for healthy people and certainly modest compared with other risk factors
5、 such as smoking and high blood pressure. However, it is important to be aware of these dangers because everyone is exposed to air pollution regardless of lifestyle choices. So stricter regulation by the EPA of pollutants may not only improve environmental air quality but could also become necessary
6、 to protect public health.21. The text mainly discusses the relationship between _ . A. heart problems and air quality B. heart problems and exercisingC. heart problems and smoking D. heart problems and fatty food22. The underlined word “modest” in Paragraph 3 most probably means _ . A. relatively h
7、igh B. extremely lowC. relatively low D. extremely high23. The authors purpose of writing the text is most likely to _. A.describe B. persuade C. inform D. entertain（B）Deserts are found where there is little rainfall or where rain for a whole year falls in only a few weeks time. Ten inches of rain m
8、ay be enough for many plants to survive (存活)if the rain is spread throughout the year, If it falls within one or two months and the rest of the year is dry, those plants may die and a desert may form. Sand begins as tiny pieces of rock that get smaller and smaller as wind and weather wear them down.
9、 Sand dunes (沙丘) are formed as winds move the sand across the desert. Bit by bit, the dunes grow over the years, always moving with the winds and 2changing the shape. Most of them are only a few feet tall, but they can grow to be several hundred feet high.There is, however, much more to a desert tha
10、n sand. In the deserts of the southwestern United States, cliffs (悬崖) and deep valleys were formed from thick mud that once lay beneath a sea more than millions of years ago. Over the centuries, the water dried up. Wind, sand, rain, heat and cold all wore away at the remaining rocks. The faces of th
11、e desert mountains are always changing -very, very slowly -as these forces of nature continue to work on the rock.Most deserts have a surprising variety of life. There are plants, animals and insects that have adapted to life in the desert. During the heat of the day a visitor may see very few signs
12、 of living things, but as the air begins to cool in the evening, the desert comes to life. As the sun begins to rise again in the sky, the desert once again becomes quiet and lonely.24. Many plants may survive in deserts when_.A. it is dry all the year round B. the rain falls only in a few weeksC. t
13、here is little rain in a year D. the rain is spread out in a year25. Sand dunes are formed when_.A. sand piles up gradually B. there is plenty of rain in a yearC. the sea has dried up over the years D. pieces of rock get smaller26. The underlined sentence in the third paragraph probably means that i
14、n a desert there is_.A. too much sand B. more sand than beforeC. nothing except sand D. something else besides sand27 It can be learned from the text that in a desert_.A. there is no rainfall throughout the year B. life exists in rough conditionsC. all sand dunes are a few feet high D. rocks are wor
15、n away only by wind and heat（C） International Studies (BA)Key featuresRecognizes the “global community”(国际社会) Has close connections with practical research Much of the teaching is done in small discussion groupsAbout the courseThe course gives you chances to know great power politics between nation
16、states. It will provide more space to study particular issues such as relationship among countries in the European Union, third world debt, local and international disagreement, and the work of such international bodies as the United Nations, the European Union, NATO, and the World Bank.The course p
17、uts theories into the working of the international system with close attention to particular countries. You will also have a better knowledge of methods of solving the international problems.Related (相关的) coursesBA (Hons) Community Management BA (Hons) Public Policy and ManagementEmployment possibil
18、itiesInternational organizations International businessEarth Science (BSc)Key features3 Based on key courses and the latest research findingsPays much attention to practical skills Offers chances for fieldwork(实地考察)About the courseThe demand for natural resources is becoming an increasingly serious
19、problem for the future of mankind. Graduates in Earth Science will play an important role in meeting this demand, and in knowing the meaning of using the natural resources.The course covers geography and geology. You will carry out fieldwork in the UK and possibly overseas, and a research in an area
20、 of interest to you in the final year.Related coursesBSc (Hons) Geography; BSc (Hons) GeologyEmployment possibilitiesMineral , oil, water or other related engineering industries.28. International Studies is a course in _A. international politics B. international business C. international systems D.
