1、- 1 -沁阳一中 2018-2019 学年上学期第三次考试高二英语试题本试题分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。第卷第 1 至 4 页。第卷第 5 页。本试卷满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，20 小题，每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）- 2 - 3 -第二部分 阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）第一节 阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按要求做题。 （共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）AFear may be felt in the heart as well as in the head,according to
2、a study that has found a link between the cycles of a beating heart and the chance of someone feeling fear.Tests on healthy volunteers found that they were more likely to feel a sense of fear at the moment when their hearts are contracting(收缩) and pumping blood around their bodies,compared with the
3、point when the heartbeat is relaxed.Scientists say the results suggest that the heart is able to influence how the brain responds to a fearful event,depending on which point it is at in its regular cycle of contraction and relaxation.Sarah Garfinkel at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School said:“Ou
4、r study shows for the first time that the way in which we deal with fear is different depending on when we see fearful pictures in relation to our heart.“The study tested 20 healthy volunteers on their reactions to fear as they were shown pictures of fearful faces.Dr Garfinkel said,“The study showed
5、 that fearful faces are better noticed when the heart is pumping than when it is relaxed.Thus our hearts can also affect what we see and what we dont see-and guide whether we see fear.“To further understand this relationship,the scientists also used a brain scanner(扫描仪) to show how the brain influen
6、ces the way the heart changes a persons feeling of fear.“We have found an important mechanism by which the heart and brain speak to each other to change our feelings and reduce fear,“Dr Garfinkel said.“We hope that by increasing our understanding about how fear is dealt with and ways that it could b
7、e reduced,we may be able to develop more successful treatments for anxiety disorders,and also for those who may be suffering from serious stress disorder.“21.What is the finding of the study?A.Ones heart affects how he feels fear. B.Fear is a result of ones relaxed heartbeat.C.Fear has something to
8、do with ones health. D.Ones fast heartbeats are likely to cause fear.22.The study was carried out by analyzing_.A.volunteers heartbeats when they saw terrible picturesB.the time volunteers saw fearful pictures and their health conditionsC.volunteers reactions to horrible pictures and data from their
9、 brain scansD.different pictures shown to volunteers and their heartbrain communication23.Which of the following is closest in meaning to“mechanism“ in Paragraph 6?A.Order. B.System. C.Machine. D.Treatment.- 4 -24.This study may contribute to_.A.treating anxiety and stress betterB.explaining the cyc
10、le of fear and anxietyC.finding the key to the heartbrain communicationD.understanding different fears in our hearts and headsBA popular saying goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.“ However, thats not really true. Words have the power to build us up or knock us
11、down. It doesnt matter if the words come from someone else or ourselvesthe positive and negative effects are just as lasting.We all talk to ourselves sometimes. Were usually too shy to admit it, though. In fact, more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.This “sel
12、f-talk“ helps us encourage ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm ourselves down. Be aware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a
13、 pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying “Good job!“!Often, words come out of our mouths without thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For exampl
14、e, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably respond in a similar manner or harsh (刻薄的)and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be defensive.Words have power because of their lasting effect. Many of us re
15、gret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesnt pass this test, then its better left unsaid.Words have power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encourage
16、ment when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem(自尊) and encourage others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.25.The main idea of the first paragraph is that_.A.words have a lasting effect on us. B
17、.positive words give us confidenceC.negative words may let us down D.nothing but words will hurt us26.There is no need for us to feel shy when we talk to ourselves because _.A.it does no harm to have “self-talk“ when we are aloneB.talking to ourselves always gives us courageC.almost everybody has th
