1、- 1 -2018-2019 学年度上学期省六校协作体高二期初考试英语试题第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）略第二部分 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhat makes a building ugly? Everyones got their own opinion, so its hard to say. Now, lets take a look at some of the worlds worst buildings
2、.The Torre VelascaThe Tone Velasca in Milan is in the centre of Milan (Italy). The tower, which went up in the 1950s, is about 100 metres tall. Its design is actually a modern representation of a traditional Lombard castle, where the lower parts were narrower (狭窄的）than the upper parts.The Mirador Bu
3、ildingThe Mirador Building in Madrid (Spain) was created by Dutch studio MVRDV and the Spanish architect Blanca Lleo. The building, which is a block of flats, opened in 2005. There is a large rectangular (矩形的）hole in the upper part of it, which is used by the neighbourhood as a meeting area and play
4、ground.The Prague TV TowerThe Prague TV Tower is in Prague (the capital of the Czech Republic). It stands 216 metres high and looks a bit like a tall, thin space ship. Prague is famous for its architectural beauty,so when the tower was put up in 1985 by architect Vaclav Aulicky and engineer Jiri Koz
5、ak, many felt it didnt fit in.The Longaberger Basket CompanyThe Longaberger Basket Company building is in Newark, Ohio (USA). The office block was opened in 1997 and looks like a very large basket. It，s got seven - 2 -floors and two handles at the top. The handles weigh about 150 tons. It may not be
6、 the ugliest building in the world but its certainly one of the most unusual.21. According to the text, the Torre Velasca _ .A. is similar to a Lombard castleB. was created by Blanca LleoC. has a history of over 100 yearsD. is taller than the Prague TV Tower22. Which of the following buildings might
7、 be the Mirador Building?A. B. C D 23. When the Prague TV tower was put up, many people_ .A. liked it very much B. thought little of itC. felt that it might fall down easilyD. thought that it was totally uselessBEmma and Ryan, a married couple, were driving to a friends house when Emma turned to Rya
8、n and asked, “Would you like to stop for lunch?”Ryan replied. “No,Im not hungry yet,” and continued driving. Meanwhile, Emma sat quietly fuming (十分恼火)in the passenger seat. Ryan could not - 3 -understand why Emma was unhappy. He had thought she was asking if he was hungry, but in reality, Emma was t
9、elling him that she was hungry and wanted to stop for lunch.Misunderstandings like this often occur between men and women, even among people from the same culture. Deborah Tannen, professor of linguistics at Georgetown University in the United States, has studied conversational rules.In Emma and Rya
10、ns situation, Emma was making a request in the form of a question. Her style of talking is common for women. She needed Ryan to agree they were both hungry. So, Emma asked Ryan what he wanted. She was really telling Ryan what she wanted; however, Ryan did not understand this. If he had been hungry,
11、he would have said something more direct, such as, “Im hungry. Lets have lunch.”Tannen believes that most women grow up in a world where talk is used to express feelings. However, most men are raised differently and they tend to keep their feelings to themselves. Tannen says, for men, talk is often
12、used as a situation used outside the home to gain respect, to entertain and get attention , or to exchange information. This is why men communicate by making each other laugh, or talking about sport and work. These men do not always feel it is necessary to talk to feel close or to express their feel
13、ings. Women, on the other hand, are encouraged to speak about their feelings since this is a way to build relationships.24. What can be inferred from Emma and Ryans story?A. Emma didnt like Ryan.B. Ryan didnt want to talk to Emma.C. Ryan didnt want to eat with Emma.D. Emma wasnt pleased with Ryans a
14、nswer.25. According to Deborah Tannen, what causes the misunderstanding?A.Different culturesB. Different characteristicsC. Different ways of communicating- 4 -D.Different educational background26. Compared with women, men_.A. talk less about feelingsB. communicate more with othersC. are more likely
15、to become angryD.are better at building relationships27. What might be the best title for the text?A. Why women like to express feelings B. How men and women communicateC. Different ways of supporting a child D. Misunderstandings in social communication CRed meat, usually considered to be beef, pork
16、, mutton and lamb products, have nutritional value, but eating red meat also raises some health concerns.Red meat is an excellent source of protein(蛋白质). It is also a key source of vitamin B12, which is only available in animal products and is key for both red blood cell and nerve health. Red meat i
17、s also a rich source of zine, selenium(硒) andiron. Zinc and selenium are good for our immune system (免疫系统).Iron helps transport oxygen in the blood, and low levels of iron can lead to feeling tired. Eating red meat, especially lean cuts(廋肉), with meals and snacks, may help people curb hunger between
