1、2019届河南省实验中学高三上学期第二次月考英语试题1、 、阅读理解(共 20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。AMy mom takes pride in the fact that I was talking in three and four word sentences before I was ten months old. Some say its a gift while others simply think I talk too much.As my thirties came to a close, I
2、 found myself reflecting on my life. Im very happy and have no significant regrets. However, when I looked back on those times of difficulty, I saw a clear common denominator(特征); I didnt seem to know when to stop talking. Whether it was hurting someones feelings, or having carelessly told a secret,
3、 the incident could have been avoided had I closed my mouth sooner. So I decided to practice the power of quiet.To take this step, I needed to understand how people could sit comfortably in a group and not talk. Why does my husband feel completely content to say nothing in a conversation? Hes highly
4、 intelligent and has wonderful opinions but hell sit quietly and just listen. Even when hes asked a pointed question, hell answer with few words while still communicating effectively. What a talent!Can you imagine being happy just listening? In surveying those I know who talk less than I do, I got t
5、wo answersthey either didnt feel confident enough to speak up, or they just didnt feel the need to participate in the conversation. Of course there were other reasons for not talking, but these were the two most popular answers.The first one didnt work for me. Im just fine letting people know what I
6、 think about them, and hopefully it will make the conversation much more interesting. The second one didnt work either. I do feel the need to participate. I feel it physically like an electrical pulse through my body; sometimes its so strong that it causes me to behave badly in the form of interrupt
7、ing or speaking in an unusually loud voice. I had to look further.An interesting thing happened on this journey to the power of quiet. During my weekly yoga class, it came to me like an answer so clear that the words rang in my head like soft, heavenly bells.I talked too much so people would know I
8、cared about them. It was my way of taking care of those I love. I decided before my fortieth birthday, that from that day forward, those around me would know I loved them, and cared what they thought and felt, but I was going to practice the power of quiet.As my forty-second birthday approaches, I c
9、an say that deciding to talk less has been more about focusing on quality rather than quantity. Ive found that listening more shows those who I care about that I really do care how they feel. Now when I break in, it means more to them. Oh, sure, I still have my short periods of talking too much, but
10、 for the most part this has been one resolution that I can call a success.1. In Paragraph 3 the writer mentions her husband mainly _.A. to show how one communicates effectivelyB. to explain the reason for his silence in a conversationC. to give an example of those who have the power of quietD. to gi
11、ve her high opinion of his communication skills2. By “I had to look further”, the writer means she had to _.A. look into the future in order to succeed in practicing the power of quietB. try harder to prevent herself from talking too muchC. survey people in other areas who talk littleD. find out oth
12、er reasons why she should talk less 3. Which of the following best describe the writers character?A. Kind but pessimistic. B. Loving and active. C. Selfless but proud. D. Stubborn and sensitive.BThe current Ebola (埃博拉病毒)outbreak in western and central Africa has infected at least 3,069 people, inclu
13、ding 1,552 dead, making it the largest outbreak in history. Ebola is a deadly virus-about 60 percent of people infected with it have died.How is Ebola doing its harm?When a person becomes infected with Ebola, the virus damages the bodys immune (免疫的)cells, which defend against infection, said a resea
14、rcher at Lancaster University. But if a persons immune system can stand up to this attack, then he is more likely to survive the disease.The patients that survive it best are those who dont get such a bad disadvantage in immune system. But if the body isnt able to get rid of this attack, then the im
15、mune system becomes less able to regulate(调节) itself. This means the immune system is more likely to run out of control, leading to a drop in blood pressure, multi-organ failure and eventually death.What are the common symptoms of the disease?Fever. Headache. Joint and muscle aches. Weakness. Diarrh
16、ea. Vomiting. Stomach pain. Lack of appetite. Chills. Rash. Redness in the eyes. Hiccups. Cough. Sore throat. Chest pain. Difficult breathing or swallowing. Bleeding inside and outside of the body.How to prevent the spread of Ebola? Ebola can be spread primarily via direct contact with patients, spe