18、e habit of talking to themselvesD.we can benefit from talking to ourselves27.The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also timely_.A.criticize ourselves B.praise ourselves C.relax ourselves D.amaze - 5 -ourselves28.The author would probably hold the view that_.A.encouraging wo
19、rds surely lead to harsh offers B.people will always remember friendly wordsC.it is better to think twice before talking to others D.negative words may help us make more progressCWhen most of us look at our hands, we might notice that we need to clean, or stop biting our fingernails, and thats about
20、 it. But if you ask a doctor, he can see a whole lot more. Everything from poor diet and stress to serious kidney (肾) problems can be revealed by a glance at your fingernails.There are about 30 different nail signs that can be associated with medical issues, though may indicate more than one problem
21、, according to Dr.Amy Derick, a clinical instructor of dermatology at Northwestern University.Here are five of the things a doctor can tell about your health based on your fingernails.People who arent eating well and lack vitamin or dietary may have thinner than normal nails, which are more likely t
22、o break.Horizontal (水平的) lines are associated with serious physical stress. They frequently occur in people who have gone through chemotherapy(化疗).They can also occur after some illnesses, injuries, or with severe malnourishment(营养不良).Interestingly, there may be an altitude connection too. Theyve al
23、so been found in people who dove 1,000 feet and others who participated in an Everest exploration.Vertical (垂直的)lines, however, are generally not such a big deal. Some people are more genetically prone to them than others, but theyre commonly associated with aging.When people lack iron, their nails
24、can turn spoon-like. Instead of curving down and covering the finger normally, they ll start to rise up on the sides and front, like the part of a spoon that holds liquid.Kidney and liver problems can create “half-and-half nails“, where one part of the nail is white and the other part dark or pink,
25、according to Derick.Doctors note that because disease diagnosis is complex and some symptoms can be associated with different diseases, you should always see a medical professional if you are concerned about something you notice.29. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Doctors can tell us somethi
26、ng about our health by looking at our nails. B. We should see a doctor if we find nails in bad condition.C. A famous doctor in the USA conducted an interesting research.D. If we dont want to get ill, we need to clean and stop biting our fingernails.30. If we dont eat well or regularly, our fingernai
27、ls may _.A. become harder than normal nails. B. become thinner than normal nails. C. become “half-and-half“ nails. D. have horizontal and vertical lines.- 6 -31. Who will have horizontal lines on the nails ? A. A cancer patient who has received normal treatment. B. Hungry African children suffering
28、from severe malnourishment. C. An explorer who had reached Zhangjiajie in Hunan Province.D. A patient with serious illness, like kidney and liver problems.32. Which of the following best describes the nails that show people lack iron? A. The nails are thinner and more likely to break. B. The nails w
29、ill curve down and cover the fingers.C. The nails will start to rise up on the sides and front.D. The nails will change their colors on the surface. DLast Saturday,my 8-year-old son,Chase,and I were shopping in a supermarket. Chase was busy weighing each new bag of vegetables I collected. I handed h
30、im a bag of tomatoes and he walked over to the scale and waited patiently in line. Suddenly, an old man walked up behind Chase, and stepped before him, bumping Chase out of the way. Chase looked shocked and scared. Seeing this I left my shopping cart and walked over to Chase, saying loudly,“Are you
31、all right, honey? I saw what that man did to you. That was very, very wrong.“When the man finished weighing his bag,he turned around too quickly and all of his onions spilled out of his bag and onto the dirty floor. The three of us froze for a moment. Then I got down on my hands and knees and starte
32、d collecting onions while the old man accepted them from my hands and put them back into his bag. After Chase and I retrieved all the onions, the old man walked away. We didnt discuss the event until we got back in the car.On the way home,Chase said through tears,“Mommy,Ive a frustrating day. That m
33、an cut right in front of me. And we had to help him pick up his onions! Why did we do that? That didnt make any sense.“I took a deep breath and said,“ Chase,that man seemed to have a very bad mood today. We should forgive him. I was also angry with that man for treating you rudely. I really wanted t