21、international bodies29. After taking the course of International Studies, the students will _.A. become practical and open-minded B. have a greater ability to discuss theoriesC. know how to settle international problems D. have good jobs in any international organizations 30. Earth Science, as descr
22、ibed in the second text, _.A. is attractive because of the chances for fieldwork B. pays more attention to practical skills than theoriesC. is built on important courses and the results of recent studiesD. encourages students to play a role in using natural resources31. It can be inferred that the a
23、bove two texts are written for the students who _.A. enjoy research work B. plan to choose courses C. study in the UK D. are interested in overseas fieldwork（D）Thinking is something you choose to do as a fish choose to live in water. To be human is to think. But thinking may come naturally without y
24、our knowing how you do it. Thinking about thinking is the key to critical（判断性的） thinking. When you think critically, you take control of your thinking processes(过程). Otherwise, you might be controlled by the ideas of others. Indeed, critical thinking is at the heart of education.The word “critical”
25、here has a special meaning. It does not mean taking one view against another view, as when someone criticizes another person for doing something wrong. The nature of critical thinking is thinking beyond the easily seenbeyond the pictures on TV, the untrue reports in the newspapers, and the faulty re
26、asoning.Critical thinking is an attitude as much as an activity. If you are curious about life and desire to dig deeper into it, you are a critical thinker. If you find pleasure in deep thinking about different ideas, characters, and facts, you are a critical thinker.Activities of the mind and highe
27、r-order reasoning are processes of deep and careful consideration. They take time, and do not go hand in hand with the fast speed in todays world: fast foods, instant coffee, and self-developing film. If you are among the people who believe that speed is a measure of intelligence（智力）, you may learn
28、something new from a story about Albert Einstein. The first time Banesh Hoffman, a scientist, was to discuss his work with Albert Einstein, Hoffman was too nervous to speak. But Einstein immediately put Hoffman at ease by saying, “Please go slowly. I dont understand things quickly.”432.Critical thin
29、king is important to us because if we do not think critically, _.A. it will be hard for us to think naturally and fastB. we might be controlled by other peoples ideasC. we will follow the ideas of others naturallyD. we might be fooled by other peoples ideas33.If you are a critical thinker, you will
30、_.A. think deeply about different ideas B. trust the reports in the newspapersC. take one view against another view D. criticize other people for their mistakes34.In the last paragraph, “something new” suggests that _A. the smarter you are , the faster you do things B. the faster you do things, the
31、smarter you becomeC. speed can improve intelligenceD. intelligence is not decided by speed35. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Thinking and Critical Thinking B. Understanding Critical ThinkingC. Thinking is Natural and Human D. Thinking Fast Means Intelligence第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10
32、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。选项中有两项为多选(36)_You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so, however. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Heres how:Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have
33、to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating , sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. (37)_ A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you realize what is happening to your time.Find a go
34、od place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No games, radios, or television. When you sit down to study, concentrate on the subject.Make good use of your time in class. (
35、38)_Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, review the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. (39)_If you do the
36、se things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and youll remember it longer.Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world wont end if you dont pass a test, so dont be
37、 over worried.(40)_ You will probably discover many others after you have tried these.A. There are other methods that might help you with your studying.B. Dont forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.C. Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.D. No one can bec
38、ome a top student unless he or she works hard.E. Maybe you are an average student.5F. Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.G. This will help you understand the next class.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节 满分 45 分）第一节 完型填空（共 20 小题：每小题 1.5 分满分 30 分）I grew up in a community called
39、Estepona. I was 16 when one morning, Dad told me I could drive him into a 41 village called Mijas, on condition that I took the car in to be 42 at a nearby garage(修理站). I readily accepted. I drove Dad into Mijas, and 43 to pick him up at 4 pm, then dropped off the car at the 44 . With several hours
40、to spare, I went to a theater. 45 ,when the last movie finished, it was six. I was two hours late!I knew Dad would be angry if he 46 Id been watching movies. So I decided not to tell him the truth. When I 47 there I apologized for being late, and told him Id 48 as quickly as I could, but that the ca
41、r had needed some major repairs. Ill never forget the 48 he gave me.“Im disappointed you 50 you have to lie to me, Jason.“ Dad looked at me again. “When you didnt 51 , I called the garage to ask if there were any 52 , and they told me you hadnt yet picked up the car.“ I felt 53 as I weakly told him
42、the real reason. A 54 passed through Dad as he listened attentively. “Im angry with 55 . I realize Ive failed as a father. Im going to walk home now and think seriously about 56 Ive gone wrong all these years.“ “But Dad, its 18 miles!“ My protests and apologies were 57 . Dad walked home that day. I
43、drove behind him, 58 him all the way, but he walked silently.Seeing Dad in so much 59 and emotional pain was my most painful experience. However, it was 60 the most successful lesson. I have never lied since.41. A. lonely B. small C. distant D. familiar42. A. kept B. washed C. watched D. serviced43.
44、 A. agreed B. planned C. determined D. promised44. A. village B. community C. garage D. theater45. A. However B. Then C. Therefore D. Still46. A. realized B. found out C. thought D. figured out47. A. went B. ran C. walked D. hurried48. A. started B. left C. arrived D. come49. A. word B. face C. look
45、 D. appearance50. A. find B. decide C. believe D. feel51. A. turn up B. drive out C. go away D. come out52. A. questions B. problems C. mistakes D. faults53. A. ashamed B. frightened C. nervous D. surprised54. A. nervousness B. sadness C. silence D. thought55. A. you B. myself C. me D. yourself56. A
46、. where B. how C. why D. when57. A. meaningless B. useless C. helpless D. worthless58. A. asking B. persuading C. begging D. following59. A. physical B. practical C. personal D. natural60. A. indeed B. always C. also D. almost6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（不多于 3 个单词）或括号内单词的正确
47、形式。见答题页Nowadays, millions 61 lonely singles are now going online instead. 62 World Wide Web is quickly becoming the worlds most popular matchmaker(媒人).Singles are flocking(涌向) to the Internet 63 because their busy lifestyles leave them little time to look for a significant other. Using dating sites(
48、约会网址) is quick and convenient. Many singles say the regular dating scene 64 (just lead) them from one bad experience to 65 and are ready to try something else. Dating sites also make 66 easy to avoid someone 67 you are not interested in. In the real world, 68 , ignoring someone you dont like can be difficult.Despite all the advantages, online dating also presents its own set of problems. People arent always those who they declare to be in their online 69 (describe). Safety