18、 meals and help people with weight management.Health risks of red meat may include the risk of heart disease and cancer. It is usually best to avoid processed meats. These tend to contain lots of salt and nitrites(亚硝酸盐), which may damage our health. Choosing lean cuts and cooking meat correctly may
19、reduce health risks. It is generally advised not to undercook or overcook red meat and to avoid grilling(烧烤).When it comes to red meat and health, another thing is whether the animals are grain or grass-fed. Grass-fed animals frequently have a better quality of life. Grass feeding can be more enviro
20、nmentally friendly as well.- 5 -Many governments suggest the amount of red meat should be safely included in a healthy diet. The amount varies between nations, but several portions a week are usually acceptable. Those who choose to include eating red meat may wish to choose grass-fed animals and to
21、cut off any fat before eating. 28. According to Paragraph 2, red meat _. A. is quite expensiveB. a major source of various vitaminsC. can provide important nutrition for usD. contains protein that cant be found in plants29. What does the underlined word “curb”in paragraph2 probably mean? A. experien
22、ce B. develop C. control D. realize 30. What suggestion does the author give us on eating red meat? A. We should eat it anyway we like.B. We should cut it out from our diet.C. We should cook it as long as possible.D. We should pay attention to its quality and amount.31.What may be the best title for
23、 the text?A. Red meat and healthB. Diseases related to red meatC. Unhealthy diet of meat loversD. Methods of cooking red meatDScientists in Argentina have created the worlds first cow with two human genes that will enable it to produce human-like milk. Genetic engineering was used to introduce the “
24、mothers milk“ genes into the animal before birth, according to the National Institute of Agribusiness Technology in Buenos Aires.As an adult, the cloned cow “will produce milk that is similar to that of humans“, which will prove “a development of great importance for the nutrition of infants(婴儿)“, s
25、aid the institute. “The cloned cow, named Rosita ISA, is the - 6 -first in the world with two human genes that contain the proteins present in human milk,“ said the statement.In April, scientists in China published details of research showing that they had created dairy cows which produced milk cont
26、aining proteins found in human breast milk. But the Argentine team said the Chinese only introduced one human gene, while their research involved two, meaning the milk will more closely resemble that of humans.“Our goal was to raise the nutrition value of cows milk by adding two human genes, which d
27、o good to the immune system of infants,” said Adrian Mutto, from the National University of San Martin which worked with the institute.Cristina Kirchner, President of Argentina, said that the scientific institute made all Argentines proud. She also said that she had refused the “honor“ of having the
28、 cow named after her. “They came to tell me that the name is Cristina, but what woman would like to have a cow named after her? It appeared to me to be more proper to call it Rosita.”32. What is the passage mainly about?A. The importance of genetic engineering.B. Ways to improve mothers milk.C. Adva
29、nced agricultural technology in Argentina.D. A cloned cow to produce human-like milk.33. Which of the following can best replace “more closely resemble” in Para 4?A. have more varieties thanB. have more nutrition than C. be more similar toD. be more different from34. What can be inferred from Cristi
30、na Kirchners statements?A. She was quite satisfied with the research done by the institute.B. She considered it an honor to name the special cow.C. She felt it improper to be named after the cow.D. She refused to give a name to the cow out of self-respect. - 7 -35. Whats Adrian Muttos attitude to th
31、e genetic engineering?A.negative B. supportive C.indifferent D.mixed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。New Reasons to ExerciseIts a cruel reality that exercising is not a reliable way to lose weight and keep it off. _36_ Here are the benefits of regular exercise._37_
32、A new study had found that just a short period of exercise can help improve the ability to remember things in the hours that follow. The report says, “Exercising four hours after learning a task can help people remember that task in the long term”It may keep off depression._38_ Researchers found tha
33、t women who exercised regularly reported about 50% fewer depressive signs than women who didnt exercise as much. And the more the women reported exercising, the less likely they were to have signs of depression.It can control appetite.(食欲)Exercise may be the key to controlling your appetite . A stud