34、o kick him. But doing that doesnt make any sense. If we hadnt helped that old man, we might have felt good for a moment,but then I bet we would have felt really sorry for a long time. You and I have a lot of love to share. Maybe that man doesnt have much. People who behave badly still need love. A c
35、heerful smile appeared on Chases face. It was a smile of a promise kept. It was the best smile I had ever seen. God, it was a good moment. It may have been my best mommy moment ever.33.What did the old man do?A.He jumped the queue. B.He hit Chase on the head.C. He hurried away without paying. D.He r
36、an into Chase suddenly.34.What can we infer from the passage?A.The author was not angry at all with what the old man had done.B.The old man was very sorry for what he had done to Chase.- 7 -C. At last,Chase learned a valuable life lesson from the event.D.Chase didnt help the author pick up spilled o
37、nions for the old man.35.Which of the following words can best describe the author?A.Narrow-minded. B.Broad-minded. C.Strong-willed. D.Bad-tempered.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。EBuilding Trust in a Relationship AgainTrust is a learned behavior that we gain fro
38、m past experiences,_36_.Trust is a risk. But you cant be successful when theres a lack of trust in a relationship that results from an action where the wrongdoer takes no responsibility to fix the mistake.Unfortunately, weve all been victims of betrayal. Whether weve been stolen from, lied to , misl
39、ed, or cheated on, there are different levels of losing trust. Sometimes people simply cant trust anymore,_37_. Its understandable, but if youre willing to build trust in a relationship again, we have some steps you can take to get you there._38_Having confidence in yourself will help you make bette
40、r choices because you can see what the best outcome would be for your well-being._39_If youve been betrayed, you are the victim of your circumstance. But theres a difference between being a victim and living with a “victim mentality“. At some point in all of our lives, well have our trust tested or
41、violated. You didnt lose “everything“. Once trust is lost, what is left? Instead of looking at the situation from this hopeless angle, look at everything you still have and be thankful for all of the good in your life_40_ instead, its a healthy way to work through the experience to allow room for po
42、sitive growth and forgiveness.A.Learn to really trust yourself.B.It is putting confidence in someone.C.Stop regarding yourself as the victim.D.Remember that you can expect the best in return.E.Theyve been too badly hurt and they cant bear to let it happen again.F.This knowledge carries over in their
43、 attitude towards their future relationships.G.Seeing the positive side of things doesnt mean youre ignoring what happened.第三部分 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 41-60 各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Since finishing my studies at Harvard and Oxford, Ive watched one friend after another land high-ran
44、king, high-paying Wall Street jobs. As executives (高级管理人员) with banks, consulting firms, established law firms, and major corporations, many are now_41_on their way to impressive careers. By societys _42_ , they seem to have it made. On the surface, these people seem to be very lucky in life. As the
45、y left - 8 -student life behind, many had a_43_drink at their cheap but friendly local bar, shook hands with longtime roommates, and_44_out of small apartments into high buildings. They made reservations at restaurants where the cost of a bottle of wine_45_a college years monthly rent. They replaced
46、 their beloved old cars with expensive new sports cars. The thing is, a number of them have_46_that despite their success, they arent happy. Some_47_of unfriendly coworkers and feel sad for eight-hour workweeks devoted to tasks they_48_ . Some do not respect the companies they work for and talk of f
47、eeling tired and_49_. However, instead of devoting themselves to their work, they find themselves working to support the_50_to which they have so quickly become_51_ . People often speak of trying a more satisfying path, and_52_in the end the idea of leaving their jobs to work for something they_53_o
48、r finding a position that would give them more time with their families almost always leads them to the same conclusion: its_54_. They have loans, bills, a mortgage(抵押贷款)to_55_, retirement to save for. They recognize theres something_56_ in their lives, but its_57_to step off the track. In a society
49、 that tends to_58_everything in terms of dollars and cents, we learn from a young age to consider the costs of our_59_in financial terms. But what about the personal and social costs_60_in pursuing money over meaning? These are exactly the kinds of costs many of us tend to ignore and the very ones we need to consider most.41.A.