17、cifically the blood and fluids of an infected patient. We should avoid contact with infected patients and objects such as clothing, bedding, and needles used by them. Avoid areas where infections have been reported. For now, the disease has only been confirmed in central and West Africa, four cases
18、in America and Europe. Avoid eating wild-caught bush meat. Researchers have suspected that the disease came to humans via animals, probably through the meat of primates(灵长类). If youre in an area where the disease has been reported, avoid purchasing, eating, or handling wild game to stay on the safe
19、side.Wear protective medical clothing if youre around infected patients. Extreme caution is necessary. Hospital workers must use masks, gloves, goggles, and gowns, which needed to be worn at all times if youre around infected patients.How Do People Survive Ebola?Doctors dont know for certain who wil
20、l survive Ebola, and there is no specific treatment or cure for the disease. Although in the minority, some people do recover from infection.Our suggestions include:Maintain your electrolytes(电解质) and body liquid. Sports drinks can be used. Monitor your blood pressure and control it if necessary. Dr
21、opping blood pressure may be a serious sign of infection. Breathe in an oxygen-rich environment. Quickly address any symptoms of infection. Be honest about when and where youre feeling pain.4.Ebola causes the death of a human being by .A. attacking him with high fever B. regulating his immune system
22、C. damaging his immune cells D. harming all his organs directly5.What is NOT mentioned as the symptom of Ebola?A. Fever and chills B. Swallowing difficultyC. Lack of appetite D. High blood pressure6.In order not to be infected by Ebola, we should .A. have the clothing of the infected cleanedB. avoid
23、 eating wild animals like monkeysC. not travel to Africa, America or EuropeD. stay at home without going anywhere7.It is true that .A. a certain number of people survive EbolaB. human has found a special cure for EbolaC. oxygen can save infected peoples livesD. low blood pressure is surely caused by
24、 EbolaCI was driving from Harrisburg to Lewisburg last night, a distance of about eighty miles. It was late. Several times I got stuck behind a slow-moving truck on a narrow road with a solid white line on my left, and I was clinching (紧握) my fists with impatience.At one point along an open highway,
25、 I came to a crossroads with the traffic light. I was alone on the road by now, but as I approached the light, it turned red and I braked to stop. I looked left, rlight and behind me. Nothing. Not a car, no suggestion of headlights, but there I sat, waiting for the light to change, the only human be
26、ing for at least a mile in any direction.I started wondering why I refused to run the light. I was not afraid of being arrested, because there were obviously no police around, and there certainly would have been no danger in going through it.Much later that night, the question of why I d stopped for
27、 that light came back to me. I think I stopped because it8 part of an agreement we all have with each other. Its not only the law, but its an agreement we have, and we trust each other to honor it: we dont go through red lights.Its amazing that we ever trust each other to do the right thing, isnt it
28、? And we do, too.Trust is our rrrst tendency. We have to make a deliberate decision to mistrust someone or to besuspicious or skeptical. Those attitudes dont come naturally to us.It s a very good thing too, because the whole structure of our society depends on mutual trust, not disWst. This whole th
29、ing around us would fall apart if we didnt trust each other most of the time. We do what we say weII do; we show up when we say well show up; we deliver when we say weU deLiver; and we pay when we say well pay. We trust each other in these matters, andwhen we dont do what we ve promised, its far fro
30、m the normal. It happens often that we dont act in good faith and in a trustworthy manner, but we still consider it unusual, and were angry or disappointed with those badly-behaved people. Anyway I was so proud of myself for stopping for the red light that night.8. Why did the author feel impatient
31、while driving?A. Because he had already driven for a long time.B. Because it was too far away from his destination.C. Because something urgent happened in lus family.D. Because he could not overpass a truck on a narrow road.9. The author stopped at the traffic light because .A. there were passers-by
32、 crossing the roadB. some policemen were on duty just at that pointC. the trust between people influenced the authorD. there was potential danger10. What would happen if people didn t trust each other in most cases?A. A11 the things would run nonnally.B. The social system would be thrown into disord
33、er.C. The social traditions would be abandoned.D. Stnct rules aml laws would be made.11. What is the theme of the passage?A. Mutual Trust is the best policy.B. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.C. Actions speak louder than words.D. Among the blind the one-eyed is the king.DLike international t