34、y found that people who exercised for 15 minutes after doing mental work ate 100 fewer calories than people who did mental work and then remained seated. Exercise has the ability to increase available fuel sources in the body that may signal to the brain. “_39_I dont need to fill myself with food,”
35、says study author William H. Neumeirer.It increases energy.In a recent report, men who cycled for 20 minutes experienced a 166% increase in self-reported energy levels, compared with a 15% increase when they sat and did nothing for the same amount of time._40_- 8 -A. It improves memory.B. It has min
36、d-body benefits.C. Here is the energy source I need.D. We do the work at the office each day.E. Working out regularly might prevent depression.F. But that doesnt mean you should give up the effort.G. If you need a reason to work out, energy increase is a worthwhile one.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形
37、填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Frederick Albert is not a name you will find in a history book. It is ,_41_, the name of a German farmer who was such a hero in Reynoldsburg, Ohio during the Great Depression that people there _42_ him a lot. He
38、was also my great-grandfather.Although my great-grandfather died before I was born, he has had a _43_ influence on my life. I always hear stories about his_44_. My favorite one that my mother has often told me brings _45_ to my eyes as Im so moved.In 1935, my great-grandfather planted watermelons fo
39、r extra money. To cut_46_, he always saved the seeds for the next season. While _47_ supplies at the feed store(饲料店) one fall morning, my great-grandfather learned of a young girl who was ill with kidney(肾) disease. Her mother had _48_ from a local amateur doctor that watermelon seeds could be crush
40、ed(压碎) into tea to help _49_ her daughter, she _50_ my great-grandfather and asked if she could have some of his watermelon seeds. Without hesitation, my great-grandfather gave all his watermelon seeds to the mother - he was such a(n)_51_ man.Unfortunately, all the watermelon tea in the world could
41、not _52_ the child and with winters first snowfall, she died. The girls mother remained _53_ to my great-grandfather and his family. News of the childs death spread, and so did the story of my great-grandfathers _54_ and kindness. Many local - 9 -farmers _55_ him with free watermelon seeds.In my eye
42、s, my great-grandfather is a real hero _56_ he followed his heart and did what was best for others. Although he was a poor man monetarily(在金钱上)，he was_57_ in the love he gave to others and the _58_ he received.Whenever I find myself in_59_ or confusing situations, I will remember his story. I smile
43、with _60_ when I follow his wisdom.41. Amoreover Btherefore C.otherwise D.however42. Aencouraged Badmired Cblamed D.comforted43. Asmall Bstrong Csimple D. secret 44. A. reaction Bconnection Cdevotion D. suggestion45. Atears Bworries Csmiles Dfears46. Acosts Binterests Cwastes Dfood47. Awaiting forB.
44、 putting up Cmaking for Dpicking up48. Aremembered Bunderstood Clearned Dagreed49. Aprotect Bcure Craise Dexamine50. Ainformed Badvised Cpresented Dapproached51. Abrave Bsensitive Ccaring Dpatient52. Araise Bbeat Cforgive Dsave53. Agrateful Bhopeful Cpitiful Dregretful54. Agenerosity Bmodesty Coptim
45、ism Dfairness55. Arewarded Bhonored Crepaid Dfollowed56. A. although B. because C. unless D. when57. A. famous B. free C. rich D. popular 58. A. experience B. freedom C. support D. respect59. A. difficult B. practical C. misleading D. strange60. A. worry B. satisfaction C. pride D. doubt - 10 -第 II
46、卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。第二节（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(不超过三个词)。People eat rice all over the worldRice _61_ (believe) to have been first grown in China or possibly somewhere else in eastern Asia around 10,000 years ago. _62_ earliest evidence of rice farming comes
47、from a 7,000-year-old site near the lower Yangtze River village of Hemudu in Zhejiang province in China.Rice is a kind of food which requires much labor. In developed countries, the planting and harvesting is done _63_(most) with machines. _64_, in much of the world, these things are still largely d
48、one by hand. It takes one farmer 1,000 to 2,000 working hours_65_(raise)a rice crop on 2.5 acres of land. The fact that rice needs so much labor means _66_(keep)a lot of the population on the land. Rice is also a crop _67_ need of lots of water. The wet rice grown in most of Asia needs hot weather a
49、fter a period of rain and conditions provided by the rainy seasons affect many of the places _68_ rice is grown.Rice straws(稻杆）_69_(leave)in the fields add nutrients(营养物)to the soil after rice is harvested(收割). For the next crop, rice farmers can often enjoy a good harvest by adding little _70_ no fertilizer.(肥料)四、改错 写作（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节 短文改错（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下