34、ravelers anywhere, foreigners visiting the United States from other countries can be confused by some of what they encounter. Fortunately, their fellow travelers have plenty of advice. Here are some specially good travel advice from around the world.From Italy:Tipping is filled with misunderstanding
35、. Q. Is it true that I have to “force” to tip at all? A. It is not mandatory to tip, however, it is strongly recommended, because in many cases it is the only entry of workers. Generally in a restaurant, in the cab, and in many places where there is a service tip is 15%. Since the bill that will exp
36、lain you exactly the city tax of 8.875%, is sufficient to double that sum, without bothering to do the calculations. In the hotel you leave two dollars per day per person cleaning. Obviously you do not leave tips in places like McDonalds or Starbucks.From China:Americans love to follow rules, even w
37、hen no one is looking. “Americans are such strict rule followers. I witnessed this once sitting on the sidelines of a high school dodge ball game. To me, it was ridiculous, a little violent, and very American. It struck me that my classmates followed the rules of the game so strictly. Even when no o
38、ne noticed that a person had been hit and he could have kept playing, he voluntarily gave himself up and left the game. I was deeply impressed by how much people honored the rules even when they are not seen.”From Russia:Gifts are not a big deal. And did you know bribery (行贿) was illegal? “Gifts: Am
39、ericans do not expect them. On the contrary, an unexpected gift while conducting business can put an American in an awkward position. Such things for Americans suggest exchange of commercial.Business gifts in the U.S. are not acceptable. Moreover, they often cause suspicion. Americans fear that they
40、 could be interpreted as a bribe, and in the United States that is strictly punishable by law.”From Japan:Nobody is impressed by how much you can drink. “In the U.S., they do not have a sense of pride if they drink a large amount. Rather, if you drink a lot, there is a sense that you cannot manage y
41、ourself, and you can lose respect from those around you. Being drunk doesnt excuse your actions, and to drink alcohol habitually is a sign of alcoholism. Alcoholics are seen as mentally weak, and are avoided by society due to their inability to have self control.”12. What does the passage mainly tel
42、l about?A. Cultural diversity. B. Cultural differences.C. Cultural revolution. D. Cultural construction.13. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “mandatory” in Para. 3?A. Required. B. Forbidden. C. Permitted. D. Arranged.14. According to the passage, what are Americans most likely to d
43、o?A. Tipping everywhere. B. Sending a surprising business present.C. Drinking a lot. D. Obeying the game rules.15. Which word do the international travelers probably use to describe Americans? A. Confident. B. Self-disciplined. C. Selfless. D. Generous.二、完形填空(共 20小题，每小题 1.5分，满分 30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项
44、（A 、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并将答案涂在答题卡上。Having relocated often, Ive developed a love of de-cluttering（整理）. Actually, there have been times when Ive questioned whether its an/a 16 . But Ive concluded that it isnt. 17 , the habit is just wonderful blessing.Standing 18 my wardrobe (衣橱) at least once every couple
45、 of months, I consider what can go. Even doing so 19 , theres always something that I no longer love. Perhaps its an article of 20 that doesnt express how I see myself any more or is not the most 21 . Maybe its something that has 22 through the last few selections and has finally lost its fight to 2
46、3 in the wardrobe.Either way, some clothes 24 at the charity shop. Occasionally such a 25 may see something new-to-me come home from the store. At least I know, though, that the new item adds a different energy to my wardrobe. So its 26 . If however, I havent worn the new item within a few weeks, th
47、en its 27 that I am not as in love with it as I thought. Its then donated back to the 28 on the next trip.De-cluttering does not belong only to wardrobes, though. I also delete old computer files and emails, 29 the recycle bin on my computer daily. That way, 30 I look at my computer, it is like my w
48、ardrobe only that which serves a purpose remains.The best form of de-cluttering we can really do is to rid ourselves of outdated 31 . Like with all forms of de-cluttering, saying 32 to thinking patterns that no longer serve us creates 33 to breathe. It also makes room for new ways of thinking. Yes, de-cluttering can 34 all areas of our lives.I wish you the courage to abandon the parts of your life that no longer 35 you and make space for fresh energy to flow.16. A. advantage B. addiction C. excuse D. habit17. A. Instead B. Besides C. Otherwise D. Mea
